Just back from dinner at Casa Polana. Really impressed with the great value and variety. We ordered a range of things from salad to squid heads, trinchado, prawn rissoles, mussels and espetada. Every dish was fresh, delicious and clearly prepared with care. Home baked rolls were a nice touch. Our waiter, Mendes, deserves special mention for his really great service.
My husband and I have been to Casa Polana on multiple occasions and loved every single bite of food and sip of sangria :)
Everything is so reasonably priced too - we are able to order multiple dishes, so we can taste more in one night.
The music suits the atmosphere perfectly and the service is unsurpassed.
I would just prefer a slightly more exciting dessert menu, as i LOVE dessert and is what i look forward to most when going out, but this is so minor and doesn't detract from the overall, WONDERFUL experience :)
What was supposed to be a quick lunch turned out to be a foodie affair. Casa Polana is a lovely restaurant tucked away in a corner of the shopping centre that serves authentic Portuguese food.
Their inspiration comes from Mozambique hence the name and it is unfortunate that one can only eat so much.
I had their lunch special of half chicken which I found to be succulent , well cooked and extremely tasty. It's not often that you get the flavor of the marinade penetrating the meat to the bone. Served with round cut chips and a flavor some savory rice , I was in food heaven. I was transported back to the authentic wholesome cooking styles of the nineties.
We'd definitely go back to next try their range of espetadas
Excellent food. Had the chicken and prawn curry, which was well balanced and mild with lots of sauce and rice. Wife had rump grilled with Murro potatoes. Service by Sharon was below average. During our lunch visit we were one of four tables with three waiters on duty and no management.
1st visit and rather impressed. Service was excellent, food excellent and all at a very reasonable price. Will definitely return. A real lil Portuguese gem. Be sure to try it.
Absolutely delicious, authentic Portugese food and really well priced. I had the rump Trinchado and it was superb! Service was also good we had an awesome waiter Valentine. All in all a fantastic experience, I will definately be back!
Great place to go and get some authentic portuguese food, great food great service. Plus there is a play ground for the kids and that's always a win.
Excellent service, excellent food. Our complaint of the bacalhau being salty was handled extremely professionally and to our utmost satisfaction. Valentine was a fantastic waiter. Will definitely be back.
So the service started great and continues to go steady. The food was great and tasted awesome. Presentation done nicely and the waiter very attentive. Looks of the restaurant is warm and the place is clean. I definitely recommend this restaurant for future patrons.
Siphesihle Linda Nyoka
+3.5
I am a fan of Portuguese food, and dare I say this might be hidden gem. I decided to try Casa Polana in the hopes of getting some authentic Portuguese food. I was glad to have tried this place. I had the chicken liver starter which is marinated in wine and garlic. I would have much preferred a piri piri option. The livers themselves were cooked to perfection, I just wish the wine had been cooked through a bit more. The hour specialities are such great value for money. I just love their chilli and fresh bread. The family vibe And relaxed environment makes the space a great place to relax and have drink or two and have great food. Service was absolutely great!
Having been to casa Polana Twice, I can safely say that without a doubt in my mind it was an epic experience.
Sitting out on the patio in the warm Johannesburg spring evening air,listening to music that ignites your imagination.A glass of Sangria in one hand and a skewered piece of meat that is cooked to absolute perfection in the other, nibbling on freshly baked bread, that tantalized the senses before you even sat down and eating chili sauce so hot you don't want to eat it, but so tasty you have no choice but to...
A wonderful friendly place, with very good service, and an excellent manager. 5 Star food at reasonable prices. I would highly recommend taking advantage of their specials, as well as the evenings they have their Portuguese festivals on.
obrigado. Eu retornarei.
Beautiful lunch again today , hospitality second to none, faultless in everything 10/10 service, food, great prices, a hidden gem in the northern suburbs , love this place and the people involved
Great service,super food and all round excellence. Made to feel like part of the family. The review by Lisa forgets that traditional Portuguese decor is minimalistic. Has a generator as well so always the go to place in our lovely hours of darkness.
Standing where Mimmo's used to be really enjoyed my meal of chicken and prawns, espetada also very good service friendly and efficient and pricing decent will return.
What a wonderful restaurant. True Portuguese flavour Food is awesome. Good service. Owner run. And reasonable. Will definitely be back.
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A relaxed Sunday afternoon Lunch with Poovan. He had recommended Casa Polana after having been here with his wife previously. On our entry we were shown to a table for 2, Poovan requested a larger table as the table size was fairly small. The waiter advised that all the other tables were reserved despite their being no signage to this effect.
The complimentary bread was devoured with the extra strong Chilli sauce that was freshly prepared, given that it was past my regular lunch time. The sauce is not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. The bread was fresh and delicious.
I ordered the chicken livers and the chicken breasts together which after the bread was a mistake given the large portion sizes of both meals. The food was both freshly prepared and tasty. The chef was liberal with the onion and oil on the livers, which may not be to everyone's taste. The good food is definitely not for the calorie conscious.
Needless to say there was no room for dessert. I would recommend this great new restaurant for the food but not the attitude of the waiter. I understand that he needs to keep tables open for larger parties but they either need to get larger tables give the size of their plates or ask people who come in later to wait until tables clear. This was the only aspect that detracted from the restaurant, hopefully it will be remedied.
Saw the place driving by and decided to stop for dinner... Except for the fact that it is winter and the front door stood open making it a bit chilly... The experience was so nice. Extremely friendly staff, manager is very friendly, and we had starters and mains, both being full of flavour and well done! The bread served for snack before the meal was soooo fresh, warm and dense that we couldnt wait for our starters to dip the bread in the flavourful sauces. Their ribs are so amazing, so succulent and saucy. Amazing portion size, and i didnt even need a steak knife for the ribs, the meat was so tender. Left with a smile on our face!! If i could give it more than 5 i would!!
We had such a lovely Sunday lunch. The waiter was extra helpful as we had a small child. Organized a high chair and went out of his way to make our outing pleasant. The food was great and reasonable. Will go back!
We discovered this place by a chance , our waiter was awesome, friendly and had a good knowledge of the menu. I had the grilled chicken with salad which was tasty and my husband had the rump and chorizo espetada which he really enjoyed . We will be back to try few other items on their menu.
I had a dinner together with a number of friends at Casa polana on Saturday . there was a good atmosphere at the restaurant and the layout is pretty good and also the restaurant it self is quite cosey. i had the caldo verde soup which was quite well made and had a lot of taste , i also had a calamari and chouriço starter with my girlfriend , all of them were quite good , for mains i had the special leitão (baby pig on the spit) Must say this was outstanding , very well cooked with great crispy skin and also extremely tender meat with the right amount of spices . This is a very difficult dish to get right and it was really well done . that came with a side of Round cut crispy chips in this case that were also great . add to the food the entertainment they had with dancers and a small latin band it was a very fun experience . I will be going back soon for another night where i will try the other meals .i give it a 4.5 out of 5
Fabulous diner, to experience true Mozambican/Portuguese cuisine, with friendly staff and management. I will definitely recommend Casa Polana to any one.
There are not many restaurants around in Gauteng that offer dine and dance, and with that in mind I ended up at Casa Polana, Portuguese Restaurant in Northriding. The food was exquisite, the Sirlion Steak was tender and a fair portion served with roasted vegetables (as per my request). Professional Dancers provided a dance show which was a total surprise. The live entertainment added to the vibe of the restaurant. I found the staff to be extremely friendly, and helpful at all times. The restaurant is located in a shopping centre and ample parking space is provided. A huge kiddies area is adjacent to the restaurant which makes it a child friendly restaurant. I would recommend Casa Polana to anyone wanting something different!
About time that a
real Portuguese place comes to the north, we went there last week Saturday with
a large group of mates and it was great! Food was amazing, service was quick
and friendly and they had some live entertainment which meant all of us started
dancing by the end of the night. Will definitely go there again. Well done keep
up the good work!
Finally some authentic Portuguese food!! I've been there 3 times now and am absolutely crazy about this place! The dine n dance evenings are amazing seeing live bands and professional dancers create a magical vibe whilst I had 2M beers with some delightful Portuguese cuisine. and then ofcourse seeing regular customers breaking it down made for a funfilled evening. I will definitely recommend especially with the friendly staff...and I had read the bad review posted on this site before I went and am so glad that didnt deter me, being a new restaurant I suppose some people don't understand teething issues...oh well its their loss! Will definitely bring the entire family especially on the dine and dance evenings. I think we left there close to 1am and havent had that much fun in years!! Well done Casa Polana! Keep it up...truly memorable evening with great food!
Great value for money, tasty variety of meals. The fillet and the chicken polana are both very tender and saucy. The calamari in beer sauce is somewhat spicy but delicious and tender. The chicken Thermidor is however dry and needs some form of sauce to cut the richness of the cheese bake. The giblet starter is made with the correct amount of spices. The chorizo sausage is a great gimmick making it a popular seller. I was not a huge fan of the chorizo soup though as it had maybe 4 pieces of sausage and it was a bit watery although flavoursome.
Jo-Ann Van Der Westhuizen
+4.5
The food was excellent and service very good. I really need to come back and try some of the other dishes that caught my eye! Yum!! Prawns and chicken combo was divine!
Awesome! Fantastic flavours - been there now three times and not been disappointed. Been through the clams, rissoles, espetada, chicken curry, trinchado - and all been great. They even serve 2M beer! Highly recommended.
Been back again, and they have maintained the standard. Espetadas still good! Can add the calamari and chorizo starter as a recommendation.
Nice airy restaurant with a large terrace for the warmer days - and a fantastic kiddies play area.
It's the best food 🍲. Awesome atmosphere. Love this restaurant. Thank you.
Amazing food, amazing fun
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