Best Restaurants & Fine Dining in Muthaiga Nairobi

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• Chowpaty Westlands

  Pure vegetarian Indian at Westpark Towers, Westlands. North and South Indian, chaat and Indo-Chinese, with Jain and Swaminarayan preparations on request. Open daily.

• Nana swahili restaurant

  Modern Swahili cooking on Westlands Road, opposite Eden Square. Pilau, coconut rice and lamb chops in a cosy room, with live jazz Thursdays and private dining.

• Karura Forest

  Nairobi's largest forest — 50km of trails, a waterfall, Lily Lake and the Mau Mau caves, with cycling, picnics and a forest café. Open daily 6am to 6pm; entry from KES 122.

• Ngong Hills Hiking

  Seven-peak ridge hike an hour from Nairobi, with views over the Great Rift Valley. 12–15 km, 4–6 hours, moderately difficult. Ranger escort advised; gates close at 5pm.

• Paradise Lost

  Park on Kiambu Road with 2.5-million-year-old caves behind a waterfall, a Mau Mau hideout, plus boating, zip lines, horse riding and picnic lawns. Most activities charged separatel...

• Pin Point Fitness

  Obstacle course and parkour academy for kids on Red Hill Road, the first international branch of a Dubai brand. Structured progression, Dubai-trained coaches, free assessment befor...

• Nigasu Sushi

  Japanese sushi restaurant on the first floor of Riverside Square. Eight-piece rolls, salmon and dragon rolls the standouts, and among the more affordable sushi in Nairobi. Open dai...

• Wasp and Sprout

  Family-run café, Fair Trade furniture workshop and artisan shop at Old Loresho Shopping Centre. Fresh food, Kenyan AA coffee and East African homewares. Open mic nights.

• Coficaf

  Halal café at Runda Mall on Kiambu Road, with branches in Eastleigh. Signature chicken sandwiches, butternut soup, kunafa cake and specialty coffee. Soft jazz, no alcohol, open 7am...

• Dijo Rooftop

  French neobistro on the 15th floor of The Mandrake, Ring Road Parklands. Small plates, exceptional cocktails and 360-degree city views. Open Tuesday to Sunday from noon. Closed Mon...

• Caramel Caffe Parklands

  Café on 1st Avenue Parklands, next to Avenue Hospital. Swedish desserts, pasta and brunch in an airy, beautifully finished room. Free parking, prayer space, open 9am to 11pm daily.

• Samaki Samaki Seafood and Jazz

  Seafood and live jazz in a garden on Othaya Road. Prawns, lobster, tilapia and salmon, with jazz on Sundays, a live band Saturdays, and a car wash in the compound. Booking advised.

• The Ayira's Neuro-Soul Cafe

  Kenya's first neurodivergent café, on Shiko Road off Elgeyo Marakwet. Run by a team of neurodivergent adults, with sip-and-paint sessions, live performances and a calm garden setti...

• Chowpaty Kileleshwa

  Pure vegetarian Indian on Olenguruone Avenue, Kileleshwa. Masala dosa, dahi puri, curries and Indo-Chinese in a bright, modern room. Jain preparations on request. Open 11am 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...

• Charlie's Bistro Kileleshwa

  Pan-Asian bistro at Kasuku Centre, Mandera Road, Kileleshwa. Indian, Thai, Korean and Chinese dishes with a terrace among the greenery. Sunday brunch from noon, happy hour daily 4–...

• Pickled Cafe

  Open-air café and bar on Olenguruone Avenue, set among towering trees. Brunch, reasonable prices and a pottery studio for beginners and experienced potters alike. Closed Mondays.

• Cinnabon

  Cinnabon on the 1st floor of Village Market's New Wing. Classic rolls, Chocobons and Minibons served warm, with coffee. Open 8am to 9:30pm daily. Also at Avenue Mall, Lavington.

• Balkan Grill by Region

  Balkan cooking in Gigiri, the second branch of Region Restaurant. Ćevapi, grilled meats and Southeast European flavours in generous portions. Open 1pm to 11pm daily. Rated 5.0.

• 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

  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

  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...

• Roro's

  Healthy fast-casual with four Nairobi branches. Salads, savoury rice bowls, buddha bowls, wraps and cold-pressed juices — no additives or processed sugars. Halal, with vegan and gl...

• Il Giocoliere

  Italian restaurant at Warwick Plaza, UN Avenue, Gigiri. Fresh pasta, wood-fired pizza, ravioli in mushroom sauce and a strong wine list, with live music. Open from 8am daily.