What to Expect
Alpha Restaurant and Grill on Birmingham Road is known locally for the kota, a stuffed bread favourite. Bion (March 2026) said the food “hits especially if you are into proper street style meals like kota done right”, in a spot with a “laid back outdoor feel”. Zembe (August 2025) ordered rice with grilled boerewors and found the portions “quite generous and good value for”.
Reviews split on quality control. Sampa (November 2024) paid $4 for rice and boerewors and called it generous value with “decent music playing in the background”, while Natasha (2025) found the T-bone “basic beef and full of fat” with burnt chips. Andy (May 2026) asked that chilli be served on the side rather than added by default.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
What Diners Say
from 35 Google reviews
★★★★★
Alpha Restaurant and Grill is one of those chill spots in Bulawayo where you go when you just want good food and a relaxed vibe. The food hits especially if you are into proper street style meals like kota done right.
★★★★☆
This is one the best restaurants in Bulawayo.There is so much space for everyone to sit and U can bring the whole family here. I ordered a bowk of rice with grilled boerewors and the portions were quite generous and good value for.The sadza and beef dish is also a good choice…
★★★★★
Alpha Grill and Bar, located at 10A Corner Birmingham Road and Coventry Street in Belmont, Bulawayo, is an excellent choice for a satisfying and budget-friendly meal.
★☆☆☆☆
Good atmosphere and vibes but definitely must improve on the food. The T-bone was basic beef and full of fat, chips were burnt. Cutlery looked like a blunt pocket knife. Needed to even ask for cutlery even. They also need to add sauces too.
★★★★★
A beautiful restaurant to hang out. Their food is nice. You need to serve chilli as per order and avoid to add it for us.
