Kicking It With Mimi reviewed it in Jul 2019Older review
A sunset three-course dinner on the riverbank, with inventive, African-inflected cooking from the head chef and a stylish, art-filled room. Her only reservation was that the lamb chops were slightly too fatty.
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What to Expect
Zambezi House sits on the riverbank on Park Way Drive, and the wildlife on the lawn gets mentioned as often as the food. Emma (January 2020) described “gorgeous river views with frequent animal visitors (especially crocs and warthogs)”, and Biljana (November 2019) advised watching the crocodiles while recommending the Zambezi bream “for a bit of local cuisine”.
The pizza oven draws repeat mentions: Tim (June 2018) called it “a great pizza oven which provides a tasty pizza”, and Farai (June 2019) simply called the pizza awesome. Alanna (June 2019) worked through a squid starter, glass noodle salad, coconut chicken and a chocolate brownie, calling it the best meal eaten in Zimbabwe and good value, with a group of seven in Emma's review paying around $20 a head including a drink and tip.
The menu runs vegetarian too, with several dishes that can be made vegan, per Emma's review. Staff are named warmly across visits, including servers Keith and Wellington. Zambezi House is open daily from 11:30 to 21:30.
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What Diners Say
from 214 Google reviews
★★★★★
Such a beautiful venue surrounded by nature on the Zambezi river. We stayed for a whole evening and felt very relaxed and happy here. We ate the squid starter followed by glass noodle salad and coconut chicken and a chocolate brownie for desert - all delicious and very good…
★★★★★
Gorgeous river views with frequent animal visitors (especially crocs and warthogs). Interesting and varied menu that includes several vegetarian dishes, some of which can be veganised. Good range of bottled and on-tap beer and cider.
★★★★★
A lovely place on the river to enjoy a meal. Great food, interesting decor, very attentive and friendly staff, wildlife on the lawn. We were even offered a taste of their home made ice cream and although we didn't order a whole portion, I would recommend it - delicious, with…
★★★★★
Great atmosphere. Great food. There is a great pizza oven which provides a tasty pizza. Friendly staff. On the shores of the Zambezi so a great sunset too!
★★★★★
We had a great lunch there from our way from Victoria falls. Beautiful view on the river (watch the crocodiles though), great service, decent coffee, and go for Zambezi bream for a bit of local cuisine. The place is really comfortable, perfect for a mid day break from the sun.
