Nice

Windhoek


The Namibian Institute of Culinary Education – or ‘Nice’ for short – operates this wonderfully conceived ‘living classroom’ where apprentice chefs can field test their cooking skills. Spanning several indoor rooms and a beautiful outdoor courtyard, the restaurant itself is more akin to a stylish gallery (think white tablecloths and clinking wine glasses too). The menu is short and targeted (seafood and game meats feature regularly), and service is very good.


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