Paddles Restaurant

The best Italian Restaurant in the country in my opinion. Don't miss the Calamari Starter and the Seafood Risotto.
They have kids meal for Wst 25. They give kids colouring book to keep them busy.
Boss and staff are very friendly.
The entrance of the restaurant did say "Booking Essential" but they do take walk in. The place could get busy though so call them and book ahead.
Does take Credit Card with no surcharge but staff will ask if yiu are happy to leave a tip.
Overall great restaurant.
See my photos below for the menu.

Definitely a MUST while in Apia!
The sunset views of the bay, harbor and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral are stunning.
The food and the service were fantastic.

Amazing experience at this restaurant! So welcoming and friendly. The staff are so so incredible, the food is to die for, the drinks are fun and delicious. I couldn’t recommend Paddles enough. Giovanni is the host with most definitely the most We went for our 25th wedding anniversary and I didn’t want to leave.

Food was spectacular! Service was 10/10. If you're willing to spend a bit of money (tala), this is worth a try. Happy customer for sure. Thank you Paddles, very manaia

Service and atmosphere was excellent. Oka still is the best. May be hard to find a parking but still you would walk from anywhere to eat in a place like this.

Staff are extremely friendly and helpful throughout. The owner took a real interest in our meal being enjoyable. The food was lovely and not too expensive, I had the fish and prawns risotto was delicious. I would definitely recommend.

We really enjoyed our dinner at Paddles Restaurant. All our dishes tasted great (we ordered the oka, seafood pasta and baked fish), used fresh ingredients and had generous portions. The staff were very attentive and thoughtful (they even split and presented the oka on two plates to make it easier for us when they found out we were sharing) and it was great to see the owner out and about, greeting/ checking up on the guests. Would happily return if we ever get the chance. Booking is recommended as they tend to be quite busy.

Could not say more positive things about this restaurant. We were greeted at the door by the owners who are lovely (something you don't experience often these days). The staff were very lovely and the atmosphere was amazing. The food was some of the best we have eaten and it is very obvious why it is so highly recommended. A must try restaurant in Samoa.

Pricey but absolutely worth the money! Italian themed food that was just delicious! Workers were hospitable and very attentive. Met the owner, manager and chef and they were so lovely. A place worth going if you're visiting Samoa! Family really loved it. 10/10!

Great food! Lovely location! Fantastic service! Will highly recommend to anyone visiting Apia - especially if you are after a great Italian meal:)

Absolutely exceptional service and divine food. Fabulous atmosphere and great location on the waterfront to watch the sunset! A must-do if wanting to dine out in Apia!

What a delight! Food, service, location and decor. Very kid friendly and the menu just perfect.

Didnt have a booking and wanted to take my family out for dinner since first time experiencing my homeland. Amazing food & view

Nice located restaurant with great food. Always busy as it is one of the most famous in Apia but worth to wait. You get assigned to the waiting area until they have a table free. The price is on a higher level but it is worth to go at least once.

Best food and great size portions. Very well trained staff that are attentive and ensure you are looked after

Very expensive for quality of food.
What l ordered did not receive. Desert inedible. We where a group of four international visitors.
Italian influence but does not serve focaccia or good Italian bread. Olives where pitted Spanish sliced on mederitarrean soup like plater.
Disappointing for our last night. Coffee was good.

Great quality food, one of only few places of this standard in Apia. The fish w/ prawns on rice is flavourful, fresh, and well cooked. The service is very good, and they were very accommodating with my party of 8, despite no making a reservation (as is requested). Highly reccomended!

Says open until 1030pm but they have failed to tell you that the kitchen closes at 10pm please update your website.

Excellent service, average food. The service could not be faulted. It was perfect in every way.
The food was average, but priced like A+.
The seafood risotto is better named a 'Butter risotto with seafood'. It had no discernible flavour at all other than butter. The seafood in it was reasonable but not exceptional at all for Samoa. The prawns were not fried then added to add complex flavour - there was no complexity - just butter.
The fish dish was bland and uninteresting, with a simplistic flavour profile which was neither memorable nor impressive; it was ok. All the food was ok. B+ ok at A+ prices.
The place was sweltering, with no aircon and fans blasting. It was no more comfortable than the place I ate yesterday for $6 Tala, except at $75 a head.
The view is stunning, but would have been better seen from behind air-conditioned glass, or go after dark when it's cooler.

Wonderful experience, Excellent service and awesome food. Giovanni and Dora great hosts thank you.