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.

• Misono Japanese

  Kenya's original Japanese restaurant, in Nairobi since 1995. Sushi, sashimi, ramen and teppanyaki from Chef Song, with fish flown in daily from Mombasa

• Phoenician

  Mezze and grills, sushi and teppanyaki, wood-fired pizza, farm-sourced produce. Secure parking and a kids' play area.

• Yunion - Brunch Café & Bar

  All-day brunch café and bar on the 2nd floor of GTC Mall. Chicken and waffles, shakshuka, cocktails and sports screens, with a terrace over Westlands.

• Khrung Thep

  Authentic halal Thai on Sports Road, Westlands. Pad Thai, green curry, papaya salad and Thai iced tea — plus a matcha café. Open daily

• Salsa Shawarma

  Salsa Shawarma brings bold Middle Eastern street food to the junction of Mvuli and Rhapta Road in Westlands. Expect freshly prepared chicken and beef shawarma, wraps and quick bite...

• Golis

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

• Sirwo Coffee Café and Bistro

  A stylish, garden-inspired dining destination offering a warm and airy atmosphere, perfect for relaxed meals, meaningful conversations, and memorable dining experiences.

• Nabo Bistro

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

• Denim & Diamonds

  A hidden urban sanctuary tucked away in the city center that seamlessly merges pocket-friendly dining with a high-energy dance culture.

• 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...

• Wine & Bottle

  Bar and grill with four Nairobi branches. Wines by the bottle with pairing menus, pizzas and burgers, litre-sized fish bowl cocktails, salsa Sundays and live bands. Open 6am to 3am...

• Coffee & Plant

  Plant-based café and restaurant at Azalea Square, General Mathenge. Specialty coffee, wholesome bowls and house-made vegan cheeses and mylks

• Umami Street

  Japanese ramen bar on the 1st floor of Lavington Mall, formerly Umami Street. Rich broths, dumplings, karaage and the flaming Kanairo Ramen. Spice customised to order. Open till 11...

• Shokupan

  Japanese bakery and pan-Asian café at Sarit Centre. Fully vegetarian with plenty of vegan bao, gyoza, noodles, milk bread and specialty coffee.

• Rafaelo

  Dessert bar at Westgate's Pop-Up Market. Soft-serve, gelato, waffles, pancakes and ice cream burgers, with coffee and milkshakes.

• Akira

  Modern Asian at Westgate Mall. Sushi, robata skewers, ramen and wagyu from an open kitchen, with Japanese floor seating and a full cocktail bar

• Copper Ivy

  All-day restaurant, bar, coffee shop and bakery at The Promenade, General Mathenge. Continental, Italian and Mexican dishes, an extensive dessert counter, and happy hour daily.

• Pili Restaurant

  Halal fine dining at GTC Mall, Westlands. Global menu spanning pasta, sushi, seafood and grills, indoor and terrace seating, and breakfast from 6am. Rated 4.9 across 2,400+ reviews...

• Alloy

  Six-in-one venue on Sarit Centre's top floors — bar, Italian restaurant, wine, whiskey and cigar lounges, plus padel, laser tag and VR. Live DJs, weekend brunch

• Onza

  Mediterranean-French resto-bar at Westgate's Pop Up Market. Coastal Kenyan seafood, ranch meats, an open kitchen and a dark, intimate room

• Papparoti

  The Signature Coffee Bun (freshly baked brioche with a crispy coffee-flavored crust). Other popular items include Lamb Chops, Fried Nashville Chicken, and Alfredo Pasta.

• Bambino

  Italian and Japanese under one roof at 9 West, off Parklands Road. Wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, sushi and dim sum, with live music and a three-course set lunch weekdays

• Urban Eatery

  Food hall at Delta Corner with four kitchens and a bar-bistro, pan-Asian, Indian and pastry.

• Kwetu Meko

  Mediterranean and African cooking at Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton. Open kitchen and raw bar by day, Aegean menu by night, poolside on Peponi Road