The Deli — Artisan / Contemporary, Lusaka
The Deli joined the Zambian culinary scene in 2012, bringing artisanal breads, gourmet sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, and homemade pasta to Lusaka under a chef trained in London. The combination of London culinary training and genuine artisan practice has made it the most beloved everyday fine dining address in the capital.
The pizza programme takes the Neapolitan tradition seriously: wood-fired preparations with quality toppings that reflect both the Italian tradition and the best available Zambian ingredients. The pasta is made daily with the care that the artisan identity demands.
The drinks programme is casual and appropriate: the craft beers alongside the wines and cocktails that a beloved everyday address naturally develops.
The Deli is the Lusaka restaurant that the city’s professional class has made its regular since 2012: the artisan breads, the wood-fired pizza, and the homemade pasta provide the quality of a London-trained kitchen at the accessible pricing that the Lusaka community demands.
Best Occasion: Birthday
Artisanal breads, wood-fired pizza, and homemade pasta in the most beloved everyday fine dining address in Lusaka: The Deli provides a birthday dinner that values genuine artisan quality over ceremony.
Best Occasion: Solo Dining
The artisan breads, the wood-fired pizza, and the warmth of a restaurant that has been the city’s most reliable address since 2012: The Deli is one of the most naturally welcoming solo dining experiences in Lusaka.