Zweli's

South Durham · African
  • 🍔 Lunch
  • 🍜 Dinner
  • 😘 Date Night
  • 🥦 Vegetarian Options
  • 🧑‍ Kid Friendly
  • 👯 Good for Groups
  • ☀️ Outdoor Dining
  • 🥗 Vegan Friendly
  • 🌾 Gluten-Free Options
  • African

Zweli's was an Offline partner until October 2025 and isn't currently offering.

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Location

The GIST

The award-winning Zweli's Kitchen is America's first—and only—authentic Zimbabwean restaurant. Chef Zweli Moyo-Williams (who was voted 2021's Best Chef in Durham County) creates magic in the kitchen with a menu full of authentic dishes inspired by her life growing up in Zimbabwe. Take one step into this unapologetically South African restaurant, and you'll find yourself immersed in Zweli's incomparable Zimbabwean experience—no passport necessary.

Top Picks

🍗PIRI PIRI CHICKEN BREAST
Chicken marinated in Piri Piri, a chili pepper plant native to Zimbabwe

🍚JOLLOF RICE
Traditional West African rice that is spiced + stewed in a tomato base

🥬DOVI COLLARDS
Collard greens in a creamy peanut sauce

🌽SADZA
Cornmeal-based mash for sopping up all the extra sauces/broths

🥘OXTAIL STEW
Traditional Zimbabwean stew with rich spices +seven-hour braised oxtail

Extra Tips

  • You can ask to sample almost anything!
  • Already eyeing certain dishes? Call ahead to make sure they’ve got it the day you’re going. To maintain their notable quality, everything is sourced directly + made fresh daily so they may not have everything all the time.
  • The menu isnaturally allergy-friendly, especially the predominantly vegan + vegetarian sides.

Auto Gratuity

A 15 to 20% auto gratuity (on the pre-discounted amount) may be added to your bill.

Parking

There is street parking + a parking lot next to Brightleaf Square for Brightleaf customers only.

Photos

  • Zweli's, photo 1
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