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Villa Kokos — Kiwengwa

To Eat

A private chef, in his private kitchen

Talk to us about menus See the table
The kitchen

Cooked in the house, at your hours

Villa Kokos has two kitchens with Smeg appliances, and a third one that belongs to the chef alone, kept separate from the rest of the house. He cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner with fish from the morning catch and produce from the local village market, and the menus are agreed with you before you arrive. There is no service, no sitting, no dining room hours — you eat when you are hungry.

2
Smeg kitchens
1
Chef's kitchen
3
Meals a day
Private chef
Breakfast laid out on the long table at Villa Kokos
Breakfast

However late you come down

  • Island fruit cut that morning — pineapple, mango, papaya
  • Eggs, avocado and juice pressed to order
  • Coffee, or spiced tea the Zanzibari way
  • By the pool or at the long table indoors
Lunch & dinner

What came in on the boats

  • Fish and seafood from the morning catch
  • Swahili flavours alongside Italian cooking
  • Dinner outside once the pool lights come on
  • Menus agreed with you before you arrive
Dining room at Villa Kokos opening onto the pool
At the table

A few plates from the house

Tuna tartare served at Villa Kokos
Fresh pasta with vegetables at Villa Kokos
Avocado and eggs served at breakfast
Breakfast with coconut and fresh bread at Villa Kokos
The table laid for lunch at Villa Kokos
Bruschetta and starters prepared by the private chef
Tuna tartare plated by the private chef at Villa Kokos
The long table laid with starters at Villa Kokos
Bruschetta and small plates served in coconut shells
The dining table set for dinner under the pendant light
Food & beverage menu

The house menu

Starters, pasta, the catch of the day from the grill, a Swahili night and a short list of wines and champagne. Order from the chef on WhatsApp, at least three hours ahead for lunch and dinner.

Starters

Avocado SaladFresh avocado served with seasoned garden greens$7
Guacamole BruschettaToasted artisan bread with guacamole (4 pcs)$6
Tomato & Oregano BruschettaToasted bread topped with ripe tomatoes & oregano (4 pcs)$6
Shrimps CocktailOcean shrimps served with delicate cocktail sauce$14
Tuna or Kingfish CarpaccioThinly sliced fresh catch marinated in citrus & oil$14
Zanzibar Octopus SaladTender island octopus with local spices & lemon$14

First courses

Linguine Tomato & OlivesLinguine with fresh tomato, olives & Parmigiano$12
Linguine Shrimps & ZucchiniSautéed ocean shrimps and zucchini in light garlic sauce$15
Linguine Fresh CatchLinguine served with the daily fresh fish from the ocean$15
Vegetables LinguineTossed with seasonal island garden vegetables$12
Classic Pasta BologneseTraditional slow-cooked beef ragù$14
Fish BologneseFresh fish ragù with white cheese sauce & catch of the day$15

Second courses & ocean grills

Kingfish or Tuna SteakGrilled fresh fish steak, served with chips and fresh salad$16
Coconut Chicken CurryChicken in Zanzibar curry coconut sauce with basmati rice$15
Spicy Chicken Rice PilauTraditional spiced pilau rice with spicy chicken$15
Grilled Calamari & ShrimpsFlame-grilled ocean calamari and juicy prawns$18
Octopus Salad & PotatoesTender octopus salad served with warm boiled potatoes$18
Grilled Whole LobsterLocal lobster grilled with herb butter · per person$30
BBQ Red SnapperOur favourite fish grilled whole, served with chips or rice & salad$18

Signature

Royal Grilled Seafood PlatterCalamari, shrimps, tuna or kingfish or eldorado, lobster or cicala · per person, minimum 2 people$50
Swahili Night ExperienceAn authentic local food journey with Zanzibar’s traditional spices and recipes · per person$20

Burgers & sandwiches

Amani Beef Burger (120 g)Beef patty with tomato, avocado, cucumber & red onion, French fries & mixed salad$12
Tuna SandwichFresh tuna sandwich with French fries or garden salad$12

Side dishes

French Fries$5
Fresh Mixed Salad$5
Grilled Vegetables$5

Desserts

Artisanal Ice CreamVanilla or chocolate$4
Exotic Fruits PlateFresh seasonal tropical fruits · per person$5
Fresh MacedoniaDiced tropical fruit salad$5

Coffees

Italian Espresso$2
Cappuccino$3
Americano$2

Soft drinks

Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite$3
Stoney TangawiziLocal Tanzanian sparkling ginger beer$3
Still Water 1.5 L$2

Fresh fruit juices

Tropical Fresh JuiceMango, pineapple, passion fruit, watermelon, banana, avocado or papaya$4

Beers & ciders

Kilimanjaro Premium 50 cl$5
Safari Lager 50 cl$5
Heineken 33 cl$6
Savannah Cider 33 cl$6

Italian prosecco

Prosecco DOC Bio Extra Brut$45
Prosecco DOC Rosé Bio$45
Bellavista Brut$80
Bellavista Rosé$120

White wine

Gavi Pinot Bianco$45
Chenin Blanc Petit 2017$35
Sauvignon Blanc Petit 2025$35
Journey’s End Spekboom Sauvignon Blanc 2025$30

Rosé wine

Intrigo Pinot Grigio Rosato delle Venezie$35
Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Grigio$35

Red wine

Petit Merlot 2025$35
Tombacco Primitivo di Manduria 2024$38

Champagne · on request

Veuve Clicquot$120
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015$500
Krug Grande Cuvée Brut$530
Dom Pérignon Rosé 2004$550

All prices are in US dollars (USD). Please tell us about any food allergies or dietary requirements.

Download the menu Order on WhatsApp
Before you arrive

Tell us how you eat

Allergies, children, someone who does not eat fish, a birthday that needs a cake. Send it all over before you travel and the chef will have it ready.

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