Ethiopian · £
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Kitfo
The restaurant's namesake speciality is a blend of minced beef and mitmita served raw or barely cooked with warm butter so it 'melts deliciously on tongue contact.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Ethiopian restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Ethiopian by neighbourhood
8 restaurants
Ethiopian · £
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Kitfo
The restaurant's namesake speciality is a blend of minced beef and mitmita served raw or barely cooked with warm butter so it 'melts deliciously on tongue contact.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Ethiopian & Eritrean · £ · King's Cross
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The Fifty-Fifty
Highly recommended for indecisive diners or newcomers, this option pairs spicy or mild lamb with a selection of textbook vegetarian sides.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Ethiopian · £ · Dalston
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The Sampler Platter
It is essentially the only item on the menu—a six-dish feast of stews and greens served on sour, spongy injera.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Ethiopian & Eritrean · £ · Oval
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Shiro Wat
Called one of the best versions in London, this chickpea stew is deep, rich, savoury, and features a 'perfect moreish blend' of berbere spices.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Ethiopian · £ · Southwark
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Vegetarian Platter
Described as a "selection of lentil/vegetable dishes" that are "some of the best" locals have ever had, served traditionally on "injira pancakes."
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Ethiopian · £ · Tottenham
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Misir Wot
Described as 'satisfying self-care', this £12 lentil dish cooked with berbere spice and garlic is considered the critic's must-order.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Ethiopian · £ · Southwark
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Meat and Lentil Combo
Described as a superb main meal featuring an array of meats and lentils with rich flavors.
Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.
Ethiopian · £ · Dalston
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Vegan Combo Platter
The quintessential way to try the range of lentil stews and vegetable dishes served on injera.
Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.