Abyssinia Cafe and Restaurant in Leeds

Everything was very nice. The restaurant is so clean and spontaneous. Vegan , vegetarian and gluten free options.

Lovely food and fantastic staff

I visit this restaurant regularly and always make sure to take any guests that I have visiting. It is easily the best restaurant that I have eaten at in Leeds. The vegan platter is delicious and the coffee ceremony is a lovely end to the meal. Abdul the owner is extremely accommodating. I couldn't recommend it highly enough!!!

Wonderful food and fabulous staff. The coffee experience is great, such a delicious taste. I highly recommend this restaurant which was very clean.

We had the most amazing dinner today, we chose a share plate and everything tasted and looked so good, full of flavour and colours! This is a wonderful little restaurant where food is made with love, an absolute must!

I took my boyfriend here when we were staying in Leeds as he had never tried Ethiopian food before. We both loved the food, we had a giant spongy pancake with lots of vegetarian bits topping it. Delicious! No alcohol sold but can byo. Recommended

What a delicious dinner! My family and I dined out at this wonderful Etheopian restaurant and were not disappointed. The sharing platter was amazing with a diverse selection of both veggie and meat dishes to sample. Loved the coffee ceromony where the beans were toasted in front of us and incense accompanied after brewing. Highly recommend

I have a confession to make. In my 38 years of life on this planet I have never tried Ethiopian food before. Today, however, I celebrate the rare opportunity to experience something brand new, and so wonderful I'll be waxing poetic about it for weeks and months to come. My spouse and I shared the Abyssinia Special, which was a platter with a little bit of everything both vegetarian and meat. We were told it was meant for two, but honestly if we had four around the table nobody would have left hungry. I can't express how good this meal was. Flavours I've never tried before, especially the injera which pulled everything together beautifully. Every item was completely distinct in taste and yet fully harmonious. My favourites were the spinach and the curried chickpeas. I asked my spouse what his favourite was but he just said 'everything.' After our meal we ordered the coffee ceremony. The gentleman (I think he was the owner but I can't be certain) showed us the beans as they were processing, showed us the transformation from green to black, and let us see and smell as they were roasted fresh just for us, and even told us a bit about the history of coffee and the origin of these beans. It was served in a stunningly beautiful earthenware pot with a basket of popcorn and a smoking bowl of incense. It really was an experience like no other, and possibly the best coffee I've ever had. I've had Italian, Turkish, Arabic, French, and American coffee and honestly this beats all. What a revelation. What an experience. Finally I just want to take a moment to appreciate the man (again, the owner? Maybe?) working tonight. If hospitality was a person it was him. He was the embodiment of welcome and charm. You can tell how much passion he has for his food and business, it comes through in every aspect of this place. Truly it was a privilege to spend a few hours here.

Wonderfully tasty food. If you've not already tried,you need to!!!!

the food was very disappointing. Very little chicken, the meat was burnt and the doro wat sauce tasted burnt. We usually really like Abyssinia :(

The food and service was lovely. The chef and waitress were really helpful. The coffee was toasted by hand in front of us and served with fresh popcorn. It was delicious and authentic.We really enjoyed it and we will go back

Very basic restaurant. The food is nice but the traditional bread they give you with it called injera is very sour so maybe opt for the normal bread.

We enjoyed a wonderful meal at this friendly and cosy restaurant. The food was delicious and the coffee so good! Thank you for answering all our questions about the cuisine. It was a great evening and I really hope to come back soon!

Tasted great. Sadly there only one small chicken drumstick in the chicken stew. Not acceptable for £13. Also they are still using polystyrene packaging which was banned a month ago.

Never ever did I eat junk , disgusting food in my life ,

The dulot wasn’t dulot but just mince with green chilly..not bad but it is not dulot! The tibs was a bit fatty and too spicy..ingera ok! The disappointment was that they forgot to deliver my coke..and when asked to the driver he didn’t know anything about it..so no coke delivered but paid!!

A lovely cosy place in the middle of an unexpected area. Ihave never tried this type of food, but from what I'm told - it is very Authentic. The service was prompt and kind, the food fresh and very cost effective. Genuinely a welcome change to the normal choices for a Friday night, and if you're in the area, make sure you stop by. The chicken was to die for and definitely one that I would recommend (in the middle next to the egg)

Finally made it to this place, which I’ve heard good things about for a long time. The food was delicious and authentic (I’ve been fortunate to visit Ethiopia). The music played also took me right back to my time there. We were also welcome to bring our own non-alcoholic beers in. Overall very happy :)

The restaurant was closed even it said it’s opened on google map. Got an appointment but no one was in the restaurant and it was locked.

Went on a Friday night and we were the only ones there, and there wasn't any background music, so atmosphere wasn't exactly buzzing. However, the food was quite good. Chicken fell off the bone and the lamb on the bone was flavourful.

Teresa was serving our table she beautifully explained everything to us. She was fast efficient and considerate for the allergies that we had on the table making sure that they knew exactly what was safe for them to eat and what wasn’t based on other peoples orders Teresa is the definition of the perfect server 10/10 would dine again

This was my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine and I really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and healthy, interesting new flavours that I haven’t tried before. The owner and the staff are lovely, definitely will visit again.

What a treat! It has been on our list to visit for ages, and finally decided to go for a mid-week dinner. We had the sharing platter, and it was divine. Only wish we had more room left in our stomachs to finish. The staff were lovely and welcoming - will definitely be returning soon!

What a fantastic little place. We received a warm welcome and the food was delicious.

Lovely food. One vegan choice, but it was so nice and varied as it was a mix of curries.

An amazing restaurant, such a friendly and welcoming service, great atmosphere . Food was delicious . We definitely recommend this place!!!

A friend and I had a great experience at this restaurant. We had the vegetarian platter which had a good selection of different dishes with the injera bread. The owner was friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely be back!

Best place to get (vegan) Ethiopian food in Leeds. Bit of a hidden gem, and often not many people there, but the food and service is consistently excellent. Feels like you’re being welcomed into their home, and they definitely feed you up! Excellent value for money too.

Absolutely amazing food! The flavours are unmatched. Best in Leeds

Amazing food and really good area. Fantastic service 👏👌

We came here for valentines day and had such a delicious dinner. Tastes so wonderful and has such a nice vibe in here. Staff were lovely too! Will definitely be returning!

We visited here for the first time tonight and will definitely be returning! The food was delicious and an authentic dining experience. The staff were really welcoming and friendly. They advised us on the best dishes to eat and we thoroughly enjoyed them all. It was a very relaxed atmosphere meaning we could just sit back and enjoy the evening. Thank you very much guys!

We had a fabulous evening and were made to feel very welcome. It was great to experience a new type of cuisine and will definitely be returning. I would highly recommend this venue!

Had a very enjoyable meal at Abyssinia. We shared the vegan platter which was delicious and plentiful :). The staff were friendly and welcoming too. Highly recommended.

Great food. Different and authentic. Very nice and accommodating staff. Both vegetarian and meat dishes were delicious. We will be back very soon.

Really good, tasty food. Very generous portions. The staff were really friendly & welcoming too. A little gem in Harehills, Leeds.

Had such a nice evening at Abyssinia. The food was so tasty! Each of the curries, stews and salads were fresh and flavourful. It was the best injera we’ve had, and they were happy to provide us with extra on request at no additional cost. Well catered for vegans. Staff were really friendly. Would definitely recommend!

Owners were super friendly. They're able to accommodate vegan and gluten free diets. Massive portions. Worth the trip out of the city centre!

Incredible seasoning on the food, and lovely people inside that helped us to choose what we would enjoy! For a first visit the service and food were brilliant. The veggie option was wonderful, and the lamb was great too.

Lovely food and great hospitality. Would recommend doing the coffee ceremony !

Food, atmosphere and people were all amazing and welcoming. Would recommend!

Came here for a birthday dinner and had such a plesant time. Delicious food, friendly staff and vegan friendly 🥰🥰

Just simply wonderful food and atmosphere as always! Will be going back for many years to come.

Excellent food and amazing hospitality. Very family friendly, my wife, daughter and I went to this today and loved everything. We had the large mixed Abyssinian dish which had a plethora of different dishes on one large tray with the traditional injera. To finish off we had the ceremonial coffee wish was delicious and strong and the homemade cake which was light and fresh. Would highly recommend.

We had beyaynetu (platter of vegan curries with injera), it was extremely tasty and a generous portion. The place has a friendly, casual atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Delicious selection of curries and owner is very kind, I went for my birthday and it was really special

Went for my birthday and they made it really special, food was amazing as always, the selection of curries is fantastic. They brought me a cake too. Really the best place I've been in Leeds!

The food here is fantastic and great value for money! So much flavour and unique dishes to try. My friend is coeliac and could have everything on on menu as it was all gluten free, other than the bread which they happily exchanged for rice. The staff are friendly and happy to offer suggestions, and seem genuinely proud of their food which they should be!

Great restaurant, owner and daughter were so hospitable. Great food, a real gem. Quiet when we arrived as we got there on opening. Great portion size, fab value for money. Recommended

Came here with 15 people for my birthday and we were all blown away! The food was genuinely amazing, haven’t stopped thinking about it since. The staff were all lovely and even put sparklers on my birthday cake haha. Can’t wait to come back.

Excellent experience I've been a dozen times and enjoyed it every single time. We booked a table of 5 for am early mother's day meal, they decorated the table nicely, the food is always amazing and delicious 😋

Delicious food, friendly and attentive staff with a warm and welcome environment.

Amazing food and amazing service 10/10

My family and I love coming to this restaurant. The food is great and the staff are lovely. The owner is particularly friendly. We don't eat meat so our favourite menu items are beyaynetu and shiro tegameno. We share this on a large platter to be eaten with the fingers. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Delicious food and very polite and friendly staff. Definitely recommend!

Lovely, authentic restaurant with great staff, service and tasty food. Will definitely return. The injera was spot on as were all the classic dishes. Would be nice if there was more variety on the menu like sambusas / starters, desserts and spiced Ethiopian tea. Still, yum yum yum.

Beautiful evening. Food was gorgeous and service was first class. It was a birthday meal and we were utterly spoilt

Absolutely delicious food, really good value for money, lovely and welcoming owners. We will be back very soon!

As soon as we arrived we were welcomed warmly and attentively. The servers were kind and friendly, and the food was exceptional. We ordered the vegetarian platter which was super fresh and tasty, and arrived in good time. Probably some of the tastiest food eaten all year! Will be returning soon. Highly recommend a visit here.

As soon as we arrived we were welcomed warmly and attentively. The servers were kind and friendly, and the food was exceptional. We ordered the vegetarian platter which was super fresh and tasty, and arrived in good time. Probably some of the tastiest food eaten all year! Will be returning soon. Highly recommend a visit here :)

Great food, the sharing platter is great value and tasted amazing! Some rice with it would have been the only thing we'd change. Fantastic staff who looked after us.

Amazing place to eat food at, especially if you're into trying different cultural cuisines. HIGHLY recommend for anyone, whether you like a wide range of foods or are just into a select few. Also Vegan friendly

Fantastic food we had veggie shared platter so tasty the injera bread is divine and coffee ceremony to finish was great with popcorn. Especially nice not to be rushed such a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

We shared a tasty vegan platter with delicious injera bread. The restaurant is worth finding as it's off the beaten track. Great to have a coffee ceremony with incense, strong coffee and popcorn afterwards. A lovely friendly place and especially the relaxed atmosphere meant we...

The owner doesn't lik habesha! ZERO customer service, dirty place! Look out for spider net and rats. My girlfriend got viral infection. Please carful from going there

Not a safe restaurant! You have been warning ⚠️

Great food and experience!! Loved it til the last bite!! Much respect for the staff 💯✊🏼

The best vegan dish I have ever tried. I just love it! It’s amazingly tasty! It’s called Beyaynetu. It’s a bit pricey for what it is, but worth every penny

A cosy and very welcoming restaurant that serves fabulous Ethiopian dishes. We had the sharing platter and it filled us both up. Each dish on the platter was really tasty and we were provided with a very generous amount of injera. Our server was tremendously friendly, took delight in answering our questions about Ethiopian culture and went out of her way to ensure everything was to our satisfaction. The coffee ceremony was fantastic and created some of the best coffee we've ever had. Incredible value at just over £40 for the pair of us. Forget the ubiquitous chain restaurants in central Leeds; Abyssinia is a few minutes by car from the centre. You won't be disappointed - it's a hidden gem.

Fabulous meal. Lovely cosy restaurant. Really polite pleasant young lady served us and was very attentive without being annoying. Explained some of the dishes as we got the sharing platter. It was a good price and good quality, would definitely go again.

Worse experience in a restaurant. We waited for half an hour for someone to take our order, then we had coffee which was alright, at the end we waited for another half hour for someone to give us bill.

The food was excellent and overall it was a great experience for our first visit to an Ethiopian restaurant. Best coffee ever and very friendly service- thank you.

Tucked away in Harehills, this Ethiopian restaurant is a little gem. We ordered the Abyssinia special, a huge platter of food both meat and vegetarian dishes served to the table as one delightful feast. The owner is super friendly, super proud of his food qnd...

Incredible service, we were so well looked after with extra food brought out on top of what we ordered. The man serving us was so generous and kind. The food was so delicious. We got the £35 sharer and it was so much food for our money! We got to try 6/7 different dishes with their delicious homemade injera. A total hidden gem!

Really nice atmosphere, friendly service and great food. Really great for sharing, and both the meat eaters and vegans in our group were thoroughly satisfied. Would highly recommend!

Came here for my birthday with friends, both vegans and meat eaters, and it was perfect. Delicious food, staff were lovely, comfortable environment. Thank you!

Excellent food, provided with a smile. When ringing to order I asked the owner his opinion on what I should have, giving him some pointers. He told me to give him an hour to make something good and I was delighted with the result.

It's very nice place and the food is very yummy specially the vegetables mix

Amazing little restaurant/cafe, delicious food, good value, generous portions. Limited veggie menu but the veggie platter was very varied (could have served 2).

Excellent authentic Ethiopian food. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. Would recommend if you are seeking some authentic food.

We had a wonderful meal here on Saturday, enjoying a large selection of Ethiopian dishes as part of the sharing platter. The platter serves 2 but it was huge and the injera, a type of pancake which you eat the stews with was delicious and...

As always, the food and the service are outstanding! We love going there as a family.

A fantastic experience, great food, really friendly, quite honestly not priced high enough for the exceptional quality. Sharing platter for 2 could have fed 4 and every single dish was lovely. Please visit these guys soon, covid is crippling small businesses like this and it would be terrible to lose such a gem. We will be going again soon.

Delicious vegeratian food for a great price. BYO available. Very friendly staff - will definately return for coffee cerimony!

The food was fantastic. Perfect to go with friends or a couple, as it’s ideal for sharing and trying new flavours. It was all delicious and would definitely recommend. We will be back!

We visited as a family of three last night. We loved the food and eating the curries with Injera bread. Would recommend the coffee ceremony afterwards too, rooted in Ethiopian culture. Been many times now and it is a hidden gem in Harehills. It is...

Picked up a take away today- absolutely quality. Had a lamb curry style dish with the injera. Far more flavour than an Indian and much lighter. The mrs had the vegan special that she loved. Massive portions as well - will be visiting again!

I’ve been wanting to visit the restaurant for a long time, but as restaurants are currently closed I ordered a delicious takeout (the Abyssinia special). Very tasty dishes served with lots of injera bread. Thank you! We will definitely be visiting to eat in once...

Came here 2 nights ago for a first date - (Lovebirds yes it's a good move). As we walked in it was a little quiet and not quite what we had expected. This is only because we Hadn't looked up pictures of it, but we...

Amazing food, I had the vegan platter! Reasonable prices, would definitely visit again. Only thing I can fault is poor service, had to ask for tap water many times

Beautiful flavours. Good ambiance.

Wonderful food, we all enjoyed the vegan injera together. Welcoming staff and nice ambience.

An experience out of the ordinary. Compared to other Ethiopian places I have been to the food was good. Service was good and the decor is very colorful and uplifting. Location is not exactly central but you can park on the street. Good choice of dishes on the menu and the place will easily cater to vegetarians. Injera good but wish they had used a bit more taff. Great place to go as a group and for sharing. Watch some YouTube videos on how to eat Ethiopian food before you come here and you will be good - you eat with your right hand. The owner was very friendly. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend you try the coffee ritual, their freshly roasted coffee was sooo good.

Amizing ethiopain food in leeds

Had a wonderful wedding anniversary meal. It's BYOB so our champagne was more expensive than the meal. The food was lovely but the service was even better and they had bought balloons and a cake and decorated the table for us. It was amazing and...

My First time eating Ethiopian and ut was delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and the owner a lovely guy. Would recommend highly.

I was so pleasantly surprised by this find! My husband has never had Ethiopian food, and this was the best introduction he could have been given. The injera was perfectly spongy and fragrant, all accompanying dishes delicious. Portions are fulsome, ambiance is on-point. Great music. Highly recommend the coffee ceremony (pictured); that’s some of the best coffee you’ll have in all of the UK.

Amazing vegetarian / vegan food, friendly service and super coffee. Really special place. Highly recommended

Thank you for the beautiful food and experience - really wonderful ☺️

Our visit to Abasynnia was the first time either of us had sampled Ethiopian food. We ordered the sharing plater followed by the coffee ceremony and both were absolutely delicious. We enjoyed every single different dish on the plater and the coffee was home roasted. Could not recommend this lovely little spot enough. Our waiter was friendly and helpful, describing each dish in detail. We’ll definitely be visiting again!