Recommended by a local friend and have eaten here three times in six days (first half of February 2009). Menu remained much the same during that period but everything we had was good, and the fish dishes al excellent and rather generous! I'd recommend the 'perch' pili-pili, a whole fish in a fresh, clean chilli sauce (just over a fiver,... more

We are spending a couple of month in Zanzibar each year working with environmental issues, and we are so happy that Archipelago exists. The food is excellent, coffee and cakes the best in Stone Town and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. It is not only a place for tourists, it is also a meeting place for Zanzibaris. It is... more

For fresh and wonderfully cooked fish there is nowhere better in stone town. Prices are very reasonable and staff as friendly as punch. Go here, and you will not be disappointed. more

Have eaten at Archipelago on a number of occasions, food is great, and varied- love the cakes and coffee. Once up the crazy paved stairs, it is an oasis to catch your breath, take in a great view of the water and the happenings below. more