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Rating8.4Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
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View →Rating8.4Rating8.2Rating8.4Rating8.2Seven restaurants and multiple bars under RIU's 24-hour all-inclusive. Karibu is the main buffet (breakfast 7:30–10:30am with live cooking and sparkling wine; lunch and dinner with live stations; themed evenings twice weekly). Optional à la carte dinner at Krystal, Steak House, Helios, and Duomo requires a reservation — Elite Club guests get priority. Pepe's Food is the grill for lunch and snacks. Capuchino is the pâtisserie. Lounge Bar, Daiquiri, Masai Plaza, Konyagi, and Madafu run international drinks with top brands 24 hours, plus a daily signature drink. Specialty wine list is extra. Clock hours for dinner service are posted in-resort and in the RIU app.
Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
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Hotel Riu Palace Swahili offers 16 restaurants — 16 included in your stay. Featured venues include Krystal, Duomo, Helios, Steak House and Elite Club Restaurant. See the full restaurant guide below for menus, hours, and reservation details.
Krystal, Steak House, Helios, and Duomo require reservations. Use the RIU app. Elite Club guests get priority for themed restaurants.
Appropriate attire is required for dinner across the 24-hour all-inclusive plan. Smart casual is the posted standard at the à la carte rooms.
The main buffet runs special themed evenings twice a week. Use Karibu for breakfast (7:30–10:30am with sparkling wine) and the à la carte rooms for dinner when you can book them.
RIU does not publish clock hours for most dinner rooms on the public gastronomy page. Confirm tonight’s times in the RIU app or at reception rather than assuming sister-hotel hours.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capuchino | Included | ||
| Daiquiri | Included | ||
| Duomo | Included | ||
| Elite Club Beach | Included | ||
| Elite Club Lounge | Included | ||
| Elite Club Restaurant | Included | ||
| Helios | Included | ||
| Karibu | Included | ||
| Konyagi Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Krystal | Included | ||
| Lounge Bar | Included | ||
| Madafu | Included | ||
| Masai Plaza Bar | Included | ||
| Pepe's Food | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Steak House | Included |
Gourmet / Fusion
RIU's gourmet à la carte dinner. Official copy highlights exotic flavours, distinguished service, meat and fish dishes, vegetarian options, and desserts. Reservation required. Elite Club guests get priority. Smart casual; appropriate attire required for dinner. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Gourmet meat dishes, Gourmet fish dishes, Vegetarian options, Desserts
Italian
Italian à la carte dinner with a buffet of starters and desserts — the typical Italian flavours RIU lists for this restaurant. Reservation required. Elite Club priority. Smart casual; appropriate attire required for dinner. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Italian main courses, Buffet of starters, Buffet of desserts
Mediterranean
Mediterranean à la carte dinner. RIU describes typical Mediterranean recipes rather than Zanzibari cuisine. Reservation required. Elite Club priority. Smart casual; appropriate attire required for dinner. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Typical Mediterranean recipes
Steakhouse
RIU's more informal à la carte dinner: pasta, meats, fish, and salads in a relaxed steakhouse setting. Reservation required. Elite Club priority. Smart casual; appropriate attire required for dinner. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Pasta dishes, Meats, Fish, Salads
Premium International
Exclusive to guests in Elite Club by RIU rooms. Official fact sheet: exclusive breakfast including à la carte menu options; also listed among optional dinner venues for Elite Club guests. Premium branded drinks in the Elite Club Lounge. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: À la carte breakfast options (Elite Club), Buffet lunch and snacks
International buffet
Main restaurant with terrace. Varied buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; live cooking stations; assorted desserts; vegetarian options. Official RIU FAQ: breakfast with live cooking stations and sparkling wine daily 07:30–10:30. Special themed nights twice a week. Walk-in. Appropriate attire required for dinner. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Live cooking stations, Sparkling wine at breakfast, Vegetarian options, Assorted desserts, Themed buffet evenings (twice weekly)
Grill
Grill restaurant for buffet lunches and snacks outside mealtimes — RIU's casual alternative to Karibu at midday. Walk-in. Casual dress. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Grill lunch, Snacks outside mealtimes, Burgers
In-room dining
Breakfast room service 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM for all guests. Elite Club by RIU rooms get an exclusive room service menu 24 hours a day (vegetarian options included).
Signature dishes: Breakfast room service, Elite Club 24-hour menu (vegetarian options included)
Pâtisserie / Coffee
Pâtisserie for cakes, pastries, ice cream, and coffee — the afternoon sweet stop between meals. Walk-in. Casual. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Cakes, Pastries, Ice cream, Coffee
Bar
International drinks with top brands 24 hours a day, a daily signature drink, and mixologist cocktails. Specialty wine list is extra. Smart casual. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Daily signature drink, International drinks with top brands, Mixologist cocktails
Bar
Lobby bar with terrace. International drinks with top brands 24 hours a day and the hotel daily signature drink. Smart casual. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: International drinks with top brands, Daily signature drink
Bar
Outdoor plaza bar with stage and terrace. Live music or shows daily per RIU. International drinks with top brands 24 hours. Smart casual. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: International drinks with top brands
Bar
Stay refreshed by the poolside at Konyagi Pool Bar, offering a wide selection of international drinks and top brands. It's the ideal place to grab a cool beverage without having to stray far from your sun lounger.
Signature dishes: International drinks with top brands
Bar
Dive into relaxation at Madafu, the resort's exclusive swim-up bar located in one of the infinity pools. Guests can enjoy refreshing cocktails and international drinks without leaving the water, a truly indulgent experience for adults.
Signature dishes: International drinks with top brands, Swim-up cocktails
Premium Bar / Snacks
Exclusive to Elite Club by RIU guests. Premium branded drinks and snacks in a private lounge. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Premium branded drinks, Snacks
Bar
Reserved beach area with Balinese beds and an exclusive Elite Club Beach bar. Elite Club guests only. Adults only (18+).
Signature dishes: Premium drinks at the reserved beach
