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Mamba Point Pizzeria

Kampala, Uganda

Pizza

“Probably the best pizzas in East Africa” spouts Mamba Point Pizzeria’s menu. The pizzas, with their crispy thin crust and varied toppings, are certainly top notch in the scheme of Kampala. Mamba Point, however, was correct to cover its bases with its carefully worded advertising.

This pizzeria has a generally casual atmosphere, but can also suit those looking to impress as well. Like many higher end Kampala restaurants, once you are inside Mamba Point’s walls you are easily able to forget the pothole lined streets and raucous congestion waiting outside. The restaurant’s perimeter hosts thriving plants and greenery, and the seating is elevated on a wooden platform nestled under a large grass roof. While the pizzeria is a friendly and relaxing setting for lunch, the evening dim lighting offers both romantic and easygoing vibes for dinner as well.

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Mamba Point prides itself on the preparation of Italian pizzas and wide selection of cheese. Although short on gorgonzola for my visit, the pizzas are crafted with various blends of mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, and even feta. The pizzas indeed reflect the style of their Italian relatives, with flour-dusted thin crusts, reasonable layers of cheese, and toppings that are not lathered on as if it were the last bite of melted cheese or bacon that one would ever have. The Margherita, while basic, satiated my taste for the wonderfully simple amalgam of mozzarella, bazil, and tomatoes. Other pizzas, such as the Valdostana, with boiled eggs and bacon, are both creative and packed with distinct and complementary flavors. If you get a craving for pesto, the Genovese will satisfy. This pizza’s main letdown is how the smooth blend of savory and cheesy pesto is not spread, but glopped onto the pizza in dollops. For those who are not keen on pizza this may not be the restaurant for you, but the menu also features salads and calzones. In spite of other offerings, pizzas are the way to go when ordering from Mamba Point Pizzeria, because they may not have the best pizzas in East Africa, but they are certainly some of the better pizzas in Kampala.

Did you know: Mamba Point has a sister restaurant with a more extensive Italian menu in Nakasero.

Hours:	Home Delivery: Yes
Address: Plot 62, Lumumba Ave, Nakasero	Specials/Discounts:
Contact: 0772743227	Price Range: 10,000-25,000
Directions: Mamba Point is located on Lumumba Ave in Nakasero. Going down Kira Rd toward Wandegeya, make a left onto Nakasero Hill Road and then turn right onto Lumumba Ave. The restaurant is shortly after the turn.