Kilimani Restaurants: Booking and Parking
11 November 2026 · 5 min read · How-To Guides
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Before your first meal at a Kilimani restaurant, check three things: whether it takes bookings, where you will park and how you can pay. At Sierra Wine Bar and Grill you reserve by phone or WhatsApp, and Yaya Centre has paid parking. Big Square Kilimani takes M-Pesa, cash and card. Mezze On The Deck has its own booking line and a smart casual dress code. Lagos Suya Spot and The Oak Garden Steakhouse have private dining and event space for groups.
This short guide answers the practical questions people ask before booking a table in Kilimani: how to reserve, what to wear, where to leave the car, how to pay and what to ask if you are bringing a group or ordering in. Every answer comes from the restaurant's Cottlink profile, which was checked against its own website or its mall's directory. For Kilimani restaurants organised by setting, see our Kilimani Restaurants: Garden to Rooftop guide. For the restaurants inside Yaya Centre, see our Yaya Centre Kilimani: Floors and Phone Numbers guide.
Do you need to book a table at a Kilimani restaurant?
It depends on the restaurant and the day. Of the Kilimani restaurants on Cottlink, Sierra Wine Bar and Grill takes reservations by phone, WhatsApp or email, and Mezze On The Deck has a dedicated table-booking line. For a weekend dinner or a group, booking ahead is the safer choice.
Sierra's reservations line is +254 116 036 418, which also works on WhatsApp, and its profile gives info@ozzbeco.com for email bookings. Mezze On The Deck's table-booking number is +254 180 064 750; the Four Points hotel's main line is +254 719 078 000 if you cannot get through. Big Square Kilimani lists 0714 781 351 for orders and reservations.
When you call, give the number of guests, the time and any seating preference, such as the open-air terrace at Sierra or the rooftop at Mezze. Ask how long the table is held if you are running late.
Where do you park for restaurants in Kilimani?
For the Yaya Centre restaurants in Kilimani, the mall has paid ground, basement and multi-storey parking, according to the Cottlink profiles for Sierra Wine Bar and Grill and Java House. For restaurants outside the mall, the profiles do not describe parking, so ask when you book rather than assuming there is space.
Sierra has its own 3rd-floor entrance straight into the dining and terrace area. Yaya Centre's information page notes that on Sundays, visitors to the Maasai Market on the parking level can walk straight into Sierra from there. Java House at Yaya Centre is on the ground floor, so it is the easiest of the three to reach from the main entrance; call +254 728 600 195 to confirm its hours.
The Oak Garden Steakhouse is on Kitale Lane, a quiet road off Dennis Pritt Road, and Mezze On The Deck is inside the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham. If you are driving to either, ask about parking on the booking call.
How do you pay at Kilimani restaurants?
Payment options are only published by some Kilimani restaurants on Cottlink. Big Square Kilimani at Yaya Centre lists M-Pesa, cash and card. The other profiles do not list payment methods, so if you plan to pay by M-Pesa or split a bill several ways, ask when you book or before you order.
Splitting bills is a common question for groups. Ask the restaurant how it handles separate payments before the meal, not at the end, so the server can plan for it. If you are paying for an event or a set menu in advance, ask for written confirmation of what is included.
Is there a dress code at Kilimani restaurants?
Most Kilimani restaurants on Cottlink do not publish a dress code. The exception is Mezze On The Deck, the rooftop restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham, which asks for smart casual. If you are heading somewhere for a work lunch or an event, it is fine to ask when you book.
The rooftop at Mezze is open-air, so a light layer helps in the evening. The profile mentions weekly evenings such as a midweek wings and wine night and Saturday sundowners with a DJ, but asks diners to check what is on before they go.
Where can you book a group or private event in Kilimani?
Two Kilimani restaurants on Cottlink describe group space on their profiles. Lagos Suya Spot on Argwings Kodhek Grove has a private dining area for small groups and celebrations, and The Oak Garden Steakhouse on Kitale Lane caters weddings, birthdays and private events and has fully serviced meeting rooms.
For Lagos Suya Spot, call +254 704 080 071 or email lagossuyaspot@gmail.com. Its website gives different opening times in different places, so confirm the time when you book. For The Oak, call +254 722 683 123; it is open 7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily, which suits a breakfast meeting that runs on. Sierra Wine Bar and Grill also publishes a set menu on its website, which can make ordering for a group simpler.
- Give a firm headcount and ask how late you can change it.
- Ask whether a deposit is needed and whether it is refundable.
- Mention allergies, halal or vegetarian needs at the booking stage.
- Check whether the space is private or shared with other diners.
Which Kilimani restaurants deliver?
Two Kilimani restaurants on Cottlink mention delivery. Big Square Kilimani runs same-day delivery from its Yaya Centre branch through its website, and Lagos Suya Spot offers Nigerian food delivery. The other profiles focus on dining in, so call to ask about takeaway before you set off.
When ordering in, ask which areas the restaurant covers, whether a delivery fee applies and how long it usually takes at the time you want to eat. Ordering direct from the restaurant lets you ask about allergens before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book Sierra Wine Bar and Grill on WhatsApp?
Yes. Its profile gives +254 116 036 418 for calls and WhatsApp.
Does Big Square Kilimani accept M-Pesa?
Yes. Its profile lists M-Pesa, cash and card.
What should I wear to Mezze On The Deck?
The restaurant asks for smart casual.
Is parking at Yaya Centre free?
The profiles describe it as paid ground, basement and multi-storey parking.
Where can I host a small celebration?
Lagos Suya Spot has a private dining area, and The Oak caters private events.
Run a restaurant in Kilimani? Claim your free Cottlink listing to add your booking, parking and payment details. Questions or corrections: listings@cottlink.com or call 0704625414.
