Nairobi’s beloved Restaurant Week is set to return in 2026, marking a renewed celebration of the city’s vibrant culinary scene.
The 10-day festival, organised by EatOut Kenya in partnership with the Kenyan Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, will take place from 22 January to 1 February 2026. It will bring together top restaurants from the Central Business District (CBD), Westlands, Mombasa and Upper Hill, which will offer specially curated menus.
“EatOut first hosted Restaurant Week Nairobi (NRW) in 2014, and this will be its much-anticipated return, with the 2026 edition being the first event since the onset of the pandemic,” the company said in a statement.
The event aims to showcase Nairobi’s diverse cuisine, offering a variety of price points and styles to appeal to food enthusiasts and casual diners alike.
The organisers say that the event, stylised as ‘NRW’, aims to boost the local dining industry while giving Nairobi residents and visitors a chance to sample a variety of culinary styles and flavours.
“Restaurant Week allows restaurants to gain exposure, foster brand loyalty, introduce specialty dishes to a wider audience and participate in a community culinary event that boosts the local economy and promotes Nairobi as a culinary destination,” said EatOut.
Alongside sit-down dining, many restaurants and venues may pair the festival with thematic experiences such as coffee or tea tastings, street food tours, and other food-related activities designed to appeal to adventurous eaters.
The 2026 edition is the first major Restaurant Week since the pandemic, and organisers hope the event will draw a large turnout from both locals and tourists eager to “taste the magic” of Nairobi’s evolving food culture.
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