MyCityKeyTo

Best African Restaurants in Nairobi

Nairobi is a melting pot of African flavours. From Kenyan nyama choma to Ethiopian injera, here are the best African restaurants to try.

Best African Restaurants in Nairobi

Restaurants in Nairobi

Nairobi is a melting pot of African flavours. From Kenyan nyama choma to Ethiopian injera, here are the best African restaurants to try.

  • Fair Acres Hotel

    A family-friendly boutique hotel in Karen offering elegant accommodation, garden dining, and a tranquil setting for fami...

  • Circle Art Gallery

    A premier space in Lavington,specialising in East African contemporary art. It hosts frequently rotating solo and group...

  • The Collective

    A stylish art-inspired café and restaurant blending food, live music, and creative experiences, best suited for adults,...

  • The Belvedere Grill

    Belvedere Grill: A rooftop restaurant on Mombasa Road with great city views, mbuzi choma, stir-fried meats and sharing p...

  • Asmara

    A highly respected Afro-contemporary culinary brand that seamlessly blends authentic slow-simmered Eritrean clay-pot del...

  • YKM Piazza Italia

    Family friendly place that seats on the grounds of lavington with great customer service that keeps our customers coming...

  • Mondo Grill

    Mondo Grill is a serene, coastal-themed culinary hideaway in Kileleshwa that brings the genuine flavors and hospitality...

  • Ankole Grill

    A refined pan-African dining destination, blending classic steakhouse craftsmanship with the diverse flavours and tradit...

  • Hooyos Kitchen & Poetry

    An enchanting, women-led cultural sanctuary that pairs authentic, slow-simmered Somali heritage cooking with spoken-word...

  • Malo Malo

    Malo Malo is a contemporary garden oasis that brings together the rich culinary traditions of the Swahili coast and the...

  • Golis

    A beautifully spacious, modern Somali-contemporary culinary hub in Kilimani that bridges traditional Horn of Africa comf...

  • Embark 12

    Embark 12 is an ultra-exclusive, 12-seater boutique diner nestled in a secluded Karen garden, renowned for its highly cr...

  • Queen’s Terrace

    A high-end destination that emphasizes fresh, vibrant flavors and personalized service. It is set on a 6-acre estate wit...

  • Pishi La Mama

    A women-owned, family-friendly restaurant celebrated for its fresh organic dishes, excellent value, and hidden-gem charm...

  • Oakridge Gardens

    A boutique-style garden restaurant and guest house that offers a quiet break from the city, often used for photoshoots a...

  • Gursha Nairobi

    Gursha is an Ethiopian restaurant celebrating traditional communal dining with authentic dishes served on injera, includ...

  • La Terrazza Italian Restaurant

    An adult-friendly restaurant and bar known for its outdoor terrace seating, private dining experiences, in-house art gal...

  • Mama Ashanti

    A family-friendly West African restaurant set in a vibrant garden, known for its authentic cultural dining experience, o...

  • The Big Fish

    The Big Fish is a popular Nairobi seafood spot known for its fresh Lake Victoria tilapia, served wet fried, dry fried, o...

  • The K'Osewe Westlands

    K'Osewe (Ranalo Foods) is a popular Westlands restaurant specialising in authentic Luo cuisine and traditional Kenyan di...

  • Nana swahili restaurant

    Nana is a stylish Westlands restaurant serving contemporary Swahili cuisine alongside selected continental favourites. S...

  • Ayira’s Neuro-Soul Cafe

    Ayira’s Neuro-Soul Café is Kenya’s pioneering neuro-inclusive social enterprise, creating a sensory-safe dining environm...

  • Ayeyo

    Ayeyo Restaurant is a family-friendly dining destination celebrated for its authentic Kenyan flavors, warm hospitality,...

  • Ashaki Grill

    A one-stop entertainment destination that uniquely combines dining with a car wash, barbershop, and spa on-site. It is w...

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get traditional Kenyan food in Nairobi?

Browse our African restaurant listings for places serving nyama choma, ugali, sukuma wiki, and other traditional dishes across Nairobi.