Best Restaurants in Nairobi | Where to Eat

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• Le Blossom Chinese Restaurant

  Authentic Chinese restaurant and cultural centre at China Gardens, United Nations Avenue, Gigiri. Peking duck, Kung Pao chicken, spicy crab and tofu hot pot, and fresh dumplings. O...

• Tandoori Patio

  Authentic North Indian on a shaded patio at Petrocity Gigiri. Butter chicken, tandoori grills, biryanis and the best naans in Kenya, with free parking, WiFi and a full bar. Open no...

• 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.

• The Brasserie Tamarind

  Garden brasserie at Dari Office Park, Ngong Road, Karen. Seafood and meat platters, a strong margarita list, and gazebos, a patio and a glass house for events.

• Fair Acres Boutique Hotel

  Boutique hotel and restaurant on Hekima Road, Karen, beside Nairobi National Park. Suites, cottages and honeymoon rooms in tropical gardens, with a rooftop event space, spa and Ngo...

• Haru Restaurant

  Authentic Japanese in Karen since 2009. Impeccable sashimi, creative sushi pairings and an extensive sake list, in a serene room with bar seating facing the sushi masters. Reservat...

• The dispatch Grill

  Artisanal grill at Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill from Chef Hilal Kaafarani. Prime cuts, flame-kissed seafood and city views — with an all-you-can-eat BBQ Royale every Friday at KES 3,...

• Sikia Restaurant

  Award-winning fine dining on the 1st floor of Crowne Plaza Nairobi, Upper Hill. Local and international cuisine meticulously fused. Lunch 12–3, dinner 6:30–10. Closed Sundays. Dres...

• Le Petit Chef

  Immersive 3D projection dining at Hemingways Nairobi — the world's smallest chef cooks on your tabletop while the kitchen matches him course for course. Wednesday to Saturday, book...

• Captain's Terrace

  Terrace restaurant overlooking Nairobi National Park on Mombasa Road. Continental and Chinese dishes, standout cocktails and live bands, with an events hall for 400. Open from 11am...

• The Belvedere Grill

  Sixth-floor rooftop grill on Mombasa Road with African, Asian and European dishes under one roof. Mbuzi choma, sharing platters and standout samosas. Open 11am to 3am daily.

• 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

  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

  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.

• Carmela Tapas

  Steak, tapas and wine on Gigiri Road. Juicy steaks, garlic prawns and mixed grill platters, with delivery on Uber Eats. Open 11am to 10pm daily.

• 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

  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

  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...

• ARA Latin Fusion Restaurant & Bar.

  Latin fusion restaurant and bar at Astrol Square, Red Hill Road. Ceviche cured to order, charcoal grills, tacos and Latin cocktails in an intimate room. Closed Mondays.

• 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...

• Pax Manor Muthaiga

  Boutique hotel on Muthaiga Road with a restaurant, steam room and valet service. Serene setting, modern rooms and service guests name individually. Rated 4.7 across 1,255 reviews.

• 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...

• Cotton Tree

  Vietnamese eatery and bar in a lush garden on Thigiri Lane. Sweet chilli wings, spring rolls and avocado toast in generous portions, with a free kids' playground. Booking essential...

• Bang Bang Thai Kitchen

  Authentic home-style Thai on a terrace at Village Market, opposite NCBA. Grandma Mae's recipes — fragrant curries, spicy dumplings and pad Thai — with strong cocktails. Open 11am t...