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Best Restaurants in Kenya (2026)

Places to eat at every budget, from street food and casual local spots to established restaurants and fine dining.

10 places · Updated October 23, 2026

Our top 3 restaurants in Kenya

  1. Carnivore Nyama choma and grilled meat feast, Lang'ataNairobi's famous meat restaurant on Lang'ata Road, open since 1980, where waiters carve meats roasted on Maasai swords at your table until you lower your flag.
  2. Talisman Global fusion restaurant, KarenA long-running Karen restaurant in the former home of filmmaker Alan Root, known for global fusion cooking, a garden courtyard and an easy-going cocktail scene.
  3. Lord Delamere Terrace Historic hotel terrace restaurant, Central Business DistrictThe terrace restaurant of Fairmont The Norfolk, serving Nairobi since 1904, with international dishes served family-style, afternoon tea and a monthly signature brunch.

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1. Carnivore

Nyama choma and grilled meat feast$$$Lang'ata

Nairobi's famous meat restaurant on Lang'ata Road, open since 1980, where waiters carve meats roasted on Maasai swords at your table until you lower your flag.

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2. Talisman

Global fusion restaurant$$$Karen

A long-running Karen restaurant in the former home of filmmaker Alan Root, known for global fusion cooking, a garden courtyard and an easy-going cocktail scene.

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3. Lord Delamere Terrace

Historic hotel terrace restaurant$$$$Central Business District

The terrace restaurant of Fairmont The Norfolk, serving Nairobi since 1904, with international dishes served family-style, afternoon tea and a monthly signature brunch.

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4. Cultiva

Farm-to-table restaurant$$$Karen

A farm-to-table restaurant in Karen that grew from a 2019 pop-up, cooking seasonal dishes from its own organic farm in a relaxed garden setting.

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5. INTI

Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) restaurant and bar$$$$Westlands

A Japanese-Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar on the 20th floor of One Africa Place in Westlands, with Nikkei cooking, pisco drinks and city views.

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7. Haandi

North Indian restaurant$$Westlands

A Westlands institution since 1991, serving rich North Indian curries, tandoori dishes and breads in a classic dining room at The Mall.

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8. Kilimanjaro Jamia

Halal Swahili and Somali restaurant$Central Business District

A busy halal restaurant opposite Jamia Mosque serving biryani, pilau, grilled platters and Somali breakfasts, with a second branch on Kimathi Street.

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9. About Thyme

International garden restaurant$$$Westlands

A garden restaurant tucked behind greenery at the junction of Eldama Ravine and Peponi Roads, serving international dishes and cocktails indoors or under the trees.

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