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Authentic Lebanese in a garden setting on Lenana Road, Kilimani, for over 21 years. Mezze platters up to 26 dishes, grills and seafood, with pita baked in the garden. Also in Gigir...

Pan-Asian bistro at Kasuku Centre, Mandera Road, Kileleshwa. Indian, Thai, Korean and Chinese dishes with a terrace among the greenery. Sunday brunch from noon, happy hour daily 4–...

Open-air café and bar on Olenguruone Avenue, set among towering trees. Brunch, reasonable prices and a pottery studio for beginners and experienced potters alike. Closed Mondays.

Cinnabon on the 1st floor of Village Market's New Wing. Classic rolls, Chocobons and Minibons served warm, with coffee. Open 8am to 9:30pm daily. Also at Avenue Mall, Lavington.

Balkan cooking in Gigiri, the second branch of Region Restaurant. Ćevapi, grilled meats and Southeast European flavours in generous portions. Open 1pm to 11pm daily. Rated 5.0.

Lebanese dining in a garden setting on UN Avenue, Gigiri — walking distance from the UN complex. Mezze platters, grills and seafood, with live music on Fridays. Open 8am to midnigh...

Mexican fusion at the Gigiri Courtyard with in-house tortillas and a Kenyan twist. Fish baja tacos, Swahili-spiced potatoes and tamarind margaritas. Open daily noon to 8:30pm

Raw seafood shop and grill in one, at the Gigiri Courtyard. Pick your fish from the display and watch it cooked — shrimp tacos, Kilifi oysters, lobster thermidor and king prawns. A...

Healthy fast-casual with four Nairobi branches. Salads, savoury rice bowls, buddha bowls, wraps and cold-pressed juices — no additives or processed sugars. Halal, with vegan and gl...

Italian restaurant at Warwick Plaza, UN Avenue, Gigiri. Fresh pasta, wood-fired pizza, ravioli in mushroom sauce and a strong wine list, with live music. Open from 8am daily.

Two-storey café in Lonrho House, Standard Street — amka means "wake up" in Swahili. Farm-to-cup coffee, the Amka bowl, chicken katsu and croissants, with happy hour from 5pm and li...

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.

All-day restaurant in Lavington, open 6am to 11:30pm daily. Big portions, fair prices and excellent service, with standout milkshakes and a strong breakfast. Part of Kenya's best-l...

Serviced suites in Westlands linked to the JW Marriott — the practical option for conference delegates. Exquisite rooms, a well-regarded sixth floor and service guests call splendi...

Intimate contemporary bar and grill in Tigoni, open 8am to 2am daily — the only late-night spot in the area. Good food, good music and cool highland air. Bring a jacket.

Farm-stay cottage in a private tea farm near Karatina, with direct Mount Kenya views, a gazebo, fireplace and a waterfall within walking distance. Two hours from Nairobi.

Parklands bakery on Fifth Avenue with fresh daily bread, pastries and cakes. Spicy chicken sandwiches and chocolate donuts are the regulars' picks. Pre-orders accepted; Sundays unt...

Cakes and flowers delivered across Nairobi, ordered over WhatsApp. Gluten-free options, custom designs matched to your photo, and cross-border ordering. Rated 4.9 from over 700 rev...

Bakery and pastry shop at the Gigiri Craft Centre, run by Chantel and Titus. Bomboloni alla crema, beef pastrami and Italian baking. Open 8:30am to 10pm, from 11:30am on Tuesdays.

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...

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...

Casual Lebanese dining at the Gigiri Courtyard since 2022. Fattoush, shawarma, mezze and grills, with vegetables from the owners' own farm. Terrace bar and live music at weekends.

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.

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...