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Best Restaurants & Experiences in Gigiri Nairobi

Gigiri is Nairobi's diplomatic hub, home to the UN headquarters and a growing selection of restaurants, cafes, and international dining experiences.

Best Restaurants & Experiences in Gigiri Nairobi

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  • Juja Water Front in Gigiri cover photo 2 Juja Water Front

    Kuraiha Waterfront, Juja, Kiambu, Kenya, country club, lakeside, resort, water sports, jet ski, boat rides, yacht, swimming pool, accommodation, hotel, day pass, restaurant, bar, s...

  • The Nairobi Gallery in Gigiri cover photo 2 The Nairobi Gallery

    Art museum in a 1913 building at Point Zero, next to Nyayo House. The Murumbi African Heritage Collection, textiles and original art for sale. Tickets via eCitizen. Closed weekends...

  • Enaka Art Gallery in Gigiri cover photo 2 Enaka Art Gallery

    Working art studio and gallery at Kipro Centre, Sports Road — first floor, section A7. Young Kenyan artists on display, plus pottery and canvas classes with local clay. Closed Sund...

  • Ardhi Gallery in Gigiri cover photo 2 Ardhi Gallery

    Contemporary art gallery on Ole Sangale Link Road supporting emerging Kenyan and African artists with exhibitions, mentorship and PR. Free entry, poetry nights and art classes. Phy...

  • One Off Contemporary Art Gallery Ltd. in Gigiri cover photo 2 One Off Contemporary Art Gallery Ltd.

    Contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden at Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate. Monthly changing painting exhibitions, Kenyan artists and free entry. Call ahead, appointments may be req...

  • Whistling Morans in Gigiri cover photo 2 Whistling Morans

    Family destination in Athi River with a waterpark, one of Kenya's best race tracks, go-karting and a hotel. Big screens, live music and expansive gardens. Open 24 hours at weekends...

  • Artcaffe's Blooms & Mimosas in Gigiri photo 3 Artcaffe's Blooms & Mimosas

    Kenya's best-known café brand, with sixteen Nairobi outlets across four formats — restaurants, gastro bars, markets and express counters. Bakery, coffee and all-day dining from 6:3...

  • The Aura in Gigiri cover photo 2 The Aura

    Contemporary restaurant and bar at B-Arcade Mall, Kilimani — next to the French School. Healthy continental cooking, strong breakfasts, private booths and heaters. Open 7am to 10pm...

  • Cedars Restaurant in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Cedars Restaurant

    Authentic Lebanese in a garden setting on Lenana Road, Kilimani, for over 21 years. Mezze platters up to 26 dishes, grills and seafood, with pita baked in the garden. Also in Gigir...

  • Cedars Gigiri in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Cedars Gigiri

    Lebanese dining in a garden setting on UN Avenue, Gigiri — walking distance from the UN complex. Mezze platters, grills and seafood, with live music on Fridays. Open 8am to midnigh...

  • GUACCA Mexican Fusion in Muthaiga cover photo 2 GUACCA Mexican Fusion

    Mexican fusion at the Gigiri Courtyard with in-house tortillas and a Kenyan twist. Fish baja tacos, Swahili-spiced potatoes and tamarind margaritas. Open daily noon to 8:30pm

  • Gropper Seafood Shop & Grill in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Gropper Seafood Shop & Grill

    Raw seafood shop and grill in one, at the Gigiri Courtyard. Pick your fish from the display and watch it cooked — shrimp tacos, Kilifi oysters, lobster thermidor and king prawns. A...

  • Mondo Pane Restaurant in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Mondo Pane Restaurant

    Bakery and pastry shop at the Gigiri Craft Centre, run by Chantel and Titus. Bomboloni alla crema, beef pastrami and Italian baking. Open 8:30am to 10pm, from 11:30am on Tuesdays.

  • Little Beirut in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Little Beirut

    Casual Lebanese dining at the Gigiri Courtyard since 2022. Fattoush, shawarma, mezze and grills, with vegetables from the owners' own farm. Terrace bar and live music at weekends.

  • Heathers Kitchen in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Heathers Kitchen

    Health food café at Village Market's Food Market, from Nutritional Therapist Heather Cuthbert. Refined-sugar and dairy free throughout, with vegan and gluten-free options, power la...

  • The River Café in Muthaiga cover photo 2 The River Café

    Karura Forest's only restaurant, at Amani Gardens off Limuru Road. All-day breakfast and continental dining on a forest-view deck, with birdwatching, colobus monkey walks and a kid...

  • Tasty buns in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Tasty buns

    Quaint café and bakery beside the Rubis station on Limuru Road, Gigiri. Fresh baked goods, proper coffee, breakfast and desserts. Open 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday.

  • Malibowl in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Malibowl

    Build-your-own Somali bowls and wraps at Village Market's Food Market. Choose your base, protein, veg and house-made sauces — ready in under five minutes. Rated 5.0.

  • Shokudo Gigiri in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Shokudo Gigiri

    Japanese casual café and specialty store at the Gigiri Courtyard. Katsu meal sets, ramen, donburi, sushi and poke bowls, with sake and mochi. Mains KES 1,000–2,000. Open 10am to 9p...

  • Solo Grano Kenya in Muthaiga cover photo 4 Solo Grano Kenya

    Artisanal Italian pizzeria at the Gigiri Craft Centre, listed by Gambero Rosso three years running. Thin-crust pizza, Kenya's first bronze die-cut egg pasta, and open-air seating u...

  • Hero Restaurant in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Hero Restaurant

    Comic-book-themed rooftop bar and restaurant on the 9th floor of Trademark Hotel, Village Market. Asian fusion small plates, sushi and dramatic cocktails with poolside views. Eveni...

  • The Sage Delicacy in Muthaiga cover photo 2 The Sage Delicacy

    Restaurant, co-working space and poolside garden in Gigiri, staffed largely by deaf employees. Indoor lounge, garden seating, gazebos and a swimming pool, with a wide affordable me...

  • Josephine Carribbean BBQ in Muthaiga photo 2 Josephine Carribbean BBQ

    Authentic Caribbean BBQ at the Gigiri Craft Centre, behind the US Embassy. Jerk chicken, pork ribs, goat curry and 15+ sides — nothing fried, all grilled or stewed. Rum cocktails a...

  • Enchante Bistro in Muthaiga cover photo 2 Enchante Bistro

    European bistro on the 1st floor of Gem Forest Hotel, Limuru Road. Sharing-style cooking from the South of France, Italian Riviera and Spain, with live-station breakfasts from 6:30...