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African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

23 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant
89/100 (1356 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Beef
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Street Parking
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a wonderfully warm, and welcoming environment. Even before I sat down, just walking in to this restaurant envelopes you with a sense of warmth..."
Hira Hasnain
"This is the best, most authentic Ethiopian food ever!!! My parents lived in Ethiopia for a few years and say that the spices and Injera are spot on! ..."
Caroline Whartnaby
"The food is absolutely delicious, itā€™s authentic and made fresh. The food is full of flavors unlike anything else. The Ethiopian coffee is my..."
Roxana Noria
"This is the absolutely best Ethiopian restaurant we've tried in the Midwest and we've tried them all (Chicago, St Louis, Indianapolis, Madison). The..."
Paul Young
"Our first Ethiopian food experience, we ordered Yebeg De Beebere (lamb), Doro Wat (chicken), spinach, collard greens, all so delicious! Friendly..."
Karen Tseng
"First time eating Ethiopian food and it was a great experience. The food was flavorful and the variety made the whole visit enjoyable. Definitely..."
Junaid Chaudhary
"Love this family owned restaurant! The food has been consistently terrific- spicy, smooth, and soulfully cooked. And the owners and servers are..."
Mark Allen G Garzon
Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine
89/100 (1276 ratings)
Restaurants
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
African
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best shiro in Chicago. Everything vegetarian is delicious (haven't tried the meat). Family owned, attentive and relaxed place. My favorite Ethiopian..."
Meg Mass
"We really enjoyed our time and meal at Tesfa. They catered to our need for gluten free injera. They had games for us to play while we waited for our..."
Erika Solgos
"My wife and I really enjoyed out experience at Tesfa. The food was great! We ordered the Sambusas, Lentils, Red Beets, Collard greens, cabbage,..."
Colin Gonsalves
"Itā€™s super yummy! Spicy and full of flavor. Iā€™d definitely recommend..."
Angel Melendez-Keutmann
"We really enjoyed our meal here! If you're looking for something different, you should try this place! Very good service,..."
Dar Dar
"This is one of my favorite places to go when I'm in this neighborhood. They always make me feel right at home, and the tea and food are good for the..."
Julia Mae
"The food and service were both great. It's a cute little hole in the wall place. They had the best injera I've tried in a..."
Sarah Nelson
"Absolutely amazing! Everything is perfect! Food, service, atmosphere, value, all on point! Will definitely return again and again!..."
David Beytas
"Usually Iā€™m a picky eater but I decided to give tesfa a try. I left the restaurant with anneā€™s outlook on life! The Zil zil tibs are to die..."
Cornell Freeney
"Best Ethiopian food in town. And we have been to every Ethiopian joint in Chicago numerous times. Best flavors, great vibe, super fresh, not..."
Ian Maksin
"delicious and affordable! a great place to share food with..."
Debbie Pagan Baumgartner
"Incredible food, even the little salad, which you will think it's so easy to do, it's so fresh and delicious, should say about gomen, or the..."
Bia Tia
"Delicious food and filling portions. The service is better than any other Ethiopian restaurant i've been to. Looking forward to tasting the rest of..."
Raul Urquiza
"My team and I from Michigan enjoyed the place. Amazing..."
Mordecai Njoroge
"We went to Tesfa with a big group of family and friends and loved it! Delicious Ethiopian cuisine and excellent service from this family-run..."
Stacey Empson
"Potent!!! Straight out the gate for the win. Excellent cuisine, great portions; Veggie sampler for two all day. Some of the best mesir/ye mesir wot,..."
Ramon Etc
"Shared the family plate with three other people and the amount was perfect. Everything was so delicious and flavors were amazing. If you havenā€™t..."
Ann R
"Delicious, cozy spot for traditional Ethiopian food. Service was great, food was amazing. Fun music and videos playing in background gave the whole..."
Juan Sebastian Arias
"Truly amazing. Service is so kind, this is a serious amount of food! The lamb is top quality marbling. Flavors have a lot of depth and complexity but..."
Sofia Tong
"The food is really good here. The portion size is really big. We got the vegetarian family style meal and it had many delicious gravies. Will keep..."
Aashutosh Shetti
"Hands down best Ethiopian food in a Chicago. Would give 6 stars if I could. The food quality is excellent with plenty of vegan/vegetarian options...."
Naveen Iyer
"We really enjoyed our meal at Tesfa. The service was great, the food was well-priced, and the atmosphere was nice. Not to mention that the food was..."
Caya Layman
"Great food, amazing customer service, short walking distance from red line..."
George Leno Holmes Jr
"Went Thursday 6 pm, fragrant as soon as my husband and I walked in the door. Homemade tea delicious. Had the 2 meat, 5 veg platter, to die for. We..."
Joanne
Denden Eritrean
88/100 (230 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
"Absolutely wonderful food and nice surroundings. Service is very..."
James Hastings
"Excellent date night meal! Service was great! Amazing..."
Faith Denlinger
"I had a wonderful experience with my friends Kim and David, also I sat in a separate coffee table to have coffee with Mrs.Ella,very respectful and..."
leia giesler
"The restuarant has no off street parking. If you're as lucky as I was you may find a free parking space along the side streets. Otherwise, its $2 an..."
In Tend
"Great place that I would called undiscovered! Service is very pleasant, food delicious. You have to be willing to step out of your comfort..."
I D
"So amazing! We get the veg platter and the portions are generous and v reasonable pricing. Hospitable service and always offering more injera, this..."
Ellie Kang
"Very hospitable, family run place with good Ethiopian food and friendly..."
Todd Gross
"Great fasting food options. Get the Veggie Combo at the bottom of the list, but order for however many people you are..."
Josh Simpson (Badger)
"The proprietress/cook was very kind and warm. Fast service, great food. Had the vegetarian combo. Looks similar to Ethiopian, but tastes different...."
C. Griffin Litwin
"I love the food here! Great price for what you get, but only reason I took a star off is because they got half my order wrong. The food was still..."
Jake Min HoĆ ng
"I'm not an expert, but the food at Denden is delicious! I wasn't a fan on injera, but theirs is soft, and tasty. I had the spicy fish with collard..."
Ana Atanasio
"This is the best place to eat in Chicago. I live in Detroit and I specifically chose an Airbnb within walking distance of Denden so we would have..."
Jody Pierce
"Great authentic food. Would recommend trying the..."
Usaid Siddiqui
"Everything was really fresh and the staff was very..."
Victoria Sobolev
"Superb staff, cozy family atmosphere, Awesome food, reasonable prices. I will definitely..."
Lyn Graham
"Very friendly staff, specially the gentleman, who enquired about my preferred spice level to make sure to match my taste. Food was tasty, abundant,..."
meritxell oliva
"Thank you Mike for the delicious Hilbet & cold Asmara beer, I enjoyed..."
Aaron Yemane
"Very enjoyable overall with a family and neighborhood atmosphere, very comforting. The food is great and some of the best East African food you'll..."
Mark D
"My 1st time eating eritrean food!! My daughter took me, it was awesome!! I loved it!! Food and the Service was fantastic! Coffee is wonderful! The..."
theresa byers
Cocoa Chili Restaurant & Catering
88/100 (7 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
American
American
African
Caribbean
South American
Cajun & Creole
African
Caribbean
South American
Dinner
Sit down
Cajun & Creole
American
South American
African
Caribbean
Dinner
Mid-range
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar
87/100 (1788 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Beet Salad
Honey Mead
Tej Honey Wine
Salad
Veggie Sampler Platter
ASA Special Does not Include Sides or Injera
Sambusa Two Pieces One Order
Pot of Ethiopian Coffee
Honey Wine or Mead
Chocolate Diamond
100 Teff Injera Bread
Lamb
Tikel Gomen
Mimosa
Lava Cake
Bread for Your Meal
Apple Martini
Large Ethiopian Coffee
Fried Fish
Tusker Beer
Beef
Neer Dosa
Coffee and Tea
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This was my first introduction to Ethiopian food a few years ago and I have since become an Ethiopian food enthusiast in my hometown of Houston. Came..."
Tianna Hall
"We tried different Ethiopian restaurant in Chicago, Ethiopian Diamond is the best Ethiopian restaurant in Chicago. The food is always delicious..."
Benoit Fliou
"My first experience with Ethiopian cuisine could not have been more awesome! The staff is friendly, helpful and courteous. The food is PHENOMENAL! I..."
Erin Greene Lloyd
"Always great! Traditional Sampler Platter has a good sampling of meat and veggies, mild and more spicy. Extra Injera (spongy bread) is required to..."
Tony Gravagno
"Best, best, best! We've been going to this wonderful restaurant for years and it is always divine. Most amazing Ethiopian food in the city! And..."
Andrea Alter
"Had dinner there for my 48th Bā€™earthday & everything was amazing! Great food & staff was very professional. Coming back..."
Monica Dixon
"I LOVE Ethiopian food!!! This is the best Ethiopian food in the city and the staff is..."
Magdalena Krzyzanowski
"Always a delight! Totally worth the looooong trip here! About to meet the owner to ask her to PLEASE open in Hyde Park for us folks on the 'South..."
Mortgen Lucas
"I've been patronizing Ethiopian Diamond for over 15 years and the service, food, and atmosphere has been consistently..."
Zakiyyah Muhammad
"Such a wonderful, friendly place to enjoy amazing..."
Brad Jaehn
"Excellent food and service Would recommend..."
Tom Hicks
"thats my chicago ethiopian / eritrean food place i love it good food i love the zeilzle..."
Mussie Tesfay
"Amazing experience! It was my first time trying Ethiopian food. And for sure i will be coming back to this awesome..."
Manan Patel
"We happily drive 90 minutes in from the suburbs ( each way) for a meal at Ethiopian..."
Lisa Duszynski Menich
"The food and atmosphere was great as..."
Jaiel Omari
"Wonderful dining experience with the flavors of Ethiopia flowing through the air. Vegetarian options were very tasty, fresh and satisfying to the..."
Janet Brady
"Always a good time with good food. Excellent, friendly service. Always feel like they care about the patrons here and theyā€™re proud of the food..."
Rui Zhong
"My son chose this place for his 30th birthday dinner. The food and service were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience..."
Dani Clopton
"I highly recommend the Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar to anyone looking for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience. The meat sampler and the..."
Anna B
"Service and atmosphere is really good. The vegetarian combo is good but not the best one Iā€™ve ever..."
Nils HĆ¼nerfĆ¼rst
"Get delivery every time. Been meaning to stop inside. Super easy to order for someone who doesnā€™t know much about Ethiopian food. The veggie..."
Vanna
"Love this place! A berela of the honey mead and the vegetarian sample is my go to order, but honestly everything is delicious and it's just a nice..."
darcy mies
"Awesome Food and Friendly Staff definitely coming back for more..."
Maricela Rodriguez
"I worked in Ethiopia off and on for two years, and in between, I would bring people to Ethiopian Diamond to share the experience with friends in..."
S S
"Ate a delicious lunch today. The red lentils are my favorite. Great..."
Fatima Reddy
"The food was so good! I forgot to take a picture when I got home šŸ˜©. My favorite are the potatoā€™s that come with the carrots, the salad, and the..."
DearSelinaLove
"The pace is slow, so give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the..."
Gabriela Rocha
"Family owned restaurant full of art that depicts Ethiopian art. The food is tasty and filling. Food is served in a big platter to share with..."
Reyna Cabrera
"Spacious place with nice speedy service. Food is great, served on big plates/trays. Interesting thing...you will be eating with your hands ..not an..."
I D
"My girlfriend and I live nearby and this is one of our go to spots for pick up and dine in! The food is delicious and a nice change from the usual..."
Cordell Renner
"Great food! Very special treat as we have to drive over an hour. Worth it every..."
Louis van Belle
"Great service and enjoyed our experience. Fell in love with the Ethiopian Tea after having it the first time! šŸ“ø Veggie Sampler Tibs..."
Jenny P
"Great Opportunity if you want to try some unique and interesting cuisine from a different culture. We order the meat sampler for two and the..."
Hanmou Sun
"Iā€™ve been to many places except Ethiopia (itā€™s on my list) to try Ethiopian food. From DC to Amsterdam. However, nothing has even touched or..."
Christine Trinh
Nando's Peri-peri
87/100 (1768 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast food
African
South American
African
South American
Dinner
Lunch
South American
African
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Excellent repas! Bonne ambiance! Great food and cool place. Have been there once with a group and went again with my..."
StƩphane Tremblay
"Best chicken spot in Chicago! Only here temporarily and have been there 5 times already!! Highly recommend!! Gotta get one of these in Columbus,..."
Jannette Wysong
"Some of the best chicken I have ever had! Great friendly service and nice atmosphere. I will be..."
Eric Crouse
"Come to Houston - I can make it at home, but it's just not the same. That's how good this place is, I've resorted to making it at..."
Adan Rios
"Excellent service and food consistent with the Nando's branches in the UK. Very pleased and will come back again when visiting Chicago in..."
Jassen Payen
"I've been to two other Nando's locations and the food is amazing. The Ontario location is great! I beat the lunch rush by getting there right..."
Brando Alan
"I had the half chicken X-Tra hot. It was amazing and I will go back...."
Steven Hunt
"The chicken was amazing wish we had one in..."
Feather Heather Feather
"First time visiting this restaurant. My daughters told us about it. We were visiting Chicago for the day and they were close to the hotel. The food..."
Rene Jordan Threats
"First timer here and will definitely come back. Chicken was so tender and juicy and I chose the mango-lime sauce which was mild on spice but full of..."
Twinky Blacky
"We had lunch here the other day and everyone thought it was a good experience. The 1/2 chicken, wrap, and sandwich are all good choices. The mashed..."
Eric Blazek
"This was my first time at Nandos, and it definitely wonā€™t be my last. I got a chicken breast bowl, with ā€œplain-ishā€ chicken. The chicken was..."
Cardamom Chai
"Oh my Peri Peri, the Mango lime wings šŸ˜³, bone sucking great! Actually, let me be honest.. the wings were so good at lunch we ordered take out to..."
Jamie C.
"The staff is very helpful. Better than the Michigan Ave. Been my favorite for many years. I always go with Grilled Chicken (Hot level spice), it is..."
Satish Reddy
"Really tasty food. I enjoyed everything. The soda machine wasnā€™t great, so they should fix that, but all of the food was..."
Caleb Carter
"Nando's was recommended to me by a friend who used to live in Chicago. The chicken was very delicious. The side items were great as well. They have a..."
T Wera
"Favorite chicken spot by far. The chicken is cooked enough so itā€™s not too dry which I appreciate 100%. The sauces are amazing, Iā€™d suggest going..."
Benjamin Lioue
"We recently dined at Nando's and the peri peri chicken was absolutely delicious - tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. However, I did..."
Shashank S
Goree Cuisine
87/100 (1218 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
African
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Came in on a Saturday (June 2017) around lunch, spoke with a guy at the counter who was very helpful. He expressed the most popular dish was the..."
Rheanna Burkett
"Food and service was šŸ’Æ. We had over forty retired Afro-America Chicago Firefighters here for lunch......Will be back with family &..."
Wil Rounsaville
"The food was by far the best African Cuisine I have ever had. I loved it. Try the Grilled Lamb. It's outstandingly delicious. The owner is very..."
Gicele Gigi Wray-Lindley
"Food is very good, tasty and authentic; reasonably priced, friendly and attentive service! A promising neighborhood restaurant. Definitely going..."
JM Gabriel
"Great food!!!! I had the SautƩed Shrimp entrƩe and it was delicious! I also had an order of Fataya for an appetizer. My 8 year old and I shared..."
Munch E Bell
"Just finished a superb fish dish. Delicious AND affordable. You need to..."
Gretchen Hasse
"Loved it. Great service, and the waiter made several very good recommendations. In particular the Yassa Lamb and the Maffe were our..."
Jonah Zimmerman
"Wonderful service, great food. We had the Fataya (salmon) as a starter, then, we both had the most tender lamb chops! Spice is for my friend, but not..."
Candace Hunter
"my first ever food review of my life!!! i had the dibi lamb with jolof rice. i really needed a flavorful dish lately and i got it here. my tummy..."
tommy lee jones
"A highlight was the TEA! So special. I loved the shrimp too (they were huge!) and the pound cake was yummy! I appreciated the family feel at the..."
Audrina Bigos
"Must try: fries, fataya, senegalese mint tea and the djolof rice Fries are amazingly cooked, fataya is full of flavor, djolof is well done and large..."
Luma Tik
"Absolutely incredible all the way around! Great, friendly service, fantastic menu selection, delicious food, and a good setting. We loved it and will..."
Anna Chalfin
"The food was absolutely incredible. My boyfriend and I barely spoke once the food arrived. This was my 2nd time having it and it was even better than..."
Sierra Candia
"It's the best African I've had to visit. The taste of their cuisine is Senegalese and the food is very..."
Ibnou Cisse
"Absolutely delicious. My partner and I came here for lunch on Sunday and wow! It was our first time and we will definitely coming back. We got the..."
Marni Fritz
"Last night was my first foray into Senegalese food and I was impressed! I had the thiou lamb and found it to be deliciously tender and flavorful with..."
Samuel Cole
"Vegans can order the three sides plate. I recommend the plantains, cabbage and djolof rice. My meal was very good! The plantains were excellent. They..."
Ben Billups
"GorƩe Cuisine is a family-owned Senegalese restaurant located in the Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago. The restaurant has been in business for more..."
TourƩ Don-Tay
Yassa African Restaurant
86/100 (3657 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb Yassa & Couscous
Ginger Drink
Steamed Cabbage with Carrots
Lamb
Yassa Lamb and Djolof Rice and Plantains
juices
Ginger Juice
Aloco Fried Plantain
Baobab Drink
Yassa Fish Dinner
Maffe with Fufu
Beef Chicken Shrimp
Thiou Curry with Chicken
Fried Tilapia with Yassa Onions
Fataya & Nem
Lamb Chops and Couscous
Maffe and Atieke
Shrimp Tilapia and Plantain
Peppers
Dibi Mouton with AttiƩkƩ
Fataya
African
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I love the Yassa African Restaurant. The food is great. It's a long wait for food because they cook it fresh which is appreciated. It's a small..."
Barbara Murphy-Dunn
"This place is fantastic! The food was very delicious and super flavorful. Hey I even thought the ginger tea was fabulous. Kudos to them for bringing..."
Sheri Andrews
"The Food at Yassa Restaurant was Outstanding! Very unique blend of flavors and textures! The owner was so sincere and also kind enough to offer..."
Michael Stadnicki
"What a great place! The food and service was excellent! It will be our go to place on our next Chicago..."
Patricia Griggs Helm
"Excellent food & staff!! Thank u for serving us even though we came 15 minutes before closing on Saturday night. Absolutely in luv with the Salmon..."
Monica Dixon
"I truly enjoyed the food, staff and the atmosphere. I will be back to try the rest of the menu very..."
Antonio Barnes
"The food was amazing , the staff was amazing and I will be..."
Cherise Jackson
"Can't wait to go back. The lamb stew was amazing called Maffe. I also bought a dinner call chicken Yassa for a friend which was also devoured. The..."
Crystal L Harris
"Overall Thoughts: A homey, spacious restaurant with super friendly service, beautiful decorations, and a solid selection of flavorful, traditional..."
Mona Tong
"Omg the flavors and meat here are awesome. Loved the lamb and chicken, such good grilled meats and the rice is also very flavorful. Definitely the..."
Leo Kupperman
"The food was so good!!! We loved this place. It could be considered a hole-in-the-wall, with its casual ambience and decor but the food was knock..."
Alicia Wallace
"I've been eating here for over 20 years ,this is actually the 1st time I've eaten at this location since they moved from 79th. As always a sight for..."
FactualitiesFam
"The food is incredibly flavorful and fresh. Great service. Highly recommend the Saturday special dish, Tieb Djen, one of the best things Iā€™ve eaten..."
Erica Rickey
"I cant help but recommend this place to everyone I know. I am in love with their Fatayas. Very friendly environment when me and my friends visited...."
Jocelyn Costea
"Gonna say that the tilapia was the best fish Iā€™ve ever eaten in the whole of my life. The owners are friendly and so kind. Left feeling full in a..."
Jay Sun
"Wonderful authentic food, all the dishes I've had have been excellent. Portion sizes are great. Staff are helpful and friendly. I highly recommend if..."
Haz
"Absolutely delicious. Authentic west African food. The flavors were on point. I grabbed the salmon pattys (a MUST GET) the Yassa chicken (like jerk..."
Dj Powell
"My first experience of Senegalese cuisine was exceptional. The food and service were all one could ask for. We had mafee with fufu and djoloff..."
Arnold Karr
"Fantastic food, and really good lunch deal. The drinks were refreshing, and the server was excited to explain the history behind each. Decoration is..."
Colin B
"Wonderful food and great hospitality šŸ˜ I enjoyed the delicious meal and kindness of the people working at the store. Dine in and have a lunch or..."
TheresA Seng
"The flavor of the food was excellent. You can't find food that tastes so good like this place any other restaurants in town. They give you a good..."
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"Great west African (Senegalese) food. Lamb, fish, chicken, stewsā€¦ itā€™s all very flavorful and delish. Must get ā€œgravyā€, which is different..."
Ryan Fidell
"This is certainly one of the best meals I've ever had. I loved every single bite. I got jollof rice and lab. The rice was awesome. As a Ghanaian, I..."
Different George
Grace's African Restaurant
86/100 (161 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Lunch
Dinner
"Lovely place, excellent meals! Seems to be recently rebranded to "The New Grace Restaurant". Besides the really great customer service, the food is..."
Isaiah Baba
"The best so far. Workers should be friendly to customers. Overall, you made my stay in Chicago a good..."
Michael Ankrah
"The staff was quiet, but very friendly and the food was pretty good. I had a friend in middle school who I used to go home with after school and she..."
Gillian Fox
"Of course itā€™s me again, with some more Waakye. This is a must when I go to Ghanaian restaurants. Graceā€™s African Restaurant did not fail me with..."
Yaw Kesse
"A great place for regional Ghanaian cuisine! I stumbled upon this gem randomly after moving to the neighborhood. The Food takes a while to prep since..."
A. Faroque
"I was in Chicago and looking for a great African restaurant to mark my stay in chicago.guess what I found this place on the web and went there. The..."
b. Maw
"I love the authentic culture it brings to Chicago, both in the food and atmosphere upon entrance to the restaurant. This is truly an amazing place to..."
Black Beauty
Cindy's
85/100 (11837 ratings)
Restaurants
African
American
International
Gluten Free Options
African
American
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Quiche
Pancakes
Cakes
Salad
Fish
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Shellfish
Lobster Roll
Burger
Toasts
Shrimp
Meatballs
American
International
African
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Waterfront
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Walk in on a Friday 6pm no issue- at least for drinks only. Amazing view from the balcony, even in the night. We stayed at the bar, had amazing..."
Michael Vees
"Great place to hang out and see Chicago views to the west. Good service and bar options. The building is amazing and the view was incredible! Also,..."
S Root
"The food was unique and delicious (definitely get the gnocchi with salmon added - the salmon was seared to perfection) and some cookies for desert -..."
zach stiffler
"We kinda had an adventure. Arrived shortly before dinner. Location was amazing. Vey fun to see. The balcony view is amazing. Our first waitress was a..."
Lisa Carmichael
"I ordered the fried branzino and it was delicious. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have the trout so I had to try something new. I was..."
Jasha Anderson
"This is one of the gems of the city. Very nice posh restaurant with a beautiful view over the lake, the skyline and the famous bean. The food is..."
Gianmarco Cicuzza
"I only do a 4 star review because two drinks came out to $40 (not including tip), so make sure you aren't coming here to avoid high prices...."
Robert Aldrich
"Absolutely amazing spot in Chicago! The entire hotel is beautiful and well preserved. We didn't get a chance to check out the game room and the speak..."
Pasob Phommarath
"Fun rooftop. We came on Friday night and the experience was great. We shared an app and some dishes. Nice place, worth the visit. Although the..."
Ana Paula Chaddad
"An amazing rooftop bar overlooking Chicago. I have really loved it. Since the Chicago Bean is closed , itā€™s a nice chance to have a photo with it..."
delara marroun
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
85/100 (5679 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tiramisu
Lamb
Fish
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"It was my first time eating Ethiopian food. We started with an appetizer sampler and had the family style platter (half meats & half vegetables) for..."
Darlene P Norman
"We had a delicious meal at Demera! The food was amazing - we started with the spinach sambusas (perfect, nice spice) and then our super friendly..."
Cassie Haw
"Iā€™ve never had Ethiopian food before and this place did not disappoint. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. We were very..."
Belinda Mitchell
"Delicious food!!!! And super healthy!!! I only eat fish and veggies and was worried I would not find enough filling food, or that it would taste..."
Alejandra Young
"Got the family style platter with chef's choice of 4 meats and 4 vegetables. Very diverse tastes and all incredibly delicious. A bottle of the..."
Rahul Chatterjea
"Great culinary experience. The whole family enjoyed the family style meal recommend by our..."
Elaine Sweetwood
"I am visiting usa first time n we r trying different types of food in usa my brother I low very much found of food in different restaurant. Yesterday..."
Ranjan Podder
"Amazing. Unbelievable. Ridiculously good food!!! The customer service was top notch! I highly..."
Sarah Moore
"Amazing food and accommodations. We had a 14 person party, with several dietary restrictions and allergies. Everything was amazing, from service to..."
Molly Pachay
"Food was delicious and the waitress was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this..."
Igor Bond
"It was my first visit to this place and first Etiophian dinner. Delicious food, excellent service and friendly staff!!! Price is very..."
Waddy Sanabria
"Broadway ave is home to ethipiopian food, it seems. Demerara is a gem! Cozy place with amazing staff and delicious food. right across Green Mill too!..."
Irina Napa Barsky
"Our first time for Ethiopian food and the staff did a great job of helping us select a nice variety to try....and everything was excellent! I..."
Scott Flowers
"The sweetest server in the world! Decent wine and great food. They just need to dim the lights a little. Will definitely be..."
Lei Dietmeyer
"I simply love Demera's. The food and the service is the best Ive ever had at a..."
Karen Lindsey Bynum
"absolutely fantastic!!! this was my first experience having Ethiopian cuisine and it was the best one I could've had. we didn't know what to get, so..."
Isaiah Tong
"From the atmosphere to the service to the drinks & food, this place deserves more than 5 stars. My sister & I were in town from Detroit to celebrate..."
Nikyra Howard
"Very busy yet lovely atmosphere for this bustling alive ethnic restaurant with a mixed pleasant crowd and polite and efficient service. We waited 40..."
Hesham
"Arrive on time, there is only a 15 min grace period or your reservation will be given up to someone else. The hosts were kind enough to sit late..."
Ana Mosqueda
"Iā€™ve never had Ethiopian food before and I really liked it. We especially liked the Sambussas. My kids lived them. And I got some cubed beef in an..."
Jeff Otterby
"Had a great experience trying Ethiopian food. Place was fully packed would recommend reservations prior. Food was great and loved the Ethiopian..."
P H
"Beautiful place for alfresco dining due to a natural green canopy. The food was delicious. Skip the appetizer (waitstaff will recommend) because the..."
Tamara D. Warner
"Everything was on point here. It was all very good. From the food to the servers, I can say nothing bad. I went here with some friends. We ordered a..."
Patrick Cameron
"The food was absolutely phenomenal! This is by far some of the best food my husband and I have ever had in a restaurant. The staff were extremely..."
Tori Hornung
"Everyone enjoyed the food! 10/10. The service was amazing as well. Missed our reservation, but we were seated immediately we walked in. Definitely..."
Izzy G
Ethiopian Diamond - Clark
84/100 (1315 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wonderful dining experience with the flavors of Ethiopia flowing through the air. Vegetarian options were very tasty, fresh and satisfying to the..."
Janet Brady
"Always a good time with good food. Excellent, friendly service. Always feel like they care about the patrons here and theyā€™re proud of the food..."
Rui Zhong
"My son chose this place for his 30th birthday dinner. The food and service were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience..."
Dani Clopton
"I highly recommend the Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar to anyone looking for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience. The meat sampler and the..."
Anna B
"Service and atmosphere is really good. The vegetarian combo is good but not the best one Iā€™ve ever..."
Nils HĆ¼nerfĆ¼rst
"Get delivery every time. Been meaning to stop inside. Super easy to order for someone who doesnā€™t know much about Ethiopian food. The veggie..."
Vanna
"Love this place! A berela of the honey mead and the vegetarian sample is my go to order, but honestly everything is delicious and it's just a nice..."
darcy mies
"Awesome Food and Friendly Staff definitely coming back for more..."
Maricela Rodriguez
"I worked in Ethiopia off and on for two years, and in between, I would bring people to Ethiopian Diamond to share the experience with friends in..."
S S
"Ate a delicious lunch today. The red lentils are my favorite. Great..."
Fatima Reddy
"The food was so good! I forgot to take a picture when I got home šŸ˜©. My favorite are the potatoā€™s that come with the carrots, the salad, and the..."
DearSelinaLove
"The pace is slow, so give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the..."
Gabriela Rocha
"Family owned restaurant full of art that depicts Ethiopian art. The food is tasty and filling. Food is served in a big platter to share with..."
Reyna Cabrera
"Spacious place with nice speedy service. Food is great, served on big plates/trays. Interesting thing...you will be eating with your hands ..not an..."
I D
"My girlfriend and I live nearby and this is one of our go to spots for pick up and dine in! The food is delicious and a nice change from the usual..."
Cordell Renner
"Great food! Very special treat as we have to drive over an hour. Worth it every..."
Louis van Belle
"Great service and enjoyed our experience. Fell in love with the Ethiopian Tea after having it the first time! šŸ“ø Veggie Sampler Tibs..."
Jenny P
"Great Opportunity if you want to try some unique and interesting cuisine from a different culture. We order the meat sampler for two and the..."
Hanmou Sun
"Iā€™ve been to many places except Ethiopia (itā€™s on my list) to try Ethiopian food. From DC to Amsterdam. However, nothing has even touched or..."
Christine Trinh
Sikia
84/100 (78 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Caribbean
Jamaican
Lunch
Sea Bass
Nando's Peri-peri
83/100 (2218 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
African
European
African
Portuguese
Dinner
Lunch
African
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Oh the service is great! The manager immediately greeted us and brought us a high chair and spoke to us when right before we left. I ordered the..."
Kimberly
"So itā€™s 7-31-2023 @ 7:36 pm, I donā€™t know what the deal is but they just canā€™t get it right. It has to be the staff, they just donā€™t care! I..."
Falaah Shabazz
"The food was great, but not the service. We ordered peri peri chicken bowl, spicy chicken caesar wrap, mango gelado, Portuguese egg tart, rose..."
Srilena Kundu
"This bowl was SO good! I had the PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl with Mango & Lime for the spice level. The variety of flavors was just šŸ¤¤, the chicken..."
Fallon Flowers
"Vege burger was good but fries with ranch sauce were good vides of the restaurant was happening but staff was not that friendly n..."
meena jain
"First time at Nando's in the U.S. Same great tasting chicken as always. Well-cooked, juicy, perfect spice. Just great. I also really enjoyed the..."
Justin Shaw
"Cool relaxing cozy vibes..... the cashiers could be a little friendlier. Bomb..."
Danielle Sr.
"So letā€™s just say when you step inside itā€™s a cool vibe. I was greeted by the most gentle eyes and smiles one could have. Jessica has a..."
Xanthe Doxy
"The food was good. It was 8 of us, 5 being children. The sides were really small, so we brought several. It was over $20 dollars per person. The..."
Pamela J
"It is rare that I find an establishment with as pleasant a first-time experience as Nandoā€™s Peri-Peri in Hyde Park. From the friendly, warm..."
Zaneta Searles
"Simply put it was delicious. But there was nothing simple about the food. I ordered the medium chicken and mashed potatoes and words cannot describe..."
Tamidoesit
"I'm writing a review as person that has dined in and ordered out. The food is always so good. Waiters and servers and people taking your order..."
Corey Mayhew
"I definitely underestimated this place when I first stepped in. It's a fast casual spot where you can order from your phone and get table service...."
Kessashun Arthur
Shan Restaurant
83/100 (1993 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Indian
Ethiopian
Pakistani
Indian
African
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great customer service. We ordered number of things and all were ready at the same time. Because of C19, it was takeaway only (no dine-in) so the..."
Najam Qureshi
"Great friendly neighborhood shop. They have most things I need on a day to day basis for Indian cooking. I have stopped going to devon and buy..."
Divyakant Tahlyan
"Another great neighborhood spot. My favorites? The beef roll and the fish roll. I'll get these all the..."
Aldo Hernandez
"excellent place for fresh Pakistani foodŪ”much better than many high-end food places at devonŪ”Ū”Ū”their restrooms are v v cleanŪ”was v happy to go..."
Fiza Shah
"Such an excellent Desi food place. Honestly deserve āœØfor food tastes & quality. Owner and whole staff is very friendly. Highly recommended to try..."
Zain Abdain
"The breakfast was as good as when I visited Chicago in 2003. Their tast was still the same. I highly recommend if you're visiting Chicago try their..."
Iftikhar Ahmad
"I love Shan restaurant - itā€™s my to go comfort food! Always fresh, always warm and yummy. Portion size is generous and delivery always faster then..."
mo so
"This spot is excellent for halwa puri and breakfast. I ordered the halwa puri and paratha omelettes during two stays while visiting Chicago and both..."
Jaffer Deane
Southside African Restaurant
83/100 (743 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
African
Dinner
Lunch
"Wondering What happened to the Elderly ladies that worked there they put so much love into the cooking when i went before best food i ever had.This..."
Princess Glasper
"Best ļæ½ restaurant. I ļæ½ this place. Great soul..."
Adedeji Adeniji
Badou Sengalese Cuisine
80/100 (472 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Fataya
Ravioli
Seafood Delight
Pastel
Couscous
Juice
Poulet RĆ“ti
Beef Sautee
Badou Jerk Chicken
Yassa Veggie
Senegalese Beefsteak Entree
Sauteed Tilapia Fish
Traditional Senegalese Fish
Brochette Guinar or Yaap Entree
Veggie Soul Food Delight Entree
Lamb
Fried Fish
Fish
Sit down
African
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is amazing. Super welcoming and friendly owners and staff. We got the veggie balls and meat pastel to start. Wow. The fried dough of the..."
Carly Richter
"Oh my Gosh. What a wonderful surprise. I went there not expecting anything fantastic to happen. Not good, not bad. Just expected to get a meal after..."
Patrick Cameron
"Ordered their Thiebou Djen Jolof (fish with rice) and chicken pastels and loved both dishes! The rice especially stood out as having a full flavor...."
Caffeinated Excursions
"Takeaway: Strong flavors, perfectly cooked meat, and reasonable prices combine for an incredible dining experience Context: Dined in for dinner with..."
Kevin Li
"Favorite food in Chicago after 11 years in the City. The owner is the nicest man you'll meet, and cooks the best peanut butter curry you could dream..."
Phillip Petersen
"I ordered the vegetarian national Senegalese fish with pastels.. first time trying Senegalese cuisine.. loved it!! The spice, the caramelized onions..."
Samar
"Wow. This place was great! They recommended popular dishes for us and they were all unique and amazing. I encourage you to share and try..."
Mr. E
"Paula was so kind to us! This was our first time and she recommended the dishes for us to try - everything was so tasty! The mafe was especially..."
Nikhil Kapur
"The flavor of everything was perfect and the spice was just right. I had the Yassa Chicken and tried the Pastels. I enjoyed every bite. The staff was..."
Tabia Ayesha El Hilali
"One of my favorite restaurants in the city! Extremely flavorful with lots of good vegetarian options (I especially like the mafe & yassa dishes)...."
Alex J. Cope
Citi Belles
80/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Caribbean
African
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Iyanze
79/100 (741 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Nigeria food all the way. If you want to have the experience don't forget to stop-by. You can also order and..."
Oludayo D
"I personally love this place ! I cook myself and know that the price of goat meat or any other real meats besides chicken is not cheap. People want..."
Kim John
"Omgggggg where do i start...... Ive bein gone a yr and i swear i was ready and anticipating coming bck home to tis..... And ooooh if i may i am..."
Shay Ashaye
"Iā€™ve been to a lot of African restaurant. However, I do have to say the decor in this place is nice. Very nice..."
Alicia Jimmy
"Absolutely love the food. No long lines. The food is precooked(buffet style) and still has a fresh taste. Servers was nice and smiled. Food was hot..."
Zoeyā€™s Family
"Reminds be me of home(nigeria) with great soups and meat. Improvements could be made on the meat pie and the..."
Kc Anigbogu
Vee-vee's African Restaurant
75/100 (364 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Delivery
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range