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    Mandhari Restaurant

    82 Reviews
    #64 of 645 Restaurants in Nairobi
    ₹₹₹₹European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Nyerere Road and Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
    +254 732 124000
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    Overview
    4.5
    82 reviews
    • Excellent68%
    • Very good21%
    • Average6%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible2%
    Travellers talk about
    “rack of lamb” (5 reviews)
    “steak” (2 reviews)
    “fine dining” (9 reviews)
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    European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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    Nyerere Road and Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
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    1 - 10 of 78 reviews

    Reviewed 4 August 2018 via mobile
    Fantastic

    Great for, great service, very classy place. Highly recommended. Definitely go with the chef's specials.

    Thank NeelC31
    Reviewed 23 July 2018
    Old fashioned excellence

    I have enjoyed a lovely dinner immersed in the noise of birds in the trees surrounding the hotel and gentle tinkle if the piano. The staff were very attentive and I wanted for nothing. The only non 5 star thing was the food, it was...More

    Thank Geophysics8
    Reviewed 3 December 2017
    Our favorite restaurant in Nairobi..

    Rarely we dine in our Hotel, but in this Hotel the Mandhari Restaurant is exceptional good . Its service, wines, and meal selection are worth the visit. Fine dining...More

    Thank worldtravellerfrance
    SerenaHotels, F&B Manager at Mandhari Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 4 December 2017

    Thank you for taking time to share your experience with us and for your continued patronage. Our aim is to surpass our guests' expectations and nothing makes us happier than to receive very high rating and positive comments from you. We are delighted to know...More

    Reviewed 7 May 2017
    Flaweless excellence

    Mandhari is indeed a prime dining choice for Nairobi. Very nice ambience, extremely attentive and very well trained staff. The food is excellent - great appetisers, the tiger prawns exactly on point, the escargots really fantastic, and an excellent mutton curry (the portion size could...More

    Thank RBU
    SerenaHotels, Food & Beverage Manager at Mandhari Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 9 May 2017

    Thank you for taking time to share your experience with us and for your continued patronage. Our aim is to surpass our guests' expectations and nothing makes us happier than to receive very high rating and positive comments from you. We are delighted to know...More

    Reviewed 15 April 2017 via mobile
    Michelin star equivalent food and service in Nairobi!

    Every time I visit Nairobi I make sure I make a trip to Mandhari for dinner or lunch. Having lived in Europe for over 10years and having eaten in many gourmet restaurants I still feel Mandhari is a cut above the rest. The ambience is...More

    Thank Zara E
    SerenaHotels, Food and Beverage Manager at Mandhari Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2017

    Thank you for taking time to share your experience with us and for your continued patronage. Please note that our aim is to surpass our guests' expectations and nothing makes us happier than to receive very high rating and positive comments from you. We are...More

    Reviewed 7 March 2017 via mobile
    Slow and pricey

    Food was good (7/10) when it arrived. Main course came 1 hour after starters and the food was well over priced.More

    Thank TheTig986
    SerenaHotels, Food and Beverage Manager at Mandhari Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2017

    Thank you for taking time to share your experience. Kindly note that we aim at surpassing our guests' expectations and therefore your feedback is important to us as this will motivate us to improve on our offer and service delivery. In this regard, we notice...More

    Reviewed 21 October 2016
    Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Nairobi With Superb & Delicious Vegeterian Dishes !

    Nairobi Serena Hotel, being in my humble view the best hotel in Nairobi, had to have the best fine dining restaurant in Nairobi, the superb Mandhari Restaurant upstairs with beautiful views @night ! The Mandhari Master Chefs & Superb Staff are a vegetarian's delight and...More

    Thank Roho Safi n
    Reviewed 18 October 2016
    Saturday soiree at the Serena

    A weekend at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi...a spoil! A special restaurant in a great down town location. The night sounds of the crickets and croaking frogs adding to the authentic African ambience. The menu really varied and the service from both the maître d' as...More

    Thank Rick T
    Reviewed 28 August 2016 via mobile
    Nice environment and friendly staff but food was overpriced and completely below standards

    Ordered lobster but chef managed to spoil the taste of the lobster by adding a very heavy mushroom sauce. Taste of lobster was spoiled. Also the dush if my partner was very dissapointing.

    Thank twister2015
    Reviewed 20 April 2016 via mobile
    Always great

    Amazing food, great service...my always-go-to place in Nairobi. Great to see service at its best. Thanks for spoiling us.

    Thank Fiona M
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    24 October 2015|
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    Response from Laura B | Reviewed this property |
    The food was top quality. Lots of fresh fruits at breakfast and well over 100 options. Dinner was great as well.
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    Doris L
    20 August 2015|
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    Response from safiri dunia N | Reviewed this property |
    The restaurant is at Nairobi Serena.The cost ranges from KES:3,000-5,000
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
    Good for
    Business meetings, Groups, Romantic
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: Nyerere Road and Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
    • Location: Africa  >  Kenya  >  Nairobi
    • Phone Number: +254 732 124000
    Description
    A celebrated fine-dining experience, Mandhari offers an unusually diverse yet intuitively chosen menu that has been designed to showcase the talent of our Chef and the diversity of our local, regional and international dishes. And, as you might expect, our menu is supported by an exceptionally comprehensive wine cellar.
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