Paradiso Restaurant & Bar Suva: Menu, Hours and Location

Paradiso Restaurant & Bar is an established lunch and dinner spot at the Suva Lawn Tennis Club, beside Albert Park in central Suva. Its main draws are made-to-order wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta and a broad menu that also includes Fijian and Western dishes. Older listings may still call it Paradiso Ristorante, but Paradiso Restaurant & Bar is the name the business currently uses.

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Last fact-checked: 31 July 2026

Wood-Fired Pizza by Albert Park
Dining room at Paradiso Restaurant & Bar in Suva, with wooden tables, striped chairs and a bar.
Paradiso has indoor and outdoor dining at the Suva Lawn Tennis Club, on the edge of Albert Park.

Paradiso at a glance

  • Location: Suva Lawn Tennis Club, Ratu Cakobau Road, beside Albert Park
  • Opening hours: daily, 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
  • Menu focus: wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, Fijian dishes, burgers, salads and seafood when available
  • Setting: indoor and outdoor seating with views across Albert Park
  • Reservations: available online or by phone; online requests must be made at least three hours ahead
  • Takeaway and delivery: available by phone
  • Phone: +679 777 2303

What kind of restaurant is Paradiso?

Paradiso is often found by people looking for an Italian restaurant in Suva, but it is not limited to a traditional Italian menu. Pizza and pasta are central to the restaurant, while Fijian dishes, seafood, burgers and salads give groups more choice. That makes it a practical option when some diners want pizza or pasta and others would prefer local or familiar Western food.

The pizzas are made to order in a handcrafted wood-fired oven, and the restaurant says its pasta is made fresh daily. The bar serves local and imported beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. Families are welcome, although a separate children's menu is not currently shown online.

Paradiso Suva menu: what to expect

The safest way to think about the menu is as a mix of Italian-inspired favourites and Fiji-based ingredients, not as a fixed list of signature dishes. Wood-fired pizza and fresh pasta are the most consistent themes. Depending on the current menu and produce supply, there may also be seafood, Fijian preparations, salads, grilled dishes and food designed for sharing.

Check current dishes and prices before ordering

Paradiso's online menu page still displays menu sheets dated 2024 and 2025, and the dinner sheets are marked as valid only through 30 November 2025. They are useful for understanding the style of food, but their dishes and prices should not be treated as current. Check the Paradiso menu page and call the restaurant if you need the latest price or a specific dietary option.

Albert Park setting and live music

Paradiso sits at the edge of Albert Park rather than in Suva's harbour district. The outlook is across the park, with a choice of indoor and outdoor dining. It can work for an unhurried lunch, an after-work drink or dinner, but the feel changes when live music is scheduled.

The restaurant says musicians often perform from Wednesday to Sunday, with Friday and Saturday among its busier nights. The schedule can change, so call or check Paradiso's social pages if the music is an important part of your plans. Book ahead if you want a particular table or prefer not to arrive when the venue is full.

Location and an easy central Suva itinerary

The useful landmark is the Suva Lawn Tennis Club on Ratu Cakobau Road. Paradiso is beside Albert Park and close to the Fiji Museum. When using a taxi or map app, entering the full restaurant name together with Suva Lawn Tennis Club is clearer than searching for Paradiso alone.

For a full day in the city, visit Suva Municipal Market in the morning, continue to the museum and Albert Park, then walk part of the Suva Seawall before an early dinner at Paradiso. This order makes more sense than treating the market as an after-dinner stop.

Reservations, takeaway and delivery

An online reservation is a request, not an instant booking. It must be submitted at least three hours before the requested time, and the restaurant contacts you to confirm it. For a same-day table, a larger group or a busy music night, calling is the more direct option.

Paradiso also advertises takeaway and delivery. Orders are handled by phone, so confirm the current menu, total price, delivery area and estimated time directly with the restaurant.

What to know before choosing Paradiso

  • It is broader than an Italian trattoria. Choose it for wood-fired pizza and fresh pasta with other Fijian and Western choices, not for a narrowly traditional Italian menu.
  • The view is across Albert Park. The restaurant overlooks the park, not Suva Harbour.
  • Music nights may be lively. This can be a benefit for a social evening, but callers seeking a quiet meal should ask what is scheduled.
  • Online prices may be outdated. Confirm the current price if budget or a particular dish matters to your decision.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradiso Restaurant & Bar in Suva still open?

Yes. Paradiso's current website lists the restaurant as open daily from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm and continues to accept reservation requests. Check directly for public-holiday changes or private events.

Where is Paradiso in Suva?

It is at the Suva Lawn Tennis Club on Ratu Cakobau Road, beside Albert Park and close to the Fiji Museum.

What is on the Paradiso Suva menu?

Wood-fired pizza and fresh pasta are the main Italian-inspired choices. The wider menu includes Fijian and Western dishes such as seafood, burgers and salads, depending on current availability. Confirm current dishes and prices because the menu sheets displayed online are dated.

Do I need to book a table?

A booking is not stated as compulsory, but Paradiso recommends booking early for busy nights. Online requests must be sent at least three hours ahead and are confirmed by the restaurant.

Does Paradiso offer takeaway or delivery?

Yes. The restaurant advertises both takeaway and delivery, with orders placed by phone.

Does Paradiso have live music?

Paradiso says live music is often scheduled from Wednesday to Sunday. Performers and times can change, so check the current programme before visiting specifically for music.

Sources and verification

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