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Asmara Restaurant - Lavington

Restaurant Eritrean restaurant

👍👍 My experience here was amazing. The service was top notch and our server was very attentive. Food was really filling, which was a plus since we were a group. We had pizza which surprised us as they were so well done, especially from a non Italian restaurant. I will definitely be coming back. People often mention service, good, restaurant, Ethiopian, Eritrean, experience, Asmara, family, ample, parking,


Address

Othaya Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Website

www.asmara.co.ke

Contact

+254 700 458429

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (261 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 am to 10:30 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 10:30 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 10:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 10:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (10) good (10) restaurant (8) Ethiopian (8) Eritrean (8) experience (6) Asmara (6) family (6) ample (6) parking (6)
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  • 5/5 Joey M. 1 year ago on Google
    My experience here was amazing. The service was top notch and our server was very attentive. Food was really filling, which was a plus since we were a group. We had pizza which surprised us as they were so well done, especially from a non Italian restaurant. I will definitely be coming back.
    24 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andom G. 2 years ago on Google
    I had Bani Firfir, and it was really nice.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Håvar B. 1 year ago on Google
    The most recent of the Asmara restaurants, offering the same top notch version of the Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine as the others. Small, but nice garden section, fast service and good ambiance. Playground with a bouncing castle and a trampoline, so a perfect family spot.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 linah B. 1 year ago on Google
    The Restaurant has ample parking, the location is good, it is Kids friendly ( playing areas and food). The waiters here are so courteous. The food✅✅✅
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to spend time with the family outside and inside. Also the Kids can have lots of fun. The food is delicious and a lot...😋
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Samuel M. 5 months ago on Google
    The pizza is unbelievably thin and very small for it's price. Cheese were also scarce, no ketchup, no tissue. I can't express my disappointment that I expected at least a basic pizza that you could find anywhere. As saddening as the taste I wish with less hope that the restaurant must improve quality regardless the profit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ineza D. 11 months ago on Google
    An excellent place to enjoy your lunch with your young ones; there's a kid's corner( trampoline and bouncing castle). We enjoyed the service of Sheilah she was sweet and professional. The place is clean; there are toilets for kids and a changing table ( parents will appreciate this) Overall we enjoyed the service and the FOOD. I am not sure how it is on weekends we went on weekdays and it is lovely.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juliana S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, ambiance and the garden is beautiful and fresh. It also have an ample packing and very quite place for an important eating experience 🙌🏿
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Manuel K. 2 years ago on Google
    Good Eritrean food, but it could have more spicies in it. There are Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurants in Nairobi whose dishes are more authentic.

  • 3/5 RPi 5 months ago on Google
    First of all I would like to express that the restaurant with the terrace is amazing beautiful and the service is very polite and professional. We had a lovely time. Coming to the food: we went here to eat authentic Eritrean food (restaurant is called Asmara) and had injera with mixed Tsebhi. To be honest the food did not taste as we know from Eritrean kitchen (adding here that my family is Eritrean so I would claim some experience in the kitchen). Furthermore interesting that nobody of the staff serving us spoke Tigrinya in a restaurant called Asmara. Nevertheless thanks for the nice time.

  • 5/5 Maryline G. 6 months ago on Google
    Loved the ambience of the place. And the portions were huge! The food was very tasty.

  • 4/5 Christine Muthoga - M. 11 months ago on Google
    This is the new "For You" style. It's great for families with young children as there is a bouncing castle, trampoline and good view from the restaurant to keep an eye on your child. The food is okay.

  • 4/5 Yaw A. 1 year ago on Google
    I was at a company party, and the request was for a combination of Kenyan and Ethiopian food. Overall, the food was very good. I will have to visit again for strictly Ethiopian food to be able to rate it against other Ethiopian restaurants in the area.

  • 1/5 Luwam K. 1 year ago on Google
    Disappointed in the meal we had. The t-bone Steak and lamb chops were really undercooked when we initially asked to have it well done then when they offered to fix it we got burnt food brought to us. They then offered to redo the dish but for some reason they decided to cook them even more instead which meant that they served us charred food which we were unable to eat. We then ordered dessert (brownie) which was even more disappointing. Not only was it nothing like brownie (it looked more undercooked like chocolate cake) but the icecream served me beside it was so little in comparison to the cake. All in all a very disappointing experience unlike previous visits. We didn’t take photos unfortunately but Needless to say we will not be going back……

  • 5/5 Onchari O. 1 year ago on Google
    The restaurant is arguably the best in Kilimani at the moment. The atmosphere is very calming and the food fresh. They play soothing music and the place is spacious and clean. The only problem is the detached nature of some of the waitresses who take long to respond and attend to clients.

  • 5/5 Roosie K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atomosphere, kind and humble service, accessible location, and ample parking.

  • 5/5 Elias Mulugeta H. 2 years ago on Google
    The location is fantastic very accessible and ample parking. Lots of outdoor and indoor dining areas and a kids play area. When it cooled off in the evening, they provided us with braziers for some warmth. The food is great Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine. A great family eating location. I definitely recommend it!

  • 4/5 Tripatriot k. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is pretty good. Play area for kids is a bit small with a medium sized bouncing castle and a trampoline.

  • 5/5 Arya Jeipea K. 1 year ago on Google
    Asmara never disappoints. I was able to have an arrangement to leave my bike and pick up the following day. It was late and I had great company and good wine

  • 5/5 Llosqie I. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent service. Well located along Othaya Road, Kileleshwa. Has ample parking. Has a children's play area as well. Great for families

  • 4/5 Betty 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambience. You can choose to eat inside or the outdoors. Coffee is amazing! The service is one of the best I've experienced dining in Nairobi. Great place for meet ups and family dining. They have a decent playground for kids. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Roze M. 2 years ago on Google
    loved the ambiance.great place to bring kids along very child friendly. the food was delicious.very thin crusted sea food pizzas were to die for . loved it

  • 4/5 Liban M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place with authentic Ethiopian/ Eritrean food...they should drop the Italian food portion out their menu

  • 5/5 Lavesteh 2 years ago on Google
    The experience at asmara was lit everything was amazing starting from food to entertainment

  • 5/5 Alice 2 years ago on Google
    I sat at Asmara for all of 1.5hrs and I had a cafe latte and water but the service and ambience deserves a 5 star. It was in the morning, and I was the only guest inside the restaurant area, so maybe this can be considered not good enough to rate a joint. But ooliskia wapi? My experience was fabulous.

  • 3/5 beth n. 2 years ago on Google
    The food served was cold...but it was delicious. Ample parking space. Staff is friendly. Nice place to have a business meeting...

  • 3/5 Dano K. 2 years ago on Google
    I came, I seat and i ate......its neat, clean and proper. But no character or something that gives it a distinct look or feel. I would do it again and i would recommend the place. Food was good but as i said nothing distinctive about it.

  • 5/5 Raj M. 2 years ago on Google
    Asmara Restaurant is a good place for family, business lunches, and even just an evening drink. I always passed it in my way home or my way to my office as Othaya Road is my daily commute. The portions were ample and the service was in point. The food was fresh and presentation was just right. A little pricey, but great value for money too. Clean , hygienic and spacious. Must get crowded on the weekends thus parking may be a challenge, however please visit and enjoy the tastes of the Ethiopian cuisine..... vast menu and good food. 9/10 on my first visit...


Call +254 700 458429 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ 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
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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