Babette’s

About Us

Our Fine Dining is a haven for fine dining enthusiasts. With a contemporary cuisine that boasts a delightful fine dining experience, Babette is a culinary gem that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Step inside and be captivated by the elegant ambience that sets the stage for an unforgettable meal. Whether you dine indoors or bask in the refreshing outdoor atmosphere, Babette can accommodate up to 60 guests inside and 20 outside, ensuring an intimate and exclusive experience. Babette's Restaurant at Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens is charming in Karen's serene and picturesque suburb in Nairobi, Kenya.
Cuisines International
Restaurant Type Fine dining
Cuisine Styles Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Seafood, Halal food, Steakhouse
Services Free Wi-Fi, Terrace, Smoking Area, Garden, Takeaway, Disabled access, Parking, Private Events, Late Night
Payment Options Cash, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Mpesa

Menu

Cold Appetizers

Trio of Seafood

Butter-seared lobster medallion, calamari and Prawns presented with a lemon emulsion and a coriander spiced pea purée with a cumin foam

3,500.00 KSh

Chicken and mushroom ravioli

Ravioli of chicken and wild mushroom, smoothered with creamy saffron and parmesan emulsion

2,800.00 KSh

Plantain & camembert fritters

Mashed plantain rolled around camembert cheese,
White wine, apple, dates and drizzled with honey

2,100.00 KSh

Babettes duo

A duo of vanilla-scented butternut cream served together with a puree of baby spinach complimented with cream cheese tortellini

1,600.00 KSh

Wild forest mushrooms

This soup is a sensual, silky, delight of shiitake,
oyster and button mushrooms that have been stirred through with smoked garlic melded into a brandy cream

1,600.00 KSh

Pisces Soup

Chunks of fish, celery, carrot, garlic, onion, and local spices are all simmered to perfection in a flavourful tomato base touched with pernod

1,600.00 KSh

Asparagus and saffron risotto

Italian short grain rice simmered softly with Asparagus in a saffron infused stock and finished with shavings of parmesan cheese.

3,800.00 KSh

Butternut and sage vol au vent

Filled with creamy sage-touched golden butternut
blended with sultanas,walnuts and fresh coriander

3,500.00 KSh

Lobster (house favourite)

Simply grilled and served with smoked garlic butter sauce

7,000.00 KSh

Salmon fillet

Well-seasoned, sealed in a red-hot skillet and presented on a bed of olive mash. Finished with a swirl of citrus sauce.

7,000.00 KSh

Jumbo prawns

Either ‘Swahili’-style: Simmered in coconut milk, tomatoes and garam masala

Or

Grilled with smoked garlic & lime butter sauce

6,000.00 KSh

Dorado

Pan-seared Lamu dorado fish fillet with white wine poached fennel, fried asparagus and baby corn served with classic hollandaise sauce

3,700.00 KSh

Tomahawk (Signature steak 500g)

Tomahawk Rib-eye nicknamed the mother of all steaks with compound black garlic butter. Accompanied with black pepper sauce.

6,500.00 KSh

Rack of lamb

Roasted with a rosemary garlic crumb coating. Served with sauteed potatoes, drizzled with mint and pot wine reduction.

5,500.00 KSh

Beef tenderloin

Grilled to your preference and served with a spicy cognac infusion enriched with bone marrow. Set on a sweet potato fondant and caramelized baby onions.

4,500.00 KSh

Glazed duck breast

Pan-seared and set on a bed of pickled red cabbage with roasted butternut, turned carrots. Served with plum and sage flavoured reduction.

4,200.00 KSh

Pork fillet

Filled with spring vegetable and dates, browned and wrapped with bacon. Served with barbecued honey and mustard sauce, complimented with plantain fries.

3,900.00 KSh

Chicken Breast

Filled with apple & raisins and nestled on a garden peas, asparagus and courgettes risotto dressed with amarula and almond cream.

3,700.00 KSh

Assiette of deserts

Crème brûlée gently touched with the flavour of almond, warm apple crumble topped with wild berry compote. Complimented with strawberry ice cream

1,800.00 KSh

Red berry porridge

Mixed organic local berries gently simmered with cinnamon. Served with house-made pistachio ice cream

1,600.00 KSh

Chocolate & honey mousse

On lavender shortbread with honeycomb topped with chocolate tuile

1,600.00 KSh

Raspberry & mango parfait

Served with blueberry compote topped with house-made coconut sorbet.

1,600.00 KSh

Saffron & Cardamom poached Pears

Served with its own jus and a compliment of pistachio ice-cream.

1,600.00 KSh

Seasonal Fruits

A medley of minted fresh tropical fruits topped up with mixed berries and house-made ice-cream of your choice.

1,500.00 KSh

Enjoy Our Elaborate 4-Course Set Menu

AMUSE BOUCHE

COLD APPETIZERS
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SOUP
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MAIN COURSE
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DESSERTS
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TEA/COFFEE
Choose from the menu

13,500.00 KSh

Seafood Platter (For two)

Lobsters, king prawns, calamari, octopus, fish fillet served with coconut rice and lemon butter sauce

13,500.00 KSh

Freshly Brewed Coffee/ Cappuccino/ Latte

700.00 KSh

Kenyan/ Masala Tea/ Hot Chocoloate

700.00 KSh

Cortado / Double Espresso/ Americano

700.00 KSh

Karen Blixen Dawa

700.00 KSh

Single Espresso/ English/ Herbal Tea

600.00 KSh

Map & Contacts

Address MP37+JM7, Karen Rd, Nairobi
Nairobi, 00100
Telephone (+254) 0711579001
Website www.karenblixencoffeegardens.com/babettes-cafe-authentic-coffee-experience/