The Bar Belle — Restaurant in Central

The Bar Belle restaurant is nestled between two sheds of the Rabuka Gym. The restaurant was recommended to us by a friend of the family. My wife who is Suva-born was hankering for authentic Fijian food.

We visited twice; first was for take away dinner and the second for brunch before our trip across to Nadi. What did we have?

Fish & Chips, Meaty Beef Bone Soup with lashings of dalo, cassava and kind of spinach. Kokoda, kai, Waiti Platter (pan-fried whole fish served with greens, miti, fish soup and cassava), Jumbo Platter (consisting of kai, kokoda, rourou, crispy veggies and cassava).

Don't forget to order the fresh-made kumquat and guava juice. Best order the jug because a glass isn't enough!!!

The kitchen staff are efficient and the food quality speaks volumes. The wait staff are friendly and accommodating.

Bar Belle should be one of your ports of call when you're in Suva. We're definitely...

Wowowowow! This has to be the best quality for value meal I've had in Suva!

Great kokoda. Best rourou I've had (I don't think I liked rourou that much before). The crispy fish that came with it could not have been better. Crispy prawn was delicious from head to tail. I loved that they provided calamansi. My friend said it was the best octopus she's ever had. I thought it was good.

Unfortunately, theyd already crossed out the gold platter when we got there. I'm not sure if people ordered ahead because almost an hour later some people were still receiving their glorious gold platters.

Fern salad was not the best. Cassava would have been better as chips and not just boiled (?). I was really hoping to try their lobster but they were not offering any.

We were very full but had to have the coconut pie and it was very creamy and delicious.

Service was terrific! It's too bad they are only...

Bar Belle is certainly located at a beautiful place - in between of a gym and overlooking the Maritime Fiji which is just off the Nasese SeaWall (close to USP of Laucala Beach side)...definitely feel the Seabreeze.

The Roofing iron shelter needs immediate attention to include a layer of heat-reflector because 12-2pm (during my visitation) was horrifically hot on a sunny day.

Must agree that the service is above standard. Firstly, they allow bookings which saves a lot of hassles. Secondly, the approachable staffs deserves our respect - from taking your order to serving and gathering the plates afterwards; they are certainly well trained. Lastly, I thought the food portion was justifiable for that price but quality wise is hard from a first timer like myself - my associates felt it was worthy it so I guess it's worth for more future visits here.

Vinaka...