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Beautiful setting, food less so
This place mainly depends on its setting. I wouldn't come back for the food, but I would for the atmosphere. Hopefully they will focus more on the food in the future. On my next trip I wouldn't return because I've seen it before and the food always disappoints.
Be the first to ReplyTerrible
Zero service and explanation given made the experience even worse. Totally ignored. Worst restaurant experience I have ever had.
Be the first to Replyprofiled!!
We waited 10 mins with no services and waiters walking past us. Standing and staring but not serving! 10 mins later a waitress came and lied she had just noticed us. As we were not wanted we did the decent thing and walked away. No one tried to stop us! Why would they!! Went down the road to Casa Mia!!! Best dinner ever!
Be the first to Replyprice-performance ratio is not right
The atmosphere is very nice, the food and the service have a lot of room for improvement. Our waitress was very friendly, but had no idea what she was serving. The wrong menus were served, the meat was well done instead of medium-rare, the penne was overcooked and the arrabiata sauce, despite ordering it extra spicy, was a bland tomato sauce. When flambรฉing the prawns, the flame almost caught one guest's hair. The penne arrabiata was returned and was cooked even softer and served again with an even more horrible sauce; these were also returned immediately. In fact, they were even added to the bill... the food is far too expensive for this quality.
Be the first to ReplyGood except the payment, be careful with the cards
The place is very original, they have free shuttle service. The food was pretty good, the service was fast and the price was good. In general everything was fine, the problem was when paying, they did not take any card such as Revolut, N26, not even a debit card, finally we paid with a credit card, which we did not want because we had read comments from people who later had payment problems. attempted payments to your card, and indeed since that day we received attempted payments in dollars and WhatsApp from foreign numbers. I don't know if it's a coincidence but reading comments about it and that it happened to us just since then I don't know. I think it is appropriate that people know this so they can try to pay in cash if possible.
Be the first to ReplyToo badโฆ
Disappointing! Dress codes are a no-go, a relic and memory from the past as well as the colonial age. I'm not asking that I be allowed to spend my money...
Be the first to ReplyQuirky location with outstanding food!
Incredible location with a great ambiance and superb service. A great selection on the menu and the food was 10/10. Would recommend this place in a heartbeat and on top of that it was great value for money.
Be the first to ReplyIt's not the same thebCave as I remember
1. Change of chef - the quality of the dishes has dropped dramatically. The idea of a salmon dish (deep-frozen) when the ocean delivers fresh fish every day is the quintessence of failed ideas from the new chef. 2. Service - trained in time when Cave was the Cave, but does not see obvious mistakes. Serving a plate with a knife for butter when olives are served. 3. Using a dollar conversion rate of 130 KHS when the official exchange rate is 155 is no longer a mistake but a deliberate deception of the customer. For explanation you can exchange money and nearest shopping center without any additional documents using 150 KSH change rate. I am very disappointing.
Be the first to ReplyOkay and nothing more
. For starters we had a liver pate that had a very aggressive aftertaste, and some tomato pastry that was nice , but came cold in the middle - for mains we had steak - which was okay and made perfectly - but the meat was boring , and crab that was tasty but had lots of shells pieces in the meat that made it very hard to enjoy - and for desert we had custard that was dryish (which is quite an achievement on its own!) we did not pay for the desert as a compensation for the shells in the crab which was decent . The atmosphere is great in the restaurant, beautiful scenery, nice background music that donโt take over . The Service was ambivalent- the food arrived fast , and accurately, but our waiter knew nothing about the food but reciting the menu . I would still go for the experience- but not go back for the food .
Be the first to ReplyNice site, great service but thatโs itโฆ
Apparently the place has gone under new management lately and according to customers from the old days, they did not keep the chef. Which would explain the poor quality of the yet-very-expensive five-course set menu for Valentineโs Day. For starters, presentation was completely off for most dishes to the point where some of them looked downright ridiculous and totally unappealing. Second and most importantly some key ingredients were overcooked (bread sticks, salmon -on the Indian Ocean!-, pork belly, beef rosette, chocolate cake), spicing was approximate at best, and last but not least, the pana cotta was neither pana nor cottaโฆ.In conclusion, considering the much more deserving fairly-priced venues in the area, do not waste your money on Ali Barbourโs
Be the first to ReplyExquisite venue, food, and service. You wonโt regret.
Never ever disappointed. You will not regret. My wife and I spend the Christmas holidays on the coast year after year. This year we spent the holidays with a group of 16 people. Of course a meal at Ali Barbourโs is a must. We booked several months in advance, making a deposit to hold the table. The restaurant has a special table for large groups located spectacularly at the end of the cave. I asked that people be billed individually, which presented no problem at all. A broad variety cocktails are available which we enjoyed and took advantage of. The menu is exquisite as is the wine list. Afterwards we had desserts and digestifs, and it being my wifeโs birthday, the staff sang a coastal rendition of happy birthday. Paying at nightโs end was as easy as one could hope for, with every person being presented an individual bill. I canโt say enough how my wife and I enjoy Ali Barbourโs. We have been going there now for almost 10 years, and have no thoughts of ending this tradition as we are always satisfied with the food and the fantastic service. The staff are amongst the best you will encounter anywhere! Thank you, Ali Barbour and the whole team for such tremendous experience.
Be the first to ReplyTHE CHEFโS TABLE
The CHEFโS TABLE is an very special and exclusive experience. The 2* Micheline Chef Mohsine was leading us trough a sophisticated 7 course menu with some surprises in between! Every dish was a work of art and cooked to perfection. We will soon book again this CHEFโS TABLE!
Be the first to ReplyA hidden gem.
Enjoy a fabulous meal whilst gazing at the stars through the cave roof ! An unmissable experience to be had.
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely stunning restaurant
Six of us visited the restaurant tonight and had an amazing experience. The staff are amazing. Our waitress Jane was brilliant, so attentive and professional! I would 100% recommend anyone visiting Diane Beach to check this place out..
Be the first to ReplyA special restaurant!
Went here for dinner last night, excellent food , delightful service, and amazing setting. Would recommend. Really imaginative use of the space!
Be the first to ReplyAmazing place
It's just an amazing place, not only because it's in a cave. Service, atmosphere (music, lights), food and selection of wines are on the highest level. My wife and I supposed to visit the restaurant earlier but nobody picked up us. However, the way we were treated afterwards shows the highest level of service. We're happy we could visit the restaurant and enjoy the dinner in such scenery.
Be the first to ReplyOne of the Best Restaurants in the World
My wife and I have been in more than 100 countries and we always try to have dinner in the very best restaurants. Thank you Tripadvisor! After spending 3 nights in the Maasai Mara (the best safari park in Africa) we decided to spend a few days on the Kenyan Coast. We stayed at the Zubeida and the manager there named Dennis who was so helpful recommended Ali Barbour. It is actually inside a cave. You go down 2 flights of stairs to the dining area and above you is this big hole in the earth where you see the sky. The service was great. I believe our waiter's name was James. He told us the chef was Moroccan and I ordered the Chicken Tagline. It was better than any dinner we had in our two trips to Morocco. It was simply one of the 2 or 3 best dinners I have ever had.
Be the first to ReplyA must do in Diani.
Great ambience. Very enjoyable evening. Food was good. And thanks very much to the lovely friendly barman who made us lovely cocktails and a superb Irish coffee. Shuttle service much appreciated, thank you. Hope you have a good season folks.
Be the first to ReplyJust donโt do it
There was a complementary pickup from our hotel when l made a reservation, we waited for 30 minutes without the management getting back. After which l called 2 times & still waited for 20 more minutesโฆ on arrival at the cave my fiancรฉ tried to find out from the management why the delay & all he got was rude response; the words from the management were rude & of aggressive matter.Another guest we brought with us was physically touched & we were ordered with rude words to leave; our upbringing doesnโt allow us to repeat the words he used to force us out of the restaurant.lf you like this sort of behavior l recommend you to this questionable place.
Be the first to ReplyLovely evening
Extraordinary dinner in an extraordinary location! Newly taken over by Michelin-Star chef Mohsine Korich, who is (alongside with the whole staff) very friendly and welcoming. An extremely pleasant experience and the perfect finale to our vacation in Kenia.
Be the first to ReplyGreat atmosphere
Lovely menu with many seafood options. Service was attentive and quick. Varied wine list at reasonable prices. I believe a new menu has been introduced since our visit so will have to return.
Be the first to ReplyBreathtaking!
Beautiful, serene and a romantic place. Very welcoming and kind staff. I really loved the experience and I would visit again for sure when I go back to Diani.
Be the first to ReplyAn Underground Wonder
Our friends wanted to surprise us so we didn't know we were going to eat in a cave! It was fabulous, all natural (but not damp and dark). And the food! Yummy appetizer plate of cheese and seafood. My husband's red snapper was excellent. My pepper steak was an inch thick and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The desert mousse was a bit skimpy but my cheesecake was to die for. I would definitely go here again.
Be the first to ReplyGreat ambience but overpriced and small portions
The ambience is great and staff are friendly. But options are limited for a vegetarian (they have a new menu which is different from their website) and portions are tiny! It took us over an hour to get our mains - and the staff did nothing to speed up the process. The restaurant does offer free pick up and drop off to/from your resort.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing world class food in a perfect location
Amazing restaurant with world class food, this place really turned into something very special under the new management of Moshine Korich, his signature is everywhere and make your visit so special, the service is excellent and well trained. This new international menue matches perfectly with its stonning location.....all in all it is a culinary experience you should not miss in Diani Beach
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