After reading all these reviews, I had to give it a try. And what should I say. While typing this, I am missing the food again. It is run by a local family. Close to the beach. I have tried several dishes on the menu; Seafood platter for 2 (be sure you are hungry because its a lot of very tasty food), peanut crusted fish, Fadhils prawns tempura, 1/2kg lobster and a couple other dishes. All the dishes were as always good. Sometimes it takes a bit of time, but is more then worth it to wait!! I tried several restaurants around here in Jambiani and in Paje and Stone Stown, but this is my favorite and best seafood restaurant!

Don't let the interior scare you, this place is a gem, we tried a lot of food from the menu, they are all fresh and incredibly tasty and delicious. The wait time is a bit longer compared to the western standard, but this is usual in thr area. Price is very affordable, and the portions are big enough.

Amazing restaurant hidden in the village. I’m sure most people would probably never come here because of its location but you must try this amazing food it is the best on the island! The peanut crushed fish is amazing and the calamari is to die for!!

One of my best discovery in Zanzibar 💕 This restaurant was just next to our hotel and we went there several times. The vibe during day is so cute and authentic with nice naive paintings on the wall, sand as a ground. A local family is running the restaurant and they are such nice people. My favorites dishes were the cigale and the prawns with lemon and garlic. Go there it will not disappoint you.

Enjoyed a really delicious meal. One of the cheapest places I've found in all of Zanzibar. Includes dessert. Strongly recommend. Consider ordering ahead of time

Arrived in the middle of nowhere near a very poor village in the heart of Jambiani, only to be greeted by nothing more than a real African mother, best seafood I’ve ever had in my entire life definitely would recommend the crab.

Very tasty local food, this was our favourite place in Zanzibar. I am not a seafood lover, but here I ate two times the cigal (rock/slipper lobster). Also the staff was very friendly. ❤

We loved our dinner at Fadhil’s. It is delicious, fresh local food served with a smile. The prices are reasonable and the portions are huge! I had the peanut crusted fish which was so good and unlike anything I’ve tried before. We didn’t have to wait long for our food but we did go earlier and were the only people there when we ordered. The restaurant feels like it’s in someone’s front room which for us just added to the charm of it. Also just a heads up that it’s cash only and they don’t serve alcohol.

Very local restaurant would scared a lots of foreigners :) tasty food and big portions. We found this restaurant based on recommendation from a guest in our hotel. I would come again if I knew the place before. We got the food served within 20min. Highly recommended for unafraid travelers

Best food on Zanzibar Island! We’ve been there twice and everytime it was quite a feast! You have to wait 30-45 min, but everything is fresh and hot.

(Translated by Google) I was in September, before reaching Jambiani I had seen online and book for the first day of my arrival. I came for the hotel, very friendly. Very good food, you have to wait because you do it all at the time, very good quality, you feel at ease and very cheap. 100% recommended. Jambiani again when we meet again. (Original) Estuve en septiembre, antes de llegar a Jambiani lo había visto por Internet y reserve para el primer día de mi llegada. Me vino a buscar al hotel, muy simpáticos. Muy buena comida, te toca esperar porque te lo hacen todo en el momento, muy buena calidad, te sientes a gusto y muy barato. Recomendado al 100%. Cuando vuelva a Jambiani nos volveremos a ver.

Small local restaurant. Ordered garlic lemon prawns and masala chicken and loved it. Quite a big fill of plate. The mango juice was okay.

Fadhil’s little restaurant proved a revelation after eating expensive rubbish food in several l beach restaurants . After trying Fadhil's cooking , we ate there every night and always looked forward to it. Fadhil is a trained chef who clearly loves cooking, is very proud of and knowledgeable about Zanzibar cuisine and produces delicious , fresh and beautifully presented food. We tried all the dishes from the menu (seafood and chicken) and other that Fadhil cooked to order. We had coconut octopus curry, grilled and fried fish, grilled chicken and rock lobsters- all delicious, and wonderfully spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and other Zanzibar spices . The mains are served with rice (pilaf or plain) or potatoes either sautéed with onion or chips and stir fried or curried vegetables. Fadhil's simple tomato and avocado salad is to die for. For the price of the main course you also get a dessert and Fadhil produced a different one every night we ate there. We had hot, fried bananas in coconut or chocolate sauce, lovely crepes, cakes and wonderful local desert of little balls of delicate puff pastry in brown sugar syrup infused with huge amount of cinnamon and cardamom and served with spiced coffee. As everything is cooked to order it takes about one hour for the dishes to arrive ( normal in Zanzibar) so it is best to order it in advance or even let him know in the morning what you would like to eat (i.e. if you want a particular seafood as he will buy from the fishermen). People we spoke to also loved Fadhil's food and considered his food the best in Jambiani.

Very good food and big portions. And in the end free dessert! Definitely worth a visit.

Perfect dinner. Everything is on point. No fancy tourist kitchen, just a little local cuisine I would go here more than once!

Best to visit after sunset. Best seafood I have ever tasted. Good prices, big portions, delicious food and amazing cooking.

The food was amazing ! And the people in the restaurant was really kind ! I order a mango juice and the octopus with coconut sauce and rice ! I asked to meet the chef and meet big mama ! This was soooo good ! I totally recomend it if you are in jambiani !

Absolutely delicious food, one of the best seafood we had in Zanzibar. Everything was super fresh, made to order and served in big portions in an authentic local atmosphere! We highly recommend this restaurant if you stay in Jambiani!

This place is a must visit when at zanzibar. It is a family operation with tables directly at the beach. The food is the best we had while our stay at Zanzibar. We ordered the Calamari and the mixed Seafood Curry. Absolutely lovely. Seafood is highly recommended. Check this place out !!! PS: Bring some waiting time or be early they are quite busy but it is absolutely worth the wait.

Been coming to Zanzibar for years and discovered Fadhil’s on our first trip. Almost the only place we eat when we come. Amazing fresh food, amazing prices and a friendly family atmosphere.

Great seafood place. Both the cigale and the tiger prawns were very flavourful. The pineapple desert was also amazing. Definitely recommend!

(Translated by Google) Excellent food. Indeed, the restaurant does not pay mine but the service is quality and the mix of flavors is simply incredible. I recommend it without hesitation (Original) Excellente nourriture. En effet, le restaurant ne paye pas de mine mais le service y est de qualité et la mixité des saveurs est tout simplement incroyable. Je vous le recommande sans hésiter

A true treasure hunt! It's a local run shack, but the seafood is phenomenal! Definitely you will not be disappointed! Flavours are to die for! It's right behind the beach! Do order the seafood platter! Portions are huge!

(Translated by Google) Best dining experience in Jambiani, very well served dish, large quantity, excellent price and above all freshly cooked and super tasty. The dessert of the day is free, but we no longer had stomach space to eat more !! Not to be missed: Spice Octopus Massala (Original) Melhor experiência gastronómica em Jambiani, prato muito bem servido, grande quantidade, excelente preço e, acima de tudo, cozinhado na hora e super saboroso. A sobremesa do dia é gratuita, mas já não tínhamos espaço no estômago para comer mais!! A não perder: Spice Octopus Massala

(Translated by Google) Small restaurant, fresh seafood, very cheap price, best service (Original) ร้านอาหาร เล็กๆ อาหารทะเล สด ราคาถูกมาก บริการดีสุดๆ

(Translated by Google) We read reviews about this restaurant and also decided to try it! Reserved in advance. We ordered tiger prawns! We really liked it, it was sooooo tasty! Everything is fresh and cooked with love. Deliciously delicious fresh! Just the best in Zanzibar! And the situation is nothing to worry about, the African atmosphere, so to speak, even cool. Dessert no longer intermeddle, but we shoved it! :) (Original) Мы прочитали отзывы об этом ресторане и тоже решили попробовать! Зарезервировали заранее. Мы заказали тигровые креветки! Нам очень понравилось, было оооочень вкусно! Все свежее и приготовленое с любовью. Обалленно вкусный фреш! Просто лучший на Занзибаре! А обстановка - это ничего страшного, африканская атмосфера так сказать, даже прикольно. Десерт уже не влазил, но мы впихнули! :)

Normally you would walk past Fadhil Restaurant as it does not look super inviting. However, you must come here! We recommend to reserve a table in the afternoon for dinner and to already tell them what to eat, then you don’t have to wait long. We had King Prawns which were really really tasty and the grilled vegetables were also. You also get a dessert for free! If you want some local sea food - go there.

(Translated by Google) Exquisite and cheap! (Original) Exquisito y barato!

Food took a while to arrive but it was worth the wait. Best fish samoosa I've ever had. Very friendly establishment. Don't be put off by the surroundings.

(Translated by Google) English: To be honest from the outside I was skeptical, but it's the best place to eat in Jambiani. 5/5 for the White Fish or the Swahili Octopus in Coconut sauce. We went there two times for dinner because it was that good. The owners are very friendly. I strongly recommend to be there at afternoon and a) Reserve the table and b) Tell them what you would like to eat because they'll get the fish fresh from the fishers. You can use their glasses without any problems of contaminated water or something similiar. Very clean and very professional! German: To be honest, it doesn't look quite kosher from the outside, but the first impression is deceptive! It has the best food in Jambiani. 5/5 stars for the "White Fish" with potato wedges / fries and the octopus in a coconut sauce Swahili style. Really really good food! The owners are super nice, but are there in the afternoon and order the food for the evening + the table. Then they bring the fish etc fresh from the fishermen out of the village. You can also use glasses, cutlery without problems. They rinse with aseptic water. We ate there twice in the evening and never had any problems. Really very clean and very professional there. Absolute top recommendation at fair prices (beer 6000 TSH, fish 18500 TSH, octopus 15000 TSH, 2500 TSH = 1 €) Best location and good luck to the owners in extending the restaurant! :-) (Original) English: To be honest from the outside I was sceptical, but it's the best place to eat in Jambiani. 5/5 for the White Fish or the Swahili Octopus in Coconut sauce. We went there two times for dinner because it was that good. The owners are very friendly. I strongly recommend to be there at afternoon and a) Reserve the table and b) Tell them what you would like to eat because they'll get the fish fresh from the fishers. You can use their glasses without any Problems of contaminated water or something similiar. Very clean and very professional! German: Um ehrlich zu sein sieht es von außen erst nicht so ganz koscher aus, der erste Eindruck trügt aber! Dort gibt es das beste Essen in Jambiani. 5/5 Sterne für den "White Fish" mit Kartoffelecken/Pommes und der Octopus in einer Kokosnusssoße Swahili-Art. Wirklich sehr sehr sehr gutes Essen! Die Besitzer sind super nett, seid aber nachmittags da und bestellt euch das essen für abends + den Tisch. Anschließen holen die den Fisch etc von der Fischern frisch aus dem Dorf. Gläser, Besteck könnt ihr auch ohne Probleme nutzen. Die spülen mit keimfreien Wasser. Waren dort 2 Mal Abends essen und nie Probleme gehabt. Wirklich sehr sauber und sehr professionell dort. Absolute Topempfehlung zu fairen Preisen (Bier 6000 TSH, Fisch 18500 TSH, Octopus 15000 TSH, 2500 TSH = 1€) Best Location and good luck to the owners in extending the Restaurant! :-)

Fresh fish. Very local. It is not on the beach, but on a small street. They don't serve alcohol.

Very good food. Delicious chicken curry, the meat was very soft and all was well flavored. Totally recommend!

What a place! We went to Fadhil after being disappointed by a number of places. The food was amazing, it the place really surpassed our expectations. We saw great reviews online, but we were skeptical when we arrived to the restaurant as it looked rustic and far from what most top rates places online look like. Halima and her colleague were superb. We are not sure they are even aware of their success and online reputation. We did not have the chance to let them know, but please do visit, try the food and then then tell them for us! What a place! We went to Fadhil after being disappointed by a number of other restaurants. The food was amazing, and the restaurant truly exceeded our expectations. We had seen great reviews online, but we were skeptical when we arrived as the restaurant looked rustic and not like most top-rated places we had seen online. Halima and her colleague were superb. We're not sure if they are aware of their success and online reputation, but we didn't have the chance to let them know. Please do visit, try the food, and then tell them for us!

We always like to enjoy local food when we travel and encourage local restaurants. Fadil restaurant was one of them. Octopus with curry and chicken with cinnamon were extremely tasty... finger licking. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, and the price is good. The wait is slightly less than in other local restaurants. We recommend it.

This restaurant is the best of jambiani! People are really nice, and the food absolutely delicious! Thanks you .

Finding delicious food as per my standards in Jambiani is quite a challenge. Lucky you if you are more easy to satisfy. I've tried 15 restaurants around including on the east and north coast. It was not until I tried the excellently flavored Zanzibar Tandoori Chicken, served with deliciously pepper, herb, spicy flavoured rice, and grilled vegetables, that I had the food experience I have longed for in Jambiani. As I am writing this review, I am visiting Chef Mr. Suwadi again, who indeed can advise you on the menu of the time being in English proper. There is electric fans inside, and Mr. Suwadi gently turned them on for me to enjoy my visit! Thank you for your commitment to the food experience!

Local restaurant, small menu, friendly staff and good food. We tried lobster, chicken and 2x fresh fish, everything was prepared fresh. Fries are REALLY GOOD. Nice family vibe with sand under your feet. I’d go back there

(Translated by Google) Great hidden restaurant on the second line. We highly recommend - excellent typical restaurant with very friendly waiters (Original) Super restaurant caché en second ligne. Nous recommandons fortement - restaurant typique excellent avec des serveurs très sympathiques

Great food for a reasonable price for the area. Vegetable curry and calamari were delicious. FREE DESERT TOO!!

no worries because of the location. It has its own local style and flair. the food is amazing! fresh seafood and fair prices. we went 3 times there and it was just delicious. friendly staff as well. highly recommended!!!

The restaurant is set back of the beach. It is more local than other restaurants. Huge portions and much cheaper comparing the the surrounding. You can feel a little bit different atmosphere then in typical restaurants as it is set in a part of a house. Happy to be there.

With my wife, we ordered caramari and octopus. It was perfect. As desert we ate fried bananas. We came earlier in the day to book and order in the same time because if you come, without reservation, you may have to wait for a long time. When we arrived it was almost ready and it was really really good. I recommend this restaurant.

Amazing local food. Great prices. Big portions. Probably the best we have had in jambiani and page. Don’t miss it!

Went in expecting the usual local deal of fried fish and coconut rice. Turned into an amazing culinary experience where the fish was fried in an amazing sauce and the rice was infused with cinnamon. Price was also competitive with mains properly under $10 and drinks under $1. And free desserts:)

Good service, very friendly. Food was good. Location is a bit off but i can highly recomend a visit!

has good place have good food nice place good conduction

(Translated by Google) At first, they mistakenly thought that the restaurant is where the Fadhil sign is. But this is not the case. The restaurant is a little deep, without an ocean view. We waited for food for about an hour, but that's ok Ordered calamari, shrimp, avocado salad plus drinks 2 beers (it's there) and cola. Everything is awesomely delicious. Price 72,000 local money for two. That's just over $ 30. This is the most delicious thing that we have tried in local restaurants in 4 days. I advise. (Original) Сперва ошибочно подумали что ресторан это там где стоит вывеска Fadhil. Но это не так. Ресторан чуть в глубине, без вида на океан. Ждали блюда около часа, но это нормально. Заказали кальмары, креветки, салат из авокадо плюс напитки 2 пива ( оно там есть) и колу. Все обалденно вкусно. Цена 72000 местных денег на двоих. Это Чуть более 30$. Это самое вкусное что пробовали в местных ресторанах за 4 дня Советую.

(Translated by Google) Despite the place which can be scary, it is very good local cuisine. The staff are very pleasant and helpful In the second line just behind the seafront .. the restaurant is indicated by a sign on the beach. Dessert is free, we had chocolate pancakes. (Original) Malgré l endroit qui peut faire peur, c'est une très bonne cuisine locale. Le personnel est très agréable et serviable En deuxième ligne juste derrière le front de mer ..le restaurant est indiqué par un panneau sur la plage. Le dessert est gratuit ,nous avons eu des crêpes aux chocolat.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic find! Unfortunately we only ate there twice. It was very tasty and I would have loved to have tried the menu completely several times! (Original) Fantastische Entdeckung! Wir haben leider nur 2 x dort gegessen. Es war sehr lecker und am liebsten hätte ich die Karte mehrmals komplett durchprobiert!

(Translated by Google) Super good and inexpensive I recommend 100% (Original) Super bon et pas chère je recommande a 100%

(Translated by Google) We eat seafood, local and friendly boss, very good food and generous portions (Original) On y mange des produits de la mer patron local et sympathique très bonne cuisine et portions généreuses

(Translated by Google) Very good restaurant despite the place which is quite dismal ... A little scary at first but frankly the meals are delicious 😋 (Original) Très bon restaurant malgré l’endroit qui est assez lugubre... Un peu effrayant au début mais franchement les repas sont délicieux 😋

Good food for small prices. Free desert!

(Translated by Google) The food is good. Prices are high. There is no alcohol. Although visitors are there constantly. It’s definitely not worth going here from far away, you can go if you live nearby. (Original) Кормят хорошо. Цены высокие. Алкоголя нет. Хотя посетители тут есть постоянно. Ехать сюда издалека точно не стоит, зайти можно если рядом живёшь.

(Translated by Google) Cramped and hot but the food is really good (Original) Angusto e caldo ma il mangiare è veramente buono

(Translated by Google) It’s a local, rustic restaurant in the village. It’s very heavy there and there’s a bit of a wait (1h), as is often the case in Zanzibar. It was simply the best meal of our stay in Zanzibar! Delicious, excellent! For a very reasonable price (30,000 shilling: water, 2 dishes, 1 dessert offered). (Original) C’est un restaurant local, rustique, dans le village. Il y fait très lourd et il y a un peu d’attente (1h), comme souvent à Zanzibar. C’est tout simplement le meilleur repas de notre séjour à Zanzibar ! Délicieux, excellent ! Pour un prix très raisonnable (30 000 shilling : eau, 2 plats, 1 dessert offert).

(Translated by Google) Very good ... Hidden, a little away from the beach. We were there in the afternoon after following a sign from the beach. We were presented with a notepad with daily dishes. We made our selection and made reservations for 7pm. This made it a little quicker, but take your time ... After about 30 minutes the meal was served. Fresh and tasty. Gladly again. Please do not place too high demands on the catering trade. Plastic chairs and benches are set up in the sand. Experience gastronomy with a difference. (Original) Sehr gut... Versteckt, ein wenig vom Strand weg. Wir waren am Nachmittag da, nachdem wir einen Hinweisschild vom Strand aus nachgegangen sind. Es wurde uns ein Notizblock mit tagesaktuellen Gerichten vorgelegt. Wir trafen unsere Auswahl und reservierten für 19.00. Dadurch ging es was zügiger, aber take your time... Nach ca.30 min wurde serviert. Frisch und lecker. Gerne wieder. Bitte keine allzu hohen Ansprüche an die Gastronomie stellen. Es sind Plastikstühle und Bänke im Sand aufgestellt. Erlebnisgastronomie Mal anders.

The restaurant itself is a bit off the beach, follow the narrow pathway between two stone fences. The food was really delicious, the coconut crusted fish was trully amazing. As a bonus the food is reasonably priced and the floor is covered with sand, a great experience! It is open all day.

Huge portions (and free dessert), delicious! Very local experience, it's in the middle of the village, in one of the houses. Good prices.

Great food and friendly welcoming in this modest family-driven restaurant

(Translated by Google) Great local restaurant, we were there for the first time and loved the experience, the food was delicious, so much so that we canceled our reservation at the famous restaurant The Rock the next day to return to Fadhil! Friendly people who cook wonderfully well! (Original) Super restaurant locale, nous y avons été une première fois et avons adoré l’experience, la nourriture était délicieuse, à tel point que nous avons annulé notre réservation au fameux restaurant The Rock le lendemain pour retourner chez Fadhil ! Des gens accueillants, qui cuisinent merveilleusement bien !

The view is amazing, food delicous and good quality wifi - small capacity 10-15 pers

Great traditional restaurant! It is 200m from the beach, on a narrow street in the local neighborhood. The place is clean and the usual waiting time after ordering is aprox 1h - 1h 30min, as usual in Zanzibar. We had the veggie curry with potatoes and grilled calamari with soffran rice. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. We even got free dessert: fried bananas with chocolate sauce. Yummy! The price is very decent, we had two mains and two fresh juices for 40000shillings ( aprox 20 dollars) You can find so many traditional restaurants in Jambiani, I don’t understand why so few people visit them, as the food is way better than on the hotel restaurants! And also, this way you support the local economy, not just foreigener owned hotels!

(Translated by Google) Great seafood and service can be found in Fadhil. Slowfood is lived here. (Original) Großartige Meeresfrüchte und Service findet man im Fadhil. Hier wird Slowfood gelebt.

(Translated by Google) Fadhil is really good, dishes cooked with skill and a right combination of spices. Recommended for those who want to eat well! Don't miss the octopus cooked with coconut milk ... a real treat (Original) Fadhil è veramente bravo, piatti cucinati con maestria ed un giusto abbinamento di spezie. Consigliato a chi vuole mangiare bene! Non perdetevi il polipo cucinato con il latte di cocco... una vera delizia

One of the best seafood meals in my life. Magic of tastes, spices... just perfect.

(Translated by Google) An inconspicuous restaurant in the second row to the beach with only 5 tables. It's worth reserving and pre-booking, which significantly shortens the waiting time. I had grilled calamari with rice and vegetables, which really tasted great. These were the best calamari I ever had! It's worth a visit. (Original) Ein unscheinbares Restaurant in der zweiten Reihe zum Strand mit nur 5 Tischen. Reservieren und vorbestellen lohnt sich, das verkürzt deutlich die Wartezeit. Ich hatte gegrillte Calamari mit Reis und Gemüse, was alles wirklich hervorragend schmeckte. Das waren die besten Calamari die ich je gegessen hatte! Ein Besuch lohnt sich.

(Translated by Google) The best restaurant in Jambiani. We stayed 4 days in Jambiani and we ate there everyday so the food is good. Fadhil is a real chef, smiling and very kind. The place does not look like much but the food is exceptional. The best fish I have eaten in my life and probably the best chicken tandoori too. I highly recommend it. If I come back to Jambiani it will be for its restaurant in addition to the landscape. Go for it The best restaurant in Jambiani. We stayed 4 days in Jambiani and we ate there everyday so the food is good. Fadhil is a real chef, smiling and very kind. The place does not look like much but the food is exceptional. The best fish I have ever eaten in my life and probably the best chicken tandoori too. I highly recommend it. If I come back to Jambiani it will be for his restaurant in addition to the landscape. (Original) Le meilleur restaurant à Jambiani. Nous avons séjourné 4 jours à Jambiani et nous y avons mangé tous les jours tellement la nourriture est bonne. Fadhil est un vrai chef, souriant et très gentil. L'endroit ne paye pas de mine mais la nourriture est exceptionnel. Le meilleur poisson que j'ai mangé de ma vie et probablement le meilleur chicken tandoori aussi. Je vous le recommande fortement. Si je reviens à Jambiani ça sera pour son restaurant en plus du paysage. Allez-y The best restaurant in Jambiani. We stayed 4 days in Jambiani and we ate there everyday so the food is good. Fadhil is a real chef, smiling and very kind. The place does not look like much but the food is exceptional. The best fish I have ever eaten in my life and probably the best chicken tandoori too. I highly recommend it. If I come back to Jambiani it will be for his restaurant in addition to the landscape.

The best seafood I've ever eaten. The lobster was delicious! We were staying in Jambiani, we decided to walk to this place. The restaurant itself totally reflects the vibe of the nearby villages we passed through. The place itself looks very unassuming, but the food is delicious and the prices are really acceptable. Do not judge a book by its cover. For all of the fans of seafood and local cousine I highly recommend this place!