The best restaurants in Nairobi


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Pepper steak surrounded by a glazed stew and garnished with green herbs.
Deep FLavours + Imagination = Keeps me coming back

Description

Unconventional, playful food shaped by immense thought and desire to push creative boundaries. An assimilation of tastes and culinary stories from our travels, plus a measure of some good old nostalgia.

Location

221, Kyuna Rd

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Closed

5:00pm – 9:30pm

5:00pm – 9:30pm

12:00pm – 11:00pm

12:00pm – 11:00pm

12:00pm – 11:00pm

Closed

Cultiva

A burger with salmon, cheese, avocado and an interesting pink and green fruit or vegetable.
Yup, they got that Wagyu!

Description

Farm-to-table dining, Kenya’s finest organic produce and creations from the kitchen. International cuisine for the wanderer looking to satisfy their ever-changing-craving.

Location

Nairobi, 00502, Pofu Rd

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Closed

12:00pm – 11:00pm

5:00pm – 9:30pm

08:00am – 11:00pm

08:00am – 11:00pm

08:00am – 11:00pm

08:00am – 11:00pm

Jiko

Pink samosas served on a banana lead with a citrus fruit and star anise.
Local food so tastefully made.

Description

Whimsical African food with a playful approach to presentation. Jiko serves the traveller searching for authentic African cuisine. Crisp flavours, fresh and organic ingredients

Location

Karura, Gigiri Rise, Tribe Hotel, The Village Market

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

7:00am – 10:00pm

7:00am – 10:00pm

7:00am – 10:00pm

7:00am – 10:00pm

7:00am – 10:00pm

7:00am – 11:00pm

7:00am – 10:00pm

Fonda’s Taqueria

A Selection of tacos on a white plate with a side of salsa and tortilla soup from one of the best restaurants in nairobi.
Best Taco’s in NAirobi (Possibly Africa)

Description

Mexican soul food based on age-old recipes with locally-sourced, organic, farm-fresh ingredients. 

Location

2nd Floor, Sarit Centre

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10:00am – 9:30pm

10:00am – 9:30pm

10:00am – 9:30pm

10:00am – 9:30pm

10:00am – 9:30pm

10:00am – 9:30pm

10:00am – 9:30pm

The Grilll Shack

A juicy cheese burger with bacon lettuce tomatoes served on a wooden platter by one of the best grill restaurants in Nairobi.
So much meat! You better have your doctor on Standby.

Description

A predominantly meaty menu featuring mouthwatering steaks, succulent ribs, and tantalizing burgers, all served in a laid-back yet stylish industrial ambiance.

Location

Ground Floor, Westgate Mall

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

11:00am – 10:00pm

11:00am – 10:00pm

11:00am – 10:00pm

11:00am – 10:00pm

11:00am – 10:00pm

11:00am – 11:00pm

10:00am – 11:00pm

Nairobi’s Street Kitchen

Chicken ramen served with bean sprouts, scallions, and egg with a pair of chopsticks from one of Nairobi's best decorative restaurants.
A little of everything! Italiano, Mexicano, Americano, South Koerano,

Description

Not your regular sit-down restaurant. A thrilling street-food market style experience where you can stroll through global food and drink offerings.

Location

Mpaka Rd, Nairobi

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Closed

8:00am – 1:00am

8:00am – 1:00am

8:00am – 1:00am

8:00am – 4:00am

8:00am – 4:00am

8:00am – 1:00am

Fogo Gaucho

Grilled beef steak being sliced with a long knife at the best Brazilian restaurant in Nairobi.
A huge selection of meat (Crocodile meat included)

Description

An all you can eat Brazilian steakhouse. 16 different selection of juicy meats with 20 different servings of salad. One set price per person.

Location

Galana Plaza, Galana Rd.

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

12:00pm – 10:30pm

12:00pm – 10:30pm

12:00pm – 10:30pm

12:00pm – 10:30pm

12:00pm – 10:30pm

12:00pm – 10:30pm

12:00pm – 10:30pm

Papier-mâché

A slice of tofu douzed in an orange sauce and garnished with rocket and chillis at one of the best bistro restaurants in nairobi.
Surprise Me!

Description

Unique take on flavour that has a depth that is uncommon to Nairobi. Each dish is memorable. 3 in 1 dining, Bar, Bistro & Bakery.

Location

14 Riverside

Opening hours

Reopening on 7th Jan, 2025

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Closed

Closed

12:30pm – 10:30pm

12:30pm – 10:30pm

12:30pm – 10:30pm

12:30pm – 10:30pm

12:00pm – 5:00pm

Open House

Orange chicken curry garnished with three slices of chilli served with rice and roti on a white plate in one of the best Indian restaurants in Nairobi.
Old-School Indian food that doesn’t Disappoint

Description

Classic Indian food that is yet to disappoint the locals and Indians of Nairobi.

Location

Crossroads Mall, Karen.

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

12:00pm – 9:45pm

12:00pm – 9:45pm

12:00pm – 9:45pm

12:00pm – 9:45pm

12:00pm – 9:45pm

12:00pm – 9:45pm

12:00pm – 9:45pm

The Garden Chinese Restaurant

Chili garlic prawns garnished with spring onions and served in one of the best Chinese restaurants in Nairobi.
Chinese Food with Generous servingS

Description

Chinese food that even Asians with high expectations recommend.

Location

6th floor, Lotos Inn & Suites, Mpaka rd

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

11:00am – 10:30pm

11:00am – 10:30pm

11:00am – 10:30pm

11:00am – 10:30pm

11:00am – 10:30pm

11:00am – 10:30pm

11:00am – 10:00pm