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Best Restaurants in Nairobi 2025

Looking for the best restaurants in Nairobi? These top-rated spots are chosen for their food quality, service, atmosphere, and consistent ratings from real diners.

Best Restaurants in Nairobi 2025

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Looking for the best restaurants in Nairobi? These top-rated spots are chosen for their food quality, service, atmosphere, and consistent ratings from real diners.

  • Gaia

    Cuisine: European-style café and bakery featuring specialty coffees, artisan bread (brioche, sourdough), and European-in...

  • Mondo Pane Restaurant

    Mondo Pane: A cosy Italian-style bakery at Gigiri Craft Centre, known for its bomboloni alla crema, pastries, beef pastr...

  • Il Giocoliere

    Il Giocoliere: A warm Italian restaurant in Gigiri known for fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza. The spinach and ricotta r...

  • Little Beirut

    Little Beirut: A casual Lebanese restaurant in Gigiri known for authentic shawarma, fattoush, hummus, falafel and grille...

  • Amka Café

    Amka: A stylish CBD café known for excellent farm-to-cup coffee, croissants, Kenyan-inspired meals and a calm work-frien...

  • The Brasserie Tamarind

    Tamarind Brasserie: A serene garden restaurant in Karen, ideal for family lunches, group dining and private events. Know...

  • Fair Acres Hotel

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

  • Haru Restaurant

    Haru: A long-running Japanese restaurant in Karen known for fresh sushi, sashimi and creative rolls. Also serves tempura...

  • Fiesta Farm

    A family-friendly outdoor destination offering farm experiences, children's activities, open green spaces, and event fac...

  • Fair Acres Boutique Hotel

    Fair Acres: A peaceful boutique stay in Karen near Nairobi National Park, with comfortable rooms, tropical gardens and N...

  • The Garden

    A family-friendly lifestyle destination in Karen featuring restaurants, cafés, boutique shopping, and lush outdoor space...

  • Le Petit Chef

    Le Petit Chef: A unique dinner-and-show experience at Hemingways Nairobi, where a tiny animated chef is projected onto y...

  • Atrium

    Atrium Garden: A pleasant garden-style restaurant at Laico Regency in Nairobi CBD, ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner....

  • Circle Art Gallery

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

  • Hattons Lounge

    A historic, premium poolside dining retreat nestled within the old Karen Blixen coffee farm estate, blending timeless co...

  • The Collective

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

  • Babettes

    A sophisticated, candlelit evening destination that reimagines classical European gastronomy.

  • Sikia Restaurant

    Sikia Restaurant: An elegant fine-dining spot at Crowne Plaza Upper Hill, known for contemporary fusion cuisine, Beef We...

  • Valentine Cake House

    Founded by Mathew Gathua, Valentine Cake House is a “grass-to-grace” success story. It is built on the philosophy of pro...

  • Oyster Bay

    A chic and lively dining destination in Kilimani, blending a stylish garden setting with vibrant social energy and a div...

  • The dispatch Grill

    The Dispatch Grill: An upscale grill at Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill, known for steaks, flame-grilled seafood, ribs and fa...

  • Nabo Bistro

    An intimate French-American fusion restaurant in Lavington, offering a rustic garden setting and a warm, social dining e...

  • The Belvedere Grill

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

  • Bakes-by-MK

    Located in the Nairobi City Centre Building (Shop 211, 2nd Floor) on Ronald Ngala Street. It grew from a home-based busi...

Frequently asked questions

What are the best restaurants in Nairobi right now?

Our rankings are based on live ratings, menu quality, and diner feedback. Browse our listings to see current top-rated restaurants across Westlands, Kilimani, Karen, and the CBD.

What are the best restaurants in Nairobi for a special occasion?

For special occasions, explore our fine dining and romantic restaurant listings. These spots offer exceptional food, atmosphere, and service for celebrations.

Where do locals eat in Nairobi?

Locals love the diverse food scene across Nairobi. Browse by neighbourhood to find hidden gems and popular spots in Westlands, Kilimani, Karen, and beyond.