Abyssinia Kitchen in Wirral

Amazing little takeaway! The food is full of flavour and is a great way to try something new! We will definitely be going back as soon as possible

Outstanding food, best flavours on the Wirral, and such a great variety for vegetarians

Amazing food, our kids especially love the lentils!! The food is beautiful, full of flavour. The Injera, Doro Wot and Miser Wot are probably our favourites, but everything we have tried has been delicious. Delivery was on time and food hot. Thank you.

We have eaten in the restaurant previously and loved it! Ordered from the takeaway menu this weekend and it was equally delicious :) The injera is our favourite and we were given plenty of it, as a vegan there is plenty of options to choose from and we will be ordering again for sure!

Great and polite service and delicious food, the shiro is also great. Decoration and ambiance is on point.

The best meal I have ever had out! If you're looking for amazing food cooked with love - look no further. Could not recommend this local gem enough

My husband and I have lived in 7 different towns/cities, including London, and have searched far and wide over the years to find authentic, beautifully cooked Ethiopian food. This is, hands-down, the most incredible Ethiopian food we've had. We actually live an hour away and have made the trip several times to come here - you know it's good when it's a two hour trip you look forward to! The atmosphere in the restaurant is wonderful, it's incredibly homely and romantic, and the service is always fantastic. The food is made with care and love, and its always fresh and delicious. Everything we've tried has been amazing - our favourites include the misir wot and shiro wot, with fresh, housemade injera. It's also incredibly good value - for the two of us to share the vegetarian platter (picture taken in January) with drinks and dessert/coffee, I think the total cost was under £35. We've both eaten in the restaurant and ordered takeaway, and would highly recommend Abyssinia Kitchen for everyone who enjoys fantastic, flavourful food.

We had a Groupon Lunch voucher but they let us have the lunch menu between 5pm to 6pm. We got 2 meat dishes + 1 veg & pancakes(injera) I loved the beef dish my wife preferred the chicken both excellent, not sure what was in the chicken but seemed like dark lentils. The veg dish was potato & beetroot but the potato wasn't cooked, they instantly changed it & were given a different veg dish. The owner did come to us later to apologise & she said that the potatoes were indeed undercooked . Excellent service. The food is cooked fresh but with this said it did take 50 minutes to be served. You will get lovely dishes here & best of all superbly different & tasty Recommended..

We've had takeaway from Abyssinia Kitchen a few times now and it is so delicious! Very fresh and filling, amazing taste. Kids love it too. Thanks Hilina x

Beautiful food, excellent quality. The food is so fresh. We got a take out for 2 adults and 2 children. We all loved it - yum. You can see and feel their heart and soul has gone into this business. We will definitely be back.

Wanted to try something different, and to support local business... Result!😊 Super beef dishes, rice and a veg side (beetroot was sooo sweet!) 2x mains and a side dish were more than enough for two. Service was fine, and the food cooked freshly. We will be back post lockdown!

My husband & I enjoyed Ethiopian food abroad five years previously, and it was a real treat to find somewhere local which showcases this amazing cuisine! We had the Doro Wot (Chicken) and the Asa (Fish). The food was excellent quality, and it was great to see they catered for gluten free too. I would very much recommend Abyssinia Kitchen to anyone wanting to try something different. Thank you for brightening up our evening during lock-down, and we are very much looking forward to trying more delicious dishes again soon.

Visited with 5 friends and the whole experience was fabulous. The food was absolutely beautiful and the restaurant was warm and very friendly. Would highly recommend!!

We were tired of visiting the same restaurants and decided to try something a bit different. Neither of us had eaten Ethiopian food before and we certainly weren't disappointed! The service was exceptional and Helena was on hand to explain the dishes and to give recommendations based on our tastes. We will definitely eat at Abyssinia Kitchen again.

We enjoyed a lovely meal at the Abyssinia kitchen with two friends. The menu was Ethiopian and the food was beautifully cooked to order by the host Helena who also made us very welcome and guided us through the menu. i had a diced lamb and rice dish with potatoe and beetroot side - it was all cooked perfectly and tasted divine. We had a gorgeous bottle of red wine, but I can't remember what it was called - but well selected by the restaurant. I would defintely recommend a meal out here.

The enthusiasm of the owner and her helpers seems to transmit itself to the food - soul food? It is certainly delicious; colourful and fun - a new experience for our little party of six. All have declared 'We'll certainly go back'; and we certainly shall, bringing new friends with us...

Went with partner. Never eaten Ethiopian food before. Meals were very different from anything we’ve had before. Very much enjoyed the complex tastes. Will revisit.

The restaurant was lovely and staff very welcoming. Two friends and I shared the 5 course menu with bread and rice and a very nice bottle of red. All the food was delicious and was fresh and tasty, I really enjoyed the bread, the lentil dish, the chicken and lamb. The vegetable dishes were lovely. I would not hesitate to recommend the restaurant and I've since downloaded some recipes for Ethiopian food which I cook at home.

I have eaten here so many times and the food is always amazing. Freshly cooked and full of flavour. The staff also always give a warm welcome. Highly recommend especially if you have veggie or vegan friends joining you. This place caters for all. They also now do take away and are open during the day times. Be sure to support this independent business

If you have a slightly adventurous streak you will love this. A different style of food and dining experience. The ultimate 'finger food' in some ways, cooked to order. The owner/chef is lovely. Never eaten at an Ethiopean restaurant? It's different and fun.

Very little to add to what has been said about this fabulous restaurant. The food is authentic and cooked to order. The value is extraordinary and the welcome even more so. Make a detour from overrated Heswall restaurants take a trip down Pensby Road and have a great dining experience at this restaurant. You will not be disappointed!!

We loved this place. First time there but already heard a lot about it. Exceeded expectations. The food was fresh and fragrant and spicy without being smothered in chilli. And the service was delightful - friendly, relaxed, helpful and just lovely.

My wife and I returned to this wonderful restaurant again yesterday to celebrate the Ethiopian new year.Thank you to Helena for making us welcome and for providing us with such a lovely meal....we shared doro wot and lamb tibs with a vegetarian side dish called aletcha (not sure of spelling). We had plenty of injera and the whole meal was filling, very tasty and good value. Can I also thank Helena's assistant who works tirelessly in the kitchen also.The restaurant is highly recommended and we will be returning very soon.

Gorgeous food tasty as !! Great every time and never dissapoints Owner is such a welcoming and accommodating host Have been 3 times will be going a 4th 5th.6th........

This is my fourth visit and the food never disappoints. The owner and host is wonderful and friendly- good homely vibes when you walk in. Fantastic meat and veggie optionsIf you have never tried Ethiopian food I would definitely recommend trying this resturant- best Ethiopian food I've ever had.

We had heard great things about The Abyssinia Kitchen so thought we would try it. The inside was a refreshing change with artworks and decorations giving a real feel of being on holiday. A very relaxing and warm welcome from the owner who was more than happy to explain and describe the menu. We all opted for the House Platter and left it to our host to choose the dishes. The food was delicious, stews, lentils, vegetables, chickpeas and the Ethiopian bread to use as our eating utensils (knives and forks can be used as well!).A great night, great food and great hosting - excellent value too (my wife even bought an authentic shoulder bag). Well recommended....we'll be back! Thanks for a lovely evening.

The restaurant does not look like much from the outside (it is in a business centre), but once you are inside it is very different. You are hit by a beautiful aroma of fresh spices, and the internal décor makes you forget the outside world. The hosting was excellent and we had the house platter selection. We were asked what level of chilli would be acceptable, which was nice. We were given 2 main meat dishes, 1 main vegetarian dish, and 2 vegetable sides. This all came with the rather odd spongy Ethiopian pancake. On its own it tastes vinegary, but it should be used to pick up and eat the food and it complements the food really well.The outstanding dishes were the beetroot and potato dish, the lamb alicha and (especially) the shiro wot - a spicy ground chickpea dish. Everything was really well flavoured, fresh, and tasty. We couldn't finish everything, though we tried really hard to do so!We will be going back. The food was excellent and different from anything you get in other restaurants, and the hosting was friendly and helpful. Give it a try. I am sure you won't be disappointed.

There is a really good selection for vegetarians and vegans. The food is freshly prepared and very tasty. It is a small independently run restaurant and very friendly.

Admittedly it was early doors on a Wednesday evening but the meal and service was excellent. We ordered the vegetarian platter for 2, which included a chickpea dish, red lentil (spicy) dish and 2 sides. Very tasty and beautifully cooked in a very homely atmosphere, which contrasts with the brash, trendy bistros elsewhere in Heswall. Highly recommended.

Mr Husband and I have eaten Ethiopian before in Leeds. It was interesting and different but honestly - meh. Nothing to rave about. I approached Abyssinia kitchen with ambivalence. Well, stone me I love being pleasantly surprised. Delicious, flavourful and super hosting. Absolute bargain too. We had the platter and our host choose what dishes to serve. The lady's got taste. I don't bother leaving reviews mostly, but credit where it's due - you should give this gem a try. Parking is super easy too. Will definitely be back. X

Brilliant food. Really relaxed and lovely staff...you must try the red lentils and the lamb... they are delicious 😀

what a gem, really nice atmosphere food and service AAAAA+++++ Never tasted food from part of the world but really glad I tried it I will go back and try everything on the menu :) but not in a single visit

Well, where can I begin.We decided to try this place on a family members birthday. We had already looked at the reviews and saw they were great, so we had high hopes. We ordered 5 dishes between 3 of us. All 3 of us would rate the dishes 10/10, they were delicious! Different flavours compared to other types of food, and you could just taste the love put into every dish. Staff were very friendly. We'll be going back! It's a must try for anyone in the area.

My Ethiopian wife and I visited this wonderful restaurant for the first time yesterday. We had the 5 dish platter for 2 which consisted of 3 meat dishes and 2 vegetarian dishes all accompanied with more than enough injera. The food is cooked fresh, the menu has a good selection and the price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food.The 2 of us have eaten in many Ethiopian restaurants in both Ethiopia and the UK and I can say that this lovely restaurant is one of the best we have tried. The staff were excellent and friendly, the restaurant itself was perfectly clean and the food (and Ethiopian St George beer) was amazing.I would highly recommend giving this restaurant a try as a new experience (and don't be worried about using your hands with the injera).Thank you Helena for a lovely evening.

A small, independent and fiercely authentic restaurant, the food here does not disappoint in taste, presentation and portion size. Clearly a labour of love for the very talented owner and chef, she works very hard to deliver freshly prepared, spice and herb filed dishes based on the cuisine of her country. A wide range of meat and non meat dishes, there is an option for all dining preferences.Would highly recommend.

We decided to try the Abyssinia Kitchen to try something new and because the vegan offer was particularly good. We had also come across their stall at a local Christmas Market and the food had smelled delicious! We were not disappointed and enjoyed a wonderful evening of a relaxed and friendly ambience and fine food, wine and coffee. The dishes we chose were beautiful - freshly prepared and beautifully presented. They were both wholesome and delicious. Our host, and chef could not have been more attentive and caring about our dining experience, and we felt more like guests than customers. Although we went as a couple we could see that it is also a great restaurant to relax with family and friends. Thank you for such a lovely evening. I would highly recommend a visit!

We discovered this restaurant by chance and were delighted with the tasty meals, particularly the vegetarian lentil dish, wonderful host and lovely atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back.

We try to make the trip over to Abyssinia Kitchen from the other side of the Wirral every month or two. The food is fantastic, all fresh, and there are plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans. The portion sizes are just right and you can get as much injera as you like. The coffee is perfectly brewed as well. It’s all very relaxed and friendly. The owner clearly loves the food that she cooks, and takes an interest in what you think of the dishes. It always feels difficult to get to places around Heswall and the west of the Wirral because of the lack of public transport but it is so worth getting across if you’re considering travelling over from Liverpool or the surrounding area.

Never dissappoonted by the food from here. Authentic, delicious, and freshly made. Fantastic vegan and vegetarian options. The owner is passionate about the food she serves and the service is always friendly and welcoming.

My husband and I had heard good things about this restaurant so decided to give it a try.We had a vegan sharing platter for two. This included three injeera pancakes and four small bowls, two with veg and two with lentils. The food is very nice but as we only had one and a half pancakes each and only two spoons each of each of the bowls we left hungry. In our opinion the portions could be larger, customers would then feel they had better value and not leave hungry.

A wonderful small, clean and friendly little restaurant serving authentic Ethiopian dishes. The standard Ethiopian 'flatbread', "Njera" was nicely prepared and served with plentiful top ups. The various different stews and sauces were all freshly prepared and very tasty. My family and I have eaten at restaurants in Addis Ababa, and in Nairobi, which has quite a few good Ethiopian restaurants, and this little place close to Birkenhead Ferry port to Ireland comes pretty close to the best places in Addis.

Visited this restaurant for my dads birthday. We couldn’t have picked a nicer place to eat and spend time with family and friends. The food was fantastic with both delicious vegetarian and meat options. We got the mixed platter which included lentil dishes, potatoes with beetroot/cabbage, chicken dishes etc! The hostess was lovely and made us all feel very welcome and accommodated our big group with no issues! Can’t wait to go back!

We enjoyed a warm welcome and a lovely atmosphere in this Ethiopian themed restaurant with authentic recipes and reggae music.My allergies were no trouble, I chose the sea bass which was beautifully cooked, served with kale and butternut squash. Everything is freshly cooked and there was a feast of different flavours on offer to tempt our tastebuds, all served in separate colourful dishes. i would recommend a visit to try something completely different.

We ordered a take away from the restaurant and although the food was nice it wasn't anything special and didn't live up to the expectations I had having read other reviews. I had also expected the portion sizes to be larger for the price charged, which were quite small compared to those of an Indian take away.

This is a really great new restaurant in heswall. Tasty Ethiopian food. Have had the sharing platters and the veggie options are great. Hilina is very welcoming. Highly recommended.

Visited this evening with my husband. We live near by and i regret to say this was our first visit! Having not heard much about this restaurant, and with a rare day off we decided to give it a go! Amazingly, we discovered that this busy restaurant was being run by just one woman. On the bar, serving tables and in the kitchen and her service could not be faulted! We ordered the house platter - a chef selection of 5 dishes and each one was perfect! We will be back to try the rest of the menu for sure! Fantastic small business, with a real family run feel!

We visited this restaurant 3 months ago and came back today with a friend because we had enjoyed it so much. She thought it was wonderful. The food is so delicious. We will be back 😀😀😀😀😀

I've been meaning to write a review since visiting the Abyssinia Kitchen a few weeks ago. Me and my husband had the best meal we have had since moving nearby at the beginning of the year. The owner and chef, Hilina was so friendly and welcoming and spent time explaining a few things about the menu. There was so much vegetarian / vegan choice. We both opted for the deal which allowed you to choose on of the lentil dishes and one of the vegetable dishes and this came with rice and Ethiopian bread. The flavors were absolutely stunning and included an authentic berbere sauce. I loved trying the Injera bread. 'Cheap Eats' does not do this food justice but at £12 each it's unbelievably reasonable for freshly cooked unique, authentic food.There was a lovely atmosphere and I can't wait to go back.

Had a lovely evening with great food and service. Look forwards to a return visit. The food is unique and anyone living or visiting Heswall won't be disappointed.

What a lovely place. Food is great, service friendly and personal without being too much. Atmosphere small and friendly. Look forwards to going back.

Recently had a meal here and can’t speak highly enough. The food is excellent, cooked from fresh, melts in your mouth with the most delicious spices and well worth the wait. Hillina is an excellent host, so attentive and comes out of the kitchen to speak to everyone whilst cooking at the same time on her own. If you want something different then this is place to go

Really enjoyed the good and the owner s company . Beef and lamb dishes were very tasty. Maybe could have been bigger portions.

If you're looking for something a little different, you could do a lot worse than Abyssinia - an intimate, friendly and very personal experience. The place is only small (6 or so covers), and we dined with two friends, having the place to ourselves (which can sometimes be a little weird) but this didn't affect our evening. It was more like we'd dropped by a friend's house who was going to rustle up some interesting dishes to try and that's how it went. The waiter took care of our drinks, and the owner gave us a brief introduction to Ethiopian cuisine, before helping us choose our 5 dish sharing platter (£15pp) before she promptly disappeared to cook our dishes. Normally, my preference is for meat dishes (which we ordered 2 of) but our complimentary veggie dishes we ordered were really delicious - so much so, I actually preferred them! Spiced lentil and a potato and cabbage dish served in different traditional sauces, all served with a pancake style bread which was perfect for wrapping, rolling and dipping - which is what you're encouraged to do, eating with your hands. A locally-made ginger ice cream (although not Ethiopian) was a tasty palette freshener to close an interesting meal. Very friendly service and worth wandering off the Heswall main drag to try. My only constructive feedback would be the signage. We were given a lift and dropped off directly opposite the Whitfield Business Hub (outside the Sainsbury's express, near Harvest Mouse) and didn't spot it straight away! I'm sure it could get more trade with a more prominent (and more noticeable) sign above the top of the windows. Look forward to exploring more tastes of Africa.

We had a family meal for my sister’s birthday on Saturday. From start to finish the service was fabulous. The staff couldn’t have done more for us and the owner was just terrific. She was so attentive! There were 10 in our party and nothing was too much trouble. In respect of the food, there is nothing more to say than it was delicious! We hadn’t experienced Ethiopian food before and we were steered in the right direction with the menu. We would definitely recommend a visit!

Our family (a table of 10) ate here on a Saturday evening for the first time recently. We were all blown away with how superb the food was. I will be recommending this to all my friends.

Came here with my wife on a wet Wednesday evening. I can't recommend this place highly enough. The interior is very pleasant with a nice cosy feel, without being claustrophobic. The restaurant was very clean.Most importantly, the food was simply brilliant. I had a lamb-based dish and my wife went for a vegetarian dish. Both were extremely tasty. Beautifully cooked and presented. We left feeling full, but full of great food.The lady who looked after us is, I think, also the owner and was excellent. Very pleasant and engaging. Overall, a truly excellent experience. I wish this restaurant lots of success, and we will certainly be back.

I had a lovely meal here last night, the staff were so nice. Would definitely recommend this restaurant, the beer selection was good too

Never been here before or tried Ethiopian food - it's delicious and we'll be back!Tasty home cooked food with interesting flavours. The 'bread' is different, best not to think of it as bread, more like a thick, spongy, sourdough pancake. We thought it tasted delicious when used to soak up all the sauces, not so tasty by itself, but there is always rice as an alternative.One thing to be noted is it is no longer bring your own alcohol

The place is small and cozy, and very, very welcoming. Food is excellent - especially the bread, and it's all very reasonably priced. My wife was also particularly pleased at being able to eat with her hands! Looking forward to visiting again.

The first of hopefully many visits, the friends we came with will also be back. Small, very clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, lovely owner/cook and fabulous food.

Lovely home cooked food and friendly service. The owner obviously really cared that we enjoyed the food. Excellent. We'll be back.

Never tried Ethiopian food before and after hearing all about it from the lovely owner I was very excited. The food was delicious and very flavoursome. We had two mains one lamb and one beef with two veggie dishes. Was better then I imagined. Really looking forward to returning to try something different. Thank you for a lovely evening and great food.

The food is tasty the hostess friendly but lord the service is bordering on farcical.I don't understand how somebody can cook in the kitchen, wait tables and all the other duties in between .The result is an amateurish and chaotic evening which sadly would prevent me from returning because the food is nice.I really think the hostess should get some help around the place because it's really spoiling what could be a successful restaurant

Our second time and it's just as good. Lovely tasty, different flavours, freshly prepared in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Took some friends this time and we were all equally impressed. See you again soon. ThanX!

Visited last night with a group of friends for the first time. Will certainly be returning. The food was delicious and very filling. Hilina was a great host!

Really enjoyed this beautiful new restaurant. Food delicious. All our different needs catered for including vegetarian and gluten free. We will be back soon.

We enjoyed a lovely family meal. Plenty of choice for a vegetarian and a gluten free diner. Simple flavourful cuisine. BYO alcohol with small corkage fee.

We visited this restaurant as we had never tried Ethiopian cuisine before and love to try new things. After 3 visits, we have to say that the food is full of flavour and is great value for money.The menu is small but it's all cooked fresh to order. Owner Hilina is so welcoming and is ready to suggest dishes to try if you are not sure what to pick.If you're tired of restaurant chains and like your food cooked to order from fresh ingredients, then this is must visit.

Such a gorgeous cute restaurant. They have a wide selection of vegan/vegetarian options. I went for the veg platter because I couldn't decide! it did not disappoint, such a lovely selection of different flavours and textures. Fantastic service I will definitely be visiting again. Very unique nothing else like this on the Wirral. Parking outside which is handy.

The hostess was very friendly and accommodating. It is only a small restaurant, nicely furnished and a good atmosphere. A friendly intimate and home cooked feelingWe were 5 diners We had the 'taster' sharing menu which was delicious, a variety of chicken lamb and vegetable dishes. Very good value but with myself and my 17 year old son , prob could have done with slightly bigger portion sizes!The only slight downside was the slow service, it wasn't a great problem but I feel if it is to be a success they will need to sort out as it may put some people off. Really worth visiting , very different than other restaurants in the area. Overall excellent

Never tried Ethiopian food before, so we didn’t quite know what to expect. We certainly weren’t disappointed, the food was really good. It was tasty, freshly prepared and great value too. I would definitely recommend Abyssinia Kitchen and I’m sure we’ll be back too. Make sure you order enough, the portions are tapas size.

We ate here last night after my step daughter recommended it to us. She had raved about it. Well it was really good! The owner is in and out of the kitchen, checking you are happy and helping to serve. She a delightful hostess. We chose the meat platter to share. It was lovely to try something different. The flavours were gorgeous. The portion sizes are just right and it’s very reasonable. It was busy and we were told we might have to wait a bit but we didn’t find it a problem. Oh and the desserts are from local small businesses which is a great idea. The lemon ice cream was gorgeous!Really lovely, a big surprise and we wish you well with your new business!

Want to try something new ? Vibrant food that is different , flavourful and made with love ? Then this is the place you should try. The food is warming , spicy melt in your mouth delicious . Go on give it a try , it’s worth it .

I went with my parents last night for my Mum.s birthday meal. What a delight! Helena was a lovely host, it was very authentic from the washing of the hands before dining to the food. We had two beef dishes and the lamb, all were really tasty. My meal was made spicier for me which I loved. Nothing was too much trouble.We will definitely be returning soon.

Visited twice now, felt like I knew the owner all my life, felt like a family member rather than a customer...please when you go let the owner guide you through her menu...it’s amazing....good value for money and take your own wine/beer....I liked the bread but sorry hubby didn’t like the bread very strange consistency, but some liked it...maybe offer a pitta bread as alternative

Visited the restaurant with my husband, the food was wonderful and we would highly recommend. The lovely lady, owner was very welcoming. We will defiantly be back.

The food in this place is amazing - authentic, tasty and just gorgeous. We understand that it is a new restaurant and takes time to get off its feet but unless some of the service issues are sorted, it will not last which would be a real shame. The service was painfully slow and the waitress didnt know any of the dishes. On top of that, it is a bring your own alcohol restaurant which is fine but we didnt know before we came and were directed to sainsburys. The most shocking thing was the corkage - each PERSON was charged £3 per head corkage. So in other words, if you had 1 bottle of wine and shared it between 5 people it was £15 corkage! We have never come across this before and believe it is a really bad business model - it would seriously put me off. Charge corkage by all means, but it should be a fixed price like other restaurants. All this said, the food is really amazing and i hope the team can address these issues to make sure this is a thriving business as it should be.

We are so lucky to have this unusual and delicious cuisine available on the Wirral. Ethiopian food is such a great sharing experience and this is the best one I have been to yet. If you don’t know the food style just try it, it’s not spiced heavily, it’s just simply delicious. This place caters very well for vegetarians too, a very large choice is available

Our first time eating ethipian food and what a joy. Going straight to the main course, we decided on the meat sharing platter, choosing two meat options and three vegetarian options. We had the lamb and the siga wot beef dishes with red lentils, beetroot and potato and the carrot cabbage and potato.Wow!!!. Served with flat bread or rice, we went for the bread which was really different (I think made from millet flour).Ethiopian coffee for a finish.We weren't disappointed, every dish was really flavoursome and combined to make a really different meal experience. The owners are really keen to ensure that everything is just right and it was really good value for money.We booked to go back again in a fortnights time with other friends, I cannot wait to try the other dishes.

We had dinner here with our vegetarian friends. It was good to discover a restaurant with so many vegetarian options..Very friendly staff, and Helena, the chef and proprietress, was helpful in explaining things to us.We chose a veg and non-veg sharing platter, along with injera ( bread). All of it was very tasty.

Just had the most wonderful meal. Amazing flavours, everything was absolutely delicious. Service was great. Enjoyed it so much we booked to bring friends. Can't recommend this restaurant highly enough.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The atmosphere was great, the staff were very friendly and super helpful.Ethiopian food was new to me, however is now a firm favourite. As a vegan I was very impressed by the range of options available on the menu. We opted for the vegetarian sharing platter (also suitable for vegans) so we could try as many of the dishes as possible. All were excellent, and were perfectly accompanied by the traditional sourdough flatbread.The owner was justifiably keen to share the experience and cuisine. All in all a great find.

It was so frustrating, the orders took an age to come and then things were left off, so members of our party had to wait, while others ate their meals before they went cold.One thing was glaringly obvious the plates were cold, just hate this. We spent most of the evening waiting for ordered food to come, food brilliant but service just awful.

First visit and not our last. Very warm welcome, good choice on the menu, excellent variety of hits on the taste buds. If you want quality food in a relaxed atmosphere, no rushing from course to course, then this is for you. Meatball starter nice and spicy but not too hot, followed by the lamb which was a cracker. Best lamb dish ever.Ethiopian food comes to Heswall, and about time.

My wife and I visited for dinner on a Thursday evening. She is vegetarian and we were drawn to the interesting options on the menu and we have never been to an Ethiopian restaurant before! We wee confused why there were wine glasses on the table as when we asked for a glass of wine the waitress said they do not serve alcohol. I was not offered that we could bring our own as would have popped out to Sainsbury opposite and have only noticed this by reading the other reviews so I think this should be made clearer. The food was excellent and tasty and was enough for the two of us as we went for the mixed meat and vegetarian platter. The bread is a bit of a “marmite” and people will either really like it or loathe it. My wife loved it whereas I was the opposite. The host was lovely and welcoming and would go back and recommend this only next time I will take a bottle....

Visited on Sunday evening and had the most fabulous food. The restaurant has just opened but showed little sign of teething problems. The service was excellent and atmosphere was great. We took our own wine and were charged a small corkage fee. Really excellent place-we'll be back!

Visited with my daughter who is 5. The owner was great helping us to identify food for a fussy 5 year olds taste! All the food was so tasty and freshly made. Highly recommend!

So glad we decided to try this place. A warm welcome and lovely food. We went for the sharing plate with 2 meat and 3 veg dishes. The chef/boss helped with a recommendation (the lamb dish) for our 5 year old. Very tasty food and lots of it. Great value as well. We'll be going back soon.

The food was very tasty with good options for both meat eaters and vegans. First time trying Ethiopian cuisine and loved it - the injera bread was unusual but tasty. Definitely coming back. The home made coffee was very nice.

This cutsie little restaurant is wonderful all round, from the decor, the food and the owner. The food is beautifully different, so many different flavours and textures, unlike the other reviewer who wasn’t so keen on the Ethiopian soda bread, I thought it complemented the food perfectly. If you are veggie or vegan you have a wonderful choice also.Hilina is the lovely owner who will advise and guide you if you so choose.Just love this restaurant!

Looking for something a little different? (aren't we all?) - this is the place. Only opened a few days ago and already really popular. Casual, friendly, atmosphere, spotlessly clean. Lovely Hilina from Ethiopia cooks and serves delicious cuisine. OK, so, being new, still one or two things to iron out - service can be a little slow (until she gets the extra staff she definitely needs) and the bread (cold and a bit spongy) is not to the majority English palate but, hey, everything else is 10/10. Prices really reasonable too. Visit while you can still get a table. Mainly Hilina is SO nice, she deserves it to be a success.