Mediterraneo Restaurant
Kawe Beach, Dar es Salaam
Restaurant in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Mediterraneo Restaurant is an oceanfront dining venue on Tuari Road in Kawe, Dar es Salaam. Its menu combines Mediterranean, Italian and Swahili food, including wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta and seafood, with a lounge serving cocktails and wine beside the Indian Ocean.
About Mediterraneo Restaurant
Oceanfront Dining in Kawe
Mediterraneo Restaurant is on Tuari Road in Kawe, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It belongs to Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant but has its own published dining identity and menu. The official restaurant page places it beside the Indian Ocean, with oceanfront dining and an associated bar and lounge.
The location offers a coastal alternative to a city-centre restaurant setting. When arranging a meal, ask for the restaurant rather than assuming that a hotel reservation form also books a dining table. The published contact details are shared with the property team.
Italian, Mediterranean and Swahili Food
The menu combines Mediterranean and Italian cooking with Swahili dishes. Wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta are named explicitly, together with seafood, meat dishes and local cuisine. The official menu page confirms this mix, so the restaurant should not be categorised only as Italian or only as a hotel buffet.
Breakfast is also advertised, including a buffet, while lunch and dinner have their own service period. These are different meal formats. A breakfast listing does not establish that the main lunch or dinner menu is available at the same time, or that a hotel meal plan includes every restaurant choice.
Drinks and Table Enquiries
The bar and lounge offers cocktails and wine with an ocean outlook. It provides a setting for drinks before dinner or a separate meeting with friends, although individual seating areas and table availability should be confirmed directly. The site also mentions rooftop atmosphere without defining which tables are available for a particular service.
Contact the team at +255 754 812 567 or info@mediterraneotanzania.com to request a dining table, current menu or specific seating. No individual signature dish, allergy protocol or restaurant-only online booking system was independently verified. Guests with dietary restrictions should discuss ingredients rather than infer suitability from the broad cuisine labels.
World Culinary Awards recognition
Mediterraneo Restaurant is the 2026 winner in Tanzania's Best Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
Sources and planning
Planning details
- Location
- Tuari Road, Kawe, Dar es Salaam
- Website
- mediterraneotanzania.com/restaurant
Venue details
Ambiance
Popular outdoor, bohemian yet warm beachfront setting with comfy lounge sofas, rustic lantern lighting, and chilled lounge music overlooking the Indian Ocean, creating a relaxed romantic atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options, Pescatarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- wood oven pizzas
- homemade pasta
- seafood dishes with lobster
- seafood pasta with squid ink
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Tuari Road, Kawe, Dar es Salaam
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Location
Tuari Road, Kawe, Dar es Salaam · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mediterraneo Restaurant?
On Tuari Road in Kawe, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
What cuisines are served?
Mediterranean, Italian and Swahili cuisine, including homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza and seafood.
Is there an oceanfront lounge?
Yes. The official restaurant page describes a bar and lounge overlooking the Indian Ocean.
