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Veranda Tapas Bar
Kahama Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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JO
Review №1

It is one of the best chill spots. I would have given it 5 stars but customer service wasnt as welcoming as we expected. We had already made reservations and upon arriving it seemed as if the reservation we made wasnt considered. And we were being told to sit at a place that wasnt even close to how we wanted it. But thanks to a wonderful lady who came up and assisted us getting a nice place. The service is a bit slow but after we ordered the meal came just in time. I loved the cocktail shrimps and chicken Tikka. The prices are so reasonable and yeah they do serve drinks. I will definitely go again in a near future

is
Review №2

Fast service, adequate tapas portions and delicious ! The cheese and spinach croquettes were crunchy and creamy inside. Also, the bbq prawns were spicy and tasty. Great option if you want to share food with friends!The cashier could have been more polite and help us to get change to pay for taxi since we were coming to restaurant for dinner. Waiter ended up doing us the favor of giving us change instead of the cashier.

Re
Review №3

Fast service and nice atmosphere. The guacamole and salsa were really good. The tapas were well presented and cute. However, they are small so I would suggest getting an appetizer with it or another plate. I felt prices were a bit high for what your were getting. But they were tasty nonetheless.

Le
Review №4

Wow! A great recommendation by a friend. Tapas sized portions so you can order two or three. Sadly they are closed on Mondays, today is Sunday and I’m leaving tomorrow. It’s on my list for the next trip.

Ho
Review №5

From park to greet I felt a level of comfort. The attendee was polite and clear with his acceptance and writing if order. Portions are good for 2 and tasty too. The only back set was that inspite of requesting the person next to us not to smoke since we couldnt bear it and its harmfull for kids they still didnt show any humanity. But i guess there always be such people. We cannot blame Tapas for it.

Dj
Review №6

Liked the ambience and service. Tasty food. The owner was friendly with patrons, a rare sight in most places I have been.

Ra
Review №7

Overall one of my favourite eateries in DAR. Service is attentive and waiting time are no Problems. The ambiance has a Mexican / Latin vibe. Drinks are fine and prices are good value. Having lived many years in Mexico its always a challenge to find happiness in such Restaurants outside from Latin America. That said, guacamole is fine I would add some chopped jalapeño and I enjoyed the casaba chips with them. The tostadas are some of my favourites in the restaurant but surely the base is not a crispy tortilla but taste is good. What I like from original tostadas is the freshness that the chopped lettuce gives, so that could be looked into, but again they are really tasty. All the sides are nice but always take a side salad as with the pieces of apples it refreshing and very tasty. Many other dishes are enjoyable. Some suggestions, the salsa is I would say, not homemade and is horrible a typical Pico de Gallo would be much better. Quesadillas American style with lots of cheese making them super oily is just a pain to eat, just use half of the cheese and the vegetables inside a bit sautéed before also would make this dish much better, like it is, would not order again. Some non-alcoholic typical beverages also would add to the experience, agua de horchata, agua de tamarindo or jamaica as well as a Peruvian chicha morada all easy to make and such a value. But as mentioned one of my favourite places in the Peninsula and worth going.

Gr
Review №8

With 5 years experience, I can easily say, that they keep up the high level of teasty food. Great place for romantic dinner or to share a bite with friends.

Ju
Review №9

The food was delicious and the surroundings were good but the price for the small portion of foods was highly exaggerated especially the side dishes, even the drinks. Again the food was delicious but steep price for such small portions

Al
Review №10

Decent little Tapas Bar in the Masaki area of Dar. They have 50 choices of small tapas dishes. Each comes with a free side. The tapas are more Indian/East African fusion rather than your traditional Spanish tapas. Portion sizes are at the bigger end given its tapas. I’m used to ordering 6 or 7 tapas but here 2 or 3, if with a small group, should be sufficient enough. I thought the food was ok, it didn’t blow me away but it wasn’t bad either. If google reviews allowed half stars it would be 2.5 for me. The fish and veg was certainly better than the meat options. Decent service. Parking available outside. In no rush to come back.

Ja
Review №11

An oasis of beautiful calm in noisy, dusty Dar Es Salaam! The place was immediately welcoming and chic, and the vegetarian/vegan food was fabulous in every regard... plus they made an exquisite Pili Pili sauce for us as we love chilli! The staff are super friendly and our three year old bonded really well with the head waiter Biatus who gave us top notch service! We went there a lot during our 9 day stay in Dar. The only complaint is that they had some lovely vegan options that werent available as they werent doing them any more. Highly recommend!

Ki
Review №12

Best dinning place ever. The ambience and the food both are exclusive. The quantity may small but the taste is just amazing. Great place to get some serene and peaceful momend not forgetting some exquisite food

Al
Review №13

Excellent food in a nice comfortable environment.Good selection of tapas from a variety of cuisinesChilli prawns were delicious. Service was a little slow, but a good experience nonetheless.

Ol
Review №14

Great food in a comfy surrounding. Just as many before mentioned, the relation of prize and serving sizes is an interesting equation to say the least.

S.
Review №15

Ambiance is nice for solo or couples dining. I went with my children and it was just ok. The food could absolutely be better tasting. I am disappointed about the food. Clean restroom.

Pr
Review №16

Beautiful ambience..excellent service..and the food was incredible although the portions were comparatively small..Overall its worth the visit. Do try their chicken tikka kebab and money bag dimsums.~Happy customer.

Ar
Review №17

Very comfortably arranged. Outdoor seating and no aircon. Welcome to Dar es Salaam heat wave.Quick service and efficient menu. No fuss.

Al
Review №18

Very good food and atmosphere. Service was excellent!!👍🏾👍🏾

Gi
Review №19

First time today, but would definitely come again and again. We (me and my wife) loved the vibe, the kind of people you surround yourself with, it feels welcoming. We tried the #SeafoodBruschetta, #GarlicChilliPrawns #tapas... ooh youd wish this was a full course. I crown these guys #TapasMaster in Dar. You should definitely visit them

Mh
Review №20

Really great little spot for a light lunch or cocktails in the evening

ke
Review №21

Great food good service.Quote from my nephew:“Every single bite was good”.

Er
Review №22

What a gem! We had an assortment of delicious tapas. Service was excellent and the restaurant itself is beautiful. 10 out of 10!

Jo
Review №23

Veranda is always a safe bet. You have a list of delicious tapas to choose from, to make both meat eaters and vegetarians happy. The atmosphere is nice and calm, so its a great place to go with either friends or on a date. Its not the cheapest place to eat in Masaki but its worth it.

K
Review №24

1) Food - Excellent2) Price - Expensive For The Small Portion Served3) Table For 2 People4) Service - Excellent5) Time To Serve Food - Cant Complain

El
Review №25

Lamb chops. They were pretty good. 4 stars because they were a bit salty..probably from the sauce and the fries were not so nice. Service is fast, staff is good. Great place to relax because of outside seating.

So
Review №26

Nice personnel, nice food, recommended...

DI
Review №27

Quick service, very welcoming personel and very casual place. And the food is just perfect. I highly recommend to pay them visit if you like savouring new tastes.

Au
Review №28

Great food , great ambiance

Zh
Review №29

Its so nice for the happy hour♥

Ge
Review №30

I go here for a glass of wine while winding up my day with phonecalls

Si
Review №31

Food is great, small portions of be sure to order a variety. Really is full of flavor with a good atmosphere

Al
Review №32

Food was very nice but ambience not very pleasing .Wouldnt opt to take kids along .

Mu
Review №33

Really consistent food with a great variety on the menu. One of our favourite spots in Dar

GA
Review №34

I highly recommend this place its the best in dar, friendly service and warm

sa
Review №35

Food is goodValue ...Great quality but small portion

Jo
Review №36

Delicious food, friendly staff a nice place to drop into.

Do
Review №37

Very nice place for architecture and cuisine enthusiast......

Ro
Review №38

This is the only company in Tanzania providing the best quality and cheap mining and construction equipments.They deliver services fast and always reliable

Ki
Review №39

The perfect place for small plates to share!Their chilli garlic rice is sublime. Also highly recommend the Thai ginger fish

Gi
Review №40

We went to Veranda for a function.On menu there were many starters, veg n non veg. They were all very flavourful.For mains again, very appetising with lovely salad.Service was very good.Ambience -- I like being outdoors. Well set up.

Dr
Review №41

Amazing Taste..Good Service..Loved it.

Kh
Review №42

Good food.Ridiculous portion for the amount of money you pay.Definitely dont recommend.

Yo
Review №43

The food and Tapas is always great but today (17th Feb 2019) we had a different experience. The food was upto the mark but the service absolutely sluggish. Since the owners were not around no one bothered. It was just 1 or 2 table occupied and still the waiting time was long and we had to look and shout for service.

Ka
Review №44

Great tapas! Very consistent. All of the tapas I have tried here have been great, but I especially love the tacos. Drinks are good as well. On the pricier side, but great for a celebratory night out.

Za
Review №45

Best Tapas restaurant in Dar Es Salaam 👌

Ke
Review №46

On my first visit, it was nice to experience a quiet post-holiday midafternoon. Outdoor patio seating is pleasant. Indoor seating, Im told, is for a special event. Anyway...My sangria (pitcher, 55k) was much better than I expected, with the inclusion — I should not have been surprised, really — of passionfruit. The guac+chips was fine, and my lemon chicken tacos (4 tapas size) were smoky, spicy and delicious. The bonus sides were a mixed bag: mango rice was not the sweet treat I expected, but yummy, and the couscous salad was bright and refreshing, if a bit overly salted.The sangria outlasted the food (even in the hurricane goblet), so I ordered the banana fritters. That was a win, in my book.I focused on the Mexican side of the menu this time, and was quite happy I did. Already keen to have a go at some of the others. Looking forward to sharing Veranda with my friends, and soon.

Ir
Review №47

I stumbled upon this by chance on trip advisor.Went for lunch and was not disappointed.I was craving for dim sum (momos/dumplings) for ages. And they got it right with their money bags. and my world, the green chilli they serve with is extremely mouth watering and deliciously hot.Go there and try their sumptuous tapas

Ja
Review №48

We just got back from Spain and its hard to top the better (and cheaper) wine of the real deal, but it was also fun to have a tapas place in Dar. And any place with tortillas on the menu is welcome. Service was friendly, attentive, vibe was really quant, and prices werent crazy (but not cheap either at 15,000/tapas and 11-12,000/glass. Wed come a lot if it were 25% cheaper but hey, it was a good time.

R.
Review №49

One of its kind, an instant legend. I know the owners well, theyre some of the most unique and talented chefs you can find. Every dish is a gem. Cant go wrong, it really is everyones favourite spot.

B
Review №50

Tried 6 different tapas and all were really delicious and good quality. Good vegetarian choices! Service was friendly and efficient and the place atmosphere is so pleasant. Im definitely coming back there.

Ch
Review №51

Food is very tasty, and service is great. They have some good veg options too. They are tapas however, so its cheaper to do as a group so you can order multiple little plates

Ju
Review №52

Good place! Menu has a nice variety and food is very flavorful. Quick service and very friendly staff.

Ki
Review №53

Mexican Night was a success !

Iz
Review №54

I live opposite and would like to ask people to stop parking on my lawn thanks. much appreciated that you dont kill all my flowers. thanks girly pops ! the actual foods pretty good though.

Mt
Review №55

One of the best restaurants in Dar 🔥

Sr
Review №56

Nice place. Nice ambience.

Sa
Review №57

Great food. Amazing selection. Definitely try the shrimp tacos, the beef sliders, and the fire chicken wings.

La
Review №58

The staff was really nice and the orders were served quickly. The food was good and worth it. The price is normal for european standards (expensive for standards here).

Ba
Review №59

Good food and atmosphere, service a little lacking and sides portions too small even for tapas. Recommendation: Try the Golden Prawns and Jalapeno sliders. The reason we keep coming back

Wo
Review №60

Potion to small for the money you pay.Wine and beer is too expensive.Food is good.

Mu
Review №61

Beautiful venue with a very chic setting..They have wonderful finger food with exotic flavours and a treat to the taste buds..found it a little heavy on the wallet being just finger food..Not worth if u want a full belly but definitely go for a pre-meal warm up to the senses..

Sc
Review №62

Happy hour makes this place reasonably priced but still expensive for Dar. The food options seem a bit limited or maybe just a little different so I can never pick a must have to get started.

Im
Review №63

The food is nice but the services are very slow! If they could find a way to fasten or quicken their services thatd be awesome!

Fr
Review №64

Spectacular across all dishes

Tr
Review №65

Fast service, cozy place, delicious food. Ive tried the money bag (chicken dumpling), Chili-Garlic Prawn and Nutella crepes.

Lu
Review №66

Good outdoor seating. Great ambiance. Food quality was very good. Service was somewhat slow.

Br
Review №67

Spicy manchurian...best in Dar!

Rh
Review №68

The food was excellent..The servers were polite and professional.located in a nice neighborhood. Noticed that the restaurant has no roof on it.

PR
Review №69

Looking for tapas, visit Varenda. This place is awesome. Food was really good. Everything you order here is yummy.

Li
Review №70

Beautfully place, clean, and unique taste of food is absolute excellent yamy food.!!

Sh
Review №71

Love this place because they have all type of drinks i love especially cold Juices

Gr
Review №72

Quality of food is fine but the portions are really small and not worth the price

Au
Review №73

Fantastic food and awesome service. Great value for money

Go
Review №74

Nice music, great food, cool vibe though it could add a few more cocktails to the bar menu

Ja
Review №75

Amazing tapas, very delicious and decently sized! Its one of my go to restaurants. 😍

Ma
Review №76

Very nice food different from what you get in other restaurants in dar.. Recommended..

Fa
Review №77

Very nice food. The bites are just lovely. Bean or chicken tapas are a must

Em
Review №78

Food is spicy in a delicious way!!

Su
Review №79

Loved it 😊 good food nice interior and good service,not over priced.

Ra
Review №80

Delightful place. Delightful people. Great food and service. Can never go wrong with Veranda.

Ar
Review №81

Lovely food with so many veg options. Wish that food portions was more as there prices.

Ha
Review №82

Perfect ambience and excellent menu. Enjoyed my lunch today.

Di
Review №83

Excellent food, service, staff and ambiance

JU
Review №84

Small portions with not very good finishing taste with the exception of the lamb ribs and coconut rice. Quality does not reach what u pay for

Li
Review №85

Delicious food and very beautiful with unique decorations

Sh
Review №86

Super tasty small plates with a great wine menu and attentive service!

na
Review №87

Amazing food. The jalepeno poppers are to die for! Very friendly staff aswel!

Va
Review №88

Great Ambience. Superb Food. Nice Service.

Ka
Review №89

Amazing! but expensive small portions (starters size), wont get full.

Ni
Review №90

Excellent food and service! Beautifully cozy!

Ro
Review №91

Absolutely stunning venue, food and pricing. Has to be rated as the best in Dar!!!!

Me
Review №92

Nice cozy and food is really good. Background music is a bit loud at times.

DE
Review №93

Food not worth the price they charge for the place and the kind of ambience

Ro
Review №94

One of my favorites places I visited while in Dar. Great romantic date spot.

Mb
Review №95

Best food in Dar es salaam. Especially the beef tacos

zh
Review №96

Love the plants .specially the blossoming flowers.and the creative paintings on the wall .The food are tasty

Ro
Review №97

Food is regular, very small quantity in the dishes , drinks very expensive for dar Es salaam

Al
Review №98

Food is excellent but a cat moved around our legs causing inconvenience

Fa
Review №99

Love

Cr
Review №100

Good foodQuantity is lowQuality is good

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  • Address:Kahama Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Site:http://www.veranda-tz.com/
  • Phone:+255 763 491 212
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:12–11PM
  • Wednesday:12–11PM
  • Thursday:12–11PM
  • Friday:12PM–12AM
  • Saturday:12PM–12AM
  • Sunday:12–11PM
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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