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Emerson on Hurumzi Tea House Restaurant

The highest rooftop Tea House restaurant in Zanzibar

The highest rooftop Tea House restaurant in Zanzibar is located in Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel and has breathtaking 360° views of Stonetown and the Indian Ocean. ‘Chambre separee’ Roshani on the third floor offers a space for Private Dining and to experience the Emerson Zanzibar Tea Ceremony.

EMERSON ON HURUMZI

Dinner in the Rooftop
Tea House Restaurant

The rooftop Tea House Restaurant Dinner Experience offers cocktails at the sunset hour, dinner celebrating the pleasure of Zanzibar cuisine fused with oriental Persian and Omani influences, as well as traditional Taarab performances by accomplished musicians from the Dhow Countries Music Academy.

The full evening dining experience includes a set 3 course menu at $40 per person excluding drinks. Our cuisine is designed to marry the culture and style of the building with the distinct culinary heritage of the era.

There is one exclusive sitting for dinner only, and service begins promptly at 19h00, but we welcome dinner guests from 18h00 to enjoy the spectacular views of sea and city.

Dinner in the Tea House Restaurant at Emerson on Hurumzi is by reservation only and, as there is only limited seating, a deposit is required for the booking’s confirmation. 

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Lunch in the Rooftop
Tea House Restaurant

Lunch in the Tea House restaurant is served between 12h00 and 16h00 (last kitchen orders at 15h30). 

Seating is on cushions by a low table or on regular height seats, all with views over Stone Town and the sea. In the afternoon, different lunch platters, either with a variety of vegetarian, fish or seafood dishes are prepared by our chefs.

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ROSHANI AT EMERSON ON HURUMZI

ROSHANI PRIVATE DINING

‘Chambre separee’ Roshani offers private dining in Emerson on Hurumzi for up to 15 guests.

Guests are welcome for the full evening dining experience which includes a set 3 course menu at $40 per person excl. drinks.

Seating in Roshani is on cushions at low tables.

Roshani is located on the third floor of the building at Emerson on Hurumzi.

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Reviews

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
Olha
Wonderful tea ceremony…the most exquisite roof top I have seen in Stone Town
We had a wonderful tea ceremony hosted by beautiful people working at Emerson. We had 4 different types of teas and some treats awesome experience and stunning tea room. So far the most exquisite roof top I have seen in Stone Town !

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Our restaurant spaces are located right in the heart of the city of Stone Town.
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Location

Emerson on Hurumzi
236 Hurumzi street,
Stone Town Zanzibar

Contact

+255 (0)24 22 32 784
+255 (0)779 854 225
eh.reception@emersonzanzibar.com

TEA HOUSE Open Hours

Monday-Sunday:
Lunch: 12h00 – 16h00 (last kitchen orders 15.30)

Dinner: 18h00 Arrival

Emerson Spice Hotel

Closed until 15th December 2024

Emerson Spice Hotel, Secret Garden Restaurant and Spice Rooftop Restaurant will be closed for refurbishment until 15th December. Our sister Hotel Emerson on Hurumzi & Rooftop Restaurant remain open.