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Upendo: Restaurant Reviews

Michamvi, Tanzania
+255 (0) 777 244492
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Ranked #11 of 117 restaurants in Zanzibar
Cuisines: African
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
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95% Recommend
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Zanzibar, Tanzania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Lazy Tropical Lounge”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

I go about twice monthly. Excellent view of the Rock, great place for a lazy day right on the beach, with soft cushions and shelter, overlooking castor sugar sand. Cool to trace music on Sundays, with a different specials menu every week. Great hospitality from Trish and Anna.

Visited February 2013
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Hartbeespoort, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Fab”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

A wonderful dining experience awaits at this beautiful location. The atmosphere is just what is required for Sunday brunch, with helpful and friendly staff to compliment the great food.

Visited November 2012
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Rochford, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Beautiful location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Location is beautiful and the food is superb. The music on a Wednesday evening is good as the have a DJ playing, Clint Lox, who is excellent. There is also a lovely pool for when the tide is out!

Visited October 2012
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London, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Highlight of the island!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012 via mobile

Relaxed, chilled and funky. Totally love this place. Excellent value, fabulous menu and really cool atmosphere. Sunday brunch provides a DJ which is a nice touch but we preferred to wait til after 4pm when normal menu resumed as the choice was too limited on brunch menu. Even had proper toilet roll and Heinz ketchup!
Walked up from our hotel when the tide was out which was a nice 3k walk spotting crabs/shells etc.
Was seriously underwhelmed with the rock I would highly suggest visiting upendo's instead where the view of the rock far outweighs the actual experience itself.

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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southampton
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“great atmosphere andlovely location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

We stopped here for lunch whilst driving round the island, and have to say the service was incredibly slow, but then again is is that kind of place and you just chill out, enjoy the view and relax! When it arrived, the food was delicious, and you really can't beat the views and atmosphere. Amazing chocolate brownies!

  • Visited October 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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