There are a number of dining options in Kampala ranging from the cheap and local to the very fancy. Several eating places with both local and international dishes in the city centre, Kololo and Kabalagala.
Food You Can Enjoy in Kampala
- Continental Dishes at Domino’s Pizza on Kampala Road and Crocodile Restaurant in Kisementi.
- Chinese Dishes at Great Wall of China on Kampala Road.
- Fast foods
- French dishes at Café de Paris up the road from Garden city
- Belgian dishes at Le Chateau just past the American Embassy.
- Italian dishes at Mamamia’s pizzeria an adjunct to the Speke hotel
- Lebanese dishes
- Thaidishes at Krua Thai slightly in Acacia Avenue.
- Ethiopian dishes
- Indian dishes at Face 2 on Nakasero Road, Khana Khazana on Acacia Avenue in Kololo, The Clay Pot inside the Hotel Equatoria, Tandoori Chaat Masala on DeWinton Street and Haandi on Kampala Road.
- Ugandan foods at King Fahd Plaza, Wandegeya and Nakulabye
Uganda as a nation loves food, and no celebration is ever complete without a feast. As a result there is no shortage of eating places in the country. Food is generally cheap and there is something to suit every pocket and taste.
Prices range from a mere Ush. 5000 to 60,000 a head depending on what you have and where you choose to dine.
Local:
Available in most places. Try the “Nyoma Choma” available most drinking places also referred to as “drinking joints”. But the favourite places for “nyoma choma” are:- Kabalagala or commonly referred to as “Half London”, Kisementi, Wandegeya and Bamboo nest in Bugolobi.
The favorites are “Past Leaders” an affectionate name for pork. Fried or roasted chicken also available at almost all “joints”. Most of the hotels in Kampala serve extensive menu of local Ugandan cuisines, the most famous being the “Luwombo” – a delicious stew steamed in banana leaves – a must try!. Uganda’s fresh water fish is also highly recommended especially the Nile Perch and the Tilapia.
Italian:
For really good, classic Italian dishes, try Mamba Point, run by Guido and Fiona. Fancy a superb pizza with tilapia fish followed by an exotic ice cream! try the Mammamia on the terrace of the Speke Hotel.
Indian:
Indian restaurants are also well represented in Kampala.
Sam’s near Farmer Choice, the Haandi in the commercial Plaza serves delicious North Indian cuisine from the Punjab (you may watch the Roomali Roti being made in its kitchen through a large window). The Maharaja serves curries and tandoori cuisine in delightful surroundings at the Speke hotel, and, at the Masala Chaat House you may enjoy the delicious Dosas and Uttapams of South India. An excellent vegetarian restaurant serving truly delicious Indian delicacies can be found in Dewinton Road opposite the Crafts Market. Highly recommended.
Greek:
Andy the Greek located on Acacia Avenue, (run by Andy and Marie) provides spectacularly accomplished traditional Hellenic dishes, meze and superb seafood in a comfortable and very welcoming environment.
Chinese:
Ms. Fang Min is the perfectionist of Chinese food at the Fang Fang restaurant located Communications House 1st floor, offers a varied menu cooked by three chefs, each specializing in a different provincial Chinese cuisine. A truly superb Thai Restaurant can be found on road called Krua,
European:
If you are a fan of fondues, try Le Plein Vent for a mouthwatering and substantial meal. You could be forgiven for thinking that you’re in Paris when eating at The Crocodile Cafe and Bar.
Al fresco dining in the beautiful gardens of the Gallery Cafe combines really good food with attractive pictures and don’t miss enjoying an authentic taste of Ugandan cuisine at the the Kampala Casino on Thursdays.
Where to Dine in Kampala
Dine out When it comes to food & drink, the world comes alive in Kampala. Speciality restaurants from different parts of the world offering the finest cuisines; Indian, Chinese, Lebanese,Italian, Lebanese, Turkish, Greek, Mexican, Cuban, Thai, Mediterranean, afro Caribbean, Japanese, Belgian and more. And if you love coffee, you are at the source. As one of the leading coffee coffee producers in the world, our city has some of the finest coffee shops.
RESTAURANTS
- Indian Cuisine
- Lebanese Cuisine
- Coffee Shops
- Japanese Cuisine
- Ugandan Cuisine
- Korean Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
- Turkish Cuisine
- Mexican Cuisine
- Greek Cuisine
- Continental Cuisine
- Fast Foods
- Chinese Cuisine
- Thai Cuisine
- Belgian Cuisine
- Afro Caribbean Cuisine
Restaurants (INDIAN CUISINE)
Haandi,
7 Kampala Road, Commercial Plaza,
Tel: (041) 4346283/4
Khana Khazana
Acacia Avenue, Kololo
Tel.(041) 4233049 / 4347346
Pavement Sizzles & Flames
Bugolobi,(above Payless Supermarket)
Tel: (041) 4223503
Pavement Tandoori,
Cooper Road, Kisementi
Tel: (041) 4344994
Sam’s Restaurant
78 Bombo Road
Tel: (041) 4251694
Tandoori Corner
Garden City Shopping Mall Food Court
Tel: (0312) 274475
Restaurants (UGANDAN CUISINE)
Ekitoobero Restaurant
Nakasero Road, Kampala
Ndere Center
Ntinda-Kisaasi Road
Restaurants (ITALIAN CUISINE)
Caffe Roma
689 Tank Hill Road, Muyenga
Ciao Bella Pizzeria
Centenary Park, Jinja Rd
Mamba Point Pizzeria
62 Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero.
Pizzeria Mammamia
Speke Hotel Nile Avenue, Kampala
The Explorer
Kampala Serena Hotel
Tel: (041) 4309000 / (0312) 309000
COFFEE SHOPS
1000 Cups
8 Buganda Road, Kampala.
Aroma City
Garden City Shopping Mall, Ground Floor
BanCafe
Shop 10 Shimoni Road, Nakasero.
Tel: (0312) 263003 / (041) 4346834
Cafe Ballet
34c Kyadondo Road, Nakasero,
Tel: (041) 4234190
Cafe Pap
13 Parliament Avenue, Kampala.
Tel: (041) 4254570
Crocodile Cafe & Bar
Cooper Road, Kisementi.
Tel: (041) 4254593
Design Agenda
14A Parliament Avenue, Kampala.
Tel: (041) 4371158
Good African Coffee,
Lugogo Mall,Jinja Road
Tel: (041) 4576007
Panorama Coffee Shop,
9th Floor Workers House
Tel: (0312) 262444
Parksquare Cafe
Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
Tel: (041) 4420000 / (031) 232483
Restaurants (MEXICAN CUISINE)
Fat Boyz
7 Cooper Road, Kisementi
Lotus Mexicana
16 Ssezibwa Road, Nakasero Hill,
Tel: (041) 4663810