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.

• The Roof -Ibis Styles Hotel

  Rooftop lounge on the 13th floor of ibis Styles, Rhapta Road. Live tapas, craft cocktails and 360-degree Nairobi views, with DJ nights and happy hour 5–7pm

• Romo House Restaurant & Lounge

  High-end restaurant and lounge on Muthithi Road, Westlands. International and local fusion from 7am to 11pm, with over 50 parking spaces and live cultural events.

• The Perch Restaurant & Bar

  All-day dining at Kingfisher Nest, Mwanzi Road, Westlands. Halal multi-cuisine menu, themed buffets and cocktails, with city views. Open 7am to 11pm daily.

• EZO Restaurant

  Nikkei and pan-Asian dining at Stellato Mall, 42 Muthithi Road. Ceviches, tiraditos and sushi from Peruvian chef Carlos Wong, in one of Westlands' most striking rooms.

• Gem Forest

  Accor MGallery Collection hotel on Limuru Road. Beautifully designed rooms, the Shanta Spa and well-regarded restaurants, with service that leaves handwritten notes. Rated 4.7 acro...

• SOHO

  Restaurant and nightclub on the mezzanine of Adlife Plaza, Kilimani. Jollof, poke bowls and comfort food early, DJs and cocktails late. BOGOF cocktails Sunday to Thursday, 3–6pm.

• The Deck

  Relaxed restaurant and bar on United Nations Avenue, Gigiri. Fish and chips, nyama choma and a calm room, open 6am to 10pm daily.

• Wine and Bottle Rosslyn Square

  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...

• The G.O.A.T Kileleshwa

  Somali kitchen with three Nairobi branches — Kileleshwa, Karen and Upperhill. Hearty Somali and continental cooking, mixed platters and generous portions at fair prices. Open 7am t...

• Kilele Nyama

  Rooftop nyama house above ibis Styles, Rhapta Road. Char-grilled fillet, short ribs and mixed grills with 360-degree skyline views.

• Harvest Restaurant

  Organic chicken breast rubbed with garden herbs, served with seasonal roasted vegetables.

• The Location Rooftop

  Glass-enclosed rooftop on the 13th floor of Alta Towers, opposite Yaya Centre. 360-degree skyline views in any weather, jollof rice and steak tacos, signature cocktails and live DJ...

• Antica Bistro

  Neighbourhood bistro on Kindaruma Road, Kilimani. Mbuzi shakla, consistent steaks and good cocktails, with a five-hour happy hour and a car wash in the same compound.

• Enjoyuan Chinese

  Authentic Chinese on Village Road, Gigiri, with two head chefs and a dumpling specialist. Xiaolongbao, Peking duck, dim sum and proper Sichuan heat, in a modern room with a green g...

• The Landmark Bistro

  Poolside bistro at The Landmark Suites, Mwanzi Road, next to Westgate. All-day dining, grills and cocktails, with combo deals for two.

• Mezza Lebanese Restaurant

  Halal shawarma specialists with five Nairobi branches. Chicken, lamb and falafel wraps with everything made in-house, plus standout garlic fries and burgers. BOGOF every Monday.

• Saape Lounge

  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.

• Rassams creamery kilimani

  Dessert restaurant on Ring Road, Kilimani, open 7am to midnight every day. Cookie dough is the recommendation, and the desserts draw a 4.8 rating across 200+ reviews.

• Cold Stone Creamery

  Ice cream mixed on a frozen granite stone in front of you, with sorbet options for vegans. Six Nairobi branches, ice cream cakes to order, open till 10pm. UN Corner is the flagship...

• Barista & Co

  Vegetarian café and specialty coffee roaster with five Nairobi branches. Beans from their own farm, Lotus Biscoff French toast, shakshuka and V60 brews. Open 7am to 11pm.

• Tiramisu Bakery Kenya

  Italian bakery with three Nairobi branches — fine tarts, pastries and bread baked fresh daily, eggless cheesecakes and Italian piadinas, with Kenyan coffee. Order on WhatsApp.

• Le Grenier À Pain

  The first Le Grenier à Pain in Africa. Artisanal French breads, croissants and patisserie made by a 100% Kenyan team trained in Paris.

• Cheers Bakery and Cafe

  100% eggless bakery with nine Nairobi branches. Cakes, croissants, breads, pizzas and pies — all vegetarian-friendly. Custom cakes to order, with dessert boxes for corporate teams.

• Fully Baked by Sneer

  Eggless dessert café at Sarit Centre with vegan and gluten-free options. Macarons, bespoke cakes, French desserts and scones, with Blend Africa coffee and East India Company teas.