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Italian restaurants in Nairobi
We list 14 Italian restaurants in Nairobi. Most are in Westlands (4), Karen (2), and Kileleshwa (2). 4 keep the kitchen open past 11pm.
Where to start
Top rated
Casa Mozza (formerly Pizza Mia)
Kileleshwa · 4.8 Google rating · 117 reviews
Highest Google rating among places with 100+ reviews
Most reviewed
MAMBO ITALIA GARDEN CITY
Kasarani · 4.4 Google rating · 1,565 reviews
Most Google reviews on this list
Open latest
Matteo’s Italian Restaurant
Karen · Kitchen open until 11pm on its latest night
Latest closing time in the hours we hold
Italian restaurants in Nairobi compared
Swipe the table sideways for hours, rating and contact.
| Restaurant | Area | Price level | Latest close | Google rating | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matteo’s Italian Restaurant | Karen | Moderate | 11pm | 4.6 (1,429) | Phone |
| MAMBO ITALIA GARDEN CITY | Kasarani | Moderate | Not listed | 4.4 (1,565) | Phone |
| La Terrazza Italian Restaurant | Westlands | Moderate | 10pm | 4.5 (1,078) | Phone |
| MAMBO ITALIA LAVINGTON | Lavington | Moderate | 10pm | 4.4 (1,352) | Phone |
| La Casa Di Nico Ristorante | Gigiri | Not listed | 10pm | 4.5 (588) | Phone |
| Caffè Concerto | Kilimani | Moderate | 9:30pm | 4.6 (350) | Phone |
| Willow Garden Kileleshwa | Kileleshwa | Moderate | 11pm | 4.4 (503) | Phone |
| Casa Mozza (formerly Pizza Mia) | Kileleshwa | Moderate | 9pm | 4.8 (117) | Phone |
| Mambo Italia Westlands | Westlands | Moderate | 9:30pm | 4.4 (382) | Phone |
| The Chocolate Room- Harmony Center | Westlands | Moderate | 12am | 4.3 (411) | Phone |
| La Salumeria Restaurant | Woodley | Moderate | Not listed | 4.4 (953) | Phone |
| LUCCA | Westlands | Not listed | Not listed | 4.3 (188) | Phone |
| Panarottis Karen Waterfront | Karen | Not listed | 9pm | 4.5 (392) | Phone |
| Salt & Pepper Restaurant, Kilimani | Kilimani | Not listed | 24 hours | 4.3 (91) | Phone |
Latest close is the latest time in the week's stored hours; green means 11pm or later.
Italian food by area
Westlands4 places
La Terrazza Italian Restaurant, Mambo Italia Westlands, The Chocolate Room- Harmony Center, LUCCA
Karen2 places
Matteo’s Italian Restaurant, Panarottis Karen Waterfront
Kileleshwa2 places
Willow Garden Kileleshwa, Casa Mozza (formerly Pizza Mia)
Kilimani2 places
Caffè Concerto, Salt & Pepper Restaurant, Kilimani
Gigiri1 place
La Casa Di Nico Ristorante
Kasarani1 place
MAMBO ITALIA GARDEN CITY
Lavington1 place
MAMBO ITALIA LAVINGTON
Woodley1 place
La Salumeria Restaurant
Every Italian restaurant we list in Nairobi
In our list order, with each place's own photo, hours and contacts.
Area
When
Price level
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KasaraniModerate4.4 Google rating (1,565 reviews)
Garden City Mall, Thika Road
Opening hours not listed. Call ahead.
WestlandsModerate4.5 Google rating (1,078 reviews)
Ground floor, The Rhapta Promenade Mall Rhapta Road
LavingtonModerate4.4 Google rating (1,352 reviews)
LAVINGTON CURVE 2ND FLOOR, JAMES GICHURU ROAD
Also listed for Pizza
Latest close: 10pm
All hours
Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Latest close: 9:30pm
All hours
Monday: 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday to Sunday: 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM
KileleshwaModerate4.4 Google rating (503 reviews)
Olenguruone Ave
Also listed for Steakhouse, Seafood, Pizza, American, French
WestlandsModerate4.4 Google rating (382 reviews)
RIVAAN CENTRE, MUGUGA GREEN ROAD
Also listed for Pizza
Latest close: 9:30pm
All hours
Monday to Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
WestlandsModerate4.3 Google rating (411 reviews)
Harmony Centre, General Mathenge Drive
Also listed for Vegetarian, Mexican, Chinese, Indian
Latest close: 12am
All hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday and Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
WoodleyModerate4.4 Google rating (953 reviews)
Korosho Rd, Dhajay Apartments, Behind Valley Arcade
Opening hours not listed. Call ahead.
Opening hours not listed. Call ahead.
Karen4.5 Google rating (392 reviews)
Langata Road Shop nr 23, Karen Waterfront Mall
Also listed for Pizza
Kilimani4.3 Google rating (91 reviews)
Rose Avenue Shopping Centre, Kindaruma Road, Rose Ave
Also listed for Indian, Continental
Italian restaurants in Nairobi: questions
How many Italian restaurants are there in Nairobi?
We list 14 Italian restaurants in Nairobi: 4 in Westlands, 2 in Karen, 2 in Kileleshwa, 2 in Kilimani, 1 in Gigiri, 1 in Kasarani, 1 in Lavington, and 1 in Woodley. The count only includes places whose listing names the cuisine.
Which Italian restaurant in Nairobi has the best Google rating?
Among places with 100 or more Google reviews: Casa Mozza (formerly Pizza Mia) (4.8 from 117 reviews), Matteo’s Italian Restaurant (4.6 from 1,429 reviews), and Caffè Concerto (4.6 from 350 reviews).
Which Italian restaurants in Nairobi are open late?
4 of the 11 with hours on file close at 11pm or later on at least one night: The Chocolate Room- Harmony Center (until 12am), Salt & Pepper Restaurant, Kilimani (24 hours), Matteo’s Italian Restaurant (until 11pm), and Willow Garden Kileleshwa (until 11pm). Check the row for the night you plan to go.
How expensive are Italian restaurants in Nairobi?
By Google's price level, 10 are moderate; 4 have no price level yet. We don't have menu prices for most of them, so call ahead if budget matters.