Dontmissmyplate reviewed it in Sep 2026
You go for the atmosphere: garden, a big bar, a long cocktail list and DJs at weekends. The food is only adequate, with a sprawling menu that strays from the Spanish theme. Service was uneven and it is pricey.
Read the full review →Financial Gazette reviewed it in Feb 2025
A smart, flamboyant setting with a terraced garden, prompt service and a vast cocktail list. The shared tapas platter was fresh, and its smoky chipotle sauce stood out. Paper napkins were the only quibble.
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What to Expect
La Parada Bay Noakes in Chisipite draws people in for the setting more than the plates. Jules (May 2026) found the food, wine and service “decent but lackluster” but called the ambiance and interior design “the real gem”, with live music “usually spectacular”. Tanaka (December 2025) agreed the food menu is “wonderful, not the most outstanding but delicious enough”, next to an extensive cocktail list.
Akinyi (July 2026) had the prawn pasta and called the portion big with seasoning “beyond amazing”. Grace (April 2026) credited a server, Patrick, who was “incredibly helpful” in choosing meals, though found the food “a bit on the expensive side for the quality”.
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What Diners Say
from 371 Google reviews
★★★☆☆
Menu has many options so each visit can be novel food wise . Food , wine menu and service is decent but lackluster. The real gem is the ambiance and interior design , makes for a lively atmosphere especially towards sunset . Live music performances are usually spectacular here .
★★★★★
The decor and ambiance is beautiful, really tastefully crafted. The cocktail and drinks menus is quite extensive catering for everyone. On Thursday and weekends the music and vibe is great. The food menu is wonderful, not the most outstanding but delicious enough.
★★★★★
The food was extremely tasty, I had the prawn pasta, it was such a big portion and the seasoning is beyond amazing. Ambience was good, it was a Friday night so loudish music in case you're looking for a quiet place, it's more of a hype environment.
★★★★★
I recently visited La Parada and had a really good experience overall. The service was excellent — shoutout to Patrick, who was incredibly helpful and guided us in choosing the best meals. The ambiance was beautiful.
★★★★★
This place is extremely amazing. I enjoy every bit of my time here. Was here with friends from work and i took the credit for suggesting this place 😆
