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.

• The MeSo - Modern Asian Izakaya

  Modern Asian izakaya at 9 West, off Parklands Road. Sushi, gyoza, tuna tacos and wok plates in a luxury setting, with standout cocktails

• One Off Contemporary Art Gallery Ltd.

  Contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden at Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate. Monthly changing painting exhibitions, Kenyan artists and free entry. Call ahead, appointments may be req...

• Mughal

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

• Baladi restaurant

  Authentic Syrian and Mediterranean cooking at Stellato Mall, Muthithi Road. Mezze, charcoal grills and shawarma-fully halal, no alcoho

• The MayuraLite

  Indian restaurant, with chefs brought from India. Curries, tandoori grills and sharing platters across four Nairobi branches, with peacock-themed terraces.

• Haandi Restaurant

  Fresh-ground masalas, everything cooked to order, and a glass-fronted kitchen you can watch. Lunch and dinner service.

• Osteria Romana Caffé | Bar | Terrazza.

  Newly opened Italian caffé, bar and terrace at Sankara, Woodvale Grove. Roman cooking, buffet breakfast from 6am, aperitivo on the terrazza and signature cocktails until 1am.

• Argenti Restaurant and Lounge

  GemSuites' signature restaurant, in Riverside and State House. Continental and Mediterranean cooking, poolside seating, a Sunday brunch buffet with live saxophone, and Kenya's fine...

• Coficaf

  Halal café at Runda Mall on Kiambu Road, with branches in Eastleigh. Signature chicken sandwiches, butternut soup, kunafa cake and specialty coffee. Soft jazz, no alcohol, open 7am...

• Caramel Caffe Parklands

  Café on 1st Avenue Parklands, next to Avenue Hospital. Swedish desserts, pasta and brunch in an airy, beautifully finished room. Free parking, prayer space, open 9am to 11pm daily.

• Samaki Samaki Seafood and Jazz

  Seafood and live jazz in a garden on Othaya Road. Prawns, lobster, tilapia and salmon, with jazz on Sundays, a live band Saturdays, and a car wash in the compound. Booking advised.

• Atrium

  Garden restaurant at Laico Regency Hotel, Loita Street, CBD. Open 6am to 11pm daily, with a buffet on selected days that regulars rate above the à la carte.

• 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...

• 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...

• 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.

• 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 Local Grill

  South African field-to-fork steakhouse at Village Market, Gigiri. Beef dry-aged in-house from Ol Pejeta and Laikipia farms, with grass-fed or corn-fed options and ostrich on the me...

• Enchante Bistro

  European bistro on the 1st floor of Gem Forest Hotel, Limuru Road. Sharing-style cooking from the South of France, Italian Riviera and Spain, with live-station breakfasts from 6:30...