TINY but cozy space. I was relieved there was room for the 4 of us after I had led our group to my craving for Ethio while vacationing and walking in this area ready for a late night dinner. Food was good and totally satisfied my craving while introducing others to the same ; ) Have a back pocket place in mind in case you find it packed - or just circle back again until you can get in. read more

We stopped in around 6pm on a Sunday for dinner. The place is tiny with room for about 5 tables. We ordered the vegetarian combo (€18) each, which comes with 5-6 different all-vegan dishes, some salad, and a small side of injera. Each dish was pretty good, with the misir wot and the green beans being the highlights. Friendly service, with a little English spoken. Good spot. read more

Restaurant Godjo - Vegetarian combo (vegan) - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

The food and service were excellent. We are vegan and gluten intolerant so eating out is an adventure. Our needs were respected and handled well. read more

The place seems a bit different from previously uploaded pictures, much darker and smaller. However, they serve one of the best Ethiopian cuisine I ever tried in the states, in South Korea and Paris! We were so lucky to find this place and are definitely coming back for more. The lady is a real chef! read more

See all

Ok, so this place is adorable in terms of ambiance. It's TINY. I mean, you can barely move around at all or get in your seat. The staff was trying... but also super rude when my friend didn't want to order anything. The food was what truly made me give 3 stars. What was that?! I lived in Ethiopia for a year. I live in oakland where we have tons of Ethiopian food. What was this?? Ugh.... Per my photo: "Veggie combo" equivalent but don't expect any gomen (greens) and no substitutions lol so if you don't like kik Alicha (yellow plain lentils) you should just order something else since this dish is $17 euros! read more

Restaurant Godjo - "Veggie combo" 17 euros! - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

Yall, this place is BOMB. It is a hole in the wall sort of place - which is how you know the food is good. I think it is also family owned because the owners looked related - so that basically means everything will taste home cooked. ALSO they have vegetarian AND vegan options along with non veggie options if you are with non-veg friends. My husband and I were able to eat what we both want and were satisfied. I had the lentils and I think he had beef? You cannot go wrong with going to this place. The service is nice, the ambiance is also super cute and the food is amazing. So it wins on all levels! read more

Restaurant Godjo - One side is the vegetarian sampler and the other is the meat for my husband! - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

Good food. Smaller than normal Ethiopian plate sizes 12" wide instead of "18". But still much food. It is a small restaurant size so tables don't use original Ethiopian baskets. There is no Ethiopian honey wine. But the French wine is fine. Enjoy. read more

Not open till 2 am had to go to the place next door and get a falafel This was my first ever review on yelp. I was so frustrated that I had a tough day and I was looking get real meal at 1am. This was during the transit strike so there were no ubers or buses. I walked from my hotel which was across the street from the Louvre. When I arrived I was furious that this restaurant was closed. My day had gone as wrong as it could. I had been using Yelp for years to found information about restaurants and I this situation forced me to join the community. read more

When I was looking for vegetarian options in Paris, it was my lucky evening that I came across a place that had two things that I love - vegetarian-friendly options AND Ethiopian food! This is a tiny place - I counted about 18 seats within the restaurant (although I think they had downstairs seating as well). I got there relatively early and was seated immediately. I ordered the Ye Tsom (composition végétarienne variée) - it put a big smile on my face when they brought the platter out - I tucked in and enjoyed every morsel of the meal down to the last bit of injera. The portions were generous and food was what I clearly expected (good and good and good!). Every seat was filled by the end of my meal - it did get fairly cramped but the place still had a comfortable and festive vibe. I would highly recommend making a booking before arriving. read more

Restaurant Godjo - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

Such good food, so flavorful! The vegetarian mix was spicy and tasty. The crepe was yeasty and perfect. I loved the genuine ambiance, African music, statues and colorful artefacts everywhere and the ladies cooking in a very humble kitchen at the back. Just lovely! read more

Restaurant Godjo - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

Ethiopian food in Paris? Yes, please! This place is a gem and excellent for vegetarians! The staff are just lovely - super friendly and attentive. It's a refreshing change in Paris!! When you step into this little restaurant, you feel like you're in another world. For those who haven't had Ethiopian food, it is served on a giant platter on top of a spongy bread. You can eat with your hands, using the bread to scoop up the veggies/meat on top. The menu is well-explained and not intimidating, and if you have any questions, the staff is sure to help. The food was just exquisite - perfectly spiced and full of flavor. I also tried an Ethiopian beer, which paired well with my food. I have already been here a few times and can't wait to come back! read more

See all

Godjo really sets the bar high for Ethiopian food. Came here on a Friday night with a friend for dinner around 7PM. Decided to order a round of their Ethiopian beers (which I highly, HIGHLY recommend), and was quickly followed up with our main courses (spicy chicken and lentils). Not too long after that, the waitress came out with a giant platter, FULL of not only our main dishes, but also side dishes! I have yet to eat at an Ethiopian place that does sides as well as Godjo (includes a hard boiled egg, some salad, and what looked like stewed collard greens). Needless to say, my friend and I both left Godjo feeling completely satisfied. TL;DR, if you are in Paris and you want some good Ethiopian, come to Godjo and don't skip out on the beer ;) read more

Restaurant Godjo - Doro wat & lentils served in a huge platter to share - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

I went to this restaurant during my visit to Paris last year in May. Godjo had AMAZING food! This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and I absolutely loved it! read more

A recommendation from a tour I did, and now my recommendation too. Served in a large wicker bowl, the food filled Ethiopian tortilla is an culinary experience that should be experienced. Got the platter selection, mildly spiced for me, and wildly fun. No utensils, so you break off some of the tortilla on the side plate, and then fill it using your hands as utensils. This is a great night out, and the food is really good. The waitress was friendly, and explained everything too, which was a great help. Finished it off with a good espresso. Fitting ad Ethiopian is the birthplace of coffee. read more

Restaurant Godjo - Platter, with tortilla and Ethiopian beer - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

First time Ethiopian food while visiting France, and would pick this restaurant over all the rest! Food was amazing.

I was looking for a place to take my vegetarian friends visiting from out of town when Godjo came to mind. I'd heard great reviews about the place from several American friends (some of whom frequent this restaurant each time they're in town). It was easy to reserve (did so via the link on Yelp!), and though on a tiny side street in the fifth, fairly easy to find. We were seated in the cave (which was preferable to the dining room upstairs, crammed with western tables and flooded with fluorescent lights), on traditional stools with round basket table. We weren't the only group dining downstairs, but it felt as though we were forgotten. It took 20 minutes to get a pitcher of water, and then 20 more minutes to get our food. One half of the platter was vegetarian for our visitors, and the other half was composed of meat dishes for my partner and myself (mine spicy, his not). As the French say, c'était un régal! The meat was tender, the sauces perfectly seasoned and spiced. We finished the entire platter after we were full--couldn't let even a smidgen of sauce stay on the plate. read more

Restaurant Godjo - Half meat half veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

Ethiopian in Paris? Yes! Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant is in Iceland, but Godjo is a close second. It's a tiny little spot - so I highly suggest making reservations! The homemade bread dipped in the chicken, lamb and lentil dishes is out of this world! If you like Ethiopian lentils, try the spicy version! The menu is in French only, so brush up ahead of time, or learn common phrases such as "What do you recommend?" Also, if you have a vegetarian with you, ask for their plate to be separate because the food is served family style. Finally, finish with a delightful Ethiopian coffee - you won't regret it! read more

Restaurant Godjo - delightful Ethiopian coffee - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

I have been to this place three times now. I love Ethiopian food and was excited to find this spot. However, I won't be back. My first experience was ok. However, on my second visit, we had a reservation for 8:30. We arrived on time but waited for over an hour and still weren't seated. Several parties that arrived after us were seated before us. We kept asking when we would be seated, and finally left after the third time that they told us that it would just be "15 more minutes." The food is decent but poor management and service all but ruined my dining experience there. read more

Restaurant Godjo - The sampler platter for two. Although, be warned that the sampler platter for one looks nothing like this. - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

We ordered a great selection of vegetarian (vegan we confirmed) plates "ye tsom" and lentils "ye messer" (pas du beurre -and- pas laix). The service was very nice and he brought extra spices on the side as we asked for spicy. Would highly recommend as an alternative to traditional vegan cuisine in Paris! Charming space in basement for big party of 10. read more

See all

This is a solid neighborhood place, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're already in the neighborhood. But if you're looking for great Ethiopian food, Restaurant Ethiopia is better, especially their chicken dish. Try to go with a few other people so you can order more dishes. I recommend getting one meat "combo" and a vegetable "combo" so that you can try all of the dishes. If you ask for them to make your food spicy, it will not be particularly spicy. But it will be good. Gluten-free notes: Ethiopian bread is called injera and made out of teff, a gluten-free grain. I have heard of some cases where restaurants will add wheat flour to the teff, so you may want to ask whether they do this. read more

I had a delicious lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. If you come right at Noon, it's pretty empty for at least an hour, so not super necessary to make a reservation. I called to make a reservation and it sounded like they never even made a note of it. The most delicious thing I tasted was the spicy beef ragout. It's about 16 euros, so not cheap. They also have chicken and vegetarian options. I tasted two chicken dishes that were not that great. The vegetarian dishes I tasted were also average. I think beef is the best here, if you eat beef. There are options such as a traditional sampler for about 18 euros, a vegetarian sampler for about 15 euros, and a lunch "menu" for about 13 euros. Not the best Ethiopian I've ever had, but definitely worth trying once. Also, not the cheapest. They have lots of vegetarian options and I did not taste any MSG. They usually bring about 3-4 dishes together on a giant platter, so if you are a vegetarian and someone else orders meat, be sure to ask them to keep it separated, or else your vegetarian food will get mixed up with meat. read more

I don't have much experience with Ethiopian food, but still, this is the best one I had. Shared one of those many-things platters and a ketfo (spiced ground meet) and both were very good. For hours after the meal my stomach was thanking me for going there (and my fingers smelled like spices). One word of advice is that the ketfo dish may be too much raw meet for one person so I would only get it if I was sharing. read more

It is always a surprise when the tiny little restaurant you pass by one hundred times turns out to be amazing. We were staying nearby and decided to try Godjo out, even though it looked a bit questionable on the outside. The inside isnt much better, but the food more than makes up for it. As others have said, this place is tiny. Not great for large parties. The boyfriend isnt super adventurous when it comes to food, so he was a bit wary when we arrived. We decided that we wanted to try lots of things, so we just asked the server for a large mixed platter for two people, chef's choice. Hello! Good idea! We ended up getting a little taster of everything. It was ALL delicious. There was not a single item we didnt like. It was so good we kept eating WAY passed the point of being full. It was a huge portion. Days after we had eaten there we kept talking about how good it was and how sad we were that it wasnt located in our city. This great little place deserves your business. read more

Ahhh Godjo. So many mixed feelings, but overall a memorable, positive experience. Godjo is a tiny, très authentic ethiopian restaurant in the heart of the left bank. African artwork covers the walls, as well as a hodgepodge of tapestries, plates, and mirrors. Upbeat music (i assume of Ethiopian origin?) was playing in the background and the whole atmosphere is very lively and warm- literally. My friend and I came on a Friday night, and I had made a reservation for us online earlier in the week- a good idea because the place was packed with a queue out the door. While we were seated immediately, we didn't get menus until around 10 minutes later (after asking twice). We were a little weirded out but not too bothered because the staff was clearly swamped. We managed to flag down our waitress and order another 10 minutes later, also asking for a pitcher of water for the two of us. We got so hot while waiting for our food that we requested a pitcher of water a total of three times- it never came. we still weren't too mad though- it was ridiculous but also kinda funny. when our food finally came, a glorious 35 minutes later, we were too hot and too tired to really eat much of it, although it was thoroughly delicious and perfectly spicy (and perfectly vegan!!). Godjo, i really want to love you for all your quirks but please get some fans and maybe another server. read more

Walking into Godjo is like walking into somebody's living room during an overly ambitious dinner party. It's a homey little place with only a handful of tables, and very little room for the wait staff to get around in. Combined with some fun music and a motley collection of paintings hung at random angles, Godjo has a cozy if not quite romantic atmosphere. The food is fine, though not outstanding. Together we ordered the 4 dish set course and the 2 dish veggie course, which of course came together on one giant dish (and a giant piece of bread). Combined with one bottle of (surprisingly good!) Ethiopian beer and a mango juice, we paid just over 60 Euro - not expensive by Parisian standards, but perhaps a bit much given the quality. While we enjoyed what we ate, there was nothing that kept us talking on the walk home. I recommend Godjo, especially if you're in the neighbourhood. But is it a place that we'll find ourselves coming to often? I wouldn't say so. Reservations absolutely a must. read more

I met a friend here one night after a VERY busy day. I was bushed, and when that happens, my level of spoken French melts into a monosyllable mumble. Fortunately, our server was super sweet, spoke English, and made my big vegetarian platter as spicy as I wanted. This request usually starts with my hands in prayer position "I'm not French, please, please, please make it as spicy as you would eat it." He offered us an apero that was like swallowing a rapée au fromage. Holy Fireballs! I love eating with my hands, but only after a chemical warfare grade disinfectant. It's the only way to scrub off the grossness of the metro, and I happened to have some in my bag! read more

Sick of French food? This place is a welcome change of palate serving up tasty Ethiopian dishes on top of spongy, tangy injera bread. Everything we ordered was delicious. Come early or you can forget getting a table. The place is tiny and cramped and it fills up quick after 8pm. Service is friendly and the tab is very cheap. read more

Restaurant Godjo - Nice Ethiopian dinner. - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

The food was really great here for sure, and the cafe itself is a tiny but happy and comfortable place. We had the vegetarian sampler, the ketfo and a lamb dish that I had never had before. Their veggies were super, the split peas in particular. The ketfo was great but be warned that the meat is not served as rare as you may be used to. The lamb was also very good but a bit tough. We had a really pleasant meal here, and I have been dreaming of the ketfo and split peas. If you want to go off the beaten path a little bit still feel like you are in France and enjoying a place Parisian locals do, get yourself to Godjo! read more

absolutely wonderful. would recommend time and again. this will become a new tradition when visiting paris

Stopped in for an early lunch just as the opened at noon. The injera is made each morning in the kitchen - you can see stacks of it in kitchen window. A mix of teff and a sprinkle of buckwheat flour gives it a slightly different taste than what you might be used to, but it's assez fresh et delicious. I had the messa, which was perfect for one person, an often difficult task to accomplish at restaurants that lend themselves to family-style dining. The poulet epicée that came with the messa was perfectly tender and gorgeously flavored. Godjo is quaint with hardly seven tables. It was empty when I came in just as it opened at noon - I wasn't dining on Paris time - but I could imagine it filling up quickly. Reservations may perhaps be recommended. €16 for messa and tea. Had I more days in Paris, I would certainly return. read more

We came here as a group of 4 and ordered 3dishes off the menu, priced between 12-18 euros, and an entree at about 8 euros. Wine was reasonable , about 23 for a bottle, and the Godjo cocktail (Rum, Ginger, passion fruit and papaya, 7€) was great. The food was pretty tasty and enough for 4 people, and it's such a fun way to eat, using a crepe to scoop up the food. Saying that, prepare to get a bit messy and wash your hands first! It has a family feel so don't expect first class service. The only thing to note is that since all the dishes come served together on a big plate, you should mention if you are a vegetarian. In our case they just separated each dish with salad and crepes, which is fine for me, but more militant veggies may wish to ask for a separate plate or something. read more

Had to wait a bit outside... On a Saturday, the place is full.. And the wait seemed not to bother most. I would say it was worth it - Because once you had the plates in front of you all the trouble to get in and get a seat disappears in a flash. Highly recommend the mixed dishes. Both vegan or otherwise. read more

Restaurant Godjo - A great combo of chicken sauce and lamb fry - ethiopian style - nested in midst of the vegi mix dish, served in a plate. - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

I'm originally Ethiopian and was delighted by the meal I had here. Décor is amazing as well.

This is a solid neighborhood place, and I'd definitely recommend it for dinner with friends or if you haven't had Ethiopian food before. The food is good. Try to go with a few other people so you can order more dishes. I recommend getting one meat "combo" and a vegetable "combo" so that you can try all of the dishes. But if you're looking for great Ethiopian food, Restaurant Ethiopia is better, especially their chicken dish. If you ask for them to make your food spicy, it will not be particularly spicy. But it will be good. For you gluten-free folks: Ethiopian bread is called injera and made out of teff, a gluten-free grain. I have heard of some cases where restaurants will add wheat flour to the teff, so you may want to ask whether they do this. read more

Restaurant Godjo - Ethiopian Near Me - Paris, 75

I got the "menu decouverte". I had no experience with African kitchen so I will not judge the food. But the service was extremely slow. Got the cocktails the same time as the food arrived, waited more than 20 mins to pay. I will never return to this place. read more

This place is pretty small so be prepared to wait. We showed up at 9pm and was told to come back at 10pm. When we came back, we promptly ordered and didn't get my tap water until 10:45 and didn't get our food until 11:30. What's more? We ordered a 2 beef dishes and got one beef and one chicken. The beef dish had beef ... I guess you could say but it was tripe. And liver. And other parts. Sauces were good but overall I was disappointed. read more

Nice option for Sunday dining in the student quarter. The decor is either honey or lacking, depending on how you spin it. But the service is friendly and the food is both ample and delicious. (And in France, there's something very mischievous and satisfying about eating with your hands!) Great option for vegetarian diners as there are several vegetarian platters. Price wise, it's not a total steal, but it's all relative; Americans seem to be used to paying less for any cuisine lumped under the meaningless/vague appellation "ethnic," but the French don't necessarily share that expectation. More of a three and a half star than a four, but would definitely go back. read more

A small venue, with friendly service. Great food (plenty of vegan options) that is extremely affordable (especially for Paris).

This place is spectacularly amazing!! WOW!!!! Absolutely incredible. The most delicious flavors. Very festive and beautiful inside, and there is a fun seating area downstairs! This restaurant was the highlight of our trip to Paris! Such a special evening. Great vegetarian options as well. read more

My husband is Ethiopian and we had ethiopian food in 5 different countries. Godjo is by far the best ethiopian restaurant we tried ! A broad variety of vegetarian and meat dishes, always extremely fresh and tasty. On top of this the portions are huge. Try their mango juice even if it s a bit expensive! read more