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Box 17, Nungwi, Tanzania
+255682613534
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Dine with the ocean at your feet
11 visitor photos
Ranked #1 of 18 restaurants in Nungwi
5.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Price range: $6 - $60
Cuisines: Contemporary
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Treat yourself!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013 via mobile

We decided to splash out a bit and were so glad we did! The atmosphere was lovely, the service was impeccable and the food was delicious! It is a bit pricey but we felt overall it was worth it and the portions are huge!!! They have a proper pizza oven and the bread served on arrival is very tasty. I had the lobster tagliatelli which was very rich but delicious and my friend's seafood platter looked amazing. The cocktails and wine list were also very good. All in all, a fabulous and luxurious evening.

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Zanzibar, Tanzania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The Food Is Amazing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2012

The food and service at Essence Restaurant was amazing. The fruit juices were freshly made and the food had taste especially the tandoori chicken is good my friend took the shawarma and they said it tasty and the staff were so kind and friendly.

Visited August 2012
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Toronto, Canada
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“Just Amazing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2012

ME and my family had an amazing time. The food was delicious and the staff were very nice. The food is at an alright price and drinks are cheap especially friut juices which are freshly made. Overall i would say this is a must eat restaurent for all guest from around the world.

  • Visited August 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Nungwi, Tanzania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“How can luxury be so bad”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

This is supposed to be the best and finest place in Kendwa. Yes it is the nicest but allways empty. The meny is boring and fit only a few. In low season you will sometimes get yesterdays dry food. Stay away, it is not worth it.. PS. the owners are terrible.

  • Visited February 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Food
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Leatherhead, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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“lovely views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

Great food. lunch for two was about 58 dollars ,attentive staff I ate wonderful prawns but the menu would prove restrictive over a full week Fabulous cappuccino

Visited March 2012
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