Modern places in Nairobi

Modern listings in Nairobi

These 122 places match the Modern vibe and are ready to explore. Browse by rating, area, or budget to find your perfect Modern spot.

• Golis restaurant and Cafe

  Somali, Arabic and continental dining on Kayahwe Road, Kilimani. Specialised camel meat dishes, specialty coffee, and event space for 200+. Note: Sunday evenings only.

• Bara Swahili Dishes

  Biryani, arosto, curries and fresh juices in generous portions. Wall sockets for working, and staff who'll set up a birthday.

• Casita Kenya

  Café on Brookside Grove with freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee served with bukhoor, an adventurous ice cream and boba counter, and affordable burgers and wraps.

• Sugar bowl

  Continental and Mediterranean restaurant at the Shell station on Lower Kabete Road, Spring Valley. Three levels, terraces, no alcohol, open 6:30am till late. Sunday waffle special...

• Artcaffé Restaurant Riverside Drive

  Artcaffé at The Cube, Riverside Drive. Bakery, coffee, salads, pizza and pasta from 6:30am to midnight daily, with shaded outdoor seating away from the traffic. Rated 4.8.

• The Grove Restaurant

  Rooftop restaurant and bar above the Executive Residency by Best Western, Riverside Drive. Views over Westlands, a heated pool, live music and buy-one-get-one happy hour. Open from...

• Casa Mozza

  Italian restaurant at Riverside Square with handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and gelato. Gluten-free pasta available. Open daily 10:30am to 9pm, with delivery on all three apps.

• Match point

  Neighbourhood bistro on Loresho Ridge. Seasonal menus, a Memphis burger worth the trip, gluten-free options, free WiFi and a playground. Kids eat free Tuesday afternoons.

• Saape Restaurant

  All-day lounge and restaurant with four Nairobi branches. Breakfast from 7am, sharing platters and grills, cocktails and sports on the big screens, open until 3am, seven days

• 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...

• Village Bowl

  Eleven-lane Brunswick bowling alley on the 2nd floor of Village Market, with a Cadillac-themed lounge, pool, foosball and party rooms. Open daily from 9am. Bring socks.

• The 270° Rooftop

  Rooftop restaurant, bar and café on the 18th floor of Escada, Lantana Road. 270-degree views over Westlands, global fusion cooking and craft cocktails. Open from 6am.

• Tausi Cafe

  Café and bakery at Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands, Lower Kabete Road. Specialty coffees, teas, smoothies and freshly baked pastries, minutes from Sarit and Westgate.

• Midi Café & Patisserie

  Café and patisserie at the JW Marriott, Chiromo Lane. Artisanal coffee, handcrafted pastries, gourmet sandwiches and salads, from early morning to 11pm daily.

• Eatery Strip Mall

  several independent eateries, all-day café dining, grills and Indian food until 3am, plus a car wash on site.

• Utamu Restaurant

  All-day multi-cuisine restaurant at ibis Styles, Rhapta Road. Breakfast buffet from 6:30am, à la carte through the day, and themed buffet dinners with live music on Saturdays.

• Rabuko Bistro

  Forest-inspired healthy bistro on the ground floor of The Mall, Westlands. Lettuce-free salads, bowls and hot soups alongside Kenyan staples. Good Wi-Fi

• Seven Sea Food & Grill

  Seafood and steakhouse at ABC Place, Waiyaki Way, since 2010. Indian Ocean seafood, aged Kenyan beef and signature cocktails.

• Rasoi Curries and Grills

  Indian curries, grills and tandoor at Broadwalk Mall's food court. Separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens, and menu prices including of VAT and levy.

• Sweet N PilliPilli

  Rooftop restaurant on the 5th floor of Broadwalk Mall, Ojijo Road. Indian, continental and Kenyan dishes with city views and heated terrace seating

• La Cucina

  Italian on the second floor above Ring Road Kileleshwa, overlooking the Arboretum. Wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and risotto

• Hellena's Kitchen

  A contemporary brunch destination, blending globally inspired Halal cuisine, specialty coffee, and a visually striking floral ambiance.

• Artisan Blend

  Halal café and Somali kitchen with three Nairobi branches. Brunch, suqaar, karak chai and serious coffee in beautifully designed rooms

• Karak & Go

  A design-led drive-through concept that prioritizes speed and convenience, serving perfectly crafted, cold-foamed beverages through sleek, high-impact counters tailored for commute...