Addis Ethiopian Restaurant in Islington

Convenient location, nice ambience, excellent cleanliness but BUT food is mediocre. On basis of the high standard set be Ethiopian restaurants in Finsbury Park and Arsenal Stadium, this place is below average. Price is not competitive either.

Great food!!! I've been multiple times, and will come back

Very delicious food and customer service was great.

Vary good service and food Will come back

Overall, Addis Restaurant exceeded all expectations and provided one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable meal in a welcoming environment.

It is the best Ethiopian restaurant in Kings Cross London area.

I loved the atmosphere, service and food.

Excellent service friendly staffs. Dellisouse food and value for money.

Lovely restaurant I love it and will visit frequently in the future

Very nice food, excellent service. Great day out.

Great food, stuff services amazing, price is reasonable and nice place dine.

Nice place first time trying Ethiopian food and thoroughly enjoyed

I really recommend this place as the food was amazing along with the quiet atmosphere not noisy and an overall comfortable setting. To add the ethiopian jazz which brings good vibes along this amazing Ethiopian restaurant. With kind and excellent service to customers as myself. Flavours were authentic and the dishes very all seasoned. Moreover the fast service of taking order and receiving food. Very pleased and delighted to have went here. Will definitely be returning!!!!

It was amazing! The food was very delicius!!!

Al no haber probado la comida etíope durante años, esperaba esto, como un completo - en la experiencia gastronómica etíope es una gran ocasión, pero ¡cuán fuera de lugar estaba mi entusiasmo inicial, ya que nos fuimos bajo una nube de frustración y decepción! Llegamos al restaurante a las 17: 15 el domingo 16 / 2 / 25 . El restaurante estaba lejos de estar ocupado, como era de esperar temprano en una noche de domingo. Creo que sólo se ocuparon una o dos mesas más. Como tuvimos un concierto para subir a la carretera a las 19: 00 , supuse, muy equivocadamente como resultó, que tendríamos mucho tiempo para pedir y comer. Nuestra orden fue tomada a las 17: 30 aprox, por una camarera cuyo inglés era muy pobre, pero eso no necesariamente debería ser un problema. Las bebidas que pedimos llegaron rápidamente, así que esperamos nuestra comida. Después de un tiempo comenzó a registrarse que había un número importante de pedidos para llevar saliendo por la puerta, dándoselos a los repartidores de bicicletas. Esto duró todo el tiempo que estuvimos allí. Sin señales de nuestra orden para el 18: 15 , unos 45 minutos después de nuestro pedido, y tiempo durante el cual habían llegado otros comensales, y habían sido atendidos, conseguimos llamar la atención de nuestra camarera y le dijimos que se olvidara de los entrantes, ya que el tiempo pasaba. ¡A estas alturas mi hambre creciente me estaba irritando! Unos 15 minutos después, son las 18: 30 - comida llegó. ¡Sí! Primero a la mesa estaba el pan, luego salió el resto. Solo que no, ya que la camarera nos trajo los entrantes que le habíamos dicho específicamente que no se molestara. Sospecho que su falta de inglés y su comprensión fue precisamente la razón por la que fue asignada a nuestra mesa. Esa fue la gota que colmó el vaso para mí, y salí de mal humor - ¡alerta de eufemismo inglés! ¡Mi compañero se quedó y se ofreció a pagar las bebidas, algo mucho más allá de la niebla roja que había descendido sobre mí! Afortunadamente el gerente detrás del mostrador renunció a cualquier cargo. Sospecho que nuestra orden fue pasada a la cocina exactamente al mismo tiempo que una gran orden para llevar llegó, y se perdió u olvidó. Addis Restaurant & Bar realmente necesita ordenar sus prioridades. Si los comensales son una consideración secundaria, que ciertamente parece el caso de donde nos sentamos, entonces ¿por qué molestarse con un restaurante en absoluto, simplemente convertirlo en una comida para llevar! He estado en innumerables restaurantes en Londres, y este fue con mucho el peor servicio - y usé la palabra aconsejablemente - que he encontrado! ¡Pobre!

Great service at Addis, the food was delicious and the communal eating is such a brilliant way to enjoy food with friends. Would definitely recommend the platter.

Fantastic experience! The flavors were authentic, and the service was warm and welcoming

Brilliant and delicious food and good service. I'm here from the US and will return again when I'm in London.

They don’t hire enough staff so service is always shockingly bad (the one waitress although very friendly but runs around looking after lots of tables). Expect to wait 20/30 minutes just to give your order. In the end I had to stand at the bar to give them our order. It seems the they are understaffed in the kitchen as well. In the end our food came almost an hour after we arrived. The food when it came was very tasty.

Delicious food, great vegan options and Saron our server was very friendly.

Delicious, cheap, authentic food in central London. Just perfect

Always so good, i live near so i come all the time. Delicious food, i always get friendly service, the Ethiopian jazz always brings a great vibe.

The doro wat was soooo delicious!

Great place with amazing test of Ethiopian food in London, would recommend to anyone ❤️ 👍

Service and food was excellent.

Best place for injera in London. Great food, fair prices and friendly service. Been coming here for over 15 years and no plans to change!

It's a place where you say goodbye to hanger for whole full day, Once you ate your lunch or dinner. Excellent value for money too for so much satisfying and delicious food.

Excellent service with friendly environment.

Been going here regularly for 20 years. Which speaks for itself. Best Ethiopian food in London!

I saw doro wat on YouTube and got curious, so I tried making it at home and wondered what Origin would be like? I visited because I was curious. Eunjera was so acidic that you could feel the sour scent spreading as soon as you served it. It was a little difficult for Korean tastes, but it was a very enjoyable experience. however! Due to the nature of Dorowat, which requires cooking for a long time, it must have been cooked a long time ago. The chicken and eggs seemed to be very old, giving off a dry fishy smell. I tried to endure it, but it was difficult. The Ethiopian ceremony coffee was served with a view of the coffee being roasted and freshly made popcorn. The popcorn was freshly made in the store, so it was very delicious. If I go again, I would reorder coffee and popcorn. Unless it's right after cooking... well?

Lovely food, one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in London

"The food here is absolutely amazing! The injera was perfectly soft and spongy, and the doro wat had just the right amount of spice. The flavors were rich and authentic, making it one of the best Ethiopian meals I’ve ever had. On top of that, the customer service was outstanding—friendly, welcoming, and attentive. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a true taste of Ethiopia!"

It's not busy, but the food hasn't been served for an hour, and the food is too sour and tasteless.

The service was too slow. The food didn't come out even after waiting for an hour. The worst.

Amazing food and flavor. Truly. So satisfying.

Disgusting restaurant they dont treat people with respect

Fantastic food! Try the vegan plattern with chickpea sauce - you'll be amazed!

Fast, friendly service. Excellent food and good value

Me gusta comer. La comida es muy agradable y fresco. El servicio era bueno y rápido. La camarera era muy servicial. Sin duda volveremos 👍

I went with my friends to this restaurant because it was recommended by friend, and was a great experience with the lovely atmosphere around us and the service was very good. The food was fantastic with different varieties and a lovely Ethiopian taste. I will go back to this restaurant because I really enjoyed everything there.

The food was very well seasoned and the portions were a great size, especially for the very reasonable price. The service was friendly, water with lemon provided for the table without asking and we were offered extra injera which was very much appreciated. The service was quick too which was appreciated when I was catching a train afterwards.

Fabulous food and very friendly staff. Would definitely visit again.

I've been to a few Ethiopian restaurants, especially in Spain —great experiences. At Addis food was just OK and wasn’t served hot which eroded our trust — one of us had overcome cancer recently so they were not too reliant on their dish. And the menu is not written too clearly for the uninitiated. The table was waited correctly but one of the waiters' attitude was not too welcoming really. Not the worst joint I've been at but I'm not anxiously expecting to return.

Very good on all fronts. Othentic tasty food, music and deco.

What a find! The food tastes amazing , the service is incredibly nice (and quick)!

Visité Addis con un amigo y tenía un plato vegano realmente encantador - era sabroso y la injera era buena. Mi amigo pidió un plato de cordero que estaba duro y demasiado cocido. Ella probó mi comida y le gustó mucho más, así que tal vez la comida vegana es el camino a seguir! El plato de repollo y patata en particular era genial. El personal era muy amable y era bueno para dejarte solo para disfrutar de tu comida.

Have eaten here for years with my partner. Absolutely delicious food. Lovely friendly staff that work so hard in the kitchen!

I’m vegan and I have been here twice. The food is delicious, and the staff are very accommodating. Not to mention, we only paid £40 for three very hungry people (one meat eater). Service is also really quick!

Soy vegano y he estado aquí dos veces. La comida es deliciosa, y el personal es muy servicial. Sin mencionar que solo pagamos £ 40 por tres personas muy hambrientas (un comedor de carne). El servicio también es muy rápido!

Great vegetarian food, I would go there again.

Great food, really enjoyed a new culinary experience!

I've been before about 5 years ago and remembered it being good so took my family during a trip to London. Service with a smile for the most part, and seated quickly. Food took a while to come but they were busy for a Wednesday night. Ordered a dish that said "mildly spicy" and asked if they could make it very, very mild and they agreed, when it came it was maybe the spiciest thing we ordered. My partner and our 13 year old could hardly eat it. We did ask for some plain rice for my son to eat instead and they didn't charge for this as an apology for not being able to make it milder. Waiter did seem to avoid us when it came to paying and was a bit abrupt. Overall I personally liked the food (I do think the hot spices could be toned down a little, even on my food) but my son's and partner would never want to go again. Not recommended if you have fussy eaters with you as even the mild food is very hot and spicy.

Definitely recommended , no need to say more :)) amazing injera amazing food and nice place and people

Literally the best injera in London. Check them out.

BANGER really good food for a really cheap price and extremely kind and pretty waitresses mango juice and lamb 🔛🔝

Gem of a place, friendly service and fantastic value. Enjoyed the special platter for two very much!

One knife between the two of us and one napkin. Managed to get attention of the head waiter,got another knife. Promised another napkin but didn't arrive! My lamb dish was extremely hot, managed to eat only a few spoonfuls. The waiter asked if everything was okay but did not wait for the answer! Eventually he did ask if I would like anything else instead and brought me some ice cream as requested. They charged us for everything, including the ice cream!!!

Came here on a whim late one evening and was delighted at the delicious and well priced food. We were there on a quiet night and got sat right away. The waitress was very helpful in recommending vegetarian dishes and we were not disappointed at all. Honestly it must be one of the best value places to grab a quality meal in the area.

Me encanta la injera, que es una tortita etíope de sabor suave y esponjoso que se come con carne y / o verduras. Esta vez fui a Addis, que está en Caledonian Road, donde hay muchos restaurantes etíopes, pero Addis está más cerca de la estación de Kings Cross de ahí la razón por la que cené allí. Tuve la tentación de irme a otro restaurante etíope porque el servicio era muy lento. Tenía el Dulet que era tripa de cordero finamente picado, hígado y carne de cordero rojo cocinado con especias etíopes. La injera fue servida primero y era tan suave y esponjosa como una tortita inglesa pero con un sabor muy agrio como si hubiera tanto jugo de limón fresco en ella. Luego vino el dulet que pensé que era salado pero estaba seco. En general, el dulet me pareció demasiado masticable porque era principalmente un 80 % tripa y no encontraba hígado, así que el otro 20 % es probablemente carne de cordero. La injera en este lugar es sin duda el mejor que he probado, pero probablemente eligió el plato equivocado para ir con él. ¡Como nota adicional, los platos para compartir son enormes!

Lovely restaurant, loved the food

I love injera which is a soft fluffy sour tasting Ethiopian pancake eaten with meat and/or vegetables. This time I went to Addis which is on Caledonian Road where there are many Ethiopian restaurants but Addis is nearer Kings Cross Station hence the reason I dined there. I was tempted to leave and go to another Ethiopian restaurant because service was so slow. I had the Dulet which was finely chopped lamb tripe, liver and red lamb meat cooked with Ethiopian spices. The injera was served first and it was so soft and fluffy like an English pancake but very sour tasting like there was so much fresh lemon juice in it. Next came the dulet which I thought was saucy but it was dry. Overall, I found the dulet too chewy because it was mainly 80% tripe and couldn't find any liver so the other 20% is probably lamb meat. The injera at this place is definitely the best I've had but probably chose the wrong dish to go with it. On a side note, the sharing plates are huge!!

Brilliant service. Lip smackingly good food. I go weak in the knees for their shiro wat.

One of London's best Ethiopian restaurants. Prices went up over the last year, but quality and taste remain unmatched. The restaurant should really invest in at least one disabled toilet on ground level and abolish the one step into restaurant at the door (toilets are steep stairs down). You can wash your hands vefore the meal in the toilets, a facility upstairs could be handy. Fish is highly recommended. Also suits vegetarians and vegans.As for the later, kitchen should start experimenting with Tofu substitute to replicate all dishes they do for vegetarians and vegans.

I've had Ethiopian many times before, but only in the US. I've also made my own kitfo and injera. I was looking forward to trying some Ethiopian in London on my last night before heading home. Food: 4 I had the kitfo special (with cheese & spinach) and peach tea. The menu said only medium rare and well done, so I asked if they made kitfo rare. The server said they did, but asked me whether I tried raw before? Rare is the only way that I eat kitfo. The dish was tasty enough, but would've been nice if they provided more cheese than spinach. The injera could've used more sourdough flavor. Prices are very reasonable though, compared to the US. Ambiance: 4 Cosy with wood accents. A nice place to hang out when chilly outside. Service: 3 I wish they told me earlier that their CC machine wasn't working so I could've gotten cash from the ATM before I ordered. I'd been using my CC practically my entire trip and spent most of my currency. After I paid the bill, they never brought my change until I asked.

The Addis Special was amazing. It's a sharing platter for two people- a mix of chicken, lamb, vegetables, lentils, salad. Generous portions. We went with the mixed spice level which was perfect.

Food for vegetarian fair. Service great except when it came to payment... credit card machine not working so waited and waited then gave cash. Missed our train due to delay and had to wait half hour for next one. Credit card machine not connecting to bank... I've had business and it never happened to me in 33 years.

The restraunt was extremely cold & the service was really slow considering wasn't exactly busy. The food was tasty but feel portion could been a little bigger.

An enjoyable experience again, the Nile Perch was to die for, freshwater fish being so rare on UK menus. Good Ethiopian clientele so must be an in place to eat, thanks to the two ladies in the kitchen and the two front of house.

5 for food, 4 for service, 2 because of the unpleasant smell near our table but the very clean toilets. Well priced, tasty food, a good injera, and good to get Ethiopian beer, friendly staff, speedy service except when we wanted to pay the bill.

Never had Ethiopian food before so the choice of food was guesswork. It was all delicious with some very interesting flavours. My only criticism would be it wasn’t very colourful.

Sooo tasty. Dish 32 was exquisite 😃

We went here on a Saturday for a 5pm booking, for a table of 4. There was one other occupied table. It was quite cold, my friend asked if they could turn the heating on. The waitress turned the nearest radiator behind us on, although it never actually came on. Fine, no big deal as the restaurant got busy from around 7pm. The injera was cold but the food on it waa piping hot. The Ethopian bottled beers were great. The dish was alright. Bot too spicey but still good. Overall it is a good, casual hang out place, especially when wanting to try something different.

Considering Ethiopian cuisine in London? Addis Restaurant offers a noteworthy dining experience.

Amazing hospitality and delicious food. I think I will visit again and again

Amazing food and friendly staff

Waiter was incredibly rude, we ordered things which never came and told at the very end they don’t accept card.

I was in a nearby pub with a date and we spontaneously decided to grab some food. The place had a table available so we decided to go there. Atmosphere and service were great. The food was good too but the portions were quite small compared to what you get at other Ethiopian restaurants in London. Therefore wouldn’t go again.

Great food but be prepared to wait.

Amazing value for money. The platter for 2 people was £28.99

As you can see we were a big group and although the service was (3) okay, they did accommodate all of us, so hence the 4. Our side of table decided to share a mixed meat with injera which is aimed for 2 people. It was delicious, with lost of flavours and plenty for 2! When we came they had their card machine working compared to seeing previous comments, which made paying for the bill as a group easier.

Came here for a birthday dinner as I had never tried Ethiopian before. I was very impressed! Great quality, fairly-priced and unique food with lots of flavour. Also, good range of drinks. Nice, relaxed atmosphere, definitely recommend.

The most amazing food and service! Incredibly cheap dishes and a rich selection. Would recommend for a dinner party, lunch or just a cheeky bite. Will definitely go back.

Big hit every time I bring people here! Food took a while to come out but was well worth it :)

10/10 everytime. We’ve going for a very long time and they always manage to outdo themselves. Amazing food and amazing service!

We decided to try this Ethiopian restaurant because of its location. Food (specially the grilled chicken and the n23 lamb on the menu were delicious) Highly recommended

Real gem of a place just a few minutes walk from Kings Cross and St Pancras. Service impeccable, food is absolutely delicious and the restaurant has a great vibe. Good value for money and I'm looking forward to going back again soon!

Recently went there again after a couple of years. Card payments are now accepted, Toilets have been upgraded. Atmosphere firiendly relaxed and many an Ethiopian can be spotted enjoying their injeera and tej. Sure sign the food is good.

The food was fine...the anjeera could have been warmer....we saw someone delivering them, so they are not made on site? There was only one waitress .so when it got busy, we had to wait a long time to order main meal. When it came to pay, we were told cash only! And we had to go out looking for an ATM!! Had they told us in advance, we could have gone elsewhere...or gone out whilst we were waiting. Unlikely to go back

Really small portions and average service. The food was tasty though.

Beautiful experience ad good food

I have been here twice and I will return again soon. The food is exquisite. All dishes (lamb, chicken, beef or vegetable) are served with injera or rice. Large portions; one dish is enough for two to share. Very reasonable prices. The food is flavourful & tasty. The service is fantastic. Venue is clean. Really lovely restaurant. They serve alcohol and Ethiopian tea. Highly recommended.

I don't eat Ethiopian food often so I cannot attest for authenticity, but the food was delicious and filling.

Comida deliciosa y muy amables camareros, además de un precio realmente asequible

Authentic, delicious and super affordable!! I will definitely come back

Went here on a recommendation from a friend. It was certainly an interesting experience as none of us had ever had Ethiopian food before. First impressions were that the restaurant itself could use a bit of love, it was a bit old fashioned and left behind, not the most appealing but then we weren’t there to enjoy the decor. After being seated for a few minutes beer arrived. We didn’t order it, it just kind of appeared but it was certainly a welcome sight and a little later someone came to take our food order. When the food arrived some of the meals came on their own plates with knives and forks, and some where served on top of Injera- a slightly vinegary and spongy bread/pancake which proved to be a bit of an acquired taste. We were served 2 large plates of injera and had multiple dishes we had ordered placed on top of them for sharing. Thankfully the 2 vegetarians sat opposite one another so we had an entire Injera to ourselves with a selection of veggie dishes on top. The other end of the table got a mixture of meat and veggie dishes, which is fine, but given no one asked who was vegetarian within the group has we sat the other end we would have gone hungry. The veggie dishes were all tasty, well spiced and cooked. The Injera was not personally to our tastes but it was an interesting experience to eat in this way. When it came to paying it felt like their system was very archaic. The receipt was all handwritten so it was difficult to work out what we all owed. The waiter also asked “how much service to add?” at this point, which was a little bit rich considering that was the first word he had uttered to us all evening; after seating us, bringing us drinks and taking our order in complete silence. Overall this was an interesting meal out. I’m happy that I’ve tried Ethiopian food even if it wasn’t necessarily my cup of tea, but equally if I try it again it will most assuredly be somewhere else.

Gorgeous food, nothing posh but highly recommend. some really good veggie and vegan options too

3.5 stars. *Cash only* First time eating Ethiopian Entree and main came out at the same time and all placed on a bead of Ethiopian bread; kinda like a pancake but a little sour. You then eat with your hands. Mild spice was a good decision for us. Lamb and beef both nice. Staff helpful. About £45 for 2 with a drink each

Lovely restaurant at a good price but the service is slooow. Probably somewhere to avoid if you’re in a rush.

They fit in a large group of us for a work meal. We were recommended a shared selection of dishes but the vegetarian options were particularly tasty.

Enchanting Ethiopian restaurant with very affordable and genuine food and drink. Worth exploring if looking for something different, nice and relaxed. Cash only.