Chic places in Nairobi

Chic listings in Nairobi

These 51 places match the Chic vibe and are ready to explore. Browse by rating, area, or budget to find your perfect Chic spot.

• The Pepper Tree

  Rooftop garden restaurant on Delta Towers, Waiyaki Way. Global grill, craft cocktails and a greenhouse interior full of hanging plants. Happy hour 1–7pm Monday to Thursday.

• Mughal

  Open kitchen, dum biryani, tandoor kebabs and slow-cooked curries

• Brioche Restaurant Riverside

  Afropean café and bistro on Riverside Drive, African and European flavours, fresh breads and pastries, French wine and cocktails.

• The Artcaffé Gastro Bar

  Gastro bar at Westlands Square, Waiyaki Way. Modern pub food, proper cocktails, sports on the screens and DJ sets till 3am on weekends

• 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...

• 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...

• 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–...

• 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

• Amka Café

  Two-storey café in Lonrho House, Standard Street — amka means "wake up" in Swahili. Farm-to-cup coffee, the Amka bowl, chicken katsu and croissants, with happy hour from 5pm and li...

• 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...

• Frenchmaid Bakery

  Parklands bakery on Fifth Avenue with fresh daily bread, pastries and cakes. Spicy chicken sandwiches and chocolate donuts are the regulars' picks. Pre-orders accepted; Sundays unt...

• 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.

• Sky Lounge

  Bar and lounge on Kaunda Street in the CBD, opposite International House. Well-priced drinks, sport on multiple screens and a rooftop section. Open 10am till midnight, 2am Saturday...

• 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.

• 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.

• 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...

• 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...

• Josephine Carribbean BBQ

  Authentic Caribbean BBQ at the Gigiri Craft Centre, behind the US Embassy. Jerk chicken, pork ribs, goat curry and 15+ sides — nothing fried, all grilled or stewed. Rum cocktails a...

• The Céline & Lolo

  Boutique hotel and Parisian-style bistro on Kabarsiran Avenue. Mid-century design, curated art and a heated pool, with a short French menu from 7am. Parking is limited — take a cab

• Adega Restaurant

  Kenya's only halal Portuguese restaurant, at Lavington Curve Mall. Peri-peri chicken, seafood and lamb shank, with strong vegan options and a covered kids' play area. No alcohol se...