Addis Ethiopian Restaurant in Islington

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Great food, great service, reasonable price. I liked the Ethiopian beer, hope i can find it again sometime

It's a nice Ethiopian place . Service is good and it's a pretty relaxed atmosphere . We ordered wine and that was quite okay with the food.

Wonderful people! Delicious food, very atmospheric! really recommend.

We were a vegetarian group. Can't remember what we ordered, but it's the standard dish of various (4-5) vegetarian curries served on top of Etihopean bread (injera). Very tasty. Half our group had not had Ethiopian food before and loved it. Bit of a squeeze in seating, and the whole place is a bit dated, but personally don't care for ay of that and very happy if it helps keep the costs down, which it really did as the price was very reasonable.

Very nice experience, many Ethiopians go there proving they serve real quality. Do not charge for additional bread or injera like some restaurants do

I have been to this restaurant twice and will certainly come back many more times. The food is simply delicious, the lamb is seasoned with typical Ethiopian spices and chillies. The meat is served with a typical bread or with rice, I preferred with rice. They have an Ethiopian beer too for an even more authentic experience. The waiter staff is kind and helpful. The place is decorated with pictures of Ethiopian natives and landscapes. On the walls there are even phrases in the beautiful Ethiopian alphabet. They don't accept credit cards, but there is an ATM across the road from Tesco. The prices are right. Excellent experience and great cuisine.

If you want to test authentic Ethiopian food, this the place

I was highly impressed! Very clean, great service and the food was delicious! It’s definitely now my favourite Habesha restaurant in London! The others don’t compare! (And I can be very picky and loyal) Heads up, I was there at earlier than most people, so as it started to fill up, I noticed it got quite noisy. Something with the acoustics of the space, so keep this in mind! Bon apetit!

Lovely traditional Ethiopian spread in a deep dough platter, full of different sauces and stews.

Delicious Ethiopian restaurant. Great for vegetarians! Highly recommend the Shiro and the honey wine.

I haven't had Ethiopian or Eritrea food for ages, and I found this restaurant close by. The restaurant is 5min from kings cross station and it's just opposite Tesco and next to a Thai restaurant. When I came I realised I had only 45min left before they close, howvwer the guy was really accommodating and said no worries while ushered me to a table. I opted for a vegetarian option as it was a bit to late in the evening for some meat. From I offer until I got my food, probably 10-15 min. The assortments was put on top this big pancakes - not the pancakes but the white, fluffy bread like dish. It was good and just how I remember it, except this time it was tiny spiceyier than what I wanted but not spice enough to say it was burning. So good ;) and it filled me up so didn't eat the whole thing, and it was a big dish.. Love it and for the dish and coke and it was not to expensive happy days. I love that the restaurant had a lot of decorations that pay? Mk homage pay to their culture.

Authentic Ethiopian flavours - each dish tastes different. Good portion size and cooked fresh.

Food was great, just as others have said, it's cash only. Thankfully there is an ATM across the street.

Absolutely delicious, with all the good staples of Ethiopia.

Always great affordable Ethiopian food.

Excellent food and service. Very tasty and freshly made food. Great coffee and wonderful staff. A true Ethiopian experience.

First experience for the ethiopian food, it was a success!

We left . When we get in, no-one approached us to welcoming or let us sit on the table. We wait almost 20 minutes for someone to get our order.

Great food and good value. The best Ethiopian restaurant in the area and in a great location

Sååå hyggeligt ved addis. Etiopisk cusine. Store portioner til en virkelig fair pris. Så lækker smag og meget variation. Kæmpe anbefaling.

It was busy on a Friday but we got a table in the back of the place. Our first experience of Ethiopian food and it was so good! Loved the sharing plates. The decor is nothing special, but the food really is. Prices were unexpectedly low, lovely service.

Have been coming here since I was a little girl. I love the venue, service and most importantly the food.

Beautiful experience and fresh food. I am a regular customer and bring my friends here on nights out and recommend this wonderful place to all

Ethiopian restaurant that doesn’t have good customer service and doesn’t have Ethiopia culture that treats people so nicely, had a bad experience in a lot of things like customer service, the food and everything

Muy interesante. La comida un poco pesada, hay que pedir menos.

This is a an Ethiopian restaurant which is a very dreadful place to dine, and I am a frequent visitor however today I was so disappointed that they served us with a dry Ingera( Ethiopian bread) with a bloody service. Today I had enough of this place never again and will not throw away ££££ down to the drain 👎🏾 please go somewhere else, there are better Abesha restaurants out there.

Seems to have a problem with their card terminal as we were asked for cash at the end of the meal which we scraped together. Might be worth checking when ordering. Close to kings Cross station with prompt service makes it good for a quick meal if catching a train. The overall bill was very low for London and on that basis it just gets 4 stars although we couldn’t agree on the standard of the food. The best dish by far was the pitta and humus as a starter. We shared a mixed dish as the main with lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes placed on a spongy aerated pancake with more to use for picking food up. There was minimal meat and not a lot of variation in taste on the meat dishes. Vegetarian dish was better.

Took my family here and we were well-treated by their fantastic staff and given an education in their delicious platters. Thank you!

Had a great chance to experience Ethiopian cuisine! Felt authentic. Low prices and good food. Will come back!

Nice welcome, good food at good prices. Spacious, comfy and unfussy.

Delicious food, great service and very very reasonably priced.

This restaurant feels like you’ve been transported to Etheopia. I’ve never actually been to Etheopia, but the ambiance and the food made me feel like I was experiencing that culture first-hand. It was my first time having Ethiopian food, and I was a bit intimidated. We ordered the Injera - and it was DELICIOUS. You get to sample a bunch of different foods all in one plate. If you’re looking for a fun experience with your friends, this is the place. I definitely recommend. 5/5

Very enjoyable! First time having Ethiopian and loved the flavours.

Amazing food and a very friendly environment

Been here several times. my fave is the sharing platter and ethiopian coffee.

Very nice meal here. We shared the platter for 2 which was plenty of food. Very good value.

Food was tasty but arrived a bit colder than we expected.

Terrible customer service No response phone call or email ,paid cash and card which means they charged me a Double be careful with your payment.

We really love Addis and have been coming for a few years. The food is really tasty, as is the beer, and you really can't complain at the prices. It feels increasingly rare in London to eat good food and not feel like you've spent a fortune.

Absolutely delightful! First impression upon walking through the door is that I had been transported somewhere else. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We were guided through the ordering process since we were not terribly familiar with the cuisine. Our dinner was delicious and the portions were just right. Would highly recommend.

Good non-veg platter. All items tasted great. Tad bit overpriced.

Had the meat and vegetarian mixed specials which were nice. Heaps of food!! Service was good

good food and worth going to. I have been multiple times already. Shame about the asian waiter who acted creepy towards females.

Genuinely an amazing food experience in what feels like an authentic style with friendly people blessing us with their dishes… Thank you “Freshen up your day with a taste of pure delight , courtesy of those who know it” -It says on the menu… I understood what it meant after…

Das Essen war sehr gut aber sehr scharf. Die Bedienung konnte nicht so gut englisch und hat nicht verstanden, dass ich gerne weniger scharf essen möchte.

Delicious food. Meat was supposedly so so. Veg options were great! Portion size was smaller than expected though.

Wonderful Ethiopian restaurants! My friends were so amazed by the great food!

Very friendly waitress and good services . The foods are very delicious and nice portion .

Wow. Not had Ethiopian food before, so cannot compare it to any other Ethiopian food, but it was delicious. Great choice for vegetarians. Lots of flavour. Great service. I will return.

Everything about Addis is beautiful

Nice authentic place. Vibrant place. Was very popular. Would definitley go back. Next time I would ask the waiter for their recommendations as we were a bit new to Ethiopian food!

Great food with the real Ethiopian test. Friendly service. We didn't book before going so took a while to get sitted and for our food to be served, but it was worth the wait. Washrooms are clean which is a plus.

Great food, had kitfo,doro wot and tibs. Yum...good service

The best Ethiopian restaurant in London! Buonissimo ristorante, ne abbiamo provati altri qui a Londra ma questo è decisamente il migliore. Varia scelta di verdure e carne, personale gentile e locale pulito

If all the vegan food is this amazing, I’m turning vegan right this second. BEST meal I’ve ever had that doesn’t include something from an animal

There are a generous number of vegetarian choices that are palatable. In fact if you have picky eaters with specific veggie preferences - i.e. no aubergine, or mushrooms, or bell peppers - you will still find variety to choose from. The food is well made and seasoned. The use of fresh, seasonal vegetables in the mixed platter was appreciated. The cabbage, which is associated with blandness and mushiness in most non-Asian cuisines, was cooked to retain its crunch and made for tasty fare. The only detractor was the ambience, which was a slight letdown for the simple, light, and delicious meal.

I ate here with my cousin yesterday and we both really enjoyed it. There was so much food that we didn’t manage to finish it - especially since I had a train to catch, otherwise I think we’d have picked at it for a bit longer. I am craving it today! The waitress was lovely, as were the other staff. We’d go back.

Tasty Ethiopian food and friendly service. Great place for intimate gatherings and conversations.

Great atmosphere and satisfying food.

Great food - loved the Addis Special :)

An independent restaurant serving wonderful spicy foods. Staff were friendly and professional. We were able to have meals enjoyed by a vegan as well as confirmed carnivores.

The service was a bit slow to begin with but we didn't have to wait too long for our food once the order was taken. The food was really tasty and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The card machine wasn't working but at less than £40 for two for starters, two mains and a bottle of wine this was good value.

Had a lovely meal if injera and lamb a bit like laal maas on roomali roti but not as spicy. Great service in this simple restaurant.

Food was nothing exciting. Service ok. Credit card machine "didn't work" so we had to look for cash.

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.

We had spicy chicken and a milder beef stew with a vegetarian side dish. Very tasty, very reasonably priced, friendly and fast service!

Interesting cuisine as it heavily overlaps with our Muslim and Indian food types at home (South Asia). Food was pretty good, some heat in the beef, and the whole fish (tilapia) was crispy till the end.

Great food at a great price! So good we went two nights in a row.

Never tried this kind of food. Simple and traditional. Low cost.

I wait almost 30 minutes to be served the dinner I ordered because sort of staff.

My first Ethiopian meal and I will be back! Absolutely delicious

The place was empty but we waiting over 45 minutes for our meal.

Wonderful restaurant in Kings Cross. We found the food to be delicious. Interesting decor with beautiful photos and interesting articles on the country.