Best Restaurants in Comoros 2026

Mataba

Taro leaves slow-cooked in coconut milk, often with fish, chilies, and spices until silky and deeply flavored. The definitive dish of Comorian cuisine, served with white rice at most traditional restaurants. Every family has their own recipe.

Where to try: La Terrasse du Comorien, Les Saveurs des Îles, Chez Moinaecha

Price: $5-10

Langouste (Lobster)

The spiny lobsters of Comoros' waters are caught fresh daily and typically grilled with butter, lemon, and local spices, or prepared à la vanille using the islands' estate vanilla. Remarkably affordable by international standards.

Where to try: Restaurant Le Coraya, Restaurant du Lagon (Mohéli), Chomoni Beach Grill

Price: $18-40

Mkatra Foutra

Traditional Comorian flatbread made from rice flour and coconut milk, pan-fried on a griddle until golden and slightly crispy. Eaten for breakfast or as a snack, typically with sweet tea. Found at market stalls throughout the islands.

Where to try: Volo Volo Market stalls, Medina street vendors, morning tea stands

Price: $0.50-1

Poulet au Coco (Coconut Chicken)

Chicken braised in rich coconut milk with cardamom, cinnamon, and garlic — a dish showing the Arab influence on Comorian cuisine. Served over steamed rice and a staple of family cooking across all three islands.

Where to try: Les Saveurs des Îles, Restaurant L'Escale, home cooking

Price: $8-15

Sambusa

The Comorian version of the samosa — crispy pastry triangles filled with spiced fish, meat, or vegetables. Fried to order at market stalls and eaten as a snack throughout the day. One of the most ubiquitous street foods in Moroni.

Where to try: Volo Volo Market stalls, Medina vendors, any morning market

Price: $0.50-2

Restaurant Le Coraya

Upscale beachfront restaurant at Itsandra Beach known for impeccable service and creative fusion cuisine. The signature lobster dishes and ocean views make it Moroni's premier dining destination. Extensive wine list and romantic ambiance.

Itsandra Beach, Moroni, Grande Comore, Comoros

Chez Babou

Popular restaurant in the Oasis District serving excellent Indian cuisine with Comorian touches. Known for flavorful curries, fresh naan, and generous portions. The casual atmosphere and reasonable prices attract both locals and visitors.

Oasis District, Volo Volo, Moroni, Grande Comore, Comoros

Restaurant L'Escale

Relaxed neighborhood restaurant offering hearty portions of traditional Comorian food alongside French bistro classics. Family-friendly atmosphere with outdoor seating. Great value for money and consistently good food.

Coulée, Moroni, Grande Comore, Comoros

Volo Volo Market Food Stalls

The bustling Volo Volo market hosts numerous food stalls serving quick, affordable local snacks and meals. Try sambusas (samosas), grilled corn, fresh fruit, and traditional sweets. Peak hours are mornings and late afternoons.

Volo Volo Market, Moroni, Grande Comore, Comoros

Café Dhow

Charming waterfront cafe serving excellent Comorian coffee, fresh juices, pastries, and light meals. Popular spot for breakfast or afternoon refreshments with harbor views. Free WiFi and relaxed atmosphere attract remote workers.

Harbor Front, Moroni, Grande Comore, Comoros

La Terrasse du Comorien

A relaxed terrace restaurant overlooking Moroni's harbour, serving hearty Comorian staples — mkatra foutra flatbreads, mataba (taro leaf with coconut), and whole grilled snapper. Popular with local families on weekends, the atmosphere is convivial and the portions enormous.

Harbour area, Moroni, Grande Comore, Comoros

Café Ylang Ylang

The most pleasant morning coffee spot in Moroni, a small café with a shaded garden serving freshly brewed Comorian coffee, French-style pastries, and egg dishes. A favourite of expats and NGO workers — good spot to meet other travellers.

Itsandra Road, Moroni, Grande Comore, Comoros

Le Restaurant des Arcades

Located at Hotel Les Arcades, this elegant restaurant serves the freshest lobster in Moroni with French-influenced preparations. The chef combines classic techniques with local ingredients creating sophisticated dishes in an upscale setting.

Hotel Les Arcades, Ambassadeur District, Moroni, Comoros

Mkatra Singiri (Coconut Doughnuts)

Sweet fried dough balls made with coconut milk and cardamom, dusted with sugar. A popular late-evening street food sold from portable fryers near Volo Volo market after dark.

Find it at: Volo Volo market perimeter, especially from 7 PM onward

Grilled Corn (Mahindi ya Kuchoma)

Freshly harvested corn roasted over charcoal and rubbed with a mixture of lime, salt, and dried chili. A simple but deeply satisfying snack sold throughout the day at Volo Volo and waterfront areas.

Find it at: Volo Volo Market and Moroni waterfront stalls

Kashata (Coconut Candy)

Brittle sweet made from grated coconut, sugar, and cardamom — sometimes with ground peanuts — pressed into small squares. A traditional confectionery sold by women vendors in the medina.

Find it at: Medina vendors, Volo Volo Market sweet stalls

Volo Volo Market

The main food market of Comoros, sprawling across the Volo Volo district of Moroni with vendors selling fresh fish, tropical fruits (mango, jackfruit, breadfruit, coconut), vegetables, spices, vanilla pods, and ylang-ylang oil. The early morning hours are most active when the freshest produce arrives.

Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Moroni Port Fish Market

The pre-dawn fish market at Moroni's harbour where local fishermen sell the overnight catch direct to buyers. An extraordinary variety of Indian Ocean species including yellowfin tuna, red snapper, barracuda, grouper, and flying fish change hands from 5-8 AM.

Hours: Daily 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Ouani Spice Market, Anjouan

The most aromatic market in the archipelago, in Ouani on Anjouan island, where cloves, vanilla beans, ylang-ylang flowers, nutmeg, cardamom, and cinnamon are sold in bulk by farmers from the surrounding plantations.

Hours: Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM