8 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (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)
Ethiopian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago
8 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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"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, itās 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..."
"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
"Itās super yummy! Spicy and full of flavor. Iād 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 Iām a picky eater but I decided to give tesfa a try. I left the restaurant with anneās 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 havenāt..."
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..."
"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..."
"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 Bāearthday & 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 theyāre 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 Iāve ever..."
Nils HĆ¼nerfĆ¼rst
"Get delivery every time. Been meaning to stop inside. Super easy to order for someone who doesnāt 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..."
"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!
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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
"Iāve been to many places except Ethiopia (itās on my list) to try Ethiopian food. From DC to Amsterdam. However, nothing has even touched or..."
"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
"Iāve 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
"Iāve 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..."
"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 theyāre 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 Iāve ever..."
Nils HĆ¼nerfĆ¼rst
"Get delivery every time. Been meaning to stop inside. Super easy to order for someone who doesnāt 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..."
"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!
šø
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
"Iāve been to many places except Ethiopia (itās on my list) to try Ethiopian food. From DC to Amsterdam. However, nothing has even touched or..."
"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 foodŪmuch better than many high-end food places at devonŪŪŪtheir restrooms are v v cleanŪwas v happy to go..."
Fiza Shah
"Such an excellent Desi food place. Honestly deserve āØfor 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 - itās 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..."
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