Best Restaurants in Nairobi | Where to Eat

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• Oyster Bay

  A stylish open-air destination in the heart of the city, perfect for relaxed brunches by day and vibrant social experiences by night.

• Nabo Bistro

  A hidden suburban sanctuary that gracefully strips away the commercial rush of the city.

• Fifteen Rooftop

  A majestic, high-end destination that redefines the Nairobi skyline.

• Brazilian Rodizio

  A culinary destination that mirrors the rustic cooking traditions of the southern Brazilian Pampas, offering a lively, interactive feast where diners remain in full control of an e...

• Celine & Lolo

  A stylish urban oasis that blends Mediterranean-inspired charm with elegant design, creating the perfect setting for relaxed dining, meaningful conversations, and leisurely afterno...

• Embark 12

  A deeply personal and food-focused culinary sanctuary where dining feels like entering a private chef’s home laboratory, offering a slow-paced, hours-long sensory storytelling expe...

• Anza Tigoni

  Farm-stay cottage in a private tea farm near Karatina, with direct Mount Kenya views, a gazebo, fireplace and a waterfall within walking distance. Two hours from Nairobi.

• The Brassarie Karen

  A breathtaking fine-dining sanctuary set within elegant plantation-style architecture, offering guests an exceptional culinary experience that seamlessly blends European refinement...

• Cave à Manger

  A design-forward, Italian-Florentine styled courtyard wonderland that brings a fresh breath of European dining culture to Nairobi, carefully balancing luxury wine exploration with...

• Fiesta Farm

  Relaxed Sunday brunches, outdoor group picnics, and romantic garden dates.

• Fair Acres Hotel

  A charming, country-style boutique sanctuary that offers a peaceful, slow-paced escape from the city, blending a rustic family-estate atmosphere with expansive tropical gardens and...

• Gaia

  Chicken Milanese

• Gochi

  Gochi Sake & Dining is a refined Japanese restaurant in Westlands, Nairobi, known for its authentic cuisine, elegant setting, and relaxed garden atmosphere.

• Dijo

  A breathtaking rooftop retreat blending vibrant Aztec-inspired design, lush greenery, craft cocktails, and shared tapas against a stunning sunset backdrop.

• Cultiva

  A striking, foliage-draped urban greenhouse tucked between reclaimed shipping containers, trading standard fine-dining pretension for vibrant, color-splashed sharing plates and tab...

• Haru Sushi Bar & Japanese

  welcoming sushi purists and close friend circles into a cozy, plant-draped sanctuary framed by cascading wicker elements and premium hot sake flasks.

• The Talisman

  A Karen institution since the 1990s, in the former home of wildlife photographer Alan Root. Eclectic fine dining, legendary feta and coriander samosas, and a garden setting with fi...

• Saab

  A contemporary dining spot known for vibrant flavors and stylish interiors. Cuisine: International fusion Family-friendly during daytime pets allowed in outdoor seating Activities:...

• Hemingways Nairobi

  Five-star all-suite boutique hotel on Mbagathi Ridge, Karen, between Nairobi National Park and the Ngong Hills. 45 butler-serviced suites, a Josper-grill brasserie, spa and Le Peti...

• Tin Roof Café

  Boutique garden cafés in Karen and Langata — fresh food in fresh air. Superfood salads, burgers, wraps and locally roasted coffee, with fenced playgrounds and craft shops alongside...

• The Brasserie

  Steak tartare

• Boho Eatery

  Samosas

• Blackwood

  A premium comfort grill, smokehouse barbecue, and international bistro celebrated for its tender smoked beef brisket, garlic-mashed short ribs, buttermilk chicken and waffles, and...

• Beit é selam

  Pan-African bar and restaurant on Maua Close, off Parklands Road. Corn ribs, mafé and ceviche in a garden courtyard, with a fireplace inside.