This place is a major hidden gem and I was so bummed to drive by the other day and see construction blocking the restaurant. If you're looking for a flavor packed meal and like the option of eating with your hands, this is the spot for you. When we visited the Ethiopian restaurant with a group of eight, they managed to seat our big group efficiently, even though it's a small space. The service was awesome and they delivered multiple mind-blowing platters of food to our table effortlessly. Our vegetarians and our meat eaters alike were extremely happy. I live nearby and have not had a chance to return since my first visit, but you bet that I recommend friends to go here whenever they are looking for a new spot to eat. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food here was delicious! I knew it would be because I've had it as take out. From the outside it doesn't stand out very much but on the inside there is lots of seating and beautiful decoration. We over stayed our welcome because we were unaware of the time they closed but they were very nice about it and never rushed us! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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The food is SO GOOD. We had to jump over all kinds of obstacles to get here because of construction but it was well worth it. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Warm and cozy interior. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegan Platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My friend comes here at least once a week and it did not disappoint. The service was excellent and everyone was really nice. The food came out hot, yummy, and plenty to share with a friend. I will be back for sure! read more

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The food was delicious and so flavorful , very affordable super kind service would definitely be back

Came to Denver for a weekend and decided to try Ethiopian food. It was really cold outside and the food felt so cozy, like a hug. Server was really kind and explained how to eat the food as it was our first time trying it. I recommend it blindly!!! I think it's great to go with a group or friends read more

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How many people get tricked by the weird door situation here? Or maybe it's just me. You walk into the main entrance of Ethiopian Restaurant and immediately wonder how much seating there is, turn the corner, and realize that's a whole other half. I'm sure they could fit long tables of groups here, as their combination platters are designed for many people. There were 5 of us, and we ordered Combination I - plenty of food for everyone! I love eating Ethiopian food, scooping mouthfuls of spiced meat and veggies with injera, which I learned is NOT gluten-free. The chicken was surprisingly one of my favorites, and I can't remember what else. Definitely bring people, and go for the combos if you come here! read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food was fantastic! Authentic Ethiopian and the chicken drum sticks in curry sauce was by far the best dish from the Combo platter 1. Service was nothing spectacular, inside of restaurant was nice so don't be turned off by the entrance. All in all you should come here for the food which was very tasty. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Combo 1: Spicy chicken, lamb, lentils. Added beef tins and all served on njere. - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing flavors, family run since the 80's. The kitchen is small as is the dining room with one lovely lady running front of house by herself so only come if you have time to relax and enjoy. The flavors of dishes were incredible although the beef and lamb could have been more tender. Would definitely recommend to a friend and will be back. Favorite dish was the Misir Wat. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The vegan combo plate... LOVER. The taste was like a sonnet written with the purest form of love. They might as well have named it the "Romancing Your Mouth" plate. I felt sorrow the minute the meal was over. If you want a meal that makes you swoon, this food will CHARM YOU. read more

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GREAT food, some of the best I've ever had in Denver - especially the Beef tibs!! I can't stop bringing friends here to share this place with. read more

One of the best places you can go for a bite in Denver. Bring a big group, the servings are fun to share and you'll have the opportunity to try a lot. The team is caring, quick, and make it an all around amazing place to stop in! read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegan Combination - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Yum. Yum. Yum. Yes. Yes. Yes. Eat here. It's good. Great vegetarian food. Would eat here more often if I lived in the neighborhood.

Just delicious! This place is much nicer inside than it appears from the outside. White tablecloths and everything, I promise. Parking on Colfax can be challenging. Be prepared to park a block or two away. Your food will take some time to prepare. They are making it fresh. Don't come here if you are in a big hurry. The food is outstanding. Between the two of us, we ordered the Special Tibs and the Beef Stew. They came out on a massive tray of Injera with cabbage and lentils. It was too much food for 2 people, but we enjoyed making a dent in it. Everything was delicious. Despite the cash-only references on Google, Ethiopian Restaurant does indeed take credit cards. read more

I have tried a few Ethiopian spots around town, but I may have found my favorite. Our friends were craving Ethiopian for quite some time and we finally made time to make it up to Denver for dinner together. I rarely crave Ethiopian, but this may have changed my palate to want it more. This is off Colfax, so it could be challenging on some nights to find street parking, but we were lucky and didn't have too much trouble. It's a small operation with a few people being the cooks and waiter. There are probably about 15 tables available and it was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday evening. It's a cozy spot, but they do have a table to accommodate a bigger party. For the price you get A LOT of food. We decided to order the combo 1 for everyone and it has a little bit of everything for you to try. The tray was big enough to serve the jolly green giant. It is huge. The spicy chicken stew was tender and the sauce has a bit of a kick. We really loved the cabbage and potatoes. It's so simple, but for some reason the flavors just go so well with the injera ( their flatbread). We also really liked the yellow lentils, it was so well seasoned. Everything was just delicious. All the dishes had their own unique flavors and paired seamlessly with the injera. We had enough leftovers for another meal the next evening. This restaurant by far has had the best seasoning and overall flavors. I highly recommend this spot if you've never been. read more

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It was my very first time trying Ethiopian food and wow - this place is great! Being new to the cuisine and not sure where to start, I split the vegetarian combo and the spicy meats combo with a few friends so everyone could try a bit of everything. SO good. As soon as we all started digging in, all you could hear around the table was "Oh my gosh, you gotta try this!" and "Have you tried this one yet? It's amazing!" Table favorites included the collard greens, the green lentils, the split peas, and the stewed beef. The Injera (spongy Ethiopian bread) was the perfect amount of sour - it really enhanced the flavors of the dishes. If you love spicy food, you're in luck! Their spicy chicken and spicy lentils definitely pack a punch. In addition to delicious food, they also have a friendly, efficient staff. The aesthetic of the restaurant is very no-frills-authentic; the focus is where it should be - on the food. If you're looking for a great place to enjoy stellar Ethiopian food, look no further! read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian and spicy meat combos - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been eating here since the late 80's and it's always excellent and consistent. The family that owns this lovely restaurant has been a staple in our community for many years and generations. Always welcoming. The dining area is small and quant. Not too loud and somewhat cozy. read more

I loved the bread and how it worked perfectly with everything we had. I wish the food was a bit spicier though. I liked how each part had a unique taste and all worked together well. I will be getting the bread again. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie and spicy beef mix - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I took a lovely woman on a date tonight and this is the restaurant she chose. The parking is sketchy and simply on street parking on East Colfax. It's not an especially good area. The restaurant itself is wonderful. The food is authentic and especially tasty. Such a wonderful variety of cuisine to choose from. The service is prompt and courteous. The bill was even reasonable. I wish they had a dessert of some kind. read more

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The best Ethiopian food I have had in quite some time. We had the Kay Wot (Spicy Beef Stew) and Special Tibs (Spicy Sautéed Beef). Both were flavorful and wonderful. The Yater Alicha (yellow lentils) were very good. The Tekel Gomen (cabbage and potatoes with onion) was probably my favorite version of this that I have ever had. The place was clean. The seating was comfortable. The service was very good. All in all, this was an excellent experience. read more

Nom nom nom got the #2 combination bc my friend didn't eat spicy otherwise I'd get the #1. Food was amazing per usual. We both took a box to bring home. About $70 something plus tax and tip. Nice servers. read more

I've been coming here for 26 years! It's been the best Ethiopian in Denver for as long as I can remember! read more

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Love, Love, Loved It! We oreded the combo plate for 3 (although we were two we wanted to try a variety of things to see what our favorites were) and it was to die for. Everything had great flavor, but we couldn't stop taking about the chicken stew. No utensils for any meal. You use the chapati, a spongy flat bread to pick everything up. We were mad that we haven't been eating Ethiopian more. It's been years, but we said we'd go again next week!! read more

Fantastic dinner, exactly what we expected. Had to order dinner for three even though we had two but well worth it. If you enjoy Ethiopian food this is a great spot. read more

Excellent service, fresh authentic (& delicious) food for reasonable prices. bravo! apparently I need more words to leave this review so I'll just keep typing until it lets me post ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

LOVE this restaurant. Every time we are in Denver we hit this place up. It is run by a Ethiopian family who do it all! Cook, host, serve, everything! We tried the Ethiopian beer they offered which was very tasty! It had a strong yeasty flavor to it which I don't encounter very often. Between three people we shared the option #2 platter. It was just enough for all of us to get stuffed with a little left over. It would be perfect for 4 people to split. The owner came out and told us how to eat and what we were eating. The beef and spicy lentils were our favorite! The injera bread was super soft and flavorful. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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This restaurant is very unassuming from the outside and a true HIDDEN GEM! This place is super charming and homey inside. The combos make it easy to order if you are new to Ethiopian food too. It's fairly priced considering how much meat you get and the labor it takes to make the dishes. I liked how their injera was thin, crepe-like, and not too sour. The dishes were flavorful and not too overpowering. I also loved how the server poured each dish individually. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Combo 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a must stop in Denver. It's an unassuming little restaurant on Colfax, but it is SO worth a visit. They have a great open kitchen as you walk in, and then a separate dining area. They have a large menu, and I would recommend any of the combos if you're looking for some variety! They have both vegetarian and meat options for the specials and they have a 2-3 person "requirement " but you can always just order up to fill that. You get a nice serving of injera (think and tangy crepe-like) as the vessel to eat your main dish. The flavors are out of this world, and you will not be disappointed with whatever you order! read more

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Flavor bombs exploding in my mouth, like the feeling of your very first kiss (or 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.). Make this your favorite place now.

Ate here on our summer trip to Colorado. Great hole in the wall Ethiopian food! The owner was really friendly too. Really happy with our experience. We ordered our usual vegetarian combo plate. read more

Friendly staff, food was excellent!. We had a bit of a wait, but totally worth it. We were glad we waited. Will be back soon

Outstanding food! Every dish phenomenal! We eat Ethiopian food all the time and this so far, is the best we've had in Denver! I would go so far as to say one of the best we've ever eaten anywhere. All three bean dishes, and all three vegetable dishes in our veggie combo were full of flavor. The place gets packed so come early. The ambience is as with most restaurants. read more

Good food, customer service, and environment. Could use a little work on the outside of the building but it's worth going!

We loved the combo 2. It was plenty of food for 4 people. Great service and great food. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Combo #2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food was soooo good, but the wait really was long. We were at the restaurant for a lot longer than expected, so thankfully weren't in a rush. It was a Saturday night which of course is normally busy for restaurants in general. I only went the once so I'm not sure if that's typical for them or not. I still intend to go back! read more

Soooo Excited, they are back open and Marvelous! 25 years and Counting! Some of our friend's and family's best celebrations memories! Sit back and enjoy a wonderful meal! read more

I still love this place. The vegetarian combo 3 was phenomenal. Tons of food for two people - we couldn't finish it though we tried our best. The guys got some beef dishes, which they seemed to enjoy. The yellow split peas and the spiced collard greens were my favorite. The next best was mixing a bite with the green lentils and spicy red lentils. As I write this I just want to go back and eat more of the food along with the spongey and fresh engira. Hopefully I'll be back sooner rather than later! But beware - cash only and slow. That's how Ethiopian places go though - no rush and don't expect to eat for at least 30 minutes after you order. read more

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My first time eating Ethiopian food! It was really good and can't wait to go back again. The staff was very nice! read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Awesome! Great service and good experience. Looking forward to seeing you again for authentic Ethiopian food.

The Ethiopian Restaurant is now in my list of favorite Ethiopian restaurants that I've had in the US. The service was amazing, fast, and you can see/smell your food being cooked in front of you. We ordered the vegan combination platter which included injera, 3 types of lentils, cabbage, and potatoes and carrots. The food was more than enough to feed 4 individuals and very reasonably price. Although we ordered 3 lentil dishes in our platter, they all had a unique, wonderful taste to them. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Denver. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Combination Platter 3 - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado