Visiwa Beach Resort & Restaurant

Set right on Love Island Beach with the Indian Ocean as your dining backdrop, Visiwa has quietly become one of the most reliable restaurants in Watamu. The kitchen is led by Italian chef Diego Tosi, who brings a philosophy of simplicity and quality that shows in every dish. What makes Visiwa different is the organic garden on the property. Vegetables, herbs, and salad greens are grown steps from the kitchen and make it into your plate the same day they are picked.

The menu covers classic Italian territory with real skill. The pastas are all excellent, particularly anything with fresh seafood. The pizza comes from a proper wood fired oven and stands up well against the competition in town. Truffle dishes appear as specials and are worth ordering when available. The carpaccio is consistently praised, and the seafood selection changes based on whatever the local fishermen bring in that morning.

The Setting

Visiwa occupies a beautiful stretch of Love Island Beach. Dining happens with your feet practically in the sand, looking out over the water. The resort behind the restaurant has a pool and comfortable rooms, making it easy to turn lunch into an entire afternoon. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming without being too casual. It hits that sweet spot between beach bar and proper restaurant that Watamu does so well.