Our Story

About Bellini

Italian tradition and modern African elegance, brought together in the heart of Lusaka at the historic Showgrounds.

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Chef finishing a dish in the Bellini kitchen
A plate of pasta carried to the table
Chef slicing fresh herbs on a wooden board

Who We Are

More than a restaurant

Bellini is a place to gather. We sit in the heart of Lusaka at the historic Showgrounds, where Italian tradition meets modern African elegance and every visit is meant to feel like an occasion.

We honour where we come from while cooking with a contemporary point of view: classic technique, premium local ingredients, and a few ideas of our own. The result is food that feels both familiar and new.

Why We Stand Out

Moments of joy, every visit

We believe in creating joy through food, service, and atmosphere. Every meal should feel like an experience, every visit an occasion, and every guest a friend.

The dining room at Bellini overlooking the polo fields

A setting of its own

A calm terrace that looks out over the polo fields, set for a slow lunch or an unhurried evening.

A plate of pasta carried to the table at Bellini

Food worth the trip

We reimagine the familiar. Every dish is rooted in tradition, given a modern turn, and made to surprise and satisfy.

Guests dining in the warm interior at Bellini

Refined, never stiff

Real care in the kitchen meets a warm, easy welcome, so good food never feels out of reach.

Our Concept

Relaxed dining, done properly

We serve casual dining in a beautiful setting, with a warm welcome at the door. The menu is Italian at heart, built on premium local ingredients and a few modern turns. Our aim is simple: give Zambia a dining experience worth talking about.

Our space carries the same idea. Modern African design meets a touch of European charm, a room that feels polished and easy at once, made for good food, good company, and good evenings.

Flames rising from the pan during service
Plating a finished dish with fresh herbs
Chef wiping down a wooden chopping board
A plate of pasta finished with parmesan

Join Us

Come sit at our table

Lunch, dinner, or a slow evening over wine and good conversation. We would love to host you.

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