Amanzi Restaurant at Amanzi Lodge

1 Masasa Lane, Kambanji Drive, Harare, Harare 263
$$$$ Contemporary

Contemporary Cuisine in the heart of Zimbabwe. The vision of seasoned restauranteur Andrew Mama, Amanzi @ Amanzi, gives you a dining experience with a difference. It offers classic comfort foods with a contemporary modern twist.

The interiors are a collaboration of Julia Mama and interior designer, Tania Reddering. The theme is welcoming and timeless with a strong focus on African design, colour and vibrancy. The hint of vintage is juxtaposed to the emerging Zimbabwean art celebrated on the walls.

Reservations

Booking Notes:

Bookings of 7 persons or more require a deposit. Please contact the Restaurant to book.

Our reservations are open in advance for a period of two months.

Please Note;
Dishes may include allergens; if you have any dietary needs, please let the restaurant know before making a reservation.
No Children under the age of 10 years at the restaurant.

Business Info

  • Address: 1 Masasa Lane, Kambanji Drive, Harare, Harare 263
  • Cross Street: 1 Masasa Lane, Kambanji Drive Off Drew Rd
  • Cuisine: Contemporary |
  • Cost: | Expensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual Elegant
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: +263783300019
  • Features: Full Bar, Hotel Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Winning Wine List, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Free Wi-Fi, Farm-to-table,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Business Dining, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Monday 12:30 - 21:00
Tuesday
Tuesday Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Wednesday
Wednesday Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Thursday
Thursday Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Friday
Friday Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Saturday
Saturday (Dinner Only) 18:00 - 21:00
Sunday
Closed
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.57 out of 5 stars based on 59 votes

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2024
Courtney K.
We absolutely loved spending our Anniversary evening at Amanzi! The service was exceptional! Will be back for another special occasion.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 21, 2024
Roselyn M.
The service was overally amazing.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2023
Tendai M.
The food was excellent, the ambiance great and the service exceptional!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 12, 2023
Gabriella M.
Everything was very well organized, the decoration is elegant, food was very good. I rated 9 because de cocktail wasn’t was I expected. Mojito with sparkling water was…surprising but not my taste. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 11, 2023
Yves L.
New chef, new menu, new decoration, ... great success on all accounts. Glad to see this new spot on the Harare food scene

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 06, 2023
Emile M.
The overall experience was very good. We have appreciated the really good atmosphere and decoration. We nevertheless noticed that the dress code was not enforced. It's not a big problem but somehow it is impacting the overall impression one has when having a dinner or lunch.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 20, 2023
Neil H.
Overall an Excellent experience. Will definitely come back again and will recommend to friends

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 6/10
May 01, 2024
TAMBU K.
The service was very attentive, and the garden setting very lush and well-tended. I especially appreciated the Domenic Benhura sculptures and other artwork. However, the portion size seemed small, especially given the pricing. We had a 3-course meal, and while the food was presented in a very appetizing manner, and tasted good, our appetite was not satiated. Our group of 5 ranged in age from 12 to 80 years old, so there was a variety of opinions, and we all agreed about the portion size. I ordered the Croque Monsieur sandwich as my mains, and that is a very rich and filling sandwich. Other orders were much less so. Perhaps the waitstaff could have also provided more guidance on what items constitute a 'full meal' versus items that were portioned more as sides.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Sep 13, 2023
Leicht A.
The décor is gorgeous. Two of us sat at a table for 4, which subtracted from the intimacy a bit, though I do see why we were seated there. It's a nice spot. The seating was low for the table, and unless you pull the table way in, it's too far away from the bench (I'm not short) - I had to switch places to a chair rather than a bench and sit on a big cushion so the table wasn't chest height. Need to be able to lean in without my chin resting on the table! The starter I had was DIVINE, the main (lamb) was cooked to perfection, but I kind of wished it was just a straight up roast lamb with roasties and a rich gravy! It needed more sauce - the harissa paste and yoghurt were not enough and couscous is always quite dry. The sticky toffee pudding was served almost cold, not much sauce, and was a little dense inside. I understand if they're frozen and stored they might not be perfect when they are "reanimated", but sticky toffee pudding needs to be super light, hot and very saucy! I asked for more treacle stuff but I don't think server heard me. I did send it back to be warmed up a bit. I'm pointing out flaws, because that is possibly the feedback you're most interested in? But overall, the place is stunning, the meal was delicious and service outstanding. Will certainly be back!