Piatto

Piatto is a Mediterranean restaurant at Embassy Mall on Kafue Road in Lusaka, Zambia. Its dining style combines Mediterranean-inspired interiors with a menu focused on carefully paired flavours, freshly prepared food and wine. The restaurant has eating areas suited to different occasions, including family meals, gatherings with friends and business dining.

Fish and seafood form a major part of the menu. Seafood platters bring together selections such as prawns, line fish, calamari and mussels, with preparation ranging from grilled to fried and accompanied by sauces or rice. Fish dishes include locally familiar choices alongside Mediterranean-style preparations. Lobster thermidor is also presented as an option for a more formal meal, particularly with a crisp white wine.

The wider menu includes grilled meats, kebabs, chicken, lamb, schnitzel and mixed platters, giving non-seafood diners several choices. Greek and European influences appear in dishes such as kleftiko and souvlaki, while pasta covers familiar options including tomato-based and creamy sauces. This range makes Piatto suitable for tables with different preferences, from a seafood-focused dinner to a shared meal built around meat, rice or chips.

Desserts provide a traditional finish, with choices including chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, yoghurt with honey and cherry ekmek. The wine selection is intended to complement the food, particularly the seafood and other Mediterranean dishes. A house sauce, referred to as Mama's secret sauce, adds a distinctive element to selected preparations.

The atmosphere is cosy and adaptable rather than limited to one type of occasion. Breakfast, lunch and dinner service fit the restaurant's broad opening hours, while the menu supports both straightforward meals and more considered dining. Piatto works for families, groups of friends, colleagues and diners looking for a seafood-led Mediterranean meal in a central Lusaka shopping setting.

Reservations are available online, while telephone booking is recommended for last-minute requests. Piatto operates every day from morning through late evening, making it practical for an early meal, a daytime meeting or dinner. The restaurant can be contacted on +260 21 184 6465 or +260 21 184 6466 for table enquiries and reservations.