Tania’s Cuisine & Lounge — Restaurant in Kigali City

Date: 27.09.23, Time: 19:30-21:00

I‘m not saying this easily but I can‘t recommend this place. Starting off with my arrival: I came to this place and didn‘t feel welcomed. Staff was sitting together and I had the feeling that they didn‘t want to work and waited for me to really get close so they are forced to show me my seat. The seat: This wasn‘t an easy one as some tables looked like the restaurant is closed (chairs leaning against the table) and almost every other table looked like there have already been people sitting on it beforehand (no deko, serviette-glas still on the table, dirty, …) - seemed like they didn‘t want to set up a table again after a guest. The waitress was ok-friendly but not too welcoming and didn‘t show up again within more than 45 min while I was waiting for my food order with an empty glass. When the food came, I was able to order another drink.

The food itself was fine - garlic potatoes and beef brochette. Well seasoned and well cooked so thumps up for the kitchen except the speed. It was not the most wholesome food ever though.

When I finished my meal the waitress was surprisingly quick, handing me the bill before I even finished my drink and without asking for more and impatiently waiting for me to put the money in the cup.

As the service was not good, I didn‘t tip which was - at least to my observation - well noticed and was acknowledged with a quick grab of the cup and a loud sigh accompanied with a quick leaving without saying good bye.

The ambient was okay as well - nice western music. Though, as mentioned, the tables were horribly covered and the place just felt … listless, maybe thats the right word.

Sorry, but no recommendation...

Tania’s is a favorite of mine and a popular spot in Kigali. The Congolese-Rwandan food is superb. A favorite dish is twatundi pork or fish. Thursdays hosts a live band - you should call ahead to reserve a table or you will miss out. Fridays and Saturdays are popular with excellent DJs keeping spirits high. There are frequently special events- whether traditional Rwandan music performances or special BBQ brunches. The setup of Tania’s includes both a front area and back courtyard. If you want a quieter meal on a weekend, you can book away from the action. Both areas are open air but covered in case of rain. This is a great place to reserve for special events as well. The staff are attentive. Tania’s also hosts Kigali’s best humidor if you’re a cigar aficionado looking to enjoy. Drivers and taxis are on hand to ensure you...

We ordered some dishes to share for two: Twatundi Beef Acc, Haricots de Goma, Lengalenga Au Poisson Fume, Fried Rice, Ugali, and a Peanut sauce for the Ugali. Everything was a 10/10. Delicious and fresh tasting. We enjoyed the meal so much, 8 days later we came back and ordered the identical dishes to enjoy. Time second time, the dishes tasted still good but not as great and as fresh as the first time. A couple of the dishes were also noticeably less in size. A different chef perhaps? We don't know but consistency could be looked at more closely. We will definitely try different...