Elegant places in Nairobi

Elegant listings in Nairobi

These 100 places match the Elegant vibe and are ready to explore. Browse by rating, area, or budget to find your perfect Elegant spot.

• La Casa Di Nico Ristorante

  Authentic Italian at Village Market, run by Nicola Cerrone from Milan. Wood-oven pizza, fresh pasta, seafood sent from Malindi three times a week, and homemade gelato. Book ahead f...

• 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...

• Crafty Chameleon Brewhouse and Restaurant

  Brewhouse and beer garden on James Gichuru Road, Lavington. In-house craft beers with tasting flights, wood-fired pizzas, BBQ tapas and standout gelato. Live jazz Wednesdays, guard...

• La Tasca Spanish Corner Lavington

  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...

• Zama Grill

  Grill and lounge on Menelik Road, Kilimani, with VIP lounges, ample parking and a car wash on site. African dishes and a well-stocked bar, open 7am to 1am daily.

• Fez Restaurant

  Middle Eastern restaurant on Juna Road, Hurlingham. Mixed grills, mutton tikka, biryani and saffron rice in a richly styled room, with an outdoor Pavilion. Open 7am to 10pm daily.

• Mezze on the Deck

  Rooftop Lebanese restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Hurlingham. Mezze platters, sunset cocktails and skyline views beside the pool, with a live band on Fridays. Ranked #4 Lebane...

• Moonflower Restaurant

  Fine dining at Palacina Residence & Suites, Kitale Lane. Mediterranean and Swahili fusion built on Kenyan produce, with a garden, a pool and a live jazz band. A Nairobi fixture for...

• Oro Restaurant & Lounge

  Rooftop restaurant and lounge above Suite Life Apartments, off Dennis Pritt Road. Italian-influenced fine dining indoors, BBQ veranda outside, and sunsets behind the Ngong Hills. O...

• Sierra Brasserie

  Refined brasserie on the 2nd floor of Yaya Centre. Expertly cooked steaks, wagyu burgers and braised lamb, with beer from the group's own brewery. Open daily 11am to 10pm.

• Zarafa Lounge

  Lounge on the 14th floor of Zarafa Towers, opposite Yaya Centre. Salmon tagliatelle, smash burgers and all-day breakfast, with skyline views and a prayer room. Open 6am to midnight...

• Darain Restaurant

  Lebanese and Arabic restaurant at the 1st Avenue junction, Parklands. Hummus, kebabs, shawarma and exceptional baklava, halal, with vegan options. Open 7am to 2am daily.

• Trunk & Tandoor

  Indian-inspired rooftop gastro bar on the 11th floor of Novotel Westlands. Tandoor cooking from Delhi-trained chefs, cocktails and live music with full Nairobi skyline views. Open...

• Zen Garden

  Pan-Asian restaurant in a 2½-acre Spring Valley garden. Chinese, Japanese and Thai cooking, lawns, a children's play area and padel courts. Open since 2008. Booking recommended.

• Pistachio by masala twist

  Indian and Lebanese fine dining at 14 Riverside, with garden seating by the river. Weekend buffet of 45+ dishes, Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch.

• The Wine Shop Bar & Caffe

  Wine bar and café in an old Tudor house on Loresho Ridge. Extensive local and international wine list, sommelier tastings from KES 800, sharing plates and a garden terrace.

• The View

  Nairobi's only revolving restaurant, 24 floors up at Mövenpick. A full 360-degree rotation every hour, Mediterranean and Swiss cooking, and the best panoramic views in the city. Bo...

• Glee Hotel

  Five-star hotel on eight acres in Runda, minutes from the UN and the diplomatic district. 211 rooms, six restaurants and bars, spa, heated pool, treetop skywalk and event space for...

• Cobble stone house

  Fine dining on Old Kiambu Road, Mediterranean-inspired plates, a wine vault and serious cocktails in a stone-and-glass room with open-air seating. Open from 8am, past midnight at w...

• Ate Kitusuru

  Eclectic gourmet fusion on Kyuna Crescent, founded by two siblings in 2019. Small plates that change every few months, standout dumplings and risotto, and a glass house over the ga...

• Papier Mâché

  Bistro, bar and delicatessen at 14 Riverside. Global cooking with a local twist, standout cocktails and live music in the garden. Ideal for special occasions.

• Scented Journeys

  Niche perfume boutique on the first floor of Lavington Mall. Smell every fragrance before you buy, with a collection of hard-to-find niche scents and staff who know them. Closed Su...

• Zing Restaurant & Bar.

  Stylish lounge bar at dusitD2, Riverside Drive. Creative cocktails, one of Nairobi's best wine lists, and tapas-style bites in a candlelit, contemporary setting.