Cuisine Guide

Near Me — Best Ethiopian in London

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.

13 restaurants

1
Zeret Kitchen

Ethiopian · ££ · Camberwell

85Signal

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Zeret Surprise

The 'undisputed benchmark order'—a massive communal platter described by critics as a 'spectacular spread' of meat, dahl, and salad served on a 'soft bed' of spongy injera bread under a traditional mesob cover.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Wolkite Kitfo

Ethiopian · £

80Signal

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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.

3
Merkato

Ethiopian & Eritrean · £ · King's Cross

79Signal

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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.

4
Beza

Ethiopian · ££ · Elephant & Castle

76Signal

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Mixed Platter

The consensus best strategy is to 'get the lot'—a colorful array of every stew served on injera, sized specifically for your group (1, 2, or 4 people).

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Andu Café

Ethiopian · £ · Dalston

70Signal

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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.

6
Rhoda

Ethiopian & Eritrean · £ · Oval

69Signal

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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.

7
Enat Guada

Ethiopian · £ · Southwark

68Signal

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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.

8
Lalibela

Ethiopian · ££ · Tufnell Park

68Signal

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Ye-stom Beyaynetu

A vegetarian platter where the tender, moreish lentils and salty peas 'went down a treat', accompanied by a standout coarse, fluffy, and nutty puree of chick peas.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

9
The Genet Café

Ethiopian · £ · Tottenham

66Signal

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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.

10
Queen of Sheba

Ethiopian · ££ · Tufnell Park

60Signal

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Zilbo Stew

Praised for its tender strips of lamb and a heady, well-balanced mix of ginger and garlic.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

11
55Signal

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Vegetarian Combo Platter

Reviewers highlight this as a favorite, specifically praising the "lentil stew and split pea stews" and noting the "tangy salad was a nice contrast."

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

12
Habesha Village

Ethiopian · £ · Southwark

0Signal
Light Coverage

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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.

13
Gwada / ጓዳ

Ethiopian · £ · Dalston

0Signal
Light Coverage

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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.

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