The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar

November 16, 2025

I always wanted to come here despite mixed food reviews so I booked a tour that included it and also made a deposit for a reservation at 4:00 pm. I paid $10 deposit which was deducted from the final bill. Food - The food, idk. It's palatable but I cant say that it is very good. The pappardelle was the strangest taste I have had. I dont know what was going on with that. The palate cleansers or whatever they called it brought out initially also tasted strange as well and a bit stale. View and drinks - 100% worth it. This establishment really is situated uniquely and you cant beat the experience. However I saw folks sitting outdoors who never ordered one bite just drinks. The manager offered me a shot of their elixir after I inquired about it so that was generous. Dishonorable mention to being charged $2 for mineral water I never received. Someone read my WhatsApp message so im not sure if they are going to adjust the amount or even respond.

October 20, 2025

Very charming place, well-kept and clean. Friendly, knowledgeable staff (they speak many languages), and very coordinated. Lots of choice on the menu, including vegan and vegetarian options. The dishes are beautifully decorated, and each dish tastes different from the others. They also cater to people with allergies and intolerances. The welcome dish was light, simple, and very good. The Italian-style pasta was constructed perfectly, and the sauce was generous, blending well with the various pasta styles (I'm Italian). The lobster was really good, and there's a wide selection of homemade sauces. The wine list isn't extensive, but there are some very good African wines, and every wine is delicious. Hospitality is the key to this place. It should be in the Michelin guide, and why not? Even get a star!! ⭐️ Congratulations Reddy, the best restaurant in Zanzibar and maybe Tanzania.

October 8, 2025

Highly recommend to have dinner there. Must reserve before going (easy to do so online and you will have to pay a deposit). Cute ambiance with live music. Menu selection is great. If tide is low you will walk a few meters to get to the restaurant. Check out the rock store; nice souvenirs made out of plastic, very cool.

October 12, 2025

As amazing as it seems. Incredibly beautiful if you go at high tide. Good food, impeccable views and lovely staff, always trying to make your meal special. We were a big group. The manager went out of his way to make us comfortable and allowed us to order a la carte where as by normal they prefer to host big groups with set menu. Would definitely love to be back

October 25, 2025

Unique experience, having to take a boat during high tides to get to the restaurant itself. While we enjoyed the Seafood Pappardelle and the Steak on the Stick, they were not particularly impressive considering their high price level. We had made a reservation online before visiting, but if you steer away from the peak hours, you may be able to find a table without one. And while we visited the restaurant using dala dalas from and back to Paje (and it's quite easy to do so), there was a large parking lot in front of the Rock Shop. 3% charged for card payment.