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Osteria Gigiri

Limuru Road | Inside the Village Market, 1st Floor., Nairobi, Kenya
020 7122661
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Ranked #66 of 247 restaurants in Nairobi
Cuisines: Italian
Most recent review
- 30 Apr 2013
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Nairobi
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33 reviews 33 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

the quiet environment and the very good food, would recommend for family outings and also for couples

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

Eaten in kilimani and Gigiri. My advice is don't order something you know. As it will not be how you expect. I had lasgna without cheese on top just mince and the mince tasted like it was straight from the butchers with no bolognaise or italian spices. Or flavour. At kilimani I ordered spaghetti bolognaise and it was similar, tons... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We had a great night out. The food was delicious, the service was great and the atmosphere just topped the evening off. The prices are on the steep side - but at least you get good quality and quantity.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013 via mobile

The best thing I like about the place is the complimentary foccacia they offer - its nice n freshly out of the oven. You dont require to reserve hence always good for last mimute plans. Food is average. Pastas r good, perhaps avoid the soups

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Beijing
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18 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

If you are looking for a nice romantic evening in Nairobi then this nice Italian place in the Village Market is a good bet. My wife and I went on a Friday night and the candle-lit atmosphere was lovely. It also wasn't too crowded (most likely because it was raining heavily that night), but in any event it is good... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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29 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

Like most things in Europe or Africa, the tax or VAT is included in the price. Well, not at Osteria. They shock you with a much higher bill than what you see in the menu. Nasty trick. All other restaurants in Nairobi are not under-handed like this.

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Kent
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10 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

This was my second visit this year. The restaurant has great atmosphere - outdoor tables, braziers blazing away. The service is very good, the staff attentive but not overwhelming. However the food is a little disappointing. It is good but no more. That would not stop me returning but would stop me recommending for great Italian food.....go for the experience.... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

This is a place where you can easily dine alone and feel part of the overal camaraderie. The staff are friendly and the food is good middle of the road Italian with better tah usual pizzas. Live music adds to the general ambience.

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New York, New York, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

The premise is just the same as Carnivore. The restaurant is fantastic. I highly recommend it, especially if you go on an empty stomach since there is SO MUCH delicious meat to enjoy.

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Nairobi, Kenya
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

We visited Osteria Gigiri as we have enjoyed previous visits at this location and at Del Chianti. Upon being given the menus, we noticed that all the pages were new, but the items and the prices seemed to be the same, but then we noticed the big change. At the bottom of each page it was printed that all prices... More

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