Top 10 restaurants in Bujumbura, Burundi

February 6, 2018 Layne Dawes

Bujumbura (/ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊərə/; French pronunciation: ​[byʒœ̃byʁa]), formerly Usumbura, is the capital, largest city, and main port of Burundi. It ships most of the country's chief export, coffee, as well as cotton and tin ore. It is on the north-eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, the second deepest lake in the world after Lake Baikal.
Things to do in Bujumbura

1. Belvedere Restaurant

Avenue Belvedere 600, Bujumbura, Burundi Takeout, Full Bar, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible European, Central European, Bar Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$118 +257 71 43 70 19
Excellent
42%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 58 reviews

Belvedere Restaurant

Reviewed By Hart P

This place is strategically places with a very great view of the city i enjoyed relaxing here with my friend and watched the darkness fall and the city light up. The staff are very friendly and the prices of drinks and food is very fair. This is a must visit place around the Kiriri area.

2. Restaurant Tanganyika

Avenue de la Plage, BP 109, Bujumbura, Burundi Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Waitstaff French, European Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch HK$157 - HK$196
Excellent
38%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Restaurant Tanganyika

Reviewed By Jonas F - Algarve, Portugal

This place is out of the world. In Burundi I think there is no other place such this one. African food or european food all 5 stars. The staff is a miracle. Super attention all the time, very professionals and kind. Top of the top. A place to visit again for sure.

3. Botanika

Blvd de l'Uprona, Bujumbura, Burundi Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night 226 792
Excellent
30%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 60 reviews

Botanika

Reviewed By Cyba - London

I had a wonderful brochette and a beer here. The food was very tasty. Service was super friendly and the staff were very accommodating looking after my bags for the brief time I was in town for. The garden is a nice calm place (at least during the day - i hear it can get noisy at night). I was very happy with my choice.

4. Kiboko Grill - Ubuntu Residence

Avenue de la Plage, BP 377, Bujumbura, Burundi Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Outdoor Seating African, Bar, Pizza, European, Pub Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$78 - HK$118 +257 22 24 40 65
Excellent
27%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 54 reviews

Kiboko Grill - Ubuntu Residence

Lake shore grill & pizza restaurant

Reviewed By isab10027 - New York City, New York

The restaurant is located in a nice location, overhanging Tanganika lake. The food was good and the staff was nice.

5. Restaurant chez Vaya

Chausse Prince Louis Rwagasore | Kiriri near of Unity Monument, Bujumbura 1267, Burundi Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood Brunch, Late Night, Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$31 - HK$118 +257 22 22 82 31
Excellent
41%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Restaurant chez Vaya

For Your Restaurant in Bujumbura You have chez Vaya, Superb Pleasant, Safe, and Economical! Located in the residential neighborhood Kiriri as "crested" and secure in Bujumbura With a Panoramic View has two steps from downtown. Open 7 days / 7, from 06.30 - 21.30

Reviewed By Paul K - St. Asaph, United Kingdom

Situated in Kiriri close to both the Belvedere Restaurant and the Top Hills Residence the cuisine here is Greek based but includes other selections and is generally good although the grounds and dining areas are a little scruffy. By no means the worst restaurant in Bujumbura but not the best either.

6. Bora Bora beach club

Chaussee d'Uvira, Bujumbura, Burundi Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol Bar, Steakhouse, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$78 - HK$157
Excellent
29%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 92 reviews

Bora Bora beach club

located on Bora Bora Beach, lake Tanganyika , Bujumbura

Reviewed By rschyvens - Bujumbura, Burundi

A very nice beach restaurant, where you can relax, swim...and that in the troubled times in Bujumbura. The burgers are very nice... the view excellent, you never think that you would be on the beach of a lake... the service quick and efficient

7. Pasta Comedia

Avenue de La Plage, Bujumbura, Burundi Reservations, Seating, Takeout, Waitstaff Pizza, Italian, European Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
43%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 24 reviews

Pasta Comedia

Reviewed By LaurenNS - Bujumbura Mairie Province, Burundi

There are not many places to get good pizza in Bujumbura. The other main one people go to is Waka Waka, which is good, but never has enough Seating. The ambiance at Pasta Comedia is very nice and relaxed, and there is always plenty of Seating. You can either sit inside or out on the patio overlooking the lake. I'm surprised by other people's reviews that they did not like the pizza... I've gotten 3 different pizzas, and all were amazing! Prices are a bit higher than the average for Bujumbura, but still not bad. Service can be slow, but that's not abnormal in this city.

8. Cercle Nautique De Bujumbura

Ave de la Plage No 535 | Route Port, Bujumbura, Burundi Outdoor Seating, Seating African, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Drinks +257 22 22 20 56
Excellent
22%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 27 reviews

Cercle Nautique De Bujumbura

Reviewed By BelindaMcKenzie - Portland, Maine

Minimum waiting time for the food is 45 Minutes. We ate Mukeke fish 2 times. 1st time was excellent and fresh but we had to wait 1 hour. Second time 45 Minutes but it tasted like frozen fish. Beautiful view on the lake and very relaxing. Hippos didn't show up at 5 to 7pm (supposed to be the best time for the hippos to show)

9. Restaurant de La Palmeraie

Avenue Du Large, Bujumbura 00000, Burundi HK$55 - HK$196 +257 75 60 00 01
Excellent
35%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 17 reviews

Restaurant de La Palmeraie

Belgium Cook + French Owner = Gastronomic Speciality Guaranty .fish From Tanganyika Lake, Meet From Burundi, But Also Old Speciality From Our Grand Mother.we Organize Also, Private Cocktail Party, Wedding Dinner, Buffet And Conference.

Reviewed By John K - Washington DC, District of Columbia

During my stay at the Palmeraie (see my review of this gem) I had a variety of their offerings at the restaurant. The grilled fillet was tender, delicious, and perfectly cooked. Service is prompt and efficient. One order that was not cooked as I had asked was promptly exchanged without difficulty. Worth a visit to this corner of town.

10. Taj Mahal

Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore, Bujumbura, Burundi Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Indian, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Lunch
Excellent
21%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 37 reviews

Taj Mahal

Reviewed By Ena R - Bujumbura, Burundi

There are only two Indian restaurants in Bujumbura and Taj is popular for its special taste and its convenient location in the town. Its also very close to Village Hotel which is quite popular among tourists to Bujumbura. The managers are very friendly and ready to help the clients. In all a good Indian restaurant.

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