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Emerson Spice Rooftop Tea House

EMERSON SPICE
ROOFTOP TEA HOUSE

The Tea House at Emerson Spice is our signature seafood restaurant offering an informal fine dining eight‑tasting menu in eight servings for Dinner with the freshest local seafood, a creative use of spices, and indigenous plants. The price for The Tea House Tasting Menu is $55

Lunch is also available at the Tea House, between 12:30 and 16:00.

Enjoy your meal while taking in the sights and sounds of the city.

Come early for Dinner, from around 18h00, for sundowners, and the first course of this eight‑course culinary journey eight is served promptly at 19h00. Please reserve in advance for this unique dining experience.

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Spring Special

From the 1st April until the 30th May, Emerson Spice Tea House Restaurant is offering Two Seven Course Fish & Seafood tasting menus, two sunset cocktails, and a bottle of wine, for only $100.

  • from 1st April 2026 until 30th May  US$ 100 for two.

* Direct reservations: book Emerson Spice Hotel Tea House Restaurant online – request ‘Spring Special’ when you book

Please note that until the end of May 2026 The Rooftop Tea House Restaurant will also be closed on Thursdays and between 23rd April and 30th April. 

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What our Guests Say

Kush Bansal
Guest Reviewer on Google / Google My Business
Great Rooftop Restaurant Stone Town
Great rooftop scene! Amazing food with curated menu and music performance
MissTourist
Russian Travel Blogger / MissTourist.ru
BEST RESTAURANTS IN ZANZIBAR
BEST RESTAURANTS IN ZANZIBAR Rooftop restaurants in Zanzibar Want to try authentic Zanzibar food? Or would you prefer more familiar dishes? Either way, Zanzibar has a place of your choice! Here’s my list: Top: EMERSON on HURUMZI TEA HOUSE RESTAURANT On this restaurant I’ve already said once, but I will tell once again, it’s worth it! There is NO better place to have a bite to eat and watch the sunset in Stone Town. You need to book in advance, dinner is served only at 19:00, but you can arrive by 18:00 so as not to miss the sunset. Dinner is not expensive (drinks excluded). From: 10 UNFORGETTABLE THINGS TO DO IN ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA by MissTourist http://www.misstourist.ru/top-10-best-things-to-do-in-zanzibar-tanzania/
Witold Cyrus
Google Business Review
Piękne miejsce – Lovely Place
Piękne miejsce. Restauracja na dachu w sercu Stone Town. Polecam! Translation from Polish: Lovely place. Rooftop restaurant in the heart of Stone Town.  I recommend it!
Mohamed Gebba
Google Business Review
Beautiful friendly staff
Beautiful, friendly staff, Khateeb is friendly and helpful, I would recommend it to everyone. Definitely coming back
Michael Wright
Facebook Review
Rated 1 on Trip Advisor for a reason
We had dinner there last night and found the whole experience fantastic. Staff were exceptional, view phenomenal and food plentiful and tasty. Top thing to do in Zanzibar. Rated 1 on Trip Advisor for a reason!
Fredrik B
Trip Advisor Review
The best rooftop restaurant in Stone Town
The best rooftop restaurant in Stone Town. It just is. The best restaurant in Stone Town. Amazing rooftop view of the city at sundown, good cocktails, friendly staff and some of the best food in town. We suggest you book a table instead of sitting on cushions, it’s more comfortable when eating. And try to go there when then have musicians playing, it adds a whole other dimension to the experience. If you don’t try it when in Stone Town you will regret it!
Cameron and Natasha
The World Pursuit.com
The Best Hotels In Zanzibar Ranked & Reviewed (2020)
Dinner on the Rooftop Tea House was our most memorable in Zanzibar and should be experienced by all who visit Stone Town. Diners sit atop cushions and large Persian rugs on the hotel’s roof while a velvet roof dances in the wind. Evening cocktails begin at 18:00 and dinner is served at 19:00, make sure to book a spot in advance as the demand is high.
Pops
One of the best and most beautiful hotels in Stone Town
Delicious food in the restaurant. This is a great way to experience Stone Town. The view from their rooftop is second to none and the sunset is stunning. The Sunset Dinner is highly recommended. One of the best and most beautiful hotels in Stone Town. A taste of Zanzibar. The perfect way to experience the sights and sounds of magical Spice Island.
Dave Hagen
Rooftop dinner was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in January…north room was excellent, loved the over bed air on unit, very clever, service food and room was outstanding, rooftop dinner was fantastic, met lovely fellow travellers, food, entertainment and service superb
Ana F
Amazing Restaurant and Tea house in the middle of Stone Town… Like heaven!
Amazing Restaurant and Tea house in the middle of Stone Town.  Looks like you are in a completely different place… Like heaven!  Prices are very accessible.  Outstanding space and attentive staffing.

Contact Us

Reservation

Our restaurant space is located right in the heart of the city.
Location

4044 Tharia St, Zanzibar City, Tanzania

Contact

+255 (0)774 483 483
+255 (0)24 22 32 776
[email protected]

TEA HOUSE Open Hours

Monday – Sunday:

Dinner: 18h00 arrival