Nakupenda Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & African Food

Name: Nakupenda Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & African Food
Address: Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kenya, KE
Telephone: +254 702 006363
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

4.8(120 reviews)

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Watamu

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Proper Italian cooking from a family-run restaurant on Watamu Beach Road — they'll add anchovies to your pizza if you ask, and the mixed grilled seafood is amazing. Very kids-friendly with fresh, delicious options and good cocktails in a clean setting.

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What this place offers

Dine-in

Takeout

Reservable

Serves beer

Serves wine

Serves lunch

Serves dinner

Vegetarian options

HoursOpen now

Monday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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4.8

Location

Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kenya

Watamu

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Nakupenda Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & African Food serves italian, east-african cuisine.

Yes, Nakupenda Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & African Food accepts reservations. We recommend booking ahead, especially for weekends and holidays.

Nakupenda Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & African Food is located at Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kenya, Watamu, Watamu.

Nakupenda Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & African Food has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 120 reviews.

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Based on 120 reviews

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Larissa Greul

a month ago

Best Pizza we‘ve eaten in a long time, they even added anchovies after we asked! It’s proper Italian food. You can’t go wrong by going here, they only opened recently but we are sure they will become...

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orlando britany

4 months ago

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Kirollos George

5 months ago

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Charity Saul

a month ago

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Nakupenda Restaurant is such a lovely spot on Watamu Beach Road, just 3 minutes from Watamu Junction. They have an amazing menu with plenty of fresh, delicious options, and it’s very kids-friendly too...

An amazing family run Italian restaurant. Great hospitality and delicious food. Had the mixed grilled seafood and grilled king prawns. Both meals were amazing. Good cocktails as well. Very clean to...

Nakupenda is a place truly filled with love. A beautiful family making guests feel at home. The space is beautifully decorated, giving a warm and cosy atmosphere, with soft music playing in the backgr...

I was in Watamu for a week and a friend introduced me and it became my go to place to dine. The food and the service is out of this world and I highly recommend you try out the Pizza.

Nakupenda Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & African Food

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Location

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