Guidebook for Central Apia
Food Scene
A local favourite. Decent Fish & Chips and Burgers but the Sashimi, Poke and Oka probably the freshest in town. Excellent ice cream and cheesecakes with Kool Shack on site.
Seafood Gourmet Bar & Grill
Beach RoadA local favourite. Decent Fish & Chips and Burgers but the Sashimi, Poke and Oka probably the freshest in town. Excellent ice cream and cheesecakes with Kool Shack on site.
Milani Caffe' Ltd
Convent StreetMore expensive but great quality breakfast and lunch.
Nourish Café
Beach RoadBreakfast and lunch.
A (very) Budget eatery. A local favourite and open late. There's no menu, just line up and wait your turn - in that time you can work out what you like. The chicken curry has smashed bones so be careful if you order that one!
Pinati Restaurant
Togafu'afu'a RoadA (very) Budget eatery. A local favourite and open late. There's no menu, just line up and wait your turn - in that time you can work out what you like. The chicken curry has smashed bones so be careful if you order that one!
Sunrise Restaurant
Togafu'afu'a RoadBudget Chinese best done as a Takeaway. Open late.
Chick-a-licious
Vaitele StreetLate nigh burger joint. The Mad Spicy Beef Burger is awesome!
Paddles Restaurant
Beach RoadQuality restaurant, food and service.
Italiano's Pizza
Beach RoadBudget Pizza shop that does good basic pizzas. One of the few places open Sunday.
Connexions Cafe
Atenae StreetDecent coffee and breakfast.
Best Burgers in town - all of them including beef, chicken, veggie and some uncommon creations... all good. They have a special on most days.
Phat Burger
Cross Island RoadBest Burgers in town - all of them including beef, chicken, veggie and some uncommon creations... all good. They have a special on most days.
You wouldn't expect to find an authentic Indian restaurant in Apia, and this one is as good as they get. Good prices and large servings, always leftovers to take home. Great service as well - ask Vijay or Prem if you are not sure what to order, they know the menu inside out.
Tifaimoana Indian Restaurant
Fugalei StreetYou wouldn't expect to find an authentic Indian restaurant in Apia, and this one is as good as they get. Good prices and large servings, always leftovers to take home. Great service as well - ask Vijay or Prem if you are not sure what to order, they know the menu inside out.
More expensive but great Gourmet Pizzas and good pasta dishes. The Moroccon Lamb Pizza with yogurt is delicious, but they all are. Takeawy or dine in. Best to book if dining in, especially on a Sunday evening.
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Giordano's Pizzeria
Salenesa RoadMore expensive but great Gourmet Pizzas and good pasta dishes. The Moroccon Lamb Pizza with yogurt is delicious, but they all are. Takeawy or dine in. Best to book if dining in, especially on a Sunday evening.
Izzy's Restaurant
A bit of everything here. Good quality and reasonable prices.
More expensive but good quality. A mixture of Italian and local fusion. Now also a very nice delicatessen with bakery. Great rolls, veggie meals and bread.
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Scalini's Restaurant
Falealili StreetMore expensive but good quality. A mixture of Italian and local fusion. Now also a very nice delicatessen with bakery. Great rolls, veggie meals and bread.
Coffee Roaster
Lalovaea StreetGood coffee and food. The cheese omelette is my hangover go to.
Drinks & Nightlife
A real 'locals' type bar where everyone will have a chat. Best in afternoon/early evening. A mix of expats and Samoans.
Cocktails On the Rocks
Beach RoadA real 'locals' type bar where everyone will have a chat. Best in afternoon/early evening. A mix of expats and Samoans.
Nice view of the Marina. Best for lunch and early evenings.
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The Edge Marina View, Samoa
Beach RoadNice view of the Marina. Best for lunch and early evenings.
Essentials
Chan Mow Wholesale
Togafu'afu'a RoadANZ Apia
Beach RoadPost Office
Togafu'afu'a RoadMaria's Healthcare Pharmacy
Vaea StreetGood small supermarket that also sells Pre-Paid Cash Power and has an ATM out the front.
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Lynn's Supermarket
Salenesa RoadGood small supermarket that also sells Pre-Paid Cash Power and has an ATM out the front.
Farmer Joe's Supermarket
Savalalo RoadOne of the larger supermarkets in town.
Entertainment & Activities
The best Cultural and Fire Knif Dancing Show in Town. Ice cream bar seven days a week and the Siva Afi show every Tuesday Night. You can also get Fire Knife Dancing lessons!
Siva Afi
Beach RoadThe best Cultural and Fire Knif Dancing Show in Town. Ice cream bar seven days a week and the Siva Afi show every Tuesday Night. You can also get Fire Knife Dancing lessons!
Arts & Culture
Museum of Samoa
Ififi StreetBasic but very Interesting Museum.
Shopping
Flea Market
Mulinu'u RoadFugalei Market
Saleufi StreetFruit and Vegetable Market.
Getting Around
Samoa Shipping Corporation - Head Office
Beach RoadFerry tickets to Savaii.