Dontmissmyplate reviewed it in Sep 2026
A hotel restaurant blending global dishes with Zimbabwean ingredients, mostly successfully. The oxtail pasta was hearty but needed fattier meat. The baobab brûlée was a promising idea, though heavy and oversized.
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What to Expect
The Kitchen is the main restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Harare, and one waiter's name comes up more than any dish: Misheck is thanked repeatedly, described by Joyce (April 2026) as someone who served food in a way that was “friendly and he was smart”, and by Primrose (March 2026) as a waiter who “just knew what to do and when to do it.”
On the food side, Roman (May 2026) singled out the breakfast egg station as “superb and easily one of the highlights,” and diners often mention the complimentary bread and Chef David's grilled beef, chicken and sausage platter. Jules (February 2026), rating the visit 3 stars, liked the Thursday Meat Buffet's red and white meat but flagged a “noticeable lack of seafood options with only one, hake fillet.”
Reviewers disagree on seasoning. Connie (September 2025) wanted the kitchen to “let the customer put their own salt,” while Rufaro (June 2026) found a different meal “somewhat lacking in seasoning, particularly salt.” Jules (February 2026) also called the staff “quite lackadaisical and seem generally disorganized” on a busy night, and Legend (March 2026) noted there are no baby changing facilities. Live music plays on Saturday evenings from 6:30pm.
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The Menu
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What Diners Say
from 766 Google reviews
★★★★☆
The Kitchen was clearly designed with luxury and a calm, elegant atmosphere in mind, and it certainly delivers. The décor is simple yet tasteful, complemented by strategically placed lighting that creates intimate spaces for couples while still accommodating larger groups…
★★★☆☆
The Kitchen replaced La Fontaine so there are some big shoes to fill. The decor has taken a more modern style utilizing a lot of natural and artificial light which makes for cozy and lively dining.
★★★★★
I treated myself to dinner here on my last night in Harare and it was quite literally the highlight of my entire 5-day trip! My waiter, George, was so lovely and accommodating and graciously helped me switch tables to get a better view of the stunning lights, which were my main…
★★★★★
Richard ,Collins ,Lazarus&Victor ,Tendayi ,omg Victor u go above and beyond.Not happy with the female staff but most male staff exceeded customer expectations and very friendly and helpful.The male staff are always welcoming and friendly and ever smiling.Regarding food they put…
★★★★★
I had a very pleasant experience at the main restaurant of Hyatt Harare. The service was truly excellent, the menu is varied, tasty, and very well prepared, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming and professional.
