Basic Information

Address

131B Ahmadu Bello Wy, Victoria Island, Lagos 101241, Lagos

Website

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Cuisine Type

Continental restaurant

Target Audience

Groups of friends, tourists, solo diners, and couples seeking romantic dining experiences. Family-friendly with high chairs available and good for kids. Appeals to those looking for casual to upscale dining occasions including lunch, dinner, and special events. Popular among cocktail and wine enthusiasts, as well as those with dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and Halal requirements.

About This Restaurant

Carnival Restaurant and Lounge is a popular Continental restaurant located on Victoria Island, offering a vibrant dining experience with diverse culinary options. Open daily with extended hours, it features a stylish, aesthetically pleasing interior with both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is known for its extensive menu that includes Halal food, vegan and vegetarian options, organic dishes, and an impressive selection of alcoholic beverages including great cocktails, beer, and wine. Perfect for various dining occasions from casual lunches to romantic dinners, Carnival provides table service in a casual yet trendy atmosphere.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

9 am–12 am

Saturday

9 am–12 am

Sunday

9 am–12 am

Monday

9 am–11:30 pm

Tuesday

9 am–11:30 pm

Wednesday

9 am–11:30 pm

Thursday

9 am–12 am

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Evenings and weekends tend to be busier periods, particularly Friday and Saturday nights when the restaurant operates until midnight. Weekday lunches may offer a more relaxed dining experience. Consider making reservations for Friday and Saturday evenings as the restaurant accepts bookings and these are popular times. Extended hours until midnight on Thursday through Sunday accommodate late-night dining preferences.

Specialties & Services

Continental cuisine with diverse offerings including all-you-can-eat options, Halal food, vegan and vegetarian dishes, organic selections, and small plates. Notable for their exceptional beverage program featuring great cocktails, beer selections, wine list, coffee, and tea. Offers comprehensive dining services including breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, dessert, and late-night food. Special amenities include a private dining room, happy-hour drinks and food, salad bar, and both dine-in and takeaway options.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free parking options include both street parking and a parking lot with plenty of spaces available. However, the dedicated parking lot is relatively small and can accommodate approximately 8-10 cars. During peak times, visitors may need to utilize alternative parking locations as the on-site parking fills quickly. Free of charge parking is available in both formats.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient and secure transactions. Multiple payment options cater to both local and international visitors with modern payment solutions.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with dedicated parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities. The establishment prioritizes inclusive access throughout all areas of the restaurant and lounge.

Service options

Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Halal food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Quick bite, Salad bar, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Romantic, Trendy

Crowd

Groups, Tourists

Planning

Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids, High chairs

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the high food quality and skilled chef preparation, particularly noting the lunch package as excellent value. The beautiful, aesthetically pleasing design and atmosphere receive frequent compliments. Some concerns about limited parking capacity that accommodates only 8-10 cars. Patrons enjoy the cocktail offerings and diverse menu options, though pricing reflects a premium establishment. The overall experience is rated highly with a 4.4-star average from 192 reviews.

Customer Reviews

"I was there for their lunch package, and I wasn't disappointed. The food quality was very good, I have to give this to their chef 👌 …"

"The place is beautiful, and the design is aesthetically pleasing. However the parking is really small and can accommodate only about 8-10 cars. When coming, make sufficient plans to park at an alternative location. …"

"I had dinner with 3 of my friends here on a Friday night and it was cool. I had the berry mojito which cost #8,000, starter was hot butter calamari for #8,000 and my main meal was avocado cilantro cream cheese sushi which was #8,000. There …"