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Kilimani, Nairobi: where to eat and drink

What Kilimani is good for

Kilimani is mostly about eating out: 78 of the 121 places we list here are restaurants and cafés. The cuisines that come up most are African (4), Chinese (4) and Ethiopian (4). It also has 16 cafés, 9 clubs and bars and 10 hotels.

Best of Kilimani

Restaurants in Kilimani

60 restaurants, our picks first, then in our list order

All 60 restaurants in KilimaniHours, filters, a map, call and WhatsApp

Cafés and bakeries in Kilimani

16 cafés and bakeries, in our list order

All 16 cafés and bakeries in KilimaniRanked by Google rating and review count

Hotels in Kilimani

10 places to stay, in our list order

All 10 places to stay in KilimaniPhotos, Google ratings and the full list

Attractions in Kilimani

3 attractions, in our list order

All 3 attractions in KilimaniPhotos, Google ratings and the full list

Shopping in Kilimani

7 shops and markets, in our list order

All 7 shops and markets in KilimaniPhotos, Google ratings and the full list

Clubs and bars in Kilimani

9 clubs and bars, in our list order

All 9 clubs and bars in KilimaniClosing times, prices and phone numbers

Spas & Wellness in Kilimani

9 spas, in our list order

All 9 spas in KilimaniRanked by Google rating and review count

Nearby, just outside Kilimani

On the edge of Kilimani, listed under the neighbouring area. Closest first.

Kesh Kesh Coffee Roasters & Cafe Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Cafes & Bakeries · Hurlingham

Kesh Kesh Coffee Roasters & Cafe

Great for CouplesSolo-Friendly
Google 4.6 (994)$$
Chaka Point Cafe
Cafes & Bakeries · Hurlingham

Chaka Point Cafe

Great for CouplesSolo-Friendly
Google 4.8 (12)
Mama Oliech Restaurant
Casual Dining · Hurlingham

Mama Oliech Restaurant

Google 4.2 (2,821)$$
DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Luxury Hotels · Hurlingham

DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.5 (2,846)
Zarda Café Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Casual Dining · Hurlingham

Zarda Café

Google 4.9 (290)$$
Cedars Restaurant
Casual Dining · Hurlingham

Cedars Restaurant

Google 4.4 (2,833)$$

Getting around Kilimani

  • The middle of Kilimani is about 4.4 km from the CBD in a straight line.
  • Nearest areas we cover: Lavington (2.4 km), Upper Hill (3.2 km) and Westlands (3.9 km).

Distances are between area centres, as the crow flies. Road distance is longer.