7- Dine at a Rooftop Restaurant
Eating at a rooftop restaurant is one of the most romantic things to do in Stone Town and they are the perfect place to relax for the evening, enjoy the call to prayer and watch the sun as it sets over copper coloured rooftops.
My favourite is the magical Emerson on Hurumzi, with a beautiful view over the city and live Taarab music. I always take my Rock My Adventure tour groups here and it’s always a highlight of the trip.
They also have a sister restaurant – the exquisite Tea House Restaurant on the top floor of the Emerson Spice Hotel. The restaurant is known to be one of the best restaurants in East Africa. The 5-course menu changes daily, depending on what their fisherman catches that morning.
MY TIP: Book in advance, both restaurants get very busy and are limited on space.