Essence confirms the old adage that you get what you pay for - yes, it's a bit more expensive than other Kendwa beach restaurants, but the food was excellent and service prompt and professional. In comparison to other (busier) places that kept one waiting for an hour or more for the food, Essence had the drinks out promptly and food... More

Very good quality, competitive prices and a nice, polite and fast (this is Africa!) service. Try their seafood platters and do yourself a favour and choose from midrange of winecard. It's rewarding. And have a drink in the beach lounge first. The make outstanding drinks.

I spent over 10 days on kendwa beach and went to essence every single day as we tried for the first time. During our stay the manager Jitendra has been delightful at every meal by taking care of us, we went also with another couple and once with a friend from zanzibar and we always had a very good time.... More

We decided to splash out a bit and were so glad we did! The atmosphere was lovely, the service was impeccable and the food was delicious! It is a bit pricey but we felt overall it was worth it and the portions are huge!!! They have a proper pizza oven and the bread served on arrival is very tasty. I... More

The food and service at Essence Restaurant was amazing. The fruit juices were freshly made and the food had taste especially the tandoori chicken is good my friend took the shawarma and they said it tasty and the staff were so kind and friendly.

ME and my family had an amazing time. The food was delicious and the staff were very nice. The food is at an alright price and drinks are cheap especially friut juices which are freshly made. Overall i would say this is a must eat restaurent for all guest from around the world.

This is supposed to be the best and finest place in Kendwa. Yes it is the nicest but allways empty. The meny is boring and fit only a few. In low season you will sometimes get yesterdays dry food. Stay away, it is not worth it.. PS. the owners are terrible.

Great food. lunch for two was about 58 dollars ,attentive staff I ate wonderful prawns but the menu would prove restrictive over a full week Fabulous cappuccino

The choice of food was impressive and very well prepared and presented by an exceptional staff. The drinks were superb and all this in a great setting on a pier with views all around. Value for money and worth a visit.