Waterfront · Malindi, Kenya

Where Flavors
Meet Music

Italian soul on the coast of the Indian Ocean

Neapolitan Pizza Fresh Sushi Artisan Gelato Live Events Lounge Bar
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TripAdvisor Rated
"The best Italian restaurant
in Malindi"
— TripAdvisor Guest
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Malaika Restaurant interior — warm, vibrant atmosphere
7+
Years in Malindi
4
Night Events
100%
Italian Owned
Our Story

A Slice of Italy on the
Indian Ocean

Nestled on the waterfront of Malindi Town, directly opposite Buntwani Park, Malaika Malindi Restaurant is the town's most beloved gathering place for food, music and community. Italian owners are present from opening to closing every single day, ensuring an authentic touch in every dish.

From the moment you arrive — whether for a morning pastry, a long Italian lunch, an evening of sushi, or a midnight DJ set — Malaika wraps you in warmth. Every bite, every note, every gelato scoop tells the story of two worlds beautifully combined.

  • Waterfront, opposite Buntwani Park — Malindi Town
  • Open daily — Bar & Pastry from early morning
  • Italian · Sushi · Pizza · International Cuisine
  • Artisanal homemade gelato & pastries
  • Live events Wed – Sat + Malaika Melody nightly
  • Credit card accepted
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Weekly Programme

Every Night is
an Event

From the famous Vinyl Story Night to Cuban Salsa and Afro House, Malaika's lounge comes alive every week with handpicked experiences.

Wednesday
Vinyl Story Night
Buffet dinner paired with live vintage disco. DJ Max spins the 70s, 80s & 90s — a night soaked in nostalgia and good food.
  • Dinner 7 PM · Disco 10 PM
  • Dinner + Disco: Ksh 2,500
  • Ladies Free · Men Ksh 500 (1 beer)
Thursday
Afro House Night
Resident DJ Alipappi sets the tone from 5 PM. Afro beats, deep house, cocktails and the bay view from the upstairs lounge.
  • From 5:00 PM
  • Featuring Dolly Sax
  • À la carte + cocktails
Friday
Live Music Night
A live band takes the Malaika Lounge stage from 6 PM. Dine to the sound of live performance — the perfect end to the week.
  • Live from 6:00 PM
  • Full live band
  • Full restaurant menu
Saturday
Cuban Salsa Night
Malindi's only dedicated Cuban Salsa Night. Professional salsa dancers, Caribbean beats and Latin energy — no sand, no excuses.
  • Disco from 10 PM
  • Ladies Free · Men Ksh 800 (2 beers)
  • Live salsa dancers
Every Night · Mon – Sun

Malaika Melody

The Roof Garden lounge space open nightly — DJ sets Wednesdays, live music Saturdays, and ambient music every other evening. 10 PM until 2 AM.

10pm
until 2 AM
Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

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Our favourite restaurant during our stay in Malindi. We came here twice for dinner, twice for gelato and once for the Thursday party. Great food, good wine selection, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Definitely try their gelato!

Verified Guest
Google Review
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Had a lovely experience at Malaika Malindi. We were served by Jeniffer, who was absolutely exceptional — attentive, warm and professional. The food, drinks and desserts were all a solid 10/10. Highly recommend. Also please try the gelatooooo!

Sawyer M.
Google Review
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Beautiful aesthetic decor, lovely welcome by the staff. Enjoyed the pizza and aperol spritz a lot. The gelato is so good you'll want more. Pizza is the best I had in Malindi for sure. The owner and his parents are great people too!

TripAdvisor Traveller
TripAdvisor
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The best Italian restaurant in Malindi. Everything is always very good and fresh! Italian owners present from opening to closing. During a stay in Malindi, you can't go and not try it.

TripAdvisor Traveller
TripAdvisor
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Incredible food! Thoroughly enjoyed the prawn pasta with parmesan cracker and the cashew and chocolate gelato. One of the most memorable meals of my trip to Kenya.

Antara I.
Google Review
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Loved their gelato — best tiramisu I've had in Kenya! Sweet BonBons too. Very nice staff. Highly recommend, a must try in Malindi. Also loved the pizza and the seafood was incredibly fresh.

Mushirih
Google Review
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Overall Rating
★★★★★
Food
★★★★★
Service
★★★★☆
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Come Visit Malaika

Address
Waterfront Road, opposite Buntwani Park
Malindi Town, Kilifi County, Kenya
Phone / WhatsApp
+254 796 035 766
Opening Hours
Bar & Pastry: Daily from early morning
Restaurant: Lunch & Dinner daily
Malaika Melody: 10 PM – 2 AM nightly
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+254 796 035 766