Petisco Umhlanga Portuguese Restaurant — Restaurant in KwaZulu-Natal

Shantal, to you, Kushalin & the Petisco Restaurant Staff, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for hosting the our Staff Awards at your establishment. The evening was a resounding success, thanks to your exceptional service, delicious food, and welcoming atmosphere. Your team's professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout the event, ensuring that all attendees had a memorable and enjoyable experience. From the exquisite cuisine to the impeccable service, everything was executed flawlessly, contributing to the overall success of the evening. I want to extend a special thank you to each member of the Petisco Restaurant staff for their hard work and dedication in making our Staff Awards a truly remarkable occasion. Your commitment to excellence did not go unnoticed, and it was a pleasure to celebrate our team's achievements in such a delightful setting. I look forward to future collaborations with Petisco Restaurant and commend you for your outstanding hospitality. Thank you once again for a fantastic evening! Warm regards,...

It was our first visit to this establishment, the location is great for a relaxed evening, away from the hustle and bustle of the umhlanga village. The views from the outside seating area were spectacular . Good lighting that created great ambiance. The high light of the experience would have to be our waiter Duran, friendly, attentive and really knew his menu, he advised us on all our menu options and every single suggestion was on point. He stayed engaged with us throughout the evening, without being in our face. The cocktails that we tried were amazing and the beer on tap was just as good ,perfect temperature , poured well with a good head.

We had a full chicken done in hot peri peri with Xtra hot sauce on the side was great and a family seafood platter that we shared amongst 4 , prawns were done in a medium peri peri which did not over power the prawn, king klip in a lemon and garlic butter with sides of chips , rice and veg. Overall a good evening out and a satisfying meal with good portion sizes, definitely a place we...

On 17/09/2025 ,we had a party of 17 who graced this establishment for the first time in celebration of my brother's 40th birthday.( An avid traveller who resides in New Zealand) ALL WE CAN SAY IS WOW !!! From the ambience, to the food everything was perfection. The waiter Duran a friendly and bubbly person with a sharp memory was on the ball tending to us with so much respect for elderly and kids amongst us ,getting all our orders right in one go. The Prawns ,fish and chicken was absolutely divine and that sauce was unforgettable. Overall a wonderful experience ,that made our evening even more memorable with exceptional service ,food ,and family .Im sure just like us our brother when on holiday in South Africa again will definitely dine in Petiscos Our best wishes and compliments to the restaurant, waiter and chef . Thanks for a...