Ethiopian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Fitzroy

Saba's Ethiopian Restaurant

87/100 (514 ratings)

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"The most delishious fragrant and exciting food I've tasted ! I really enjoyed the way that I could share dinner with my friends and try so many..."

Neda Rahmani

"Stumbled across this authentic Ethiopian restaurant. Food was very hearty and yummy. Served in their traditional way on fermented bread and eaten..."

Malgorzata Weglarz

"Yep, Good food, great value and excellent service. Walked us through the menu explaining the options. We decided to go with the vege platter for..."

Andrew Walbank

"Amazing food & great service! Highly recommend. Loved their vegetarian combo with injera. Fava beans with boiled egg and feta was a taste sensation..."

Neesha Terpou

"Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Can't recommend Saba and her beautiful restaurant enough! A must..."

Lizzie Barnard

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-My friends and I found Saba's after..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Coffee experience was authentic. Injera was a bit sour to my partner’s taste but I love it. Downside is my hair and clothes absorb the smells of..."

Foodie

"Absolutely delicious fresh authentic Ethiopian..."

Jessie Brautigan

"I visited Saba’s last night with my partner and young baby. The staff were very accommodating to our little one and welcoming.The beautiful..."

Louise Rule

"Came here once with a friend. Didn't know the name of the restaurant but the location stuck in my mind. I ended up returning here later on a date and..."

Ryan+Maryane

"We eat at Sabas at least once every two weeks - absolutely love it. Saba is an awesome chick and the food is delish - we love the all the meat dishes..."

Alexandra Schutt

"We love the earthy feel and vibe this place has, which serves home-cooked Ethiopian recipes that are essentially Saba's (owner) mother's recipes...."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Went to the place for lunch. Had the Vegetarian combo meal which included Shiro, A potato carrot dish and some greens. To go along with it was..."

Sankar

"We had the pleasure of being served our first Ethiopian cuisine by Saba and it was wonderful. There was a very nice variety of meat (beef, goat,..."

Liamjdunphy

"Had a super enjoyable experience here with friends on a Friday night! The Service was so lovely and the food was delicious! Even better, everything..."

Maddi Laffy

"The vegan options here are incredible. The injera is spot on. I love that it is a family business - the type of business people should support. The..."

Demi-Rose Karibian

"Loved walking into the restaurant and being assaulted by all the glorious smells coming out of the kitchen before being greeted by a fantastic host...."

Lucinda Miranda

"The best ethiopian restaurant in Melbourne! The girl is so sweet and the food is great! Just authentic real Ethiopian food, as it should be...."

Sofia

"Gluten free injera and fructose free option was amazing - haven’t been able to eat Ethiopian food for years until Now. The pumpkin was very..."

Jane Torney

"Great Ethiopian here - coming from a big fan of the cuisine! Plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. Will definitely come back in a heartbeat. The..."

Sarah Askin

"My favourite restaurant! I'm a coeliac and absolutely everything is gluten-free, so no worries about cross-contamination! The restaurant is colourful..."

Marnie Henderson

"Exquisite! I miss shared eating since coming to Australia, so this left me warmly nostalgic as it satisfied my hunger. I love the injera, doro wat,..."

Adella C

"I loooooove Ethiopian food and Saba's is no exception to my love. When ordering, we stated the vegetarian meal (most Ethiopian is vegan so we didnt..."

B.beth.tay

"Beautiful environment & service. Loved the intimate atmosphere and the way the food was served. A bit too lime-y for my taste, but still absolutely..."

Ritu Makhija

"Great option for gluten free... my fav is the meat dish, whatever they do with that is heavenly!! Their cabbage and potato side dish goes well..."

Bonchikiwawa

"Having never eaten Ethiopian food I had absolutely no idea what to expect when a friend selected this venue for a group meal. I must say I had a..."

Julia Eats Melbourne

"Never tried Ethipioan before so it's hard to compare. But for me it was amazing. The experience itself (sharing your food with your friends and eat..."

Julia.witfer

"This place is honestly amazing!! The girls have INCREDIBLE service, I remember the first time we went I was blown away before we walked in! The menu..."

Molly Mcfarlane

"As always, excellent service, delicious food, great ambience! Nothing is too much trouble for these legends!!! And that injera... best injera in..."

Amyminchin

"The desire for trying cuisines from all over the world is something that my Father and I have in common. Fortunately for him, it’s a lot easier...."

Ashlee Adams

"This place is a coeliac's haven. They have fantastic food and really friendly staff. I felt really safe eating here as the menu is 100% gluten free!..."

Kate

"Oh my gosh this place is NEXT LEVEL Ethiopian food!! My fiancé and I went here TWICE in one week!! The staff know us now 😊 the food is wonderful..."

Nancy G

"Incredible food. Amazing energy from the owner! Been here twice in one week! Absolute hidden gem. Could not recommend this place enough. Authentic..."

Nick Stafford

"In this restaurant you are treated as guest to an Ethiopian home as the very friendly hostess take you through the cultural experience...."

Eat Tea

"We decided to come here after reading that they offered gluten free injera. In fact, the whole menu was gluten free and they were very accommodating..."

JT

"Service was amazing. Food was great. 2 things for their consideration. 1. Hand wipes 2. Slightly larger portion sizes. All in all, fantastic..."

Alan

"Visited here with my sister a couple of weekends ago and left very happy. You can tell it is a small family run restaurant, with the front of house..."

Kylie Angelika

"Great experience, very friendly waitress who was full of fun banter. My first time eating at an Ethiopian restaurant and it was a lovely experience...."

Dan

"Best Ethiopian restaurant I have been too. Great staff, authentic cuisine, and fabulous food. We had a vegetarian platter with everything on it. The..."

Alan King Bowden

"Love this place! The food is so good. Love that there are so many vegan options. Service is good too, the waitress was funny. Will definitely..."

Kim

"My first Ethiopian dining experience and safe to say I'm loving it! Had the vegetarian combination (chef’s selection of three vegetarian stew) and..."

Jeany Liong, TwoPaperPen

"Located in Fitzroy, Saba's Ethiopian Restaurant made its name by humbly serving only traditional Ethiopian dishes. It was the first time TwoPaperPen..."

Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen

"First time I had Ethiopian food and surprised with the flavour and spiciness. I had the Dorho Sebhi - it's a slow cooked chicken, which mean..."

Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen

"What a wonderful place! Great atmosphere, outstanding service and the food was tip top. I brought my family here for dinner and I could not have..."

Nate Sedsmith

"Being caught up in the cyclonic whirlwind of today’s technological age is a blessing and a curse in the way that it slowly separates us from core..."

Melbourneyum

"Oh, wow! Stopped in spontaneously for a light lunch. Must return for a large dinner with friends. Our lunch of three vegetables with injera was..."

RotKW

"Owned by Saba Alemayoh and managed by the warm and bubbly Sebla Afewerk, Saba’s is a relatively new Ethiopian restaurant making name for itself in..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"My first time in an African restaurant. Got both a beef dish and the vegeterian special of the day... worth to try!! Loved the food and the staff!..."

Mariambra Giromini

"This restaurant gave us an exquisite insight into what Ethiopian cuisine is truly made of. The food was finger-linckingly delicious, excellent..."

DimitriE

"I've never had Ethiopian food before hitting this place. It was definitely an experience worth remembering. The minute we entered the resto, a lovely..."

Kimi Pangilinan

"We came here for the first time last night and absolutely loved it! Fantastic, tasty stews served with the most delicious injera flatbread - one of..."

Rachkp

"Saba's is one of my favourite restaurants on Brunswick St. The service is fantastic, all of the people involved are passionate, friendly and..."

Sawdust Spence

"Such a fantastic gastronomic and sensory experience. The food was amazing, fulfilling and delicious! Not to mention, you get the choice of using..."

JR Richards

"Food and service wise it's 5/5, the waitress was so lovely and friendly, she chose our dishes and it was delicious. also very reasonable price wise..."

Fiona

"We came for dinner last night and had a great experience. The lovely waitress was so knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. I would come but just to..."

Danielle Wilson

"Great little place! Food was excellelent and the staff is helpful and very friendly. We ate a lot for about 20 $ each. I definitely recommend it and..."

Simona C.

"Awesome experience and intro to Ethiopian! Food was great, Saba herself was lovely and really helpful suggesting dishes, had the vegetarian combo,..."

Scott Cullum

"You definitely are in for a treat coming to sabas! We came here on a whim and were not disappointed! The service was excellent and the food was very..."

Ashleigh.knight

"Great Ethiopian dining experience. If you are unsure what to order - ask the waiter to offer their suggestion - it helped us 😀. Ethiopian beer is..."

Robert Witchell

"Great food. Awesome service. Saba totally rules. She looked after our 8 month old so we could eat our lunch (which was delicious!) Can't recommend..."

Jonathan Toogood

"The food here is absolutely delicious. We shared 4 dishes between 5 people however this wasn't really enough food as the dishes are slightly on the..."

Amd

"This place was fabulous! Excellent food cooked by the owner's mother in the traditional Ethiopian way! Beautiful colourful dishes are presented which..."

Steve G

"Do you know what's the best way to know a culture? Through their food. How so, you asked? I have to be honest. I know nothing about the African..."

Foodsocial

"Friendly, quick service with a smile. The meal was fabulous. Delicious dark injera and superb vegetable curries. Meat was great too.More pricey..."

Ramen_lover

"Nice place, great food and awesome service. Great Ethiopian experience "to be eaten with your hands and shared with friends". First time try out the..."

Victor Marino

"Really enjoyable experience eating at Saba's, so much so that I felt compelled to leave a review. Super friendly staff, super tasty food - could not..."

Matthew Olaris

"Saba is a newcomer to Brunswick Street and having read a good write up and had a friend from ballet class recommend it, we decided to give it a go..."

Minda Barley

"Went there for the first time.Everything we ate was just fantastic, and the waitress, who appeared to be the sole person looking after..."

Nawksnai

"Went to Saba on a busy Saturday night in Brunswick street. Its a small busy restaurant that opened in the middle of 2015 and is in the heart of..."

Paul Mulvaney

"I went there with 5 friends for the coffee ceremony on a Saturday for lunch. A very beautiful traditional lunch that filled me up for a very..."

Anna Mia

"Love this place, such great food! Authentic enjera made with real Teff. The service is fantastic, although it can get busy on weekends, if you can..."

Michael Ballinger

"My first foray into Ethiopian food and we had a wonderful dinner. Be sure to book - there are limited seats and many prospective couples who walked..."

MelbourneMiss

"Absolutely amazing meal here at Saba's Ethiopian Restaurant. They managed to squeeze us in early on a Friday night and the food was amazing. The..."

Katherine McCormack

"Yummy traditional Ethiopian food to share. Atmosphere is good & I loved the family portraits/pics on the walls! Fast & friendly service..."

Sian Elizabeth

"Had the best lunch at Saba's. If you want to try truly authentic Ethiopian food this is the place! I had a delicious vegetarian curry, soaking up..."

Tina Conroy

"Amazing food, great service and authentic vibe! Recommend going with people who like to try different foods as its a shared food dining experience..."

Jess Hishon

"Excellent service. They found a away to accommodate 5 of us even though it was full and we didn't have a booking. The concept is great. The share..."

Fotina

"What a great find! At Saba's all their food is served with traditional Ethiopian bread (Injera) made from gluten free Teff, in fact, there are lots..."

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"Waiter was lovely and food was delicious with a worth it price. Will be..."

The Darth Zader

"I wanted to try something that I hadn't eaten before, so I went with African food. I did not know what to expect when I went in. There was a really..."

Thats My Food

"Nyala deserves to be packed out every night; but it is really good to be able to just rock up with some wine and have a great meal. If there are..."

Joan Johnson

"Trying African food for the first time, walked in with zero expectations 💁🏻‍♀️LOVED:🔸The amazing price vs value on..."

@eat.wit.chu

"Had a lovely dinner at Nyala. We loved the combo plates that allowed us to try different dishes from across the African continent. Excellent quality,..."

Erin Aus

"This place has a great setup in the heart of Fitzroy.It’s on the the first level and after taking the stairs I first thing I realised was how..."

Chinmay Khisty

"Great vibe! Great food! We got the entree combo and the mains combo, so much food and so yummy. The flavour combinations were very different so..."

Lilia Reis

"Dined late on a Saturday and found it was quiet and intimate. Asked the waiter to choose a selection for us. Less than 5 minutes later we were..."

Hungry Habit

"Very pleasant place. My husband and I went for dinner and the place is relaxing and romantic, music was very soft. Food was tasty and potions were..."

Madhushani Kirinde

"Decent first floor setting and lovely service and food. Excellent flavours and variety. Not sure how authentic the Ethiopian food served here is but..."

Kishore Mitra

"I’ve been coming here for many many years and the service and quality of the food hasn’t been compromised. Great space for an intimate dinner or..."

Kylie Adeniyi

"We loved the food here. Such a broad variety of tastes. Some eat vegan, some had meat dishes, all enjoyed their meals. We will certainly bring..."

Stephen & Erica

"Thank you so much to Ermias and everyone at Nyala, you absolutely made our end of year Christmas party amazing. If anyone is planning an event and..."

Ben Hooper

"Went here for the first time and loved it. Cute and quaint and relaxed. The lovely waiter is cheery and happy to give recommendations. We literally..."

Fatfanny Jones

"This is a large place - perfect for entertaining a group of friends. Food is good and the host was non intrusive. We enjoyed our meal and had a great..."

Hina Rastogi

"Such friendly service and loved the decor of the placeThe meal portions were huge and the amount of meat was also a winner.The bread and..."

Holly Rogers

"Ordered: Mixed combo entree: any 4 combinations of dip and entree ($14)🥛 Tahini 🥔 Lentils 🥐 Sambusa: savoury pastries..."

Jasmine

"First time I’ve tried an African restaurant and I swear these guys did not disappoint. Great customer service and the food was amazing and not at..."

Telverne Onus

"Located in the heart of Fitzroy, the entrance of the restaurant produced a narrow set of stairs which we climbed up to the next floor and opened up..."

One Piece Left

"Pretty decent dinner here, slightly overpriced for Ethiopian however and the injera isn’t authentically made from 100% teff grain as it should...."

Sarah Askin

"Went there with a group of 6 on a Friday night, surprisingly not as busy as we thought. Great African vibes as you walk in but beware on a hot day as..."

Yuiisama

"I'm writing this review after a month of my visit, so quick note on that.As I saw some positive reviews in Zomato and few recommendations..."

Dattha Moudgalya

"Best Ethiopian outside of the western suburbs! The Nyala special is what you want to get here. Great place to go with a group. Their injera is really..."

Jeremy K

"Long time hidden fitzroy Gem... Delicious food that rivals similar cuisine in the west! A must visit for locals and tourists alike... Lovely warm..."

Grant Baker

"This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been very nice service Very good food. Nice welcoming warm people I look forward going back there..."

Abdirashid Keyre

"I just went here on the weekend for dinner. I liked the atmosphere. It was busy, the lamp shades and pictures on the wall along with the high timber..."

Micki

"What a food adventure for me! It was the second time I had African food and the memory from the 1st time was fading. I brought three of my friends to..."

Midi Et Soir

"Excellent service and food was delicious too.. I would definitely go back there again. The food was uniquely presented with mouthwatering east..."

Thejimjimbo10

"The food looks good, smells good and tastes great. What more could I ask for? Okay yes maybe the counter with the statues needs a dust, amd my beef..."

Nelly

"Excellent. Friendly service, interesting decor, sizeable portions and absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend this place for w casual..."

Jeremy

"decor authentic and relaxed. Food very tasty. Great to have a menu that isn't "same old....". Great value with BYO, but in house wine options are..."

Al Fencaros

"I loved the ambience here. very traditional layout. The owner served us and he was extremely friendly and a pleasure to talk to. I ordered the..."

Katie Langley

"Good hidden gem on Brunswick Street. Check out the platter and the 'Tafach mooz' - the dessert. The service and the owner is so polite and warm...."

Shirazhaiderkr

"If you are new to African food order the meat and veg combos. Two combos are for three people. Great food. Awesome service. highly..."

Juanita Rodriguez

"Amazing cuisine and perfect serving sizes. The atmosphere was exactly what I expected from a restaurant of such esteem. I will definitely be..."

Abel Fesseha

"Service was fantastic! We ordered a combo of dips, a combo of entrees, and a combo of mains. The dips and entrees were delicious, I especially liked..."

Christine Naumovski

"We booked the venue out for a 21st birthday celebration on the Friday night. We had roughly 70 guests and Nyala did NOT disappoint. The..."

Michael Tefera

"I've been to Nyala one time and it was an amazing experience. That was my first ever eating African food. Service was so friendly, food was awesome;..."

Gabby Webb

"Great value AND BYO which is awesome. The food is all tasty but nothing is overly amazing, except the bread! Could eat that injera til the cows come..."

Amy Fogs

"Sooooo yummy!!!!Walked past this place by chance, so glad be felt like being spontaneous. They sat us straight away and we had our drinks..."

Mrs Brunch

"We visited Nyala on a spontaneous urge to try African food. Getting an impressive 4.3/5 narrowed our focus on Nyala in Fitzroy. We went upstairs and..."

Devil In The Detail

"Tonight we went and had the most amazing meal! We chose 2 combo plates. Split pea, Lamb, chicken, beef dishes with salad and injera bread. Probably a..."

Antoniette

"Had dinner at Nyala Restaurant last night, and although I've eaten here several years ago, was pleasantly surprised how enjoyable the food was. Had..."

Graham Webster

"Great service and friendly staff ! I have never had African food before so I have nothing to compare it to but I know when I taste good food! And..."

Daniel

"The taste sensation in this simple, clean food was out of this world. Our group of 16 shared the $33 banquet and I have never seen so much food..."

Trish Fountain

"Really cool place to try out. Good place to go with friends to share. The food had really great flavour and wasn't too spicy. Enjoyed the atmosphere..."

Ashleigh Dougherty

"We came here at 3pm and thought we might have been too late for lunch but the staff were happy to have us. The waiter was so friendly and helpful,..."

Casey

"Walked in here without looking at any reviews because we were in the area and wanted to try something different.. It wasn't disappointing .. AT ALL....."

Ashmath Azoor

"The decor is tasteful, not overpowering; the music soft; the service smiling and accommodating. No, you’re not on the Serengeti, but hey –..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"Great food great service nice place to have authentic African food!! Injera delicious and the combo meals are real value for money. Best meat..."

Anishta Annia

"Had a wonderful dinner at Nyala on friday night. Delicious and abundant platters of food, great service and really friendly staff. We all were so..."

Annie C

"Brilliant value and wonderful food. Great African food served with well made injera. There may be some better African food in Melbourne, but none are..."

Food Doc

"If you never had African food before, Nyala is definitely the place to try it for the first time. Lovely place, nice African food. Would..."

Sega_gurl99

"Service was prompt and efficient. Value cannot be faulted. The dining room is nicely decorated without being too theme-y. My friends and I..."

Garbanzo Gonzo

"Exceptional!!!. Just an exceptional exceptional meal!! Great value for money, great food and great host. Don't think twice; try it!!! We loved it..."

Alex.hood

"Went here last night. Possibly the best African cuisine that I have tried in Melbourne. Friendly staff, the food came out quickly, reasonable prices..."

John Adams

"Faaaarking love it. Service with a smile, fantastic food, warm service. What more do you want. Probably my favourite restaurant this side..."

DutchyEatsWine

"Unique curries, quick service, great atmosphere. Light and airy upstairs restaurant with high ceilings, lots of space and great summer vibes,..."

Tastytasty

"Amazing! I don't leave reviews very often, but this place deserves one. The service was great and the food delicious and..."

A

"Taste sensation. I had my first experience last night and the food is to die for. The mix of flavors and spices will astound you. The service..."

Angiemontana13

"Great flavours, entree was delicious and both mains were equally as good! African beer was also a nice change :) will definitely be..."

Jessica

"This restaurant is an absolute gem on Bruswick Street, a must do with the most amazing African..."

Colin.shane

"First time trying African. After talking about trying some new places around town with my friends, we all realised that none of us have tried nor..."

Stevan Pavlovski

"African Delight. This is the first time African food has passed my lips and Wow! Nyala was a fantastic introduction! Really tasty food, fresh and..."

Perky

"I have happy face. When I eat the puddingSo delicious and yummy to me.My friend ask me: why you smile so happyI say, because delicious..."

Foodman

"Tasty African. Marvelous full flavoured African food, the curries aren't to heavy either. Friendly staff and not to busy make this a winner for a..."

Celebrity Trainer

"I love it here!! The food is completely amazing- every chicken dish is..."

Rae Marie

"Delicious, home cooked comfort food, perfect for winter nights. So satisfied with the generous portions and authentic African food. Lovely staff and..."

Amy Lee

"Tasty food and great atmosphere. Nyala offers a diverse range of African dishes and the place really caters for vegetarians too. I was surprised at..."

Kell

"Delicious food & super friendly staff. Had a really lovely lunch here today with a friend. Our waiter (possibly the owner?) was incredibly warm and..."

Spooner

"Great dinner but the dessert needs attention. Fabulous mains, dips and entrees representing value for money. Also nice, relaxed settings. However the..."

Ratatouille

"Spicy!. Came with a large group for a work Christmas breakup. Very generous with their dips, flatbread, and curries with couscous, yellow rice, and..."

Stvar1

"Went here for dinner with my boyfriend and it was lovely! It's a bit hidden but the atmosphere is really nice and it's like a hidden gem on a busy..."

Tito

"Unique world food - an African cuisine experience. Pros: some interesting curry-like dishes and herbs and spices we had never tasted before. Cons: it..."

Frequent Traveller

"Amazing food. I was lucky enough to be treated to a meal in this amazing restaurant when visiting melbourne recently. The staff were very attentive..."

Catherine

"Nyala is one of the better African places. The injeera here is not quite as sour and strong as the one at the Abyssinian - and it's more palatable!..."

G.R.eat

"Second time, still good. We were introduced to this African restaurant by some family who visit frequently. My first visit was several..."

Bradleypmorris

"Tasty food:). This is the first experience of eating African food. I went with my wife and ordered virtually almost every main course available..."

Ricky Chandra

"Yum Yum Yum!!. Went with a group of 8 not knowing what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised at how yummy and value priced the food was! The service..."

Pamelahornbag

"Plenty of food, that taste fantastic. Nice service, cool african vibe. Will be back.Move..."

D

"WOW.... $105 to feed 3 people with left overs...!!! flavours were awesome, friendly, fast and very smiley service... Will be..."

Blue_george

"Absolutely delicious! Fantastic flavors, cooked to perfection and lovely service. Highly recommend for mains the nyala special (beef) and the chicken..."

Francene Panetta

"Great Food, Friendly Service. I work overseas and come back to MEL each year for my annual vacation to visit family and friends and, when I do, I..."

Rory

"Had a lovely experience at nyala. Waitress was accommodating and helpful. Meals were enjoyed by all. Large servings too which is always a..."

Nina

"Great place. The last two reviews must be amix up as nyala does not serve any breakfast menu & the place is no grotty clean well set up decorated..."

Rob

"Popped my African cherry. Went here for my birthday last year with my parents, one of whom is vegetarian. Funky atmosphere and staff were friendly..."

Jess Zamboni

"We are regulars and is it any wonder! The food is awesome and the staff friendly. The Nyala Special is not to be..."

Tom Joans

"Cozy place. The tusker beer was absolutely smooth. Great service - warm n friendly. Food was delicious. We were a big group and were well looked..."

Tushar Kelkar

"Party in my mouth. Times have changed since I fist came her 2-3 years ago. Once I finally found the restaurant, our group was very impressed. Nyala..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Outstanding. I can't speak highly enough of my experience with this restaurant. The food was excellent, and the service was quite good... until I..."

Mik Scheper

"Deep Roots. What an experience. Intense flavours and variety of tastes. The service is good and the prices are very competitive...."

Byte

"The food at Nyala was fantastic. Some really interesting and tasty meals on offer......everything we ate was delicious. Our only gripe?.....was the..."

Chocolate.Factory

"Delicious food, very authentic... You even get to experience famine before you eat! :-) -..."

Levi Zammit

"Decent food, terrible experience (second visit was more successful). Generally speaking, anything not relating to the food, I'm not too concerned..."

DJ

"Great service. I really liked this place when it was down the rough end of Brunswick street. The maitre d' was so charming and the meals always..."

H & V

"Blown Away. Never had African food before, so thought I should try here for a bit of a change of pace. So glad I did. This is the eleventh restaurant..."

Matt Jorgensen

"Quiet ambience which was well lit and furnished with African decor. Ordered the mixed entree/dips which was amazing and huge. Be sure to go for the..."

Jessica Xi

"Beg tibs is amazing w..."

Yc

"Fantastic!!. Truely a hearty warming meal to be had here, very filling and fully..."

Peter

"Bring back that African feeling. My second visit to this African restaurant, but first at the new upstairs location. We ordered the banquet and loved..."

Pablo Sultan

"Always Amazing African!. I love this place, every time its been fantastic food, great service, something different for a great dinner and night out...."

Greg H

"Delicious tasty dishes , very fast efficient service , great night out will definatly return and spread the..."

Jackisan

"Yum!. We ordered the dip combination, and the vegetarian main combination, and both were great! They allowed us to sample all the different flavours,..."

Bharat

"Love it. Excellent service and food! I loved this place. Can't say I'm an African food connoiseur, but I will definitely be going back. Very..."

JJ

"I greatly enjoyed this, very clean, positive staff FANTASTIC..."

Mandy

"Had a booking for 12 and decided to go for the banquet. Glad we did as it was great to taste a bit of each of their delicious dishes. Staff were very..."

Kemal Aydin

"Nice place. I went here for the Shout the Horn event the other night, not having been before and not knowing what to expect. I didn't think they'd..."

Lizkoalita

"African Virgin. This was my first African food experience, and I've got to say I liked it. Simple food with very interesting bread. The decor was a..."

Jarrad

"Amazingly delicious!!!. Dinner here was so delicious. Highly recommended. Awesome!! Make sure you have the lamb!! Will be going back soon for..."

Always Looking For Treats

"Service was fast and we didnt wait too long to be seated being a group of 7. The food was delicious considering i havent had african food before. The..."

Phil

"As an ex South African I got a real kick out of finding classic dishes from home like bobotie and milk tart. Absolutely delicious! And really..."

Kathy Glover

"Good meat dishes and entrees. The baboutiewas delicious. However the traditional breads were stone cold which tasted..."

Netsrik

"Very nice. Friendly service, there are lean options for those watching their weight, excellent aromatic spicy food. If you are afraid to explore..."

Mick Clift

"Ethiopian Extravaganza!. According to my basic research, Nyala African Restaurant has been in existence at its home in Brunswick St, Fitzroy, for..."

Mr Puggle

"Food good, service slack. We went for the banquet. Dips were yummy (not enough bread supplied), the entree was different and good, the mains were..."

Apexed

"Amazing African. I could eat this food forever. I can't wait for my next visit to..."

Virginia Streit

"Delicious food and very good service and so much food definitely going..."

Eeyore

"What can I say? just a perfect first experience that will keep me going back many times to come. Brilliant food, warm atmosphere and inviting staff..."

S_panos

"Something new. I didn't know what to expect, but I was not disappointed. The food was simple, flavoursome, and extremely filling. Stuffed myself..."

Suedy

"Tasty, but I remember it took a while for the food to arrive at the..."

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