Best Casual Dining in Nairobi
Discover the finest casual dining in Nairobi. Curated recommendations from BestKenya's expert team, featuring 259 exceptional places that define quality and excellence.
Casual dining is where Kenya truly shines — generous portions, bold flavours, and a relaxed atmosphere that keeps locals coming back. These spots balance quality with value in a way that's hard to beat.
Kenya's capital is a city of contrasts — a thriving tech hub, culinary melting pot, and gateway to world-famous national parks. From Westlands to Karen, each neighbourhood has its own distinct character and appeal.
Among the highest-rated options, Sizzle Street, Indian Street Food Desi bites Ltd and Diritto Café consistently earn top marks from visitors, with ratings of 5.0 stars or above. These standout venues are a great starting point for first-time visitors.

Toronto food court

Bonds Restaurant CBD

Kilimani Bistro

Chicken Inn Westlands

Sierra Brasserie

Artcaffé Restaurant Karen

The Aura Restaurant

Royal Spice Kitchen

Nirvana Vegetarian Khazana

Caffè Concerto

315 OMY Hot Pot

Ribs & Rhythm Restaurant

PRIME PORK DELIGHTS

Matteo’s Italian Restaurant

Burger King - TRM

Al Barka fast foods

Kitchen Eighteeen

Castle Gardens Hotel, Nairobi

Chicken Inn Syokimau

For You Chinese Restaurant

WAPEK DELICACIES

Copper the Urban Grill

The Shack - Nairobi West

Cedars Restaurant

Ruai Gardens

Lan Zhou Silk Noodles 兰州拉面

Open House Restaurant Ltd

Cyndir Restaurant

Mama Oliech Restaurant

NAIROBI

La Salumeria Restaurant

Dau Swahili Restaurant

Urban Eatery

About Thyme Restaurant

The Mayura, Karen

Ankole Grill Kilimani

Golden star restaurant

Dominos-Nextgen Mall

The Tavern

La Casa Di Nico Ristorante

Savannah Restaurant

Rozina's Restaurant

Artcaffe Restaurant Greenpark Estate

Rock City Gardens Kiambu

Spinners Web Kenya Ltd

SHOKUDO JAPANESE RESTUARANT NAIROBI

Fogo Gaucho Westlands

PRONTO RESTAURANT (Standard Street)

Kilimanjaro Jamia Restaurant - Banda Street

The Daily Café & Bistro - Sarit Centre, Karuna Rd Entrance

El Enkine Grill

Clay Oven Restaurant
Soko Sawa

Chengdu restuarant Noodles

Argenti Restaurant & Lounge

Solo Grano Kenya

Mc Fries

Tamarind Brasserie Restaurant

Galito's Bellevue, Mombasa Road

Creamy Inn Ola Bellevue

Egesa Restaurant..

Bin Agil Catering (K) Ltd

Haandi Restaurant

Big Knife - The Imaara Mall

Artcaffé Restaurant | St Austin Shell | Lavington

Kesington Gardens

Paul Caffe

Greenview12Restaurant

Jiji Foods sukari

Caviar Restaurant

Fritaz Restaurant

PRONTO RESTAURANT (City Hall)

Nyumbani Restaurant

Pals restaurant

Tin Tin Restaurant

K'Osewe Ranalo Foods

CRAVE KENYA - KILIMANI

Seven Seafood & Grill

Ashaki Grill-Thome

The Isabella

Peppertree

Mc Fry's-Nairobi West

The Belvedere Grill

Cultiva Farm Kenya

Malindi Dishes
Jikoni Magic Cooking School

Pampa Churrascaria-Panari Sky Centre

Kifaru Place - Club, Bar & Grill

Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi

Artcaffé Restaurant Kitengela Mall

Kilimanjaro Jamia, Kimathi Street

Artcaffé Gastro Bar Imaara Mall

Wama Restaurant

Cave Inn Restaurant Dennis Pritt rd

Artcaffé Restaurant Mwanzi Road

Dallas chicken

JAJEMELO NAIVAS - CAPITAL CENTER

Java House - Kimathi Street

Little Heaven Resort

Sizzle Street

Mpambe Foods California

Talisman Restaurant

Diritto Café

Barbeque Nation

24/7 Fryz and Chicken-Nairobi west

Galito's TRM

The Royale House Restaurant

Hot Dishes Restaurant (Old Mutual Building)

Simba Saloon

Ashaki Grill

Malo Malo BBQ restaurant

Mint & Salt

Red Garnet @ Panari

Bee Centre

Indian Street Food Desi bites Ltd

Street Wok
Aangan Restaurant

Zarda Café

Fadumahindi Restaurant

Ankara Food Court

Embark Dining

Smoky's Restaurant & Bar

Lamu Bites

Cool Breeze Restaurant Ruai

Big Five Restaurant

Mondo Grill & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Wasp & Sprout

Java House - Capital Centre

The Collective Restaurant and Art Gallery

Jenga Jungle Restaurant

TATU RESTAURANT

Bon Marche

Under The Radar

Tin Roof Café - Karen

45 Degrees Kitchen

Pizza Inn Kangundo Road

The Node, Westlands, Nairobi

Altona Fish and Chips

The Grove Restaurant

THORNTREE GARDENS

EZO Restaurant

La Cascina

Frima Garden Resort

Artcaffé Restaurant The Junction Mall

Bulls Head Club

INTI - A Nikkei Experience

CJ's - Waterfront Karen

Thai Chi Restaurant

Istiqama Lamu Dishes

Hero Restaurant

Pizza Inn-Bellevue

Domino's Pizza Kenya - Embakasi

Pizza Inn - Greenspan

La Luna

Diamond Plaza 2

Burger King - Nextgen Mall

Mombasa street foodz

Cave à Manger

City Gava Foods

Anjola Nigerian Kitchen

Peppercorn Restaurant Limited

anchor hotel

GMC Choma Ranch and Pizzeria - Karen

Java House - Mama Ngina St

South B Hazina

The River Café

Pizza Mojo.

Hash Grill & Catering

Bara Swahili Dishes Ruaka

The Venue Bar and Bistro

Maharaja Restaurant
Jamrock Restaurant and Grill

Tamtam's Fresh Seafood & Kitchen

Tamani Cuisine

Que Pasa Bar & Bistro

Ro-Ro Restaurant

CafeDeli Restaurant, Moi Avenue

Mc Fry's-Butere Road

The Daily Café and Bistro - Nairobi Hospital

Scorpios Den

Kakoi makuti resort

Heavenly Foods Ke

Mugg & Bean On The Move

Shelter Villa

Club Utalii

Tamarid Restaurant

Kabesta Garden & Resort

DRIP BURGERS MSA ROAD

Java House - Valley Arcade

Artcaffé Restaurant Capital Centre Mall

Wamutuura Bar and Restaurant

Kalos kitchen

Hob House

PRONTO RESTAURANT (Kimathi Street)

Ralph's Kamulu Green Lane

Shayona Vegetarian Restaurant

Afrobliss Restaurant

MAMBO ITALIA GARDEN CITY

Shawarma Street

Pizza Inn Imaara Mall

LEMARA GARDENS EMBAKASI

Vogue Café

Pot of Jollof Kitchen

Oyster Bay

Pause Restaurant

Java House - Airport View

Bao Box

SOHO

The Bull, Karen

Karen Kitchen, One Stop Arcade

Free Town Recreation Center

Artcaffé Restaurant Kileleshwa

Salt & Pepper Restaurant, Kilimani

Mawe Mbili

Harvest Restaurant

CJ's

Sayari All Day Dining

Burgerking - Lavington

Chaii Republic @Social8 Restaurant

Ridgeviews Leisure Garden Kiambu RD

Sugar & Lime Kenya

CafeDeli Restaurant, Koinange Street

Carribean Food Court kobil

Creamy Inn

The Bar Next Door

Jazlin Garden

Jiweke Tavern Umoja

Marble Resort Park

Marrwa Restaurant- City Market

Ashiana

The Carnivore Restaurant

徽缘饭店Chinese Restaurant, Panari

CJ'S - Kilimani

Marita's Bhajias

Galito's Moi Avenue

Swahili Plate - CBD

Kabuda's Kitchen

Artcaffé Restaurant Yaya Centre

Chowpaty Westlands

Caffeticca restaraunt

Mangrove mazera's

Bush Cayenne Restaurant, Karen

Al-Yusra Restaurant

Freez Cravings
Kenol Cafeteria

Utalii Hotel

Le Grenier À Pain

The View

The Lord Erroll

Mama Oliech Restaurant

Sikia Restaurant

Haru Restaurant

Artcaffé Restaurant Valley Arcade

Buddiez pizza

Amani ya Juu

Nairobi Street Kitchen

Pork & Go Restaurant

Calif dishes

Zen Garden
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