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Paula's Place

Restaurant Portuguese restaurant

One of the Top rated Portuguese restaurants in Harare


Address

314 Samora Machel Avenue, Cnr Glenara Ave, Harare, Zimbabwe

Website

paulasplacezw.com

Contact

+263 24 2497950

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Alexa C. 2 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Loved loved the restaurant.The hostess was very attentive and friendly. The staff was also attentive..made us laugh. I really felt at home. The food was delectable and the cook didn't take forever. The atmosphere of the place...the music it gets you relaxing
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanatswa T. 10 months ago on Google
    I'm not a fan of cheese cakes, a great friend somehow convinced me to try Paula's granadilla cheese cake and i reluctantly did😅 This is truly an addictive taste because I have never found a cheesecake that I will eat and say, "I'll eat that again... If you are ever in Harare, a stop at Paulas will be worth your while, and you will return for more. The staff is soo friendly💯
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 V. T. 1 year ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Delicious food and a great atmosphere. They offer free wifi which is a plus. I loved the hand washing station that is located in the main dining room. The wait staff was so friendly. The manager came out to check on us during our meal and she was super friendly. The food was tasty and my medium well steak was perfect. I will definitely visit again on my next trip to Harare.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Thembinkosi N. 1 year ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Overrated! Dined for the first time and was disappointed. Waiter got my order wrong. Meals were underwhelming. Overpriced as well!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Chef R. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Had lunch at Paulas Place -Waiters polite & efficient We ordered: Starter: Giblets (ITS A NO, TOO MUCH TOMATO PUREE) & Trinchado (i loved this) -Very big portion for 2. Main: 1/4 chicken & pork chop with rice 1/4 chicken & prawns with chips -under seasoned chicken, overcooked prawn, pork was okay. The trinchado was perfect perhaps i shouldve ordered that for the main. The chips were nice and crunchy on the outside+soft on the inside. -the food was hot. Overall experience: Pleasant service & hospitality 10/10 Food 5/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wallace N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, great food... perfect restaurant experience, and super friendly staff
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 elroy n. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    The food is absolutely gorgeous, the service amazing and the outside sitting area utterly lovely. All this time I thought it was a pricey place, definitely been missing out
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glory M. 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Food was delicious 😋 . Great value for money .. Service was excellent, our waiter was pleasant and attentive and knew the items on the menu. An overall great experience.

  • 4/5 Takuramunashe W. 2 years ago on Google
    Such exceptional service!!! It's brings a different vibe to most of the restaurants I've been too. I love it! More keen on your relationships and the drinks there totally a winner!!!! They have kept their standards and definitely live up to their name!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nyaradzo M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was so bland, such a beautiful place but need to add flavor. Small portions not worth what you are paying for. The servers are so friendly and nice. Can someone explain why they charge a takeaway box. I was here tonight not impressed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 tino m. 3 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    If you're feeling generous, this is your spot. By all means it's not for the budget friendlies considering that you can get way better Portuguese meals for less $USDs Apart from that it's a mature restaurant and the atmosphere is calming

  • 4/5 Muriel M. 10 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Shout out to the young man Tinashe/ Kadiki he was a very attentive waitress. Absolutely amazing service. I didn’t like my main dish. The ribs didn’t taste fresh. However, the desert was homemade ice cream and absolutely loved it. It was that good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gareth G. 3 years ago on Google
    Proper food. No messing around with decorating your plates with flowers and sprinkles. You plate comes full with food that tastes awesome. Add the garlic sauce just to make sure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jina K. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here to celebrate New Years. Extravagant prices for some tiiiiiny dishes, even more for wine pairing (which we realized later...our fault, perhaps). Was disappointed to see that there was no live band/any music for the price. Food was delicious, but was just expecting something more special to ring in the new year.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany N. 4 years ago on Google
    Fine dining and a very beautiful green garden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christopher V. 2 years ago on Google
    Paula's Place is a popular restaurant that is best known for its piri piri chicken although it serves all manner of dishes from fish to steak. It also has a supermarket and small bar inside of the establishment. The supermarket sells various Portuguese foodstuffs, wines and canned goods. I have watched Paula's Place expand and evolve over the past 3 or 4 years, more recently despite the pandemic crisis which saw a curfew of 3pm which has only been lifted in the last couple of days. The food and service is always very good and was no exception on my last visit there. Although it is a little expensive I would absolutely recommend it. Currently if visiting one would need to arrive by 18:30 if you wanted a table and dine in. However, myself and guest arrived at 18:15 and it was fairly empty, not surprising given the recent lifting of the 3pm curfew.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phillip J. 3 years ago on Google
    Team is full of energy, always cheery, and service is fast. Food is absolutely first class, definitely in the running for best chicken in Zimbabwe. Will carry on frequenting!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 William W. 1 year ago on Google
    Popular place for dinner. Recommend the Portuguese prepared chicken or a steak egg and chips
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gift Kasanga (Gift K. 1 year ago on Google
    Paula's is definitely a restaurant to visit in Harare. Amazing cuisine & service. I' ll be visiting them again no doubt!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tinotenda M. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    What a lovely place to go to at any time of the day. Getting in the restaurant you are welcomed with smiles. The service is the best,the waiter will be checking on you all the time. Their strawberry daiquiri was alright as well. I wouldn't mind going back again.

  • 5/5 Lovemore N. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    One of the best chickens one can ever test. The marinade is the secret of Paula's Place. If you test it you will tell a story that no one will understand you unless they try it themselves.

  • 4/5 Dr Samuel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food.

  • 4/5 Godknows T. 3 years ago on Google
    Quality services, wouldn't mind referring friends to this place

  • 5/5 philip p. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a good place to eat and the guys that attended to me are very very welcoming

  • 5/5 Tanaka M. 3 years ago on Google
    The chicken schnitzel was perfect the cream was consistent

  • 4/5 Brian Zvikomborero C. 3 years ago on Google
    classy,great food and excellent service

  • 5/5 elvis k. 3 years ago on Google
    Was a good experience, awesome service

  • 5/5 Geanette N. 3 years ago on Google
    Their food and customer service is great. Very clean too and open air vibes

  • 4/5 Elisha J. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabolous place ,Great food

  • 3/5 Miriam K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great for hosting family and company parties

  • 4/5 Nkosilathi N. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service. Nice place to have lunch either 1v1 or as a group

  • 5/5 Terence S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to be at with your Family....well organised and best services

  • 5/5 Melody s. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food great service

  • 3/5 Millie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Was told this place dies the best chicken in Harare. Honestly it did not wow me. Staff were pleasant and welcoming given we did not book a table in advance. Positive point is, you get a whole chicken for $15 with full meal, loved it

  • 5/5 Stephen G. 3 years ago on Google
    Their service is good

  • 5/5 chiedza b. 3 years ago on Google
    It was real value for money. I also love the homey atmosphere there. I have been to a couple of places and having someone from the management come and check up on us was the winner. A star for great food. Another for value for money, a star for great service, another for attentiveness and lastly a big star for prices within ones budget 😊

  • 5/5 Andre W. 3 years ago on Google
    👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Hilary C. 3 years ago on Google
    This festive season makes this one of the busiest places in town and the meals may be rather delayed compared to the usual service. However the wait is worth it especially when it comes to the Paulas steak with their secret sauce 😋

  • 4/5 Willem L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good chicken and chips.

  • 4/5 Tawona M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and outdoor ambience

  • 4/5 Ginge's K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good value for money and delicious food. Service is very good. Well done and thank you.

  • 5/5 john m. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 quincy a. 3 years ago on Google
    great food great service

  • 4/5 Kennedy M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and service 👍

  • 5/5 tavonga s. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place with affordable prices.

  • 5/5 Ian F. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Portuguese food

  • 5/5 Jay Jay T. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good.

  • 4/5 Shamie J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great wine selection!

  • 4/5 Gilford H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice chicken

  • 5/5 Davison G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience, the go to place for a decent meal. Great work, waiters are on point making sure you don't lack anything you want. Love it!!!

  • 5/5 Andrea Mendes M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and good stuff 👌

  • 4/5 Charity M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely hake and chips and crumbed mushroom

  • 5/5 Janice P. 3 years ago on Google
    devine food at a good price, love the garlic butter

  • 5/5 Ngonidzashe P. 3 years ago on Google
    The only Restaurant to be in Harare Poutuges Chicken

  • 5/5 Peg M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food

  • 5/5 Rain M. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place especially to have a party. I enjoyed myself there 100 %

  • 5/5 martin m. 3 years ago on Google
    Its an awesome & quite place to hang out with friends or go on a date. Great customer service. Above all, the food there is to die for. I kid you not, they have the best steak & chicken I have ever tasted

  • 4/5 lil k. 3 years ago on Google
    Fine

  • 5/5 James M. Z. 3 years ago on Google
    It very comfortable

  • 5/5 Joel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Yummy yummy

  • 3/5 Tirikukuonai 3 years ago on Google
    Chill spot

  • 3/5 Makanda Takudzwanashe. L. 5 years ago on Google
    I got the worst service, some rude old guy served us and bees were all over. We were greeted by dirty tables and we had to be allocated a table. Loved the ambience on the porch

  • 5/5 Avinash S. 5 years ago on Google
    A fantastic gourmet dining experience in a beautiful setting! Service was great and the waiters knew all the details about the food and preparation. The food took a while to come but it was definitely worth it! Amazing flavours and presentation of food with the highest levels of quality! Highly recommended!

  • 1/5 4tch W. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was atrocious. Ordered a medium steak, it was well done and dry. The mushroom sauce was runny and tasteless and my drink order was messed up twice

  • 5/5 Lorraine N. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing waiters, lovely atmosphere and delicious food.

  • 4/5 Berry P. 3 years ago on Google
    The environment is good but food is average, price is high

  • 5/5 Maidei J. 4 years ago on Google
    What an amazing place. Celebrating mums 70th birthday. The service is on point and Debbie the manager helped planning the big day for 19 guests. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in Harare.

  • 5/5 Jenny B. 3 years ago on Google
    So lovely sitting in the garden having coffee and cake . Lemon, coconut, raspberry and blueberry tart was delicious😋

  • 5/5 Susan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ambience and lovely food.

  • 4/5 Namenge N. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious vegetarian buffet in beautiful surroundings.

  • 5/5 Angie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful lunch thankyou ,idyllic setting .

  • 5/5 Natasha Tatenda M. 3 years ago on Google
    Womderful setbup, fresh food

  • 3/5 Ray G. 3 years ago on Google
    Couldnt get a table, the place had a private function

  • 3/5 Farai J. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was slow, an waiters not very attentive

  • 4/5 Evidence M. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food

  • 4/5 Glory N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, beautiful scene especially in the evening.the food is exquisite

  • 5/5 Tony W. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm always impressed by the food.

  • 5/5 Nomi M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place. And absolutely great food.

  • 5/5 Sheila M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, food and service.

  • 5/5 Antonis D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good place but very expensive for the quantity it serves (Original) Πολύ καλό μέρος αλλά πολύ ακριβό για την ποσότητα που σερβίρει

  • 5/5 Cian Hamilton's L. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, great service, delicious food. Relatively affordable 😊😊

  • 4/5 Jabulani M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent fauna and good food

  • 4/5 mukai c. 4 years ago on Google
    Was good

  • 4/5 Rose M. 4 years ago on Google
    Service was great but it took an hour to get food. That's why I give a 4. Food was delicious.

  • 4/5 Bradford S. 4 years ago on Google
    I've always liked this place, but it is now getting worn, disappointed my icecream and honey comb had not set properly but will still give it 4 out of 5 as it is charming, Andrew is a gracious host and the rest of the meal was good.

  • 4/5 Tawanda C. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is sizzling

  • 4/5 Diane V. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food. I love the Friday Market that is held here

  • 4/5 Keith R. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food!

  • 5/5 Lee M. 4 years ago on Google
    Trendy and upmarket place

  • 4/5 Zivayi M. 4 years ago on Google
    You will like it for sure.

  • 4/5 Mwoyo H. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food

  • 5/5 Diptiman D. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food

  • 5/5 Ensoleille T. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 2/5 Ben K. 4 years ago on Google
    Horrible service. No one refilled our drinks. Pork special was tough. The chef did notice I didn't eat it and enquired why, but everything else was so mediocre I didn't want to get into it. Go to Vic 22--outstanding!

  • 1/5 Fifiem m. 4 years ago on Google
    Hosted a dinner party there recently and was very disgruntled by the service. The food was served late, the ox-tail was off, their steak was hard, not to even mention the ridiculously small portions that were served!! For the amount of money l paid l was very angry!! Wouldn’t recommend the place to anyone!! Its over-rated clearly!!

  • 5/5 Thembisile S. 4 years ago on Google
    A diamond in the rough

  • 5/5 Jacques M. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the most fun I have had in a long time.great entertainment and staff

  • 5/5 HENRY O. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place, good asian food

  • 4/5 Regina C. 4 years ago on Google
    Had lunch with family. I recommend their 2 way chicken and beef fillet. It is served with an amazing sauce. Food took too long, they should improve on that coz its not the first time we had to wait long to be served...but u know what, it was worth the wait this time ! Great environment, peaceful n green with lovely vegetation, fish and water

  • 3/5 sipiwe m. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 michael s. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff was very friendly and atmosphere was very tranquil and garden is peaceful worth going there for a night out as a couple . As a heads up the dessert to try is the honeycomb ice cream is out of this world !!!.

  • 5/5 Phillip K. 4 years ago on Google
    No doubt Amanzi is one of the finest dining establishments in Harare. Well designed menu, skillfully executed and lovely airy interiors all work together to make a 5 star experience.

  • 4/5 Kelvin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Mature experience.. Great food. Smiles all around. Relaxing with a hands on staff team including owner on site. Doing takeaway only right now but still serve you well.

  • 5/5 donald s. 2 years ago on Google
    I have visited Paulas for the 5th time and its improving every single time.Love their hot chicken

  • 4/5 Reenie A. 2 years ago on Google
    Popular, welcoming, friendly and caring about your enjoyment and pleasure in attending for the meal and all they have to offer in quality and value. Knowledgeable bar and waiting staff. A real treat. Go and find out for yourself!!

  • 5/5 Arf H. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food. Reasonable prices. Garlic sauce rocks. My only complaint is there was no skin on my peri peri chicken.

  • 5/5 George C. 2 years ago on Google
    Was friendly and fantastic the staff members on duty were helpful, friendly and charming. It was a wonderful experience at Paula's Place it felt like coming back soonest

  • 4/5 Tichaona C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good vibe, friendly staff and prompt service. The lack of a USD pos was my big gripe. The chicken is always well marinated and packed full of flavour. The ribs and pork chops were succulent.

  • 5/5 Cedric D. 2 years ago on Google
    Ìts a very comfortable place and the staff is so friendly. Ngoni served us so lovely .

  • 4/5 Wesley M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the food especially their gluton free chicken and their chips. Good music and a great place for breakfast and lunch for family and business networking

  • 4/5 Mark J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and service. Relaxed atmosphere for the whole family

  • 4/5 Seth C. 3 years ago on Google
    Quater chicken and pork ribs ....delicious!

  • 4/5 Brian M. 2 years ago on Google
    Their chicken is well prepared, unique and definitely value for money

  • 4/5 Lorraine M. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm always about affordability, portions, good service and positive ambience. You get this here. Family friendly, a good wine selection and wide menu. Their signature Chicken is always a must have

  • 4/5 mhlonipheni n. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food... nice service

  • 4/5 Cladson G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice people, nice food, Flexible environment.

  • 4/5 Hannah M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best chickens in town, loved it.

  • 5/5 Norah S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, awesome service and amazing selection of both French and Portuegese wine. The hostess, Paula is a VIBE🧡 She understands the assignment!

  • 5/5 Joseph M. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good we enjoyed

  • 4/5 Ryan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good Service, and consistent quality of food. Prices reasonable. Can recommend the schnitzel, as well as the baby chickens

  • 4/5 David E. 2 years ago on Google
    Great chicken. Consistency is the key thing here.

  • 4/5 KUTENDA M. 2 years ago on Google
    This eatery never dissappoints . Hreat place for chicken

  • 2/5 Trevor Davies M. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect ambience but the seafood needs to be as fresh as possible. Hats off to the waiters though ....

  • 5/5 amanda O. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice food, and affordable.

  • 5/5 Cornelius B. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved it... always do and personally think the best chicken in Zim. Great friendly service. Would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Love the new look too.

  • 4/5 Bessie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance, friendly wait staff. Chicken wasnt the best, a bit dry and tough. But i would def give it another visit

  • 5/5 Milton M. 2 years ago on Google
    A perfect restaurant. Excellent menus and very descent service. Clean and homely. Quiet and serene.

  • 3/5 Tinotenda Lesley S. 1 year ago on Google
    I can say this the decor and service is splendid. But they lack on only one thing, the food. For the appetizer they gave me this chicken soup that was too oily, so oily that the oil overcame the flavours of the soup. The main course was worse. Yes, I've been to a myriad of restaurants and fast food places that serve pork ribs so I can safely say my comment isn't biased. Their pork ribs were beyond terrible. This comment is from a very recent visit and their pork ribs...... WEREN'T SATIABLE AT ALL. From the dry taste to the tangy aftertaste, the ribs left me in a quite nauseous state. The ribs weren't that rare either. They were partially cooked and had the paste all covered up outside to hide the horrendous dish lurking inside leaving me with a very disappointed look. Their Nuggets we're worse. They tasted like fried dough and didn't have even a hint of meat in them. I LOVE meat but what they did to theirs made me hate it. I won't really discourage people from going there but frankly speaking go there at your OWN RISK.

  • 2/5 Matie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Not impressed. This used to be a place where quality was guaranteed and Paula came across as a big colourful personanilty but yesterday my chicken was raw at the bone and Paula's attitude unfriendly. It's also not kid friendly at all. I think I'll save myself the drive from now on.

  • 3/5 TSANI M. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is cool The deco was beautiful The food delicious BUT the waiter was not friendly at all We wanted to sit some table but hes directing us somwhere else where there are blacks only.dont know why He made us feel like we dont know what we are ordering But besides that the music calmed me down

  • 5/5 Sanguita P. 1 year ago on Google
    The cheese and corn spring roll was yummy, the haloumi was a.bit chewy, I am vegetarian. The red wine.was delicious.love the lights

  • 4/5 Edmond M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was very fresh, the chef and waiters are very nice to customers. Would be good if they can allocate some space for children - play centre

  • 5/5 Denzel M. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing food! The customer service is spectacular. They have the best hake in town.

  • 5/5 KBZ (Da G. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Overall I Rate this restaurant a 14.7/15 cause the service was great, food was delicious and atmosphere was normal but great.The staff were extremely friendly which I like to meet again in the future but they should impressive the cheese cake recipe.Any I'm done peace ✌️


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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