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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