Totot Traditional Restaurant

Totot Traditional Restaurant is a cultural food hall in Gerji. It is in front of the World Vision office, near Anbessa Garage. The house is known for kitfo, the Gurage dish of minced beef with spiced butter.

What to expect

The hall has rows of wooden tables that face a stage. A band plays and traditional dancers perform for the guests. The stage has a painted backdrop of thatched houses. There is a round coffee ceremony table in the hall and a bar. The name Totot comes from the Gurage language. It means "we grow through work". The restaurant opened in 2001 in the Ethiopian calendar.

Food and drink

Kitfo is the main dish. The kitchen serves it with kocho, the flat bread made from enset, and with ayib and gomen. The menu also has tibs and other Ethiopian dishes. For events the restaurant sets up a buffet. The bar has wine, spirits and beer.

Booking

Dinner reservations are recommended. Call +251 11 646 0718. The restaurant has a private dining room for groups.

Getting there

The restaurant is in Gerji, in front of World Vision. There is a free parking lot.

Good to know

The restaurant suits families and groups. It has high chairs for children. It takes card payments.