DAWN — Restaurant in Nairobi

A true hidden gem tucked away in the heart of Kilimani! The vibe is intimate, the staff are effortlessly welcoming, and the menu? Yummy!! For my main I had the pesto pasta which honestly is a standout, and the cheesy, fresh samosas are an instant obsession no time to take pics 🤣. Paired that with some vinooo…. Dawn has a pretty good and affordable collection of wines from different regions. Wine snobs assemble 😊It definitely ticks a lot of boxes as a solid hang out spot. The food was unapologetically hearty, and I can’t wait to dive deeper into the menu. Definitely a must-visit for those...

This is the best kept secret in Nairobi! The drinks are all great; from the great wine collection for which they are well known for, to the mocktails and cocktail and not to mention their secret gin with elderflower! The food is excellent as well. We were a big group and from the salmon to the rib eye to the chicken schnitzel to the desserts... Please leave space for the tiramisu - the best I have had in a long time and the way they get it ready for you at the table is a joy to watch! Did I mention the service is...

I had rather high expectations when I visited Dawn but sadly they weren't met. The service was fantastic, the food not so much. I just wanted to have a snack but whaterever I wanted was not available (yes, it was on the menu). Ended up choosing something else and some tiramisu which I ended up not finishing because it tasted nothing like a tiramisu. Dawn has potential, they just need to improve on the...