Bolima Family Restaurant
What to Expect
Bolima Family Restaurant in Mutare's Utopia suburb has built a following on its prawns and its atmosphere. Taurai (October 2025) called them “Tastiest prawns I ever ate”, and Rumbidzai (October 2025) agreed they were “Best prawns I have tested so far”, adding that pets are welcome. Ngonidzashe (June 2025) ordered grilled bream and fried rice and declared it “Mutare's best”, with credit going to the bar man's cocktails too.
Reviewers keep circling back to the setting and the staff. George described the meals as consistently at “the right temperatures” with waiters who are “passionate” in a quiet, spacious room, and Carol (June 2025) singled out the braised purple cabbage and sweetcorn for its colour. A rarer note came from Tafadzwa, who found the food merely okay and suggested the venue invest in a name sign at the gate and work on its overall appearance.
Bolima opens Monday to Friday 09:00 to 20:00, Saturday until 21:30, and Sunday from 12:30, with free parking on site.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
What Diners Say
from 73 Google reviews
★★★★★
By far the best food I’ve had in a very long time. Ordered grilled bream & fried rice and the chef delivered; hands down. The bar man also made a very refreshing cocktail & j enjoyed every bit of it. Kudos to him!
★★★★★
Food, Service and Atmosphere were all great. Tastiest prawns I ever ate
★★★★★
Dropped in hungry, left plotting my next visit. Food: Every bite nailed—tender mains, crisp veggies, and sauces you’ll want to drink. Service: Warm, fast, zero hover-vibes. Atmosphere: Cozy meets Pinterest-cute. Price: Generous portions, bill stays friendly.
★★★★★
Great service great food the ambience. The staff is very attentive ,The meat was succulent but well done that club special is delicious
★★★☆☆
Food was okay. Opportunity to improve on overall appearance and ambience of the place, maybe invest in a name sign at the gate as well.
