Tinkabell
Photo: Tinkabell via Google Maps · Menu photos via Google Maps
What to Expect
Tinkabell, now at Ballantyne Shopping Centre, built its name on charcoal-grilled peri-peri chicken. Julie (2023) called the half chicken and chips “absolutely divine”, saying the tenderness and flavour had Julie “licking my fingers” and ranking it among the best chicken dishes Julie's had in Harare.
Recent visits are less consistent. George (2022) found the peri-peri chicken “quite devoid of any flavour” despite being perfectly grilled, and George's wife's T-bone arrived rare instead of medium rare and turned out “a tough piece of meat”. Tinka (April 2026) ordered a $12 halloumi burger that arrived without the promised roasted vegetables or basil mayo, calling it “a very sad burger” Tinka would normally pay $3 for.
Prices and ambience draw mixed notes too. Kelvin (2021) enjoyed live music and the ducks in the garden but found it “A bit pricey”, and Debbie (2022) liked the space across its bar, dining room and Monkey bar area, though Debbie found the lighting in the main bar a little bright.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
From photos of the printed menu posted on Google Maps (Mar 2018 to Sep 2026). Prices are in US dollars. The food menu dates from 2018, before the 2019 currency change, so its prices are left out; drinks prices are from 2026. Some of the photos are more than two years old, so some prices may have changed. Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 349 Google reviews
★★☆☆☆
Tried Tinkabell restaurant for the first and possibly last time today. The reception from our waiter was great and so was the service in general. The menu is small with no prices and not particularly exciting. On being seated we were offered a food menu but no drinks menu.
★★★★☆
After some recent renovations, this spot has taken its aesthetic to the next level, making it a must-visit for any Instagram enthusiast seeking a great photo op. I had the pleasure of trying their mouth-watering half chicken and chips, and it was absolutely divine.
★★☆☆☆
I came excited but left dissapointed Travelled from the other side of town since my name is Tinka so I thought I had to try it! Ordered a halloumi burger that was supposed to have roasted veggies and basil mayo.
★★★★☆
Great environment, loved the love performance, great service. A bit pricey though. Nice scenery with the ducks. Great for family or corporate events like luncheon
★★★★☆
First time at this new venue in Ballantyne Park shopping centre. Great welcome, super staff attention. Still some renovations under way but altogether good visually. Thought the lighting a little bright in the main bar room, but that was my personal opinion.
