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Ankole Grill Kitisuru

Restaurant Cafe Steak house

One of the Top rated Steak houses in Nairobi


Address

0.6A, Kitisuru Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Website

www.ankole.co.ke

Contact

+254 702 202020

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Lebu A. 2 years ago on Google
    For dessert ○Ankole dessert sampler-550/- This allows you to sample the different desserts Ankole provides.It had the sweetpotato pie, chocolate fudge cake,tiramisu,vanilla ice cream. The desserts were such a delight.Our fave was definitely the sweetpotato pie. The happy hour runs from 4-6pm daily.The cocktails are on discounted prices.The cocktails aren't as potent as we'd have loved. The service was great & the ambience is to die for.The bonfire that is lit as it darkens is such a beautiful & warm experience.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jai V. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place. It has the best ambience and setup of any restaurant I have been to in Nairobi. The menu is great especially for meat lovers. Great chicken wings. Service is quite good too, it does get very busy but they stay on top of things. Great place to catch up with friends for a drink and bite. Highly recommended.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sampa S. 7 months ago on Google
    Ankole Grill is a remarkable dining destination situated in the picturesque location of Kitisuru. Nestled amidst lush greenery, the scenic views from the restaurant provide a tranquil backdrop that complements the dining experience. Security is a priority here, with stringent checks at the entrance ensuring the guests' safety. The service at Ankole Grill is exceptional, with our waiter Michael standing out for his attentive and friendly demeanor. The menu offers a broad variety of meals catering to diverse tastes. I ordered the Kelewele, Swahili Coconut Curry with Chicken, and Mutton with Sweet Potatoes. Each dish was expertly prepared, with flavors mingling perfectly on the palate. Dessert was equally impressive, with the Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Sundae offering a delightful end to the meal. The pricing is reasonable, and the restaurant accommodates multiple payment methods, including cash, card, or Mpesa, adding to the convenience. In conclusion, Ankole Grill is a culinary gem in Kitisuru. From its captivating location and superb security to the efficient service and delectable food, it is a place that warrants high recommendation. Whether it's a casual lunch or a special dinner, this restaurant promises an unforgettable experience.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has my heart💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 We came here for my mum’s birthday celebration and she really had an amazing time✨ 1. AMBIENCE The ambience is to die for🥰 The greenery🍀 The fire place was really a vibe✨ 2. FOOD Everything we ordered didn’t disappoint💃🏾 Highly recommend everything pictured here!😍 3.PORTIONS The portions were very generous and the food was very filling.We even carried some home. 4.DRINKS They were good. 5.SERVICE The service was amazing. Look for Cyrus😊 Definitely coming back again💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim M. 2 years ago on Google
    This location is really great. Very relaxing and outdoor vibes. Prices bit on high side but quality, portions, and service are top notch. Would recommend and definitely return.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 irfan v. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is run by educated, innovative & creative people! The architectural layout, seating, ambience, lighting, cutlery:servings, design; has been impeccably well thought out! Even the washrooms were excellent! The food was AWESOME! This is surprising considering the fact we were there on a Saturday night & they almost had no space! We were extremely well serviced too! Rare to find such finesse in Kenya! You must go visit them!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Osagie O. 1 year ago on Google
    1. The ambiance. It is amazing. So so beautiful. They have a fire place, amazing use of lights and artwork. It's a perfect place for a date, eat out with friends. 2. The food. Coming in I thought my money would be spent on the ambiance and not the food... News flash.. glad I was wrong. The food is amazing. What an amazing combination of ambiance and good food. Back in Kenya, back at Ankole and still no disappointment. Kudos to the amazing waiters and staff, very friendly and pro-active. The food is amazing as usual.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kagiri N. 7 months ago on Google
    Based on my past experience as a retired chef, the overall menu selection is quite impressive. However, the food is always served on COLD plates. Very disappointing as the food loses temperature drastically before you finish enjoying it especially the big plates. Overall, the service is Top Notch from the security team, to the restaurant staff. Coming back soon.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 meichi q. 2 years ago on Google
    I always drive pass this place, wondering what is it like on the other side of the fence. Finally, we went in today. Breath taking!! Looking lovely decoration. The table was very well spaced apart. The restaurant was really clean and neat. We ordered The raspberry cooler, a mocktail. To be honest, raspberry and ginger was not going well together, probably they forgot the sugar syrup. It tasted too gingerly, and spicy. The spicy lamb soup was amazing for the raining season, I wish there were some potatoes, that would be perfect! 🤭 The oink and moo burger is the best burger I had in Nairobi, the beef patty was cooked to perfection, and top with pulled pork and cheese.... Heaven~~ The portion was very big. There was no place left for dessert. After meal, we sat next to the fire place, relaxing under the tree. What a wonderful afternoon well spend. ( I forgot to take photo of the food, they were so nice. They disappeared within seconds)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 EMI B. 9 months ago on Google
    Best location for me since it’s different from most. Great atmosphere from before you get to the restaurant. It’s quiet, green and so therapeutic. The ambience at the restaurant is out of this word. Very unique, great lighting, perfect serene! And super clean! They really took their time with this restaurant. Very good and warm hospitality. Their facilities accommodate even the abled-differently, this was my highlight The food is really sumptuous. Everything is just lovely about the place, and there's good ample parking and very good security I forgot our waiters name but he was excellent! All of them are!! The service is excellent and very attentive and they give you enough time to chat and look over the menu before you order. Prices are also fair, you won’t regret one bit All round one of my best experience this year. No regrets, I would highly recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JPN 2 years ago on Google
    Whiled away a pleasant Friday afternoon overlooking lush, picturesque, grounds. The food was outstanding, bar the sirloin steak which, while a perfectly done medium rare, was grisly. Geoffrey, our server, was attentive and efficient. Well worth a return visit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sibarita D. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful and massive restaurant. You can eat both in and outside, with heaters provided when it's chilly outside. Had a delicious salmon salad and tasty smoothie for 2700 Ksh.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Molly V. 8 months ago on Google
    This is literally my favorite spot in Nairobi ❤️. The ambience, the nature, the food, the drinks, the service & the staff. Everything about this place just sits right. Amazing spot for dates or hangouts with friends. They also do events and set ups for parties. No need for reservations just walk in. Views are to die for, serene greenery views of nature which is so calming. The food portions are huge and prices is okay. We had the goat curry and tilapia coconut curry both came with rice. Also tried the mutura which is a bougie version but was great too. Cocktails are great, my favorite is the fire-pit punch or pineapple mohito. The staff were so friendly and very helpful. We were attended to by Sam, Josephine and Michael, thank you guys. Very kid friendly, lots of parking spaces and wheelchair accessible. Highly recommend
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Faith W. 1 year ago on Google
    You have to reserve _ otherwise they'll leave you there stranded.. first time we had not reserved and we received the worst service ever. There after we've always reserved and the service is great! Food is also great! I don't get the hype about that Mucho Mas wine though- it's just normal wine 🤷‍♀️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dephence M. 2 years ago on Google
    Have the best potions of food in town. I loved there service and the food is lovely.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lifeloving F. 2 years ago on Google
    Breathtaking location. The scenery at night is unmatched. Decided to try this place because we tried the Kilimani one and everyone said we have to try this location. Food: I had the MOROCCAN ROASTED EGGPLANT CHICKPEA STEW. I did not enjoy this food unfortunately. I think there was not enough flavor and that there were far way too many potatoes than the eggplants and chickpea, which were the main reasons I ordered this option. My friends had KASIVA’S MUSHROOM BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN and they actually enjoyed it. Drinks: I asked for a tequila based cocktail and the waiter recommended a gin one instead. I still had it. I had the HIBISCUS HENDRICKS and honestly did not like it as well. My friends after tasting it described it as ‘vegetable-y’. We also tried a strawberry cocktail later and I thought it was okay - not bad and not great. Service: The service was absolutely slow in my opinion.We waited for our foods for so long and just getting anything on the table was also such a hustle. We ordered sides of avocado and they came when we were almost done with our meals and this was after asking three different waiters. Getting the bill also took too long. Ambience: Honestly the whole rating is from the ambience. It is such a gorgeous space. At night especially, the lights work so well, the nature is seriously breathtaking and the central place with seats is my favorite piece of this place. We just all sat around it having amazing conversations. For more food reviews, checkout IG @lifelovingfoodies
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vinny P. 2 years ago on Google
    New baby in the town… Just 5 months old and it is awesome.. Do not miss this joint.. what a spot.. what a vibe.. amazing food and service…
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ang K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for date night, dinner with friends, happy hour & more. The drinks & food were delicious, beautiful location and the service was good. Don't be surprised by the prices, be ready to spend. Definitely check it out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Wanjiru N. 5 months ago on Google
    I had a good time .I got there towards the end of happy hour . I got to enjoy my Cosmopolitan. Music was amazing . I ordered the slow Braised Beef Brisket with mashed butter sweet potatoes and the fries . The mash was amazing as for the steak, I didn't enjoy it much ,it was really tough 😂 really spicy, and I had to send it back for it to be warmed .. Other than that ,I loved the service for sure. There aren't many options on the menu ,one is very limited..To drinks and sides .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 William A. 3 months ago on Google New
    The atmosphere is a sensual delight at night with the flavor of the jungle's edge. The food is excellently presented and the drinks are well-balanced. The beef was a bit tough and not their finest dish .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theresa M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely service and our host Raymond made us feel so welcome and appreciated. The food was amazing that's for sure. Enjoyed every bit of the experience. Definitely worth frequenting 👌🏾
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Winfresha M. 9 months ago on Google
    Honestly, it's one of the best places I've ever been to. The staff are so lovely and friendly. They handled everything with the uttermost respect and perfection. I loved the outdoor space, especially at night. They have a fireplace that is cool and gas-powered fireplaces that keep the outdoor warm and lively.. The food is great... especially their beef and grilled lambs are out of this world. Large parking and definitely wheelchair accessible. The ambience is cool and lovely... Will definitely visit this place again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lynn W. 10 months ago on Google
    12 /10!! The service was great, very polite staff. I had pork belly ribs and fries. They were exactly what I wanted. The portions are big, I only managed to have 1/2 of my food. Their mutura is the best I've ever had. The mocktails were also very good. I'll definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P S. 8 months ago on Google
    Ankole Grill is one of the most serene green places right in the middle of all establishments in Kitisuru. The ambiance of the place is breathtaking and perfect to be in a date or a get together with near and dear ones. Daytime or Evening, it does full justice in terms of beauty of it. They also have Bonfire in the evening to sit around and sip drinks. Food wise and service wise also a full 4 star to them. Must visit when you are in Nairobi as it is not to be missed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caroline D. W. K. 1 year ago on Google
    Ambience is 10/10. Food was delicious and good portions. Dessert was excellent. Staff knew the menu well and made excellent recommendations.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jean Avis M. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is delicious, portions are generous, service takes a bit of time since it gets really crowded. Great ambience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua M. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably the best goat curry I have had in Nairobi. Would definitely recommend this place for an intimate date or a family outing. The location is equally exclusive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leah K. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ll keep coming back here for the plantains and Quinoa salad. The Caesar salad is also really nice 😁 Chicken wings were tasty. But the salads are a personal fave
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam R. 2 years ago on Google
    Well designed place, picturesque landscape great food & Drinks menu. Great place to visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Sam Oboche A. 2 years ago on Google
    A fantastic place to be at in Nairobi. Great outdoor fire place, wine and whiskey bar, great steaks, great ambience and above all great life time customer service. They make it a heaven for outing and ‘spoil’ you a little for a repeat visit. Well done, ankole team.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mugo N. 2 months ago on Google New
    Excllent food and great service. Awesome ambience but live music was a bit too loud and couldn't hold conversations with people on my table. Great place nonetheless, definitely recommend!!!

  • 5/5 Sarah k. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a stunner! Went here as a group of 12 people. The ambience, architectural layout, food, drinks, service, lighting - everything was 💯! No words can describe how much I loved this place. The waiters paid utmost attention to us and were really friendly. Loved that it has a bonfire area in case you get cold. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the drinks! It’s definitely become a favorite! 💗

  • 5/5 Nelson 3 months ago on Google New
    Love the food and the ambience, especially the evening. Great cozy place

  • 5/5 Vladimiro S. 4 months ago on Google
    This place is amazing. The food is great fresh and the portions are very generous. It's very suitable for a romantic date as it's immersed in nature with lots of seats some a bit hidden so you can have privacy. The only two little things I can say are 1 if it rains and you're in some places it'll rain on you but the staff has no problem moving you elsewhere 2 if you're by the big oven inside you'll breathe a lot of smoke, I think the suction must be cleaned. Other than that it's a really great place.

  • 5/5 Ochieng David O. 4 months ago on Google
    I was there with my family, and the place was quiet, and sweet music flowed smoothly. The service here is top-notch. The food is so delicious, and you can taste the flavour of the food. The waiter who served us was so patient and cool, thanks, Dan.

  • 2/5 Grace K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great absolutely fantastic ambiance.. Almost excellent service..very disappointed with the food and the food portions...the steak was nice but was served burnt fries.. Definitely overrated and not worth the hype..

  • 5/5 Stephan H. 7 months ago on Google
    Ankole Grill is indeed a recommendable restaurant. Beautiful location along with excellent and friendly staff and very nice dishes. Also recommended for those who like Kenyan-style cuisine!

  • 4/5 Davie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great sport for especially for dinner. Yummy food, helpful staff. Check out their fire pit.

  • 5/5 Keziah N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance, the service was good, food portions are huge ,we also loved their mutura,the prices are not badly off.would 10/10 recommend

  • 4/5 Köyö Gaï T. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place… ambiance 10/10, food is scrumptious however be ready to chop some bills😃. Totally worth it..💯💯💯

  • 5/5 Sidney C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktails. I love the ambience. The food was superb. Beautiful garden. Good staff. Nice for a date or a group event. Many smaller spaces that flow into each other so never seems packed. The architect did a great job. One of my favorites. Definitely going back.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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