African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

Little Africa

90/100 (1067 ratings)

Restaurants

Ethiopian

African

Ethiopian

Vegetarian Friendly

African

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Lamb

African

Ethiopian

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Takeout

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"4.5/5 if I could! Being unfamiliar with Ethiopian cuisine, I would say that this was an amazing and novel experience! TDLR; try it out, Little Africa..."

Brian Kim

"Very good food with Friendly service. The place is a little hidden on the streets. But otherwise the food is awesome as well as cheap. I ordered the..."

Megha Agarwal

"Nice hearty food and friendly service. Cozy little place, thank you!..."

Gracia

"Delicious, filling food that is also very reasonably priced. You can’t go wrong with the vegetarian combination plate. The people who run the..."

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"Some friends hyped up this restaurant for us for a long time and we decided to try it. It was cute, homely and welcoming. The food was..."

Stella Shek

"I love Ethiopian food and the mixed platter we had was very good and well flavoured. I thought the large chunk of lettuce would've been easier to eat..."

Nalia

"I found an African restaurant with good review，Ethiopian stew. The restaurant was not big. There were only two or three people in the front desk..."

Sophia

"If you love curry, this is another place to go. All the meals served with flat bread and salads. They are super delicious. This place opens only for..."

Priscillia

"An excellent place to get some authentic cuisine from sub-Saharan Africa. Daily combo is fantastic - Injera with a mix of 5 different curries of the..."

Con Petrou

"Tasty Ethiopian cuisine, with the classics on menu and good injera. A small family run restaurant.The set platter it's a good choice and good..."

Affogato Addiction

"Had such a good dinner at Little Africa. It’s a small restaurant near Queen Victoria Market which seems to get busy even for a weeknight. We got..."

Hungry Koala

"Delicious! We had the 25 dollar vegetarian platter for 2. Omg so much food and all delicious. The bread, as everyone has commented, is beautifully..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Was pleasantly surprised as I was coming into this blind. Went to Little Africa with a group of friends and we had no prior encounters with African..."

Jasmine Wong

"First time tried African food, it’s delicious. The spice not too strong and the salad really good. I ordered combination meat for 2 people and..."

Lovefood

"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Combination of the day - Good variety of tastes. Lack of taste for the fish. Lentils were yummy and the the meats,..."

MC

"Hidden little family restaurant behind Queen Victoria Market located on Victoria Street. Unique interior decorations gives it an African vibe. Not..."

Jeffrey Yang

"Tiny little place but amazing food. We both had the vegetarian platter with an assortment of curries on top of injera bread. Food was cheap and very..."

Brunny Girl

"Food was delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try African food. Everything had such a different taste and texture but somehow..."

Facebook User

"The food here is absolutely amazing! Everything we had was perfect (and we had one of almost everything). The staff was friendly and helpful in..."

Matthew PH

"Was really impressed with the food as I did not know what to expect and had no knowledge prior to what Ethiopian cuisine is like. The bread they..."

Vivian

"Had the combination, the mush on the left, the chicken and the veggies were really dank. And of course as mentioned by many, absolutely welcoming..."

Frederick Zhang

"Delicious food. I fell in love with potato. And the chicken was so well cooked (and flavoured). My mouth is watering just thinking of it. The only..."

Hel

"Warm, welcoming service and great food! We ordered the daily combination plate for 2 people and it was huge with a fish, chicken and lamb plus 2 veg..."

Chela

"Combination meals are superb. Perfect mixture of spices and colours. Friendly staff and great value for money.Terrific fun using your hands to..."

Robocop

"The food is amazing. Great experience. The customer service was top notch as well. I didn't have to ask for water at all it was refilled..."

Eyebrow8

"Just brilliantly delicious food. Great service, kind and friendly staff. Can't recommend this place enough. I especially enjoy sharing the..."

Keagan Cook

"This place is AMAZING! I've never tried such cuisine before, and this will definitely set high expectations to your tastebuds. Quite a small..."

Jean

"What we love about Melbourne is the variety of cuisines available and if you haven't tried authentic Ethiopian food, Little Africa is a great place..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"A really cute little joint in north Melbourne. Craving African ? You will find Fresh and delicious African food here! Plenty of food to go..."

VwngF

"This place is amazing!!! The injeera was soft and spongy and sour like sourdough bread and holy moly the lentils were to die for. You should get the..."

Deminos

"If you feel like Ethiopian food, I would recommend this place. I had the combination shared dishes with one other friend. The food is reasonably..."

Valerie L Jovee

"Seriously good food and great service, one of the best restaurants I have been to in Melbourne, and without the hefty price tag. More vegetable..."

Jessica

"Great and delicious ethiopian food 😍Good service, waiter helps with your order, what it's good to choose.And cheap and pretty good wine..."

Miroslava Mica Samseliova

"Exceptional value for the two person pack. Enjoyed the leftovers for the next two meals!The menu will say spicy but they're quite mild even..."

Victor Chau

"When we came here, the streets looked kinda deserted but the restaurant was full of people! Very delicious cusine, I loved the pancake and the..."

Jess Pham

"Amazing food. Reasonable price. Friendly service.If you don't know where to start with Ethiopian food, I recommend ordering the combination. For the..."

Brydie Siryj

"Had the spicy chicken with garlic and a boiled egg. It was quite spicy, which was great- I quit liked it that way. Make sure you ask for the yoghurt..."

Generous Serve

"I had never tried African food before so I don't have much to compare it to but honestly Little Africa made me wonder why I had never tried African..."

Caroline Beaney

"Delicious, great value and very friendly owners! Very happy to find this little gem in North Melbourne, sure to come back. - Fried Chicken..."

Praseur Samreth

"Always heard raving reviews about this place so I went last week and it definitely lived up to all my expectations. Absolutely delicious food, and..."

N Z

"The fish! Oh the fish! We are repeat diners because it's so consistently good. The combination comes with the fish, lamb, chicken, lentils,..."

J0yy173

"Hard to rate this one as I munched it all down like an old twix, but not all the dishes seduced me with their flavours. I think I just love injara..."

Chris

"So glad I came across this place in its prime location near the Victoria market. I had Ethiopian a few years ago and loved it, this placed lived up..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Food was amazing, friendly service, you should definitely book a table (restaurant only seats ~20) and try it for yourself. The fish curry will blow..."

Peter Rode

"Have had the combination for two people on two separate occasions. Can't complain whatsoever. More than enough food to share, wide variety of..."

Steve

"Last night dinner at Little Africa was a memorable one. A real birthday should be the ones that you all eat off the same dish with your hands. Team..."

Devil In The Detail

"Cute little restaurant in North Melbourne, it's authentic Ethiopian cuisine with charm. The waiter was very helpful and kind and the food was..."

Aparna Attawar

"Little Africa is great for simple and delicious Ethiopian fare. At $45 for two people's serve of six small dishes and three massive injera breads,..."

Kell

"Little Africa is a restaurant that I have been recommended by friends and online reviews alike. A small Ethopian restaurant known for their authentic..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Delicious food with amazing flavour and fresh ingredients. Hearty and beautiful for cold winter nights. The injera bread here is really good. I found..."

Inem

"This is the best African that I have tried in Melbourne. I have been many times, but last night was the first time in 12 months or so. I noticed the..."

Antoniette

"One of my favourite places. Small shop front African restaurant seating approximately 20 to 25 people with clean amenities. I had the combination..."

Donna Braden

"Love this little place. It is called Little for a very good reason...it is a tiny place but cosy. Food is tasty and portion is very generous...."

Cyn

"This restaurant is a little gem! The food is delicious and plentiful. I would recommend the combination meals and the Injera bread is wonderful. I..."

Marni CL

"This was one of the 1st places i went when i moved to Melbourne. The food it so amazing and its just perfect. Tasty and rick and filling. Plus great..."

Charles Cole

"Awesome food fantastic value. Friendly service. The food is tasty, wholesome and flavoursome. This a little gem that you really have to book in..."

Gourmet Globetrotting

"Fantastic service, delicious well priced food, tastes amazing, what more can I say! The share platter is a perfect mix of meat dishes and vegies..."

CheeseAndCrackers

"Just simply delicious flavours at a reasonable price. Loved the set up, loved the tea, loveeeeed the lentils and loved this place! Thank you for..."

The Reliable Sauce

"As we gently sipped on our tea and coffee after the sumptuous banquet of fish, chicken, lamb and a selection of vegetables, the last of the customers..."

Julian B Ho

"Amazing food and great service. The place was booked out and we were seated out in the street but staff went above and beyond to accommodate for us...."

Laura

"The food was amazing . Sanjay the person who waited on us excels at customer service . He was so patient although we bombarded him with so many..."

Waves19

"My first time having Ethiopian food and boy was it amazing. The curries were all so flavourful and that Injera bread, with a nice sour taste, was..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"October 2016Out of a tiny, family owned restaurant with only 6 tables (I counted), comes delicious, flavorful food and one of the warmest..."

Hilda Lee

"We stopped by for dinner after a search of restaurants in the North Melbourne area and because the ratings were so high for Little Africa I thought..."

One Piece Left

"We ordered the combination meals which come with 6 different dishes- 3 vegetarian and 3 non vegetarian and slightly sour pancakes kind of flatbread..."

FoodHedonist

"Anyone that has anything less than a 5 to submit is dumb. Anyone that has anything less than a 5 to submit is dumb. Anyone that has anything less..."

NOM NOM NOM

"Nice to have an Ethiopian choice not too far, though I will still make my way to some of the more authentic places in Footscray as I have a few..."

Hanna Skehill

"Paid a visit to Little Africa mid week and the place was full. Good service, good food, good beer, good price. All good. Extra good lentils, Neil..."

Jeff Jazzman

"I love this place, it never fails to serve up delicious Eritrean cuisine. It's best to go with a group of friends and get the combination plate. It's..."

Reroy

"Little Africa is a great restaurant on Victoria Street with ample street parking nearby. During peak hours, you may need to consider making a booking..."

KT

"The food is amazing at little Africa. It's obviously home made and is consistently tasty. Its regularly booked out and it's not a surprise...."

Damian L

"This place is amazing. Food is always really good. The wait staff always go above and beyond and the prices are really low. Never had a bad..."

Brooke Dfsjxctufsedgkjsdf

"A good friend booked out the entire venue to cater for his birthday (and to also pop our African Cuisine cherries). The place was small and we were..."

FOOD TRIP

"This place is spot-on Ethiopian with authentic injera (I have spent some time in Addis Ababa and this meal transported me back there!). Ordered the..."

Eyes > Belly

"I've never had Ethiopian food before so I really had no expectations of what food I was going to be eating. The place itself is pretty small and cosy..."

Ellie K

"Seriously one of the best meals I have ever had both in Brisbane and Melbourne! Excellent value and a really fun experience!!! Highly recommend this..."

James S

"Love this cozy place. Yummy food and good customer service. Just book your table beforehand so that you never miss and always get your table waiting..."

Gaga K

"The food here is great value for money, as the portions for a sharing plate (we had the vegetarian platter for 2) are massive. The tumtummo was a..."

Yasmin T

"Ever since the first time I saw a photo of it, I have always been intrigued by injera – the Ethiopian flatbread made with teff flour. Injera is..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Tasty and cheap for what you get. Came here with a vegetarian and had the mixed vegetarian platter - it was really, really tasty and filling,..."

Georgia

"This is a great place to go if you have never tried African food as there is a description next to every dish on the menu and there are tasting..."

Chef John Smith

"Amazing little hidden gem. Best Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurant I've even been, portions are very generous, prices are fair and the owner is such a..."

Alex Fernandes

"Food was amazing. Couple of the dishes were quite spicy but very tasty. Very flavoursome. Traditionally you eat with your hands which gets messy but..."

Sean Otto

"Easily my favourite place to eat in Melbourne. The food is always superb and tea with kammam is delightful. The service is great and the food comes..."

Sherry Lewis

"Very friendly staff. Awesome food. Ordered dorho zighini chicken was well cooked and delicious flavours. Ethopian coffee was bit bitter but some..."

Swapna Deshmukh

"We love Little Africa!! The vegan combination is sooo good - wish I could come more often. Well priced, so much flavour, service is always..."

Jessie Wright

"Amazing service and equally great food every time! Affordable price point for a taste of Africa, 5/5 recommend for family and friends. Pet-friendly..."

Alwin Thomas

"We went for dinner and it was good. The lamb tatse good and the goat was tender although very watery as well. I wouldn't mind coming back to try..."

Onnida Thammapratheep

The Abyssinian

88/100 (1744 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

African

Ethiopian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Salad

Lamb

Fish

Pancakes

Sit down

African

Ethiopian

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"Always love a meal here! Delicious food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. I recommend the vegetarian platter! My go to dish when I bring friends..."

Kathryn Michele

"Amazing food, wonderful hosts, great decor. This is our go-to whenever we want to show off Ethiopian food to our friends! Definitely recommend the..."

Brianna Metagesha

"Delicious...and friendly! We have driven past this place countless times with the kids. We couldn't figure out where we wanted to eat night out just..."

Katherine Irene

"Had a great time tonight, the food was super quick with very generous portions...staff were fun, kind and helpful. Beautiful spicey dishes, and a fun..."

Teri Collis

"Awesome experience, warm welcome, food was fantastic and would even cater well to vegetarians. Would definitely..."

Adam Blythe

"The food was amazing. Spicy, Tangy, hot... It's such an amazing array of vegetables, meat, poultry dishes served on traditional fermented Ethiopian..."

Vivek Prabhakar

"The food was devine, the beer amazing, and the staff..."

Carly Gartner

"From service to food to cultural experience Thank you � Best food..."

Fouad Moledina Jaffer

"Amazing food. Great people. Friendly atmosphere. Was there 2 years ago - but won't be waiting that long..."

Geoff Law

"Great welcoming feeling and wonderful service. Food, as always was delicious. Inexpensive fulfilling meal in totally relaxing surrounds...."

Tracey Crow

"Best fish ever....beer to match...staff friendly... atmosphere..."

Donna Lavill

"The waiters are wonderful and hilarious, the food is abundant and delicious and they gave me a bottle of wine for my..."

Suzie Mukasaus

"Top friendly service great food , highly recommend and will definitely..."

Lee Healey

"Very delicious south african food! Love it! Totally recommend..."

Wai Yuu SoFat

"I don't often give somewhere 5 stars. The man (owner i think) was extremely friendly and shared with us books to look at and had a great..."

Conor O'Neill

"So much food really great went home very full at very good..."

Robyn McInerney

"The food, the people and the ambiance is amazing, best Ethiopian food..."

Avery Hung

"Dined at Saba’s Ethiopian on a Tuesday evening. Having only tried Ethiopian cuisine a few times I was excited to immerse myself in the full..."

SouthEastEater

"Delicious food and humble service making you feel like you’re at home!We ordered the plate for 2 on injera and loved it!The beers are..."

Potatolover

"The best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had and very welcoming staff. We got the meat injera platter and my god the chicken and pumpkin were amazing. I..."

Livirz

"Great African Ethiopian restaurant - worthwhile checking out if you haven’t tried. Get the platter to share as you get to try a little bit of..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"The epitome of an excellent experience. Joseph the owner was super polite and really friendly. Food was 10/10. Would recommend this place to..."

Devil In The Detail

"I’ve not eaten at an Ethiopian restaurants and this was a brilliant first experience. The food was amazing. Firstly the decor is so amazing...."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Best Ethiopian food you can find in Australia, outstanding customer service and the ambience reflects the lifestyle of the Ethiopia. FYI Abyssinia is..."

JP SR

"Okay so we were looking high and low for Ethiopian food in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne but it was so difficult to find any, the closest on..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"I love this place! Such awesome food to share with friends and family. I came here with a group of friends and we had a great time. The food was..."

Laura Kaziavin

"A very cosy dining experience! As a group of five, we had a mixed platter for two, with another lamb main and eggplant entree. More than enough to..."

Shekky

"First time trying Ethiopian food, thankfully I tried it at Abyssinian. Each dish was delicious, portion size was just right for me, but could become..."

Samuel Kanagaraj

"Magnificent! My favourite Etheopian restaurant so far. Love the chef's platter and they were happy accommodate for any dietary requirements. Nice..."

Sotasty

"Had a wonderful dining experience. The waiters were so friendly and easy to talk to. Great authentic food packed full of flavour. Definitely will..."

Jess

"Love this place! Huge authentic dishes, great to share and friendly staff. The injera bread has a brilliant acidity to it, perfect with the savoury..."

Thunder8621

"My family and I celebrated a birthday today and we had a wonderful time at The Abyssinian. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was..."

Kavya Relan

"Food, vibe, customer service—ALL ON POINT! This is one of my favourite restaurants, you must dine here. Caters to meat-lovers AND vegetarians, you..."

Lizzie Mai

"We love going here. Great tasty food at a reasonably price and friendly welcome from the owner. Highly recommend as a fantastic midweek..."

Scottyfella

"The Abyssinian epitomises so many of the reasons why I love Melbourne. There are few other cities in the world where “Eritean” or “Ethiopian”..."

Dimsumforone

"First time experience a dining experience like the Abyssinian and it did not disappoint. Based on recommendations we ordered “the combination “..."

ForForkSteak

"Delicious! Would absolutely come back! Food was so good and not too spicy. Service was brilliant and lovely wait staff. Drinks reasonable. Not many..."

Shirley McConnell

"This was a great experience! Go with friends (not an ideal first date place I wouldn't have thought!) and get your hands into some of the most..."

Courtney

"We have been dining here for five years and celebrate our anniversary here every year.We order the same dish every year and cannot fault..."

Val86

"This is one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in Melbourne. It’s a cosy, clean & busy restaurant in Flemington. I always choose the vegetarian..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Very good food, nice and friendly staff, and good price. What else do you need? :) We ate there vegetarian combination for 2 people which includes I..."

Anna Kowalczyk

"My goodness, what perfect food! What perfect ambiance! What perfect customer service! Cannot fault it! YUMMMMMM.Thanks so much for a..."

Food Hoarder

"This is my first African experience for me. As you walk in, you are already like in Africa. We had the set platter for 2 which is pretty amazing...."

Melissa Wong

"Absolutely delicious, if you haven't tried African food before then do yourself a favour - get the tasting plates, excellent variety and very good..."

Phil Joho

"Fantastic food....very tasty, cooked well, serviced nicely in very generous portions. The vegetarian food was especially good and illustrates how..."

Jocelyn

"Delicious food, great portion sizes and lovely service! We had the vegan platter options which was delicious and really filling. Good range of..."

Katarina Veljaca

"Amazing Ethiopian cuisine. Multiple dishes served on top of injera. Eat with your hands. Great vegetarian options!A great place to bring family..."

Jack Anstey

"I love this place! The menu option where they load you up with meat/ vegetarian / fish curries and just allow you to dig in. It's a bit of fun in a..."

Le_orange

"We got takeaway from here the other night- the vegan platter. It was AWESOME. So much food and just delicious! Everyone was happy and it's very good..."

Kate Hammond

"I had great expectations regarding this place and it didn't disappoint! It's one of these places you actually feel you are having dinner in another..."

"I went here for a Meetup last night. I've had Ethiopian food twice before, the first time was at an Ethiopian restaurant in Fitzroy which was pretty..."

Sarah Loves Food

"One of my new favourite restaurants! My partner and I went here for dinner last week and it was delicious! Service was absolutely perfect..."

Cherise

"Came here with my husband - it was our second time eating Ethiopian food and it was even better than the first. We had the meat fish and vegetables..."

Li-La

"Fantastic service, great ambiance! Enjoyed the flavoursome Ethiopian cuisine. We ordered a big platter consisting of a different mix of different..."

Foodlovermelbs

"This place is the bomb diggity. The size of the plates themselves (a mini satellite dish) is already promising. The atmosphere is great - warm,..."

Fatcat

"I met a group of friends here for dinner last night. The service was excellent and the food exceptional. My friend and I ordered a meat banquet..."

Timinmelbourne

"- Atmosphere 4/5- Service/Staff: 3/5 - Food: 5/5• Value for money: 5/5 • Revisit? YES!• Must order: Don't miss..."

Rida Hakeem

"This place has received good reviews for many reasons. Very delicious food, generous portion, friendly services. It looks small from the outside but..."

Wandering Spoon

"The food was absolutely amazing! Very large servings, very cheap. The service was fantastic and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. Awesome range..."

Miettafeery

"This is my favourite restaurant in Melbourne!Whenever a friend comes from out of town I take them here to show off the food.The staff are super..."

Charlie Budini

"There is just something liberating about eating with your hands, well in this case using the injera bread as a scoop. We selected the chefs mixed..."

The Pet Roo

"What: A reminder of why, however tasty, I only eat food from the Horn of Africa once every few years. Bloat score: 5 – So full of gas I floated..."

Sonia Nair

"Friendly atmosphere & service. Amazing collection of meats, beans, veges & spices on the platter. Ethopian beers aren't bad either. Had a selection..."

Travelling Wonder

"Love this place for it's delicious food and great atmosphere, have been with kids as well as adults only, and everytime is a treat! Have nit had a..."

Shazzamataz

"Best food and atmosphere in Kensington . I come here almost weekly and it feels like home. No wonder they're always busy. The staff are laid back,..."

Rwboz

"The saying; Good things come to those who wait, has never been more apt than when describing the slow cooked, quickly served food at The..."

Mouth On A Mission

"Went for a friends birthday. Wow! Wonderful service! Super friendly! Very genuine and full of heart. Even when they were understaffed they made sure..."

Jmdam

"If you haven't been here. You MUST come here. If you want an authentic, friendly, incredibly well priced, tasty meal this is your place. It..."

Experiencejoysoflife

"On Entering the Abyssinian you escape the busy traffic of Racecourse Rd and enter a cozy, tent like interior where you feel welcomed immediately...."

Mariposa

"This Abyssinian is a regular eating place for my group of friends, as it is for many locals in Flemington and Kensington. I love the atmosphere here,..."

Chris Shearer

"Fun. Tasty. Different. If eating with your hands and getting properly involved with your food if your thing than this place is for you! The tasting..."

Kwanzai

"Highly recommend this lovely little restaurant. My partner and I ordered the vegan share plate for two. Absolutely amazing flavours and there is..."

Jackisan

"Came here on a saturday night and whilst I couldn't quite fault most of the food, the flavours weren't the same as the other time we came here. The..."

Bitter As This Melon

"We were wanting something different and with some recommendations decided on African.The share platter for two was a great way to try out a variety..."

Thosemelbournianfoodies

"Really really good food, very different and you walk away feeling so full. Great value for money. Small little venue but cute, staff are lovely...."

Mj

"always flavourful and filling. great value servings. make sure you book to be seated inside. great meal out on a winters night! the house wine was..."

Kayleigh Jade

"Me and my gf decided to take my brother out for dinner and we opted for something new: African food. Luckily we made a reservation as the place was..."

Must Be Hungry

"I LOVE this place! The food is so flavourful and unique that even though I have eaten here several times, each time is like a new experience. It's a..."

Ashleigh Dougherty

"Come for the homemade delicious food but you'll stay forever as the atmosphere and friendly service is top notch. I eat the vegetarian platter..."

Cafe Addiction

"Try the chefs special! It was an adventure and quite an experience. Lover that it came out on a special sharing platter with a taste of everything...."

GlassOfMalbec

"Love this place! Great to share a platter with a friend (they're huge!) and the Ethiopian beers are delish. We go here often and are never..."

Kat Young

"We have already been to this restaurant couple of times and we are in love with this cosy place. Their veg platter is simple and tasty and we all..."

SrPr

"So so flavoursome. We ordered the share plate, that being what seems to be the most popular dish as it gives you a taste of various popular dishes..."

Elle

"My review is a little late, I came here for my birthday last year, with my parents and friends both from out of town. We ordered a mixed platter,..."

Amanda

"Every time I eat here the food is perfect. Fave meal - the Chefs vegetarian special. Mixture of the best the vegetarian menu has to offer...."

Danza

"Absolutely delightful decor, atmosphere, service and most importantly, the food! A tasting platter for 2 capitulated so many signature Ethiopian..."

Wthdx

"I had been to this wonderful establishment a couple of times but recently took a friend there to show him just how good Ethiopian/African cuisine is...."

T-Rex

"If you enjoy spices and dramatic flavours, this is your place. Authentic African/Ethiopian food will not disappoint. If you have not been before I..."

Lee Pownall

"My friend really wanted to try Ethiopian food, so I pitched this place based on what I've heard.The platters seemed like an easy choice, as you..."

MSY123

"The meat platter $24 per person or $48 for two to share. The two to share could be for 3 or 4 small eaters. Goat, chicken, Nile Perch and lentils...."

F4fitfunfoodfly

"Awesome food, I am sure you won't have tried something like this before Food with smooth home made wine Appealing Ambiance and friendly..."

Ash

"This was an enlightening experience. The Eritrean/Ethiopian food served up on round platters atop the tantalising injera bread is so flavourful it..."

Brian M

"great food, generous portions, good ambiance, cannot go wrong with chef's platter - vegetarian or otherwise. and dont forget to try the Ethiopian..."

N R

"Although there is a full two-page à la carte menu, there doesn’t seem to be anyone who ventures beyond the chef’s platters. We went for the..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Had always been intrigued by African food and was excited to try this place based on its rating and popularity (it's always packed). We decided to..."

Hello. Imnikki

"My friend had been trying to come here for years but it was always booked out or had a long wait. We finally made it here and were very impressed...."

Occasionalist

"Absolutely amazing food! Some of the best African/Ethiopian food I've had. Staff are amazing too. Everything about the place is great. You must..."

MPMM

"Love this place! You walk in and feel like you're in Africa. The food was amazing and service was fantastic, I even got my own African necklace to..."

Sharon

"My first encounter with the African cuisine in Australia was at this place. The place is quite small and is open only in the evenings. The ambience..."

Arjun Lakshmana Balaji

"Ermagawd! I can't get enough of this place! The bread is unbelievably light and has a lovely tangy flavour. The sharing plate is the best. It's a..."

B M

"Thursday dinner, walk ins; delicious food served quickly by a friendly waiter. Ate way more than we should have. Plus BYO. Definitely..."

Simon

"Great place to go with friends. African food and eating with your hands is not exactly common in Melbourne, so it was a fun experience.The..."

Julianna

"What a wonderful introduction to African food. A fantastic social meal (if you don't mind sharing) the platters are a good idea if you're not sure..."

Charlie

"We booked for a table of 12 and they were able to fit us all in. Had 4 mixed platters and 1 vegetarian platter. The food was good, the servings of..."

Joshua Thomas Bray

"I went here for a special occasion and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and gave us great recommendations and the food we ended..."

Mo

"A very interesting experience!!! A meal that involves a lot of sharing of meals. I've never had black lentils but I'm sold. If you go in with a open..."

Cinzo

"This place is awesome, the only catch is that you should go with people you are comfortable sharing a plate with! All the plates are communal, and..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"If your after a social meal of want to get introduced to African cuisine then the Abysissinian may be what you are after. Personally I find some of..."

Cheezles

"Great Food, great service. Went back to the Abyssinian last night after a gap of about 4 years. Last time I really enjoyed the food and service. Is..."

Someone-Who-Eats

"So, so good! Staff were friendly, food feels like a warm hug, atmosphere felt like we were all old friends! Can't wait to be back! Highly recommend..."

Meow

"Super lovely decorated venue. Amazing food quality and friendly staff. Very authentic. Will definitely go back to try more..."

Serena Huh

"We dined in on a sat night, our seating was outside but it is warm enough for a winter night! Ordered the meat platter, it's definitely enough to..."

Jimmy H

"Come with an empty belly! Even so we would still be waddling out of there with food coma after indulging in the generous Chef's Platter. It's the..."

Joanne Lung

"Went as a group of 5 people and everyone left very happy and very full! We ordered 2 chef's platters, the vegan and the meat, vegetarian, poultry..."

Harold Yap

"This, just now, was sensational. The Abyssinian, On Racecourse Rd, Flemington, near the corner of Rankin Street, where we’re staying. We shared a..."

Rik Jurcevic

"Super impressed 😄 will be back when we come anywhere near Melbourne again. Servers were lovely, the lamb dishes were the most succulent and..."

Lilith

"Having been to their sister restaurant, Little Africa, years ago, was thrilled to find this gem with even better ambience and the equally fine and..."

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