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Talisman

320 Ngong Road, Nairobi 00502, Kenya
+254 20 883213
Ranked #1 of 176 restaurants in Nairobi
4.5 of 5 stars 94 Reviews
Price range: INR1,126 - INR1,407
Cuisines: Eclectic, Fusion, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Whitehorse,Yukon
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I spent a lovely afternoon brunch with our guide. It was a sunny day and the service and ambiance was equal to the weather. More

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Great food and professional service at this beautifully appointed hideaway in the lovely Nairobi suburb of Karen; Karen Blixen of Out of Africa fame lived here early in the last century. The restaurant has an indoor and outdoor dining area surrounded by lush vegetation, plants and flowers. It is relaxing and the food is excellent. We went twice: last year... More

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful ambiance, brilliant steaks, good service and all washed down with some cool Tusker beer. More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Has a touch of quiet, hidden, elegance, which slowly unravels with each visit, and this, is best witnessed in the Menu and decor. More

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1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The staff and the service are what make this experience exceptional. The ambiance is perfect and the food is also varied and delicious. We plan to go again this week before I return to Canada. I cant think of any reason to complain. More

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J C, Public Relations Manager at Talisman, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thanks for the kind words! We'll look forward to hosting you again. It's Pie Week at Talisman, so we've got some really delicious comfort food on the specials menu in addition to our regular items. Enjoy the rest of your stay in beautiful Kenya! More

Leicester
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

A varied menu for lunch and dinner with daily specials including such delights as Belgian mussels, Ostrich and Smoked Salmon. The bread is excellent. The Talian is consistently good and because of this booking is advised. More

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Denver
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Bad service and food was less than average. I had heard lots of good things about it too which made me wonder. The ambiance was a bit tacky I felt. More

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J C, Public Relations Manager at Talisman, responded to this review
10 May 2012

We're so sorry your experience didn't match your expectations. We'd love to change your opinion, so if you're still in town, please stop back by for a free drink and a starter. We also always appreciate feedback so we can make our service even better. If you've got any suggestions, feel free to send us a message through our Facebook... More

Dublin
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The samosas are to die for... and also the pork belly - excellent. More

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Hertford, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I make a point of going to this restauarnt on every visit to Nairobi. I have lost count of the number of times I have been. The food is excellent and its outdoor setting is wonderful. Forturnetly it has not be discovred by too many tour groups........... ...yet. Shhh don't tell them. More

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Perth
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is a garden restaurant with a well thought out menu, some absolute winners are the feta and coriander samosas, the chicken wings and the Knickerbocker Glory. The art gallery and farm house decor lend a sense of something special to the restaurant, as did eating on the verandah during a classic Nairobi downpour. On the Friday we were there,... More

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