FreeFromFinder/ eat safely with references
Search
Nairobi

Free-from restaurants in Nairobi

82 Nairobi restaurants rated for coeliac, vegan, halal, kosher, and major allergens. Every tier backed by cited sources.

Guides for Nairobi

See every guide across every city

All venues in Nairobi

82 venues in Nairobi
Sort
Filter
01
Ashiana restaurant, photo: Kristof Maret

Ashiana

Muthithi Rd · Vegetarian · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacE
VeganB
VegA+

Ashiana is explicitly vegetarian, with its status confirmed across multiple directories. The kitchen operates entirely without meat, poultry, or fish, which removes any risk of cross-contact from those ingredients.

Mon11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
02
Urban Eatery restaurant, photo: Abdullah

Urban Eatery

Chiromo Rd ·
GF·CoeliacA+
VeganB
VegB

Urban Eatery is described as a "100% Coeliac Safe Cafe" and operates a dedicated kitchen with separate appliances, a fryer, and a toaster. Staff receive training on coeliac needs. The venue shares a building with another 100% gluten-free fish market, offering dining companions additional options.

03
Vihar cafe restaurant, photo: Shemina Sumar

Vihar cafe

PRP6+6HH · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacE
VeganB
VegA
DairyC

The venue is described as a pure vegetarian restaurant. Its kitchen inherently avoids meat, fish and poultry, which makes it a strongly trusted choice for vegetarians. Staff can confirm individual dishes contain no egg or other non-veg ingredients if needed.

04
Shayona Vegetarian Restaurant restaurant, photo: Hot Shop Ltd.

Shayona Vegetarian Restaurant

Off Second Parklands · Indian · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacE
VeganC
VegA

Following the Swaminarayan tradition, this restaurant is pure vegetarian and excludes onions and garlic. Its kitchen is dedicated to vegetarian cooking, and the menu is Jain-friendly. Staff are likely well-versed in the dietary restrictions given the religious context.

Honest caveat, No independent verification of kitchen practices; the venue's own marketing is the primary source.
06
Olive & Basil Ke restaurant, photo: Olive & Basil Ke

Olive & Basil Ke

Nairobi · Vegan · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacE
VeganB
VegB

Olive & Basil Ke describes itself as a vegan and vegetarian plant-based meal delivery service. Its menu lists plant-based dishes but does not mark allergens or provide details about cross-contamination. Staff are not reported to have allergen training, and the kitchen setup is unknown. Vegan diners can expect plant-based ingredients but should confirm with the venue about shared equipment or potential cross-contact.

07
Darain Restaurant restaurant, photo: Darain Restaurant

Darain Restaurant

First Parklands Ave · Middle Eastern
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegE
HalalB

The restaurant's own website states it is a halal restaurant, but no certification or details about dedicated equipment or cross-contamination practices are provided. The menu does not mark halal items. Calling ahead to confirm kitchen practices is advisable.

08
Cedars Restaurant restaurant, photo: Lucas Lambert

Cedars Restaurant

Lenana Rd · Lebanese
GF·CoeliacB
VeganE
VegB
DairyE
EggE

Several dishes on the restaurant's own menu page carry a Gluten Free icon, and a third-party blog reports that at the Lough Eske location the entire Cedars menu can be adjusted for coeliac needs. Staff are described as knowledgeable about cross-contamination. However, the menu page shows no cross-contact warnings, many wheat-based dishes lack a GF icon, and there is no mention of dedicated prep areas or fryers for gluten-free cooking. Best considered a venue where marked choices exist but cross-contamination risk is unaddressed in the sources.

Honest caveat, The menu marks individual GF dishes but does not address shared fryers or preparation surfaces, so cross-contamination risk is unknown.
09
Chowpaty Kileleshwa restaurant, photo: Kashyap Gohel

Chowpaty Kileleshwa

Olengruone Avenue · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegB
HalalE

Chowpaty Kileleshwa markets itself as a 'pure vegetarian' restaurant, describing itself as such in a bank promotion. This suggests meat is not served, but the sources do not describe kitchen practices around cross-contamination or whether eggs, dairy, or other non-vegetarian ingredients are used as components. It is best to confirm directly.

Honest caveat, No source describes whether eggs, dairy, or other animal-derived ingredients are used; 'pure vegetarian' may or may not include eggs.
10
About Thyme Restaurant restaurant, photo: About Thyme Restaurant

About Thyme Restaurant

Eldama Ravine Rd ·
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
VegB
DairyE

About Thyme Restaurant appears on FindMeGlutenFree with a 'GF Menu' badge. One review describes it as a 'safe environment for gluten free'. The delivery menu explicitly marks Chicken Karaage, Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup, and the Coconut Black Rice Pudding as gluten free. However, the menu also contains many gluten-containing items (pasta, breaded items, pastry) and no information about dedicated fryers or kitchen segregation is available. Celiac diners should confirm kitchen practices directly.

11
La Terrazza Italian Restaurant restaurant, photo: La Terrazza Italian Restaurant

La Terrazza Italian Restaurant

The Rhapta Promenade Mall Rhapta Road · Italian
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegB

Vegetarian dishes on the menu are marked with a '(Vg)' symbol, which makes them easy to identify. The kitchen is shared and no dedicated equipment is noted, but the clear labelling serves as a reliable starting point for vegetarian diners.

12
Joto Ramen - Lavington restaurant, photo: Joto Ramen - Lavington

Joto Ramen - Lavington

James Gichuru Road · · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacE
VeganB
VegB
DairyE
EggE

The menu includes a 'Special Vegan Ramen' and a separate 'Vegan Menu' is also available. According to a vegan-friendly guide, the restaurant offers clearly labeled vegan options and staff who are knowledgeable about dietary needs. The ramen itself is made with a soy milk broth. However, the kitchen is shared with meat and dairy dishes, and no dedicated equipment is noted.

Honest caveat, The 'Special Vegan Ramen' is intended for take-home assembly; in-restaurant preparation may vary.
13
Wasp & Sprout restaurant, photo: Phil G

Wasp & Sprout

Loresho Ridge ·
GF·CoeliacE
VeganB
VegB

HappyCow and Uber Eats both confirm clearly marked vegan dishes, including sweet potato waffles, scrambled tofu, avocado toast, falafel burger, and more. Plant-based milk is available for coffee. The venue serves meat, so cross-contamination is possible, but the menu is explicit about vegan options.

14
Artcaffé Restaurant Kiambu restaurant, photo: Artcaffé Restaurant Kiambu

Artcaffé Restaurant Kiambu

Northern Bypass · Cafe · Bakery
GF·CoeliacB
VeganE
VegE
NutB
DairyB
EggB
SoyB
ShellB

Menu items are marked with a gluten icon, though the kitchen is shared and the venue states cross-contact may occur. Staff can guide guests to suitable choices but cannot guarantee any item is gluten-free.

15
Soul Veg Catering and Bakery restaurant, photo: Soul Veg Catering and Bakery

Soul Veg Catering and Bakery

Mpaka Rd · Vegan · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegC

Vegetarian options are standard at this plant-based restaurant, though no marked menu or specific staff training is documented. The venue's concept makes vegetarian accommodation very likely, and confirmation with staff is advised.

16
Pop's Diner restaurant, photo: Pop's Diner

Pop's Diner

Mwanzi Market Mwanzi Rd ·
GF·CoeliacC
VeganE
VegC
NutC
DairyE
EggE
SoyE
ShellC
FODMAPE
SugarE
PescE
KetoE

The menu states the frying oil is gluten-free, but all items, including seafood, are cooked in the same shared fryers. No menu items are marked gluten-free, and no dedicated kitchen or equipment is noted. Cross-contact is likely. Calling ahead to discuss needs is advisable.

17
Fit Kitchen restaurant, photo: Fit Kitchen

Fit Kitchen

Muthangari Rd ·
GF·CoeliacC
VeganE
VegE
NutE
DairyE
SugarE
KetoE

Several menu items are labelled gluten-free on the Bolt Food menu, including pastries, burgers, and breakfast items. However, the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free and the FindMeGlutenFree listing warns it may not be safe for coeliac disease. No information about dedicated fryers or separate prep areas is available. Call ahead to discuss cross-contamination precautions.

18
The Sage Delicacy restaurant, photo: Doctor Bruun

The Sage Delicacy

United Nations Cres · Cafe
GF·CoeliacE
VeganC
VegC
NutE
DairyC
HalalE

The official menu lists a 'VEGAN BREAKFAST' item and offers dairy-free milk alternatives, soy or almond milk, for coffee. Many non-vegan items also appear on the menu, including meat, cheese, eggs, and honey. No information is available about dedicated equipment or cross-contact prevention. Staff can likely accommodate vegan requests, but quality may vary.

19
Illustrative photo for Halal Dishes, photo: Toa Heftiba on Unsplashstock

Halal Dishes

PR4C+W48 ·
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegE

Limited information: we researched Halal Dishes across 11 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

20
Qaffee Spot restaurant, photo: Qaffee Spot

Qaffee Spot

St. Ellis house ·
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegE

Limited information: we researched Qaffee Spot across 11 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

21
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegE

Limited information: we researched PRONTO RESTAURANT (Aga Khan Walk) across 8 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

22
The Bali Cafe restaurant, photo: Brian Kabogo

The Bali Cafe

PR7F+6W5 ·
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegE

Limited information: we researched The Bali Cafe across 11 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

23
PRONTO RESTAURANT (City Hall) restaurant, photo: PRONTO RESTAURANT (City Hall)

PRONTO RESTAURANT (City Hall)

Wabera St · · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegE

Limited information: we researched PRONTO RESTAURANT (City Hall) across 8 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

Mon7 am – 10 pm
Tue7 am – 10 pm
Wed7 am – 10 pm
Thu7 am – 10 pm
Fri7 am – 10 pm
Sat7 am – 10 pm
Sun7 am – 10 pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
24
Mint & Salt restaurant, photo: Mint & Salt

Mint & Salt

Aga Khan Walk ·
GF·CoeliacE
VeganE
VegE

Limited information: we researched Mint & Salt across 9 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

Loading more venues (58 remaining)