Roof top restaurant overlooking the old city of Stone Town and the indian ocean. The Taarab, offers scrumptious breakfasts by day and transforms into a romantic, atmospheric a la carte restaurant by sun-down offering outside terrace and indoor sittings.

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Brunch, Drinks

CUISINES

Seafood, International, Fusion, Grill

FEATURES

Seating, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music

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Easy21

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Excellent food, very kind servants

We enjoyed our diner on the rooftop very much. Excellent food and very well cared for - thank you Kalista for your friendly service!More

Date of visit: October 2019

2 Thank Easy21

Thank you Easy21 for such a lovely review about our roof top Taarab restaurant. We are so delighted to see that we fulfilled your expectations and even more as well as contributed positively to your experience in our Taarab restaurant. We definitely built a trust...More

936niting

Zanzibar Island, Tanzania

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Delicious ,excellent and amazing food.🍜🥣🥙🥘🍝”

Chef shafeek was amazing and incredible attentive to details . He checked on us every time and made us feel well taken care of and part of the family. Going to this beautiful hotel was a treat in itself but couldn’t have been more impressed...More

Date of visit: October 2019

2 Thank 936niting

Thank you 936niting for taking your time to write a review on our Taarab Restaurant that goes straight to our heart. There is nothing more rewarding than a happy customer as our passion is to make it right. This is true that we have been...More

IkeBobLA

Los Angeles, California

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing Food and Awesome Chef!!!

Chef Alex and his team are incredible. He went out of his way to make our 15 year anniversary special. The food here was so so good. We loved it and so will you!!!More

Date of visit: August 2019

1 Thank IkeBobLA

Thank you IkeBonLA, for sharing you amazing experience here on Trip Advisor! Very happy you enjoyed the result of a passion from our Taarab team. Great this contributed to a successful stay in Stone Town. Thank you very much for mentioning Chef Alex, he is...More

Anil L

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Disappointing Experience

Let me start off saying I love food. Anywhere I go I search and want to ensure I have the best meals. I came across Taarab and decided I wanted to bring my family of 8 here. Being from the USA, you have to temper...More

Date of visit: August 2019

Thank Anil L

Dear Anil L, So sorry to read about your disappointment. We appreciate both positive and negative comments as it help us improve our guest experience. We are sorry you did not fall into the very satisfied guests and we apologize for the shortfall in the...More

brasildosmeusolhos

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

12443

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

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Date of visit: September 2019

MiihaDina2019

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Honeymoon

My hubby and i had an amazing time together! Great food and service! Appreciate my visit there! Nice atmosphere as well..More

Date of visit: August 2019

1 Thank MiihaDina2019

Thank you MiihaDina2019 for taking your time to write a review on our Taarab Restaurant that goes straight to our heart. There is nothing more rewarding than a happy customer as our passion is to make it right. This is true that we have been...More

aamrie

Auckland

134

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing lobster & prawns

We were served by Anthony who was the nicest best server, he recommended food which was to die for. I had one of my best ever meal with the rock lobster and my husband had the jumbo prawns which were absolutely delicious. Thank you Anthony...More

Date of visit: September 2019

1 Thank aamrie

Thank you aamrie, for the five -star review and sharing you amazing experience here on Trip Advisor! Thank you very much for your kind appreciation of our food and service at Taarab restaurant. Very happy you enjoyed the result of a passion from our Taarab...More

GrainneDe

132

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing experience

Our group dined here following an online recommendation. The service and food was really amazing (including the sea food skewers) and the evening was made very special by chef Alex and his personalized deserts! I would definitely recommend this restaurant!More

Date of visit: September 2019

1 Thank GrainneDe

Thank you Coastalgra, for the five -star review and sharing you amazing experience here on Trip Advisor! Thank you very much for your kind appreciation of our food and service at Taarab restaurant. Very happy you enjoyed the result of a passion from our Taarab...More

C2bfam

Stone Town, Tanzania

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Memorable visit

The warm welcome at the restaurant ,the smile from the staff and the delicious food along with the beautiful dessert from chef alex made our day complete. The inspirational quotes on our desserts from chef alex is the only thing you need to make you...More

Date of visit: September 2019

1 Thank C2bfam

Thank you c2bfam for your kind appreciation of our food and service at Taarab restaurant that goes straight to our hearts. Very happy you enjoyed the result of a passion from our F&B team, great this contributed to a successful stay in Stone Town. We...More

likornios

Athens, Greece

778226

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

very nice restaurant, with balcony view

we had the seafood mix and it was more than enough for 2 pax, actually 3 could still eat it and leave with a full belly! the environment is very nice, although significantly more expensive to the average restaurants in Stone Town, but this is...More

Date of visit: August 2019

1 Thank likornios

Thank you likornios for such a lovely review about our roof top Taarab restaurant. We are so delighted to see that we fulfilled your expectations and even more as well as contributed positively to your experience at our Taarab restaurant. Our Indian Ocean platter is...More

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