Best Restaurants, Cafes & Experiences in Kilimani Nairobi

Popular spots in Kilimani

Top-rated listings in Kilimani, Nairobi.

• Mezza Westlands

  Nairobi's shawarma specialists at Manohar Centre, Mpaka Road. Chicken, lamb and falafel wraps with everything made in-house, plus burgers and wings. BOGOF Mondays

• Sierra Wine & Tapas

  Wine bar and tapas on the Sarit rooftop garden. Spanish small plates, sliders and a standout wagyu burger, with an extensive wine-by-the-glass list and house-brewed stout.

• 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

  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

  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...

• CJ's

  All-day restaurant in Lavington, open 6am to 11:30pm daily. Big portions, fair prices and excellent service, with standout milkshakes and a strong breakfast. Part of Kenya's best-l...

• The Chat Room

  Hidden restaurant, bar and co-working space on Komo Lane, off Wood Avenue. Poolside seating, games, a gym and a calm room for meetings or catch-ups. Affordable, with strong cocktai...

• Cocoa Cafe

  Cosy café at Alta Towers, Ring Road Kilimani. Local and international dishes, salads and sandwiches, with coffee, tea and cocoa. Private and intimate, open 8am to 10pm daily.

• Xiang Restaurant 湘菜馆

  Authentic Hunan restaurant on the 3rd floor of the Chinese Commercial Centre, Kilimani. Classic regional dishes with proper spice levels, an open kitchen, private rooms and easy pa...

• Swadish Gardens

  Nyama choma spot on Siaya Road, Kilimani, with a butchery and car wash on site. Roasted and dry-fried meat, fresh chapati and roasted potatoes, with East African and jazz playlists...

• Zarafa Lounge

  Lounge on the 14th floor of Zarafa Towers, opposite Yaya Centre. Salmon tagliatelle, smash burgers and all-day breakfast, with skyline views and a prayer room. Open 6am to midnight...

• Mode Cafe

  Light, high-ceilinged café in Almas Towers, Kilimani. Mode Benedict, shakshuka, tacos and burgers, with desserts made daily by a pastry-chef owner. Free parking, open 8am to 10pm.

• Maboneng Lounge & Restaurant

  Lounge and restaurant on Kilimani Road specialising in bottomless brunch — three courses and unlimited cocktails at a fixed price. Wings, Swahili dishes, karaoke Wednesdays and ama...

• Kilimani Bistro

  Neighbourhood bistro at Elysee Plaza, Kilimani. Contemporary Kenyan and international cooking, quiet enough to work in, with BOGOF cocktails Wednesdays and Fridays and paint-and-si...

• Kesh Kesh

  A relaxed little escape at Timau Plaza, Kesh Kesh brings together good food, great coffee, and an easygoing atmosphere. Sit back, indulge in their diverse menu, and experience live...

• Artisan Blend

  Halal café and Somali kitchen with three Nairobi branches. Brunch, suqaar, karak chai and serious coffee in beautifully designed rooms

• Frangos Bar & Churrasqueira

  Portuguese bar and churrasqueira serving Nairobi's flame-grilled piri piri chicken since 2018. Whole chickens for sharing, Portuguese rice, craft cocktails and skyline views.

• Misono Japanese

  Kenya's original Japanese restaurant, in Nairobi since 1995. Sushi, sashimi, ramen and teppanyaki from Chef Song, with fish flown in daily from Mombasa

• Ankole Grill

  A family-friendly forest retreat offering premium dining, a dedicated kids’ menu, and a warm, nature-inspired atmosphere for all ages.

• Malo Malo

  Swahili BBQ in a garden of old trees off Riara Road, Kilimani. Charcoal tikka, beef pilau, coconut curries and shisha

• Golis

  Somali, Arabic and continental dining on Kayahwe Road, Kilimani. Specialised camel meat dishes, specialty coffee, and event space for 200+. Note: Sunday evenings only.

• Jabu Bar & Rooftop Lounge

  Rooftop bar and lounge on the 11th floor of Somerset Westview, Kilimani. Continental tapas, bespoke cocktails and skyline views, built for conversation rather than noise. Jazz Wedn...

• Canopy Café

  Garden café with branches on Wood Avenue, Kilimani and UN Crescent, Gigiri. Chicken and waffles, tiramisu pancakes, standout fries and cloud coffee, in rooms built for lingering.

• Unseen Nairobi

  Independent cinema, rooftop bar and restaurant on the 12th floor of Wood Avenue Plaza. African and art-house film at 7 and 9pm, bao buns and Korean fried chicken, and panoramic cit...