Five Senses Restaurant

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.Google rating 4.7 (426 reviews)
Kilimani
FrenchVegetarian

Ranked in Best Fine Dining in Nairobi

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About

The lamb shank's tender and flavorful, there's a talented violinist playing live, and the wine collection pairs beautifully with everything. Go for date night when it's quiet, but temper expectations—one guest's medium rare steak came out well done and hard.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
TuesdayToday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
SundayClosed

Google reviews

4.7426 Google reviews
  • Joshua A.Google review · 15 Nov 2025

    Came here to celebrate a birthday and had a great meal and experience! The service was incredibly attentive & friendly, the atmosphere and decor was great (including live music with a very talented violinist), and most importantly the food was delicious. I had a very nice mezcal cocktail, bone marrow that was rich and delicious, and perfectly cooked duck breast. Portions were all generous and I'll definitely be back!

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  • Lotta J.Google review · 23 Oct 2025

    We absolutely loved this place! The food was incredible with delicious flavors and well thought out combinations. The service was just as impressive, our waitress Chester was attentive and had a great eye for detail. Everything was perfect from start to finish. It was a bit quiet when we visited but I really hope more people discover this gem. It’s a great spot for a date night but would also work perfectly for a business dinner.

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  • WolfgangGoogle review · 27 Sep 2025

    Yesterday evening at the Five Sense restaurant with my wife Leah was marked by the hope of spending a lovely evening with an exceptional dinner. Preliminary online research led me to choose this restaurant. My decision was more than correct. Traveling a lot for work and visiting many restaurants, I must say from the bottom of my heart that coming to you was the right decision. It began with a warm welcome, and the rest of the evening turned into an absolute delight. Cester, our waitress, was exceptionally polite. With a smart smile, she accompanied each course of the dinner, explained each dish in great detail, and was very attentive. What impressed me and my wife, however, was that she wasn't feigning it; if our knowledge of human nature isn't deceiving us, it came from the heart. What really enhanced this dinner was that the quantity was more than sufficient. The food deserves a Michelin star; what we were offered was beyond top-notch! The price/performance ratio was A truly top-notch service! This restaurant should be featured in every European travel guide, as it's truly an absolute experience and a true insider tip. If we could award it 10 stars, we'd go for 15, we were so impressed and satisfied. I will definitely recommend it to my friends and colleagues who come to Nairobi. Leah and Wolf

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  • Bady O.Google review · 10 Sep 2025

    I would not call it fine dining per se but it is a decent restaurant. The ambience is great and the staff are kind. The food was the issue as we barely enjoyed it or maybe they set the expectation too high. I ordered a medium rare stake and got a very hard well done steak so that was a bummer. The waiter also kept forgetting who ordered what. All in all not bad.

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  • Wangu M.Google review · 26 Aug 2025

    This is a true definition of a hidden gem. The ambience is warm and inviting, perfect for both casual and special occasions especially date nights. The food is exceptional, I loved their lamb shank, which was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. They also have an amazing wine collection that pairs beautifully with their menu. The service was attentive without being overwhelming, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Definitely a place I’d recommend and look forward to visiting again.

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Location

Galana Plaza, 2nd Floor, off Galana Rd

Kilimani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Five Senses Restaurant is open Monday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Five Senses Restaurant is located at Galana Plaza, 2nd Floor, off Galana Rd, Kilimani, Nairobi.
Five Senses Restaurant serves french, vegetarian cuisine.
Yes, Google lists Five Senses Restaurant as taking reservations. Call +254 743 274375 to book.

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