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I learned today how fabulous this restaurant is as a lunch spot! Food here is always great but I always thought of it as a supper place, partly due to the prices for the combo plates which at +/- $20-29 are very reasonable for an evening meal of this quality. For me though, I don't usually spend that much for lunch. But today I ordered the buticha appetizer ($12) which arrived on a plate of crisp green dressed salad and together with the injera and a soft drink was more than enough for a satisfying lunch, at a value price. One more reason to LOVE this restaurant.
What an amazing family run business. Our server "K" was so friendly and helpful with the menu and any questions. There's outdoor seating and some indoor seating. They also sell Ethiopian coffee, seasonings, and other goodies in the front. The samosas and chili paste were so different than any we've had in the best way possible. The chicken and lentils, everything, was off the hook. Will be returning!!
I took my friend to this place today. It was her first time trying Ethiopian food and she loved it. We ordered a vegetarian combo and the chicken platter. Our collective favorite was the misir wot. We sat outside since the outdoors was beautiful and the weather was very pleasant. Our server was funny and got me when I picked up the mint and had me convinced I should've paid before he burst out laughing. Highly recommend checking out this place.
On July 3, I went with a friend and her best friend to eat Ethiopian food for dinner. It was my first time eating Ethiopian. We got seated quickly. My friend had been to the restaurant before so she did the ordering. The waitress came over to take our order. My friend ordered us the meat and veggie ultimate combo to share. The waitress asked if we wanted it just as is or all mild since some of the dishes on the platter already came with a kick. We got it just as is to experience the original flavors. The platter was huge with different lentils, salad, pickled veggies, meats and came with injera. The platter had different/unique flavors, spiced to pickled to spicy. The platter was more than enough for 3 of us, we had leftovers. I wouldn't mine coming back again.
We got the combo plate with the meat and veggies. I really dont know the names of what we had but I felt the meats were too spicy and some of the veggies, especially the Grey ones on the side weren't my type of flavor. I'm so used to Walia in San Jose so maybe I compare that flavor profile to other Ethiopian restaurants. Service was very hard to come by, we had to flag the waitress for every thing from napkins to more water and we we're literally the only table there. Lukewarm water also, and again waiting for the check. This was not the best experience for me or my friend for either the food or service. Barely 3 stars.
Some of the best and most flavorful Ethiopian food I've ever had! A truly amazing spot that's also Michelin recommended (I didn't know until we went there). Service was really friendly and fast, and the ambiance was warm and wonderful as well. If you get a chance to stop by here, I would highly recommend it, whether you've had Ethiopian food before or if it's a first-time experience, this is definitely the spot to have some authentic Ethiopian food!
My friends and I are huge fans of Ethiopian food, and we booked a table at Barcote for dinner. We were one of the first diners around 6 PM on a Monday evening, but by the time we left a couple of hours later, every single table was filled. The restaurant was a bit chilly inside since the door was left ajar, but the space quickly warmed up as more diners trickled in. There were four of us, so we shared a Mixed Veggie + Meat platter and ordered the veggie samosas to start. For four hungry people, this was the perfect amount - we almost finished our entire platter. Barcote's samosas were filled with lentils cooked in a savory spice blend and served alongside a delicious, subtly spicy dipping sauce. We were tempted to order more, but we also wanted to save room for the platter. The mixed platter was a beautiful rainbow of stews and dips, including many varieties of simmered lentils, vegetables, and stewed meats. We inhaled every last piece of injera as we worked our way around the platter. In fact, we probably could have benefited from another basket of injera. On the night of our visit, it seemed like only one server was managing the dining room herself - yet she managed to take care of all the tables. This was our first time at Barcote, but my friends who've visited other Ethiopian restaurants in Berkeley/Oakland remarked that this was their new favorite spot.
If you like variety on a plate and communal gathering this can be a spot. I like variety so my brother and I went for the vegetarian and meat combo platter. You get a little bit of everything more or less and you get injera bread with it, all meal comes with injera which is amazing. The presentation is eye appealing. Colour is there. You get a bed of a large round of injera and you get all your goods there. My favourite was the yellow lentils and the cabbage-carrot-potato vegetable in turmeric I think. Service was direct nothing special. I heard we can get unlimited bread but a basket of just 1 round was more than enough for 2 people. Ambiance is nice. There's incense and a lot of colourful art. Nice patio for the summer time. I think this is a nice place for an intro to Ethiopian food. It's also in the Michelin world, maybe that can say something. AC transit bus 6 and 22 come near here
Great cozy spot. First time here. Every is so nice feels like I'm eating at someone home. And the backyard patio is very nice too. And of course the food is top notch too. Because why would you feed your home hug eats anything else
Wowieee!! What a delight for my first time eating Ethiopian food! I got the meat platter and my lovey friend got the veggie platter. Such wonderfully tasting meat stews. The injera was really great, so spongy and tangy. The staff was friendly and the food was delivered fairly quickly. While we originally sat outside, we were asked to go inside while they cleaned. A must try!
The only restaurant on the street that would let me go pee prior to confirming that I will be a customer . The staff served us our food, in a timely manner and did not rush us out of the restaurant. There is both inside and outside seating, which are both pleasing to the eye. If you have not tasted doro wat before, know that it is tasty, but rich and sweet tasting.
Delicious and satisfying lunch, with the spiced tea, beef samosas and meat sampler. These flavors and spices are beyond words! We sat on the quiet back patio due to our reactive dog. (We usually sit on the front patio.) it was super mellow. Note that service in Ethiopian restaurants can be less rapid and adapt to that reality. Enjoy not feeling rushed. It is a delightful experience that will leave you feeling satisfied and relaxed.
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful food, friendly, welcoming staff, and cozy, inviting ambiance.
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4 months ago
First time here & had such a great time! Right after leaving the restaurant, me & my friend already made plans to come back. It was my friend's first time trying Ethiopian food, so we got the Meat & Veggie combo. The food was so flavorful & even though I was full, I couldn't stop myself from eating. The service here was so lovely & I had a fun time talking to the staff. read more
I learned today how fabulous this restaurant is as a lunch spot! Food here is always great but I always thought of it as a supper place, partly due to the prices for the combo plates which at +/- $20-29 are very reasonable for an evening meal of this quality. For me though, I don't usually spend that much for lunch. But today I ordered the buticha appetizer ($12) which arrived on a plate of crisp green dressed salad and together with the injera and a soft drink was more than enough for a satisfying lunch, at a value price. One more reason to LOVE this restaurant. read more
What an amazing family run business. Our server "K" was so friendly and helpful with the menu and any questions. There's outdoor seating and some indoor seating. They also sell Ethiopian coffee, seasonings, and other goodies in the front. The samosas and chili paste were so different than any we've had in the best way possible. The chicken and lentils, everything, was off the hook. Will be returning!! read more
2 months ago
I took my friend to this place today. It was her first time trying Ethiopian food and she loved it. We ordered a vegetarian combo and the chicken platter. Our collective favorite was the misir wot. We sat outside since the outdoors was beautiful and the weather was very pleasant. Our server was funny and got me when I picked up the mint and had me convinced I should've paid before he burst out laughing. Highly recommend checking out this place. read more
On July 3, I went with a friend and her best friend to eat Ethiopian food for dinner. It was my first time eating Ethiopian. We got seated quickly. My friend had been to the restaurant before so she did the ordering. The waitress came over to take our order. My friend ordered us the meat and veggie ultimate combo to share. The waitress asked if we wanted it just as is or all mild since some of the dishes on the platter already came with a kick. We got it just as is to experience the original flavors. The platter was huge with different lentils, salad, pickled veggies, meats and came with injera. The platter had different/unique flavors, spiced to pickled to spicy. The platter was more than enough for 3 of us, we had leftovers. I wouldn't mine coming back again. read more
We got the combo plate with the meat and veggies. I really dont know the names of what we had but I felt the meats were too spicy and some of the veggies, especially the Grey ones on the side weren't my type of flavor. I'm so used to Walia in San Jose so maybe I compare that flavor profile to other Ethiopian restaurants. Service was very hard to come by, we had to flag the waitress for every thing from napkins to more water and we we're literally the only table there. Lukewarm water also, and again waiting for the check. This was not the best experience for me or my friend for either the food or service. Barely 3 stars. read more
Some of the best and most flavorful Ethiopian food I've ever had! A truly amazing spot that's also Michelin recommended (I didn't know until we went there). Service was really friendly and fast, and the ambiance was warm and wonderful as well. If you get a chance to stop by here, I would highly recommend it, whether you've had Ethiopian food before or if it's a first-time experience, this is definitely the spot to have some authentic Ethiopian food! read more
My friends and I are huge fans of Ethiopian food, and we booked a table at Barcote for dinner. We were one of the first diners around 6 PM on a Monday evening, but by the time we left a couple of hours later, every single table was filled. The restaurant was a bit chilly inside since the door was left ajar, but the space quickly warmed up as more diners trickled in. There were four of us, so we shared a Mixed Veggie + Meat platter and ordered the veggie samosas to start. For four hungry people, this was the perfect amount - we almost finished our entire platter. Barcote's samosas were filled with lentils cooked in a savory spice blend and served alongside a delicious, subtly spicy dipping sauce. We were tempted to order more, but we also wanted to save room for the platter. The mixed platter was a beautiful rainbow of stews and dips, including many varieties of simmered lentils, vegetables, and stewed meats. We inhaled every last piece of injera as we worked our way around the platter. In fact, we probably could have benefited from another basket of injera. On the night of our visit, it seemed like only one server was managing the dining room herself - yet she managed to take care of all the tables. This was our first time at Barcote, but my friends who've visited other Ethiopian restaurants in Berkeley/Oakland remarked that this was their new favorite spot. read more
If you like variety on a plate and communal gathering this can be a spot. I like variety so my brother and I went for the vegetarian and meat combo platter. You get a little bit of everything more or less and you get injera bread with it, all meal comes with injera which is amazing. The presentation is eye appealing. Colour is there. You get a bed of a large round of injera and you get all your goods there. My favourite was the yellow lentils and the cabbage-carrot-potato vegetable in turmeric I think. Service was direct nothing special. I heard we can get unlimited bread but a basket of just 1 round was more than enough for 2 people. Ambiance is nice. There's incense and a lot of colourful art. Nice patio for the summer time. I think this is a nice place for an intro to Ethiopian food. It's also in the Michelin world, maybe that can say something. AC transit bus 6 and 22 come near here read more
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Great cozy spot. First time here. Every is so nice feels like I'm eating at someone home. And the backyard patio is very nice too. And of course the food is top notch too. Because why would you feed your home hug eats anything else read more
Wowieee!! What a delight for my first time eating Ethiopian food! I got the meat platter and my lovey friend got the veggie platter. Such wonderfully tasting meat stews. The injera was really great, so spongy and tangy. The staff was friendly and the food was delivered fairly quickly. While we originally sat outside, we were asked to go inside while they cleaned. A must try! read more
6 months ago
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The only restaurant on the street that would let me go pee prior to confirming that I will be a customer . The staff served us our food, in a timely manner and did not rush us out of the restaurant. There is both inside and outside seating, which are both pleasing to the eye. If you have not tasted doro wat before, know that it is tasty, but rich and sweet tasting. read more
3 months ago
Update 2 years later - was promised to get refunded for the messed up item and never did. Ended up getting a $6 credit from grubhub since the business didn't follow through. read more
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8/7/26 Updated…
Delicious and satisfying lunch, with the spiced tea, beef samosas and meat sampler. These flavors and spices are beyond words! We sat on the quiet back patio due to our reactive dog. (We usually sit on the front patio.) it was super mellow. Note that service in Ethiopian restaurants can be less rapid and adapt to that reality. Enjoy not feeling rushed. It is a delightful experience that will leave you feeling satisfied and relaxed. read more
Quality has gone downhill the past few years with the owner seemingly being less present and seeing different cooks in the kitchen. Often the yellow peas or lentils will be undercooked to the point of being hard, the portion sizes have shrunk and prices have gone up. Most recently, I ordered on Uber Eats and was supposed to receive a free item as advertised. I contacted the restaurant and sent them a photo of the offer and they didn't honor it or even offer an apology. I've been eating here for 6+ years so now I feel like they don't really care about their customers. If you're looking for good vegan Ethiopian, Desta is the spot. The food is better and there's no up charge for gluten free injera which is how injera is traditionally made. read more
3 months ago
This is a great restaurant! We were warmly greeted by the team and had a wonderful meal. Very clean, great sanitation practices and amazing food! We found our best Ethiopian restaurant now! read more
This is one of my favorite Ethiopian Restaurants, Micheline recommended and deserved. The food is all flavorful and delicious! Not pictured here but equally delicious is their salmon dulet (I highly recommend). The mango spritzer isn't much of a spritz but is very tasty. There is ample seating inside and outside. The service was friendly, though a little slow, but they were happy to help when you requested. read more
I mean what can I say that hasn't already been said. The wait staff was relaxed and casual but still efficient and attentive. The ultimate combo was perfect to give my boyfriend a great example of Ethiopian food! So delicious, plus they did NOT skimp out on extra injera which is always a pet peeve of mine. read more
Amazing place. The minute you enter you smell the yummy goodness. So sooooo good. The staff is friendly and efficient. We sat in the cute back courtyard. It was peaceful and sweet. You'd never know you were sitting just off busy Telegraph. We will definitely be back. Authentic food. Perfect spice level. Yummmmmm! read more
We ordered the vegetarian combo and meat combo for 4 people and it was so much food! This could have served 5 people easily. Service was super slow, it took quite a while to order and get water. They have a great outdoor area in the back and allow dogs which is great! This is definitely a more healthier version and less spicy compared to other Ethiopian spots I've been too. Overall it was delicious though! read more
1 year ago
Frequented for the last few years. I've had their doro wot, every kitfo variation, salmon dulet, and their fish goulash, all of which I'd recommend. Their quality is mostly consistent, though occasionally their injera comes out too dough-like and their portion sizes and food texture differ between visits. The taste however is consistent and quite good, and their tej is some of the best I've had. The setting is odd at first, as I always feel too close to one of the entrances/exits or the bathroom, but I quickly forget about it when dining volume is light. The service is amazing with perfectly timed appetizers and entrees, and swift injera refills. read more
3 months ago
11 months ago
Great, fresh food! My party ordered the vegetarian combo and shrimp tibs and the portion was huge, we had leftovers. They also come by to give you more injera as well. The service is relaxed, they let us sit, eat, and catch up without rushing us. Will definitely be back to try the coffee service and honey wine! read more
7 months ago
If my experience was based on food only, I'd give Barcote 5 stars! The food is flavorful and most of the flavors are from the variety of spices, not just salt! Everything that I've eaten is amazing and I would highly recommend doing take out from here! I ordered the veggie samosas, meat combo, and veggie combo. The meat dishes with the dark red sauce were my favorite meat dishes so I'd just order those in the future! Everything on the veggie platter was outstanding. I especially loved the cabbage and brown cold lentils, but I'd have to order all of those again! Unfortunately my experience eating here is not great. The restaurant feels like there's no heat inside, which makes for a pretty chilly and unpleasant experience in the winter months. Also, my meal was ruined by the scent of pine sol cleaning chemicals. They cleaned their kitchen with highly concentrated chemicals, so that smell carried out into the dining area and ruined the taste of my meal. Luckily that happened after I was almost done eating, so it wasn't the worst and I still enjoyed my food. Overall, I would 100% come back and carry out or eat outside. But eating indoors leaves a lot of room for improvement. read more
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Lela L.
Dear Amy,…
2 years ago
WOW such incredibly nice staff, fantastic food, and a lovely restaurant. We had such a wonderful experience at Barcote Ethiopian Restaurant! The meat and veggie ultimate combo is the perfect feast for your family. I also highly recommend the fish goulash. We will be coming back to Barcote many times. Thank you for the great dining experience! read more
2 years ago
Visited this beautiful restaurant. Cute outside patio. Very friendly staff. We wanted to sample as much as possible so ordered the Meat and veggie ultimate combo. Tried the very healthy homemade flax seed drink. Not my favorite because it is pretty bland, however very happy that it is offered and I was able to give it a try. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
I really can't wait to go back to the Bay Area, I will be visiting there again. Hopefully my trip will be longer. Love Ethiopian food. I can now say I've had Ethiopian food in three different states and each one slightly different but yummy. Service was great and I love the cozy ambiance of Barcote. read more
3 years ago
I heard so many great things and was excited to finally come try. It was a pretty busy night, but we waited a long time to get water, and then a table who got sat later than us were accidentally served our food. When we did get our food everything was good but just the service and long wait times for everything kind of filtered down the rest of the experience. read more
10 months ago
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6430 Telegraph Ave
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Rockridge, North Oakland
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