Dining - Nairobi | ArrivalGuides.com

DiningGuide was updated: September 15, 2024

Abundant in local and international eateries, Nairobi is the city of fresh fish, nyama choma, and hearty barbecues.

Carnivore Kenya

If you only have time for one restaurant in Nairobi, choose Carnivore. It is commonly considered the go-to place for traditional Kenyan nyama choma, made of various types of meat including crocodile and ostrich.

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Mama Oliech Restaurant

This is the place where Anthony Bourdain, Mark Zuckerberg, and Barack Obama tasted Kenyan cuisine, bringing into spotlight not only this friendly venue, but also its signature Kenyan dishes such as the whole fried tilapia — not without a reason. All fish are caught from nearby Lake Nakuru.

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Nyama Mama

This laid-back, colourful restaurant chain features some of the best Kenyan staples in town. Try their nyama choma and Chapatti wraps, and enjoy the late-night jam sessions.

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Talisman

With a menu inspired by European and African cuisine, Talisman offers a truly eclectic fine dining experience. Its samosas, pork belly, and char-grilled filet steak are the most popular items on the menu, making that New York Times acclaim well-merited.

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About Thyme

Start your day with a brunch, drop in for a quick lunch menu, or enjoy the ample cocktail selection in the evenings. International cuisine with excellent chicken, rib, and pasta dishes.

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Hashmi

Hashmi is considered to be one of the best chicken BBQ places in Nairobi, but their menu is far from being unpretentious. The same can be said of its beverages: its tangerine juice is just as sought after as its grilled wings. Home delivery is also available.

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Mambo Italia

If you fancy something Italian, this place will provide you with the best of Mediterranean cuisine, whether that be a traditional Margherita or something Kenya-inspired like the Swahili beach pizza.

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Fogo Gaucho

With locations in Westlands and Kilimani, this Brazilian steakhouse is a place you can always count on for an all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner. Beef, pork, and fish are deliciously barbecued here.

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Tamambo Karen Blixen

A branch of the immensely popular Tamarind group, Tamambo is an upscale restaurant with a remarkable soup, seafood, and meat selection; not only for the guests of the Karen Blixen Cottages.

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Malindi Dishes

If you're looking for something off the beaten track, this friendly Swahili canteen in the heart of the CBD is the place to go. A wide range of Halal food: biryani, pilau, naan, fresh seafood, and snacks to go, all at affordable prices.

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Dining in Nairobi

Carnivore Kenya

Mama Oliech Restaurant

Nyama Mama

Talisman

About Thyme

Hashmi

Mambo Italia

Fogo Gaucho

Tamambo Karen Blixen

Malindi Dishes