The food was amazing, to the point that my boyfriend had to come back the next day. I went to 4 different countries and in each country, I was trying to find delicious Eritrea food like the one I had in Atlanta; it took me to come to Paris and try this spot where I found the flavors, taste, heat, deliciousness, variety, and high-quality I was looking for. Even dining the first night, we went around 5 pm, I was so sad no one but us was in there, but by 6:30-7 pm, people were rolling in and I was so happy that it was getting the recognition it deserved; by the next day going back again it was packed! Parking would be sorta easy to find, and the decor highlights the natural beauty of Eritrea, in a small mom/pop shop style. Extremely homey and cozy feel with attentive hospitality. Now trying to find a place like this in Philly! read more

See all

J'adore Massawa! Il est trop delicieux! Le Naï Tsom Bebeaynetu est excellent! J'adore le resto. J'y retournerai voluntier.

Second time visiting this place while in Paris (first in 2016) and it's still a great spot to satisfy a craving for Ethio food in a tourist and budget friendly environment. As is traditional, we shared a large platter of assorted appetizers and entrees, with a little help from our host in making selections, when we opted for items that were known to have some possibly unclear translation on menu. Everyone loved the food, the relaxed atmosphere and amazing value for the $$. Total bill for 3 with a very nice bottle of Bordeaux came to about 60 EU. read more

There's nothing I love more than trying out a new cuisine so when I landed on the glowing reviews of this tucked away Eritrean restaurant just a stone's throw from my house I was dying for the chance to test it out. So when two adventurous dining companions came to my corner of the city looking for new place to try, we headed here! For those of you like me who have never tried Eritrean food, it's basically just like Ethiopian cuisine, but a bit less heavy on the sauces and spices. The place looks pretty drab from the outside but inside it was packed and percolating on a Friday night with a cool mix of young couples, big families and a bunch of kids roaming around. The menu is super affordable - mains go from 9E - 12E and are huge! I ordered the classic assortment of various vegetable and meat dishes, including a fantastic stewed lamb, a chicken leg doused in chunky red sauce, gorgeous sauteed spinach, lentils, and a fresh, crisply-dressed salad served over a layer of thick crepes that you use to scoop the food into your face. It was all delectable, fun to eat and insanely well-priced. But the real icing on the cake was the friendly service which included a visit from the owner to ask how we were enjoying our meals and to remind us that we could ask for extra free helpings of any of the items on our plates! Since the servings were so generous to begin with we turned him down, but what a sweet offer! Definitely going to make this one of my regular neighborhood haunts. Just remember to reserve on the weekends or if you're a large party. read more

Massawa - African Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

Had high expectations based on some reviews I read. First they refused to honor the Yelp check-in offer. Not sure if it was a language barrier, but the waiter didn't fulfill the order correctly and was very rude when I provided feedback. The vegetables were served lukewarm and lacked seasoning; spinach tasted like it was frozen, not fresh. Didn't finish the meal. Not good value. Will not return. I've eaten at many different Ethiopian restaurants, so I'm very familiar with the flavors. This was the worst dining experience I've had in Paris. read more

See all

This place deserves a round of applause for awesome customer service because our waitress was so kind the entire time- even when my dining partner didn't quite like the food. It was his first time having Eritrean food (or anything like Ethiopian food for that matter) and he couldn't get over the taste of the injera. It was too sour for him, which is understandable for somebody's first time. I really enjoyed the food actually! Everything tasted fresh and like it was made at home. In particular, I liked the cauliflower and the potatoes. We had the lamb as well and it was so good. The chicken leg was also great and had a lot of flavor to it. I thought that everything looked and tasted delicious. However, since my friend couldn't eat very much, I was left to eat a gigantic portion and didn't feel very hungry to begin with. The waitress was very sad to see that we didn't eat very much and asked us if we would like to try something else. She tried very hard to make things better for my friend, which I thought was very sweet. In the end, she understood and boxed everything up for me to take home with a smile on her face. It was so nice of her and I loved eating the leftovers for dinner and lunch the next day! The food is definitely worth the price- it was enough for three meals! I will definitely be back. read more

J'ai découvert la nourriture éthiopienne dans ce restaurant même. Le patron a été super sympa, il nous décrit tous les différent plats puis nous a demande nos préférences. Il a vraiment compris ce que nous voulions manger au final même si nous n'avions jamais manger éthiopien. Le plat était délicieux surtout les crèpes mises au dessous des sauces. C'est dommage je me rappelle plus des noms des plats mais je me suis dis que ce restaurant meritait une tres bonne review surtout quand le patron vous aide a découvrir la gastronomie de son pays! ET enfin les prix sont aussi abordables si vous en avez marre de manger des sandwiches pendant vos pauses déjeuners. read more

First time having Ethiopian in Paris and wanted something authentic. Food was divine. Service was attentive. I'll absolutely be back. I came with friends and we all had the veggie combo and it was everything I hoped it would be. Perfect yellow lentils. read more

This is the best meal we had in Paris. The service was unbelievably friendly and nice and accommodating to us and happy to speak English and help us with the menu and make recommendations. The food was perfect, delicious and made with love and really filling. Really great vegetarian options too. If we had more time we would 100% go back. read more

Delicious, simple, inexpensive. I had the vegetarian plate here for only 10 E. Each item on the plate is bottomless, so if you decide you love something, you can have more for free. The service and food here are incredible. The owner gave me a free beer and refused a tip when I offered one. I highly recommend this place! read more

Beware of the guy with the ponytail. We ordered one thing and he gave us something else that cost us more money. The lamb was not that good. The veggies were cold. read more

Simple place, not really into the deco but the owner is extremely kinda and pleasant... The food is simply amazing! I have already tried Eritrean food in London and I was so happy to discover this spot in Paris. Inexpensive and absolutely delicious! We are definitely coming back! read more

Very tasty. The injera is much lighter than we have had and less fermented. The meats are varied and flavorful and the spices and seasonings were good. A hearty meal close to Louis Blanc metro. Yummy salad and appetizers. Check it out. You will have a good time. Enjoy read more

Massawa's cooking was a great end to the week, with food that was cheap in price but not in taste. I found the restaurant here on Yelp when looking for a place to eat near our hotel. The food seemed off the beaten path of French and Italian food and I had never had Eritrean food before, so I decided I must try it. The meal is served with each member of the group of diners or the group as a whole deciding on several dishes which they will share on a tasty bubbly Eritrean bread that is also used in place of utensils to eat the meal with. The service was absolutely wonderful as the waiter did not hesitate to give his honest recommendations on what to order and was extremely friendly and genuine when taking our orders. He obviously cared about his customers and was proud to work there. His basic English helped overcome my inefficiencies in the French language. The atmosphere was better than most other restaurants in Paris as it lacked the thick smelly stench of cigarette smoke found almost everywhere else in Europe as smoking is banned inside and seating outside is unavailable. Instead you can smell the aroma of the spices used in your meal. Unique Eritrean paintings help lighten the walls and make it seem more genuine. Finally the food may be its best feature of all as it is unbelievably tasty and filling. You can get more servings for your order if you still feel hungry after finishing, but this is unlikely as the food is very filling. You may also want to try the delicious fruit salad for desert as it is unforgettable and fresh. Taste is put front and center at this place, and for the price is surprisingly good as the right amount of spices is added all around. Be prepared to eat with your hands and use your napkin. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone, and when I am in Paris again, will be sure to eat there. read more