Best Restaurants in Nairobi | Where to Eat

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• The Location Rooftop

  Glass-enclosed rooftop on the 13th floor of Alta Towers, opposite Yaya Centre. 360-degree skyline views in any weather, jollof rice and steak tacos, signature cocktails and live DJ...

• Ciel Lounge Nairobi

  Premium lounge, dining and nightlife on the 1st floor of Fortis Tower, Woodvale Grove. Fusion cooking, signature cocktails and DJ nights, from 11am until the last guest leaves

• Ashaki Grill

  Mbuzi Choma

• Antica Bistro

  Neighbourhood bistro on Kindaruma Road, Kilimani. Mbuzi shakla, consistent steaks and good cocktails, with a five-hour happy hour and a car wash in the same compound.

• Ayeyo

  Authentic Somali cooking on the ground floor of Timau Plaza, Kilimani. Hilib with Ayeyo rice, suqaar with canjeero, saffron cake and spiced shaah. Fully halal, open 8am to 11pm dai...

• Ayira’s Neuro-Soul Cafe

  A purpose-led, family-inclusive sanctuary designed for creativity, celebration, and connection, offering an accessible, sensory-friendly environment that warmly welcomes individual...

• Willow Garden Kileleshwa

  Rib Eye Steak

• Sayari All day Dining

  24-hour all-day dining at PrideInn Westlands. Indian, Chinese, continental and Kenyan cooking, an outdoor events space, and Nairobi's only Selfieccino machine

• Thai-Chi by Sarova

  Thai and Pan-Asian dining from Sarova, in a garden setting on Manyani East Road, Lavington. Curries, sushi and stir fries with Zen décor, private dining rooms and a garden bar. Ope...

• Enjoyuan Chinese

  Authentic Chinese on Village Road, Gigiri, with two head chefs and a dumpling specialist. Xiaolongbao, Peking duck, dim sum and proper Sichuan heat, in a modern room with a green g...

• Graze Steakhouse

  Dry Aged Sirloin Steak

• The Landmark Bistro

  Poolside bistro at The Landmark Suites, Mwanzi Road, next to Westgate. All-day dining, grills and cocktails, with combo deals for two.

• Mezza Lebanese Restaurant

  Halal shawarma specialists with five Nairobi branches. Chicken, lamb and falafel wraps with everything made in-house, plus standout garlic fries and burgers. BOGOF every Monday.

• Mezza Kilimani

  Chicken Shawarma Meal, Lamb Shawarma, and Beef Burgers

• La Tasca Spanish Corner

  The only authentic Spanish tapas and wine bar in Nairobi, run by Spaniards since 2017. Croquettes, patatas bravas and imported Spanish wines in an intimate bodega on the 2nd floor...

• Saape Lounge

  All-day lounge and restaurant with four Nairobi branches. Breakfast from 7am, sharing platters and grills, cocktails and sports on the big screens — open until 3am, seven days.

• Mama Ashanti

  Goat Pepper Soup, Egusi Soup with Pounded Yam, and Jollof Rice

• CJ’s Lavington

  Caribbean Jerk Chicken and CJ’s Signature Fish Curry

• La Terrazza Italian Restaurant

  Premium lounge, dining and nightlife on the 1st floor of Fortis Tower, Woodvale Grove. Fusion cooking, signature cocktails and DJ nights, from 11am until the last guest leaves.

• Mambo Italia Lavington

  Rooftop Italian on the 2nd floor of Lavington Curve. Proper pizza crusts, pasta with strong vegetarian options, draught craft beer and house gelato — plus a kids' play arcade on th...

• Cake Galleria

  Cake shop on Fifth Ngong Avenue with a wide variety, fair prices and custom cakes on short notice. Orange poppy and raspberry are the flavours to ask for. Closed Sundays.

• Oakridge Gardens

  Garden and events venue in Tigoni with impeccable lawns and calm views. Suited to weddings, picnics, photoshoots and group activities. Secure, with adequate parking. Open 8am to 8p...

• Muna Tree Cafe at Brackenhurst

  Garden café at Brackenhurst, Limuru. Homemade pizzas, lemonades and comfort food from the farm's own produce, with a forest trail nearby and a farmers' market every first Saturday.

• Kentmere Club

  Historic club, restaurant and B&B in Limuru, established in the 1920s. Horse riding, ziplining, archery and a new pool, with period rooms and fireplaces. Open 24 hours.