This place is a hidden gem in Kigali. On the 7th floor, the view from the comfy seats of Bicu is gorgeous! The ceilings are filled with hanging plants and warm lights. The staff are gorgeous and make you feel welcome. Seating arrangement is spacious enough. Let’s talk about the food. Good food is rare in Kigali restaurants. Great food is even rarer. Bicu has amazing food. Well spiced, juicy, and just the right portion to make you chill on some cocktails afterwards. They have splendid variety of cocktails that can get you lost in the menu. The price is moderately high but worth it. Take your friends and family there for a random night out. And oh, ask for Sonia (the manager) and you will meet an amiable human and also get some good inside tips on their programs. I’m officially a regular!

One of good restaurants

Located on the 7th floor of Hotel Isimbi , Bicu is a charming rooftop lounge in the heart of the city that really shines in terms of the view. You can see much of Kigali city from the large windows that surround you on all sides! The windows are closed when it rains but are left completely open during good weather, giving al fresco vibes to the the relaxed ambiance of the place. The dining room, bar and restrooms were clean and well- maintained. So extra points there. From the semi-open kitchen in the rear of the lounge, I could see the chef freshly preparing my food and it did not disappoint. My brochettes were a little overcooked but this is typical of local preferences. I should have told them how I wanted my meat cooked ;) Bicu had a catchy playlist coming from a good sound system and a large HD-TV which was tuned to the World Cup. This was a nice touch as I enjoyed my meal. Bicu also shines in terms of service. From the reception staff downstairs, to my server upstairs, everyone was very courteous and attentive to my requests and ensuring that I was satisfied at all times. The menu offers quite an appetizing selection of in-house crafted cocktails, mocktails and teas but, alas, I found the price point to be high so I didn't try any. Overall, very happy with my experience and would return. It was pricy but the view was A1. Maybe I'll try a drink next time.

Horrible experience ! I am shocked by the good reviews here , so maybe mine was a unique experience. Bicu was so disappointing ! We were greeted by a waiter who didn’t seem to know what’s available and what’s not available on the menu , she didn’t know what a house wine is (when it’s indicated on their menu) and she was just about confused with everything. When we ordered food , she came back 20’ later to tell us , it turns out one of our orders wasn’t available after all. So we had to order something else. Granted, the order didn’t take very long (approx 40 minutes) but when it got to us , the food was burnt (like seriously burnt) . The burnt steak didn’t even come with a sauce and their side salad was just cabbage. Obviously we didn’t eat the food but they didn’t offer to prep something better or anything. Their main menu prices range between 8.5-11 $

Bicu Lounge has a nice city view and it’s so lovely

Nice place. Awsome view of the town. Their cocktails are not bad but there is room of improvement in service. Long waits. The food is enjoyable though

Great location, with really friendly staff and good vibes.

It was great being at Bicu, all sorts of drinks plus a bonus of a beautiful view!! The service is awesome too.

Had an amazing painting 🖼 and sipping experience

The design needs to be more curated

Loved the place, tucked in the hustle and bustle of the city life—be sure to be patient with parking. Great hôrs d'oeuvre and loved the touch of paint and sip 🍷🎨

One of my favourite spots in Kigali.

We are two Kigali residents who know how difficult it can be to find a good cocktail in Rwanda! This experience exceeded our expectations. The cocktails pack a punch (in the best way). Very flavorful. The service was great! We came in on Ladies Night Happy Hour (buy one cocktail get one free) and our server brought us our second cocktails without even being prompted. We got very well acquainted with Bruno Mars, which was a nostalgic part of our experience. The bathroom has a nook in the best possible way... come and see for yourself! We will be back. - Dani and Angela

Dine in, night out all good rooftop

My friend and I came here for dinner while in Kigali and we highly recommend! The staff were all incredibly sweet and friendly, and the food was also great. I had the curry with fried rice which was FANTASTIC. My friend had the burger which he also said was delicious. The restaurant is just a couple blocks from the car free zone so it was convenient to get to after shopping for a bit. It is also on the top floor of a hotel, so the view of the city at night was really nice, too. Definitely stop by if you’re in Kigali!

The place was not crowded The service was good but too much staring from the staff 😅 The food was good We had sliders and tacos . Overall, we had a good time.