We've eaten here twice now & both times enjoyed delicious, freshly cooked and creative meals. The wasabi hollondaise is an inspired idea. The smoked trout chowder was thick and tasty. Both the porcini & smoked salmon tartlets were divine! The chef is not only incredibly talented but also very friendly and accommodating. I strongly recommend a visit!

This will be a restaurant you daydream about. The interior and exterior are seamlessly united and fireplaces and braziers are in every corner lending an unpretentious cozy yet open feeling. The tables are outfitted with oil and vinegar sets, salt and pepper containers and flower vases all from Kitengela glass. The wine and liquor list appear complete and the food... More

Visited Talisman with the family after an unusual month-long gap since our last visit. The food was super - it was just like really good home cooking. Combine this with the rustic atmosphere and you have a place that you can keep on coming back to. My only complaint this time is that the service was poor (compared to my... More

The Talisman is simply sumptuous. A beautiful restaurant in Karen, decorated in a mixture of African and Middle Eastern designs. Lovely garden where the kids can play. The service is great and the food is delicious. Try the samosas with coriander and feta, just to die for. The place is also calm and serene, a great place to spend Sunday... More

Was in Nairobi for work and visiting the Talisman for dinner was a fantastic night out. The food was absolutely delicious - that Thai Red Chicken Curry was amazing!!!! Nice wine selection and great vibe and atmosphere.... if you are staying in central Nairobi it is a bit of a drive (especially taking Nairobi traffic into account) but it is... More

I have been twice to the Taslisman and have always enjoyed being there in good company. Choice of food is good and quite original from Asian to European. Well cooked and tasted. I tend to eat vegetarian when I am at the Talisman. I especially like the atmosphere in general. Relaxing and comfortable with some fresh air. It's a bit... More

this was our 2nd visit at Talisman since its re-opening. Ambience is just beautiful, first course- feta samosas- were breathtaking... Main courses rather disappointing. Staff very friendly but sorry to say... incompetent all through. It started with wrong price information on wines, upon our request for red wine we were offered savignon blanc... we ordered 2cold beer but got warm... More

It was another disappointing trip to Talisman, we thought that because of the refurbishments and it recently opening to the public again, we would try it out again. It was a Wednesday lunch, pre-booked table for our family of 8 who were celebrating our father's birthday. We arrived early and there was only one other table with clients sitting down.... More

This is what Talisman clams quoting one of newspapers' reviews. I agree, it is one of the top restaurants in Nairobi but it is debatable if it is truly number one. The ambiance is great and my wife claims that recent renovation made it look much better. I couldn't see much of a difference. That's probably gender driven ;-) After... More