What to Expect
Coimbra has been serving Portuguese chicken on Selous Avenue for decades, and reviewers keep coming back to the same order: half a chicken, chips and the sauces. Before the menu arrives, the table gets complimentary bread with garlic and peri-peri sauce, and that starter wins people over. Stefan (February 2026) wrote that if “the welcoming bread and sauce doesn't make you fall in love instantly,” the main course will. Mai Juju (November 2025) was blunter about the garlic: “That garlic is to die for!!”
The chicken is the reason most people go. Brian (September 2025) counted “at least 40 years since my first meal here” and found the same peri-peri flavours and the same value. Steaks get praise too, including a T-bone Claudio (August 2023) called “exquisite”, while Leevingston (December 2023) liked the grilled chicken but did not recommend the fish.
The old house, shaded by trees, fills up quickly, so earlier reviewers advise booking. Service is quick, and diners mention waiters by name: Felix and Noah both get thanked. Coimbra opens Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 22:00.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
Prices aren't listed yet, so ask when you order.
What Diners Say
from 1,299 Google reviews
★★★★★
A local restaurant owner suggested Coimbra solely on the basis of its garlic sauce -- which was amazing. We arrived early and the restaurant quickly filled up. We ordered grilled chicken and chips and chicken giblets.
★★★★★
At least 40 years since my first meal here and still serving the same great peri-peri chicken flavours and the same value for money, wholesome dining.
★★★★★
The food taste and experience is extremely consistent!! The first bite reminds you of your last experience. That garlic is to die for!! Keep up the good work. When you go next time look for Felix! Great service there.
★★★★★
Coimbra Restaurant, Harare Zimbabwe. A nice unassuming restaurant in a tree shaded location. Their specialty is Portuguese food. The menu is limited but a well chosen repertoire. We enjoyed the steaks. Generous servings. We asked for medium rare and the chef did it spot on.
★★★★★
What a great place. If the welcoming bread and sauce doesn't make you fall in love instantly, the main course and friendly staff wil ! 10/10.
