Living in Addis
Restaurants in Addis Ababa
Where to eat in the city, by area and by cuisine, with hours and prices where the restaurant publishes them.
18 restaurants
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Abren Fish
Megenagna
Fish restaurant near Megenagna with fried and grilled fish
Fish, Ethiopian
Restaurant
Akotet Restaurant
Old Airport
Family-run Ethiopian restaurant near Bisrate Gebriel with fasting and meat platters
Ethiopian, Fasting food
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Al Diwan Restaurant
Summit
Arab and Yemeni restaurant on the Summit road with mandi, grills and shawarma
Yemeni, Middle Eastern, Mandi
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Azmera Shiro
Haya Hulet, Bole
Shiro house with branches in Haya Hulet, Bole Medhanialem and Bole Atlas
Ethiopian, Fasting food
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BM African Restaurant
Sarbet
West and East African restaurant behind the African Union on Mozambique Street
West African, East African
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Carnivore by Misrak Ber
Bole
Raw meat and grill restaurant with a bar on Africa Avenue in Bole
Ethiopian, Raw meat, Grill
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Dashen Terara Traditional Restaurant
Haya Hulet
Traditional Ethiopian restaurant with a garden on Togo Street in Haya Hulet
Ethiopian
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Kategna Restaurant
Bole, Old Airport, Gerji, Arat Kilo
Ethiopian restaurant chain with branches in Bole, Gerji, Unity Park and Entoto Park
Ethiopian
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Malaika African Grill
Sarbet
Pan-African restaurant on Egypt Street with West and East African dishes
West African, Nigerian, East African
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Qerefa Traditional Restaurant
Kazanchis
Traditional Ethiopian restaurant on two floors in Kazanchis
Ethiopian
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Totot Traditional Restaurant
Gerji
Cultural food hall in Gerji known for kitfo, with a band and traditional dancers
Ethiopian, Kitfo
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Ye Ajet Kitfo
Bole
Kitfo restaurant in Bole Atlas with a terrace, tibs and fasting dishes
Ethiopian, Kitfo
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Yemen Kings Restaurant
Bole
Yemeni restaurant in Bole Rwanda with mandi, fish and chicken, open until 5:00
Yemeni, Mandi, Fish
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Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant
Bole, Mekanissa
Cultural restaurant in Bole with Ethiopian food, live music and dance every night
Ethiopian
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2000 Habesha Cultural Restaurant
Bole
Cultural restaurant on Namibia Street in Bole Atlas with Ethiopian food and live music
Ethiopian
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Addis Ababa Restaurant
Piassa
Old Ethiopian restaurant in Piassa with injera dishes, a bar and private rooms
Ethiopian
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Yilma Restaurant
Haya Hulet
Butcher restaurant (siga bet) in Haya Hulet for raw meat and tibs
Ethiopian, Raw meat
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Yohannes Kitfo
Haya Hulet
Kitfo house in Haya Hulet, open daily from 8:00 to 22:00
Ethiopian, Kitfo
About restaurants in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa has a restaurant for every day of the week. Many serve Ethiopian food: injera with tibs, shiro, kitfo and a full plate of fasting dishes. Others serve Italian, Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern and other food. Bole, Kazanchis and the streets around Meskel Square have the most restaurants. Piassa, the old town, has some of the oldest.
On Wednesdays and Fridays, and in the long fasting seasons, many people eat no meat or dairy. Most Ethiopian restaurants then serve fasting food, and many make it every day.
Restaurants are busy at lunch and from about 19:00. Book a table for a group on Friday and Saturday evenings. Ask if the restaurant takes cards, and if the menu prices include VAT and a service charge. On a weekday, a restaurant near home often beats a better one across town in traffic.
Each profile shows the area, the hours and the cuisine. Use the filters to find a restaurant near you.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best restaurants in Addis Ababa?
This page is not a ranking. It lists restaurants that Real.et can confirm, with their area, cuisine, hours and prices where the restaurant publishes them. Filter by your area and the food you want, then read the profiles and the reviews from other residents.
Where can I eat traditional Ethiopian food in Addis Ababa?
Pick Ethiopian in the cuisine filter. Some restaurants also have a traditional music and dance show in the evening. Ask the restaurant which nights have the show and if you need to book.
Do restaurants in Addis Ababa take cards?
Many restaurants in Bole and in the hotels take cards and mobile payments such as telebirr. Smaller places often take cash only. Ask before you order, and ask if the prices include VAT and a service charge.