Pickled is a cafe & bar located off Olenguruone Avenue in Lavington - where Nabo Bistro used to be. They took over the Nabo space last year and really revamped it, giving it a very boho-chic vintage style that is befitting of an up-market cafe. It’s surrounded by a lot of greenery, I really love that there’s a variety of plants everywhere inside and outside. There’s a yummy eucalyptus bush at the entrance that made me very happy.

A few months ago, I chanced upon the page of a new Vietnamese cafe called Ôkia and made a mental note to check it out. A few days after that I saw that the proprietor of Măm Măm, the Vietnamese spot in Westlands, was also the proprietor of Ôkia Cafe and made an even more solid note to check it out because she had done such a great job at măm măm already.

Onza is a very chic Mediterranean and French restaurant and bar located at Westgate mall. It’s been on my list for quite some time so glad I got to finally tick it off this past weekend. The setup is stunning, the decor, the mood lighting coupled with the ambient music - perfect setting for a dinner and drinks plan with friends or a date. I came here for dinner with my cousin for her birthday.

Pop’s Diner, located in Mwanzi Market, Westlands is possibly Nairobi’s first American style diner and as someone who spent a good chunk of her life on that side of the world, I was very excited to have a classic diner experience right here without incurring a flight cost. They really hit the mark on the decor, working in different elements of classic America like the juke boxes (wish they had one that actually works!

Bonjour from the picturesque Dijo rooftop bar & restaurant! Located at the top of the Mandrake in Westlands, Dijo is a contemporary French restaurant and gastro bar that serves unique French bistro cuisine, distinct cocktails and a stunning 360° panoramic view of the city. As you step out of the elevator and into this expansive establishment you’re greeted by a myriad of vibrant colours and prints right from the doorstep. There’s a stunning waiting area by the entrance which makes for a great photo backdrop (I think that was their intention with that section).

Located at the Lavington curve mall, Mambo Italia is a pizzeria that has truly never disappointed me in the many years it’s been in existence. It’s located on the top floor and has both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the once serene but now very crowded Lavington streets. I like that they have a vast open playground where your little ones can play to their heart’s content. The menu is very pizza focused but they also have a good variety of other Italian and continental dishes.