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4,9

Based on 254 opinions finded in 2 websites

4.9Ambience4.4Cuisine4.9Price4.9Service
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Nº 129 in 1553 in Nottingham

Nº 1 of 5 African in Nottingham

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First time trying Ethiopian food and I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. Eating with my hands was definitely an experience and each component had its own flavour so you’re able to combine any per mouthful.

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Jun Lei . 2024-03-03

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Incredible! First time trying Ethiopian/ Eritrean food and was blown away! Staff were lovely and very helpful and I will definitely be back!

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Bo Brindle . 2024-02-29

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FANTASTIC RESTAURANT. First experience eating Ethiopian food. Our server was the most helpful and the food was absolutely amazing ❤️❤️❤️. We tried their vegetarian platter which was full of flavours and textures. Must visit if you are looking for a unique experience or just good food.

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Arpita Bhatt . 2024-02-14

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Lovely staff, lovely environment. Food was unique and delicious. Checked off my bucket list ❤️ thank you

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Chloe . 2024-01-04

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Amazing restaurant, brilliant food and the owner was super helpful and kind when recommending dishes for us to try. I'd recommend no.40 (they're happy to swap out any dishes you don't want) and their herbal tea if you're in a big group: 4+.

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Nina S. . 2023-12-23

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Brilliant food and amazing staff/chef. Peaceful vibes. Highly recommended.

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QT Pie . 2023-12-15

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Food was fantastic, a must try. Service was incredible, they were super friendly and gave us great recommendations. Will go again. We got 2 of these big plates for 7 people and it was a good amount. We got to try so many different dishes from this. All of them were incredible.

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Juan Carbone . 2023-11-12

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Very cozy place with amazing portions! Can get extra of anything you want if you enjoy it. Hope this place stays open for a long time! The food is super fun to eat together with people too as you can share and discover different flavors together!

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Budiharto Sanio . 2023-11-11

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Incredible food, I had the vegetarian platter and it was almost too much to eat. What a gem of a place

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Ruth Westcott . 2023-11-04

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Delicious food and tea! So lovely staff and such relaxing atmosphere!

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A. Ereuthalion . 2023-10-31

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I really enjoyed the Kitfo(tartar like ethiopian style) very much.

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Zewdu . 2023-10-29

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Myself and my friend have been speaking about trying this restaurant out for a while. It was definitely worth the wait!! we had a vegetarian platter which consisted of 2 servings of 4 dishes with injera. I’ve never tried ethopian food before but this platter was super flavourful and such a big portion: It came out to £38 for the 2 of us and that included a drink each. The restaurant was empty throughout the time we was there with people coming in to collect orders. I believe this was due to a lot of people not wanting to venture out and try new cuisines. If i still lived in Nottingham, I’d definitely be visiting every month. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

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Lu Young . 2023-10-29

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I have never experienced anything like it Their service is so horrible,

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Hiwot Weldearegay . 2023-10-28

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My first time trying Ethiopian/Eritrean food was so great! This restaurant is almost more like a cafe in size and layout, but with nice simple music and decor giving it some ambience. As neither my dinner mate nor I had tried this cuisine before we got the mixed platters - mine vegan, his mixed veggie and meat. We both thorough enjoyed it! We spoke to the woman working there and she showed us how to eat authentically without cutlery, which hand to use etc. We felt welcomed and well treated throughout, and the food was excellent. I'd certainly go back and try more of the menu! The woman was very knowledgeable about which items were vegan suitable which was greatly reassuring for me.

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Lucie Hodges . 2023-10-27

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Food was very tasty and the owner (I believe) was very friendly and helpful. Only bad point is that it's difficult to order as a vegetarian, as the menu isn't very clear, without icons and with unclear descriptions. We ordered a dish that was described as a vegetarian platter but was actually a vegetarian platter plus lamb. If the menu was clearer then I would give 5 stars. Will be coming back!

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Danny . 2023-10-01

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We enjoyed the sharing platter for two. Lovely friendly service and delicious food. My spicy mint tea was refreshing and my partner's Ethiopian beer tasted great. Our friends loved their vegan version of the sharing platter. Would recommend.

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Steph Kitching . 2023-06-17

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Absolutely delicious authentic food and lovely staff Have tried Ethiopian food in multiple places in the UK and Europe including some highly rated restaurants and stalls. This is the best I have tried! Wasn't expecting much but the flavours were great and everything well cooked. Who knew I would find such good Ethiopian food in Nottingham of all places. Highly recommend especially for a vegan or veggie date place, and the meat options are lovely too Also has Ethiopian lager which is very good Well worth a try thank you Balageru

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Lawrence Shulman . 2023-04-18

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I cannot recommend this place enough! We got the vegetarian sharing platter which was more than enough food for two and everything was delicious and fresh. The owner is so lovely, she really makes you feel at home and you can tell she is passionate about sharing her food with others. A hidden gem in Nottingham city centre. I can't wait to go again!

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Alex Chapman . 2023-04-13

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Decided to try this place out and wasnt let down. Walking into this restaurant, it really makes you feel like you've made a bad decision as it really needs an uplift. But give it a chance, the food is really worth it. Unfortunately I didnt try the beef but the chicken was really good. This is my first Ethiopian experience so dont have a clue if the food is to good standards but it was tasty. Found it really strange as one gentleman here just sat around drinking multiple bottles by himself and moving from one table to another. And the price is so cheap.

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Yash Mistry . 2023-04-02

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Really nice food, big portions. Great for vegetarians. Definitely worth a visit.

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Dan Heginbotham . 2023-03-12

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This place is a quiet, clean, spacious and calming place. It is very near the and close to all the lovely restaurants and bars of the area. But you can’t hear the noise of the streets in the apartment. The whole place made us feel at ease. Host was very nice, easy to talk to and very friendly when welcomed us. I would definitely come again!”

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Gibson Aila . 2023-02-16

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Delicious food, friendly service and reasonably priced. Perfect. Caters for meat, vegetarian and vegan.

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Kirsty Lawrence . 2023-02-10

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Excellent food and a very warm welcome.

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Graham Ball . 2023-02-04

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Best Habeshan foods with great service.

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Moges Messele . 2022-12-15

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We had the sharing platter for 2 and it was amazing! Perfect for people who want to try something different/new. Staff also very friendly.

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Lena Schmidt . 2022-11-05

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Possibly the best restaurant in Nottingham! Such a hidden gem. The food is outstanding and the staff are the loveliest people i've ever met. We had the sharing platter and every single part of it was amazing. The portions are huge so be prepared to have your leftovers for lunch the next day. Thank you so much for having us

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Pete Williams . 2022-11-02

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I love this restaurant amazing food and lovely staff, look forward to going again :)

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Sophie Wright . 2022-10-02

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Delicious and filling food. Amazing customer service definitely recommend

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Yasmin Duri . 2022-09-25

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My boyfriend and I came here for a meal and shared the vegetarian/ vegan platter. The food was absolutely amazing, unlike anything we'd had before - my boyfriend will not stop talking about it! Don't let the simple interior deter you from trying this place! Not to mention the staff here are so lovely. We hope to go back one day!

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Jasmine Manders . 2022-09-24

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Excellent food and real interesting experience. Great service and very reasonably priced x

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Bradley Cook . 2022-09-18

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Great food and lovely staff. Would deffo recommend!

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Ellis Harrison Willder . 2022-09-18

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Beautiful food, Amazing service! #ScranClub

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Mik Webster Jr . 2022-09-18

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Lovely flavor and very healthy. Feast for 2 can easily feed 3 as far as portions go. The lady running the place was very nice. Couldn’t have the ceremonial coffee for health reasons but definitely will, next time!

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N T . 2022-08-31

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Absolutely delicious food for a great price. And wonderfully friendly staff. Will definitely be back!

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NatureByTheTamar . 2022-07-30

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We got the veggie and meat platter for 2 and honestly it was amazing, everyone has to try this food, especially reccomend the Ethiopian beer.

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Dr Pug . 2022-07-21

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Amazing food, a great little find. The two ladies who work there couldn't have been kinder and friendlier, and I'll certainly go again. Everything was fantastic.

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Rob Swift . 2022-07-10

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Incredible. Never tried anything like it. Really tasty food, very laid back atmosphere. Will definitely be going again.

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Daniel Watson . 2022-05-28

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First time trying Ethiopian/Eritrean food and it was super delicious! The meat platter is quite huge and it is very affordable for the size of it. All healthy and clean food. We'll definitely come back :)

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Begüm Karacaoğlu . 2022-05-24

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One of the best food experiences I've ever had. Prices are more than fair and the food was brilliant. I look forward to visiting again soon. Thankyou for a wonderful experience

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Daniel Marshall . 2022-05-08

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Wonderful hospitality to complement a flavourful meal. I recommend it. 👍🏻👍🏻

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Lindum Colonia . 2022-04-28

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Such lovely food, charming atmosphere and friendly service. We shared a vegan platter which was a good amount of food and we ate everything because you just can't get enough - and it was very satisfying. For foodies and vegans this a place I would recommend.

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S Raj . 2022-04-13

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Really nice laid back place, food great. Prices good. Vegan or meat options. Recommended :)

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Alistair Kershaw (Akku) . 2022-02-15

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absolutely BANGING vegan / vegetarian Ethiopian food !!! Really nice vibe, can’t wait to eat here again! So delicious…

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Rebecca Lefevre . 2022-01-22

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Amazing food, so tasty. The two ladies working at Balageru are very welcoming, and happy to share how some of the dishes were made. We wish we could go there on a regular basis but we live 150 miles away. Easy in my top 5 restaurants of my life so far.

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nicolas deriaz . 2022-01-01

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Great atmosphere and delicious food

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sami yeamer . 2021-12-21

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Superb food and service. Great value, and delicious. A hidden gem in the city.

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Isaacs farm . 2021-10-23

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The food is gorgeous and the staff are sooo lovely! I love Ethiopian food now. Would definitely recommend for great tasting food and an eating experience. Great for vegan & gluten free too.

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Jake Nicoletti . 2021-10-08

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Amazing food! Waiter was really kind and accomodating too.

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Y Cubed . 2021-09-26

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Such delicious food! All home cooked and healthy - loved that it was also all vegan and gluten free ❤

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Toni Raine Bloomhill . 2021-09-08

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Fantastic Ethiopian Food! The food is homemade, and very high quality. Very good value for money. The place is small so come early. The host is very happy to tell you about the food, so ask. It is mostly vegan/vegetarian, a mst try if you have those diets.

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Nicholas Moody . 2021-09-03

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Great service and vegetarian I love it beer habesha and ዋልያ ደስ ይላሌ።

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Benyam ukbamariam . 2021-09-02

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Delicious food with lovely service

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Raghu Barker . 2021-08-29

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Amazing meal. Delicious food, great atmosphere and brilliant service. Excellent evening.

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Meredith Coney . 2021-08-28

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Small, but very friendly service and lovely food. Be prepared to eat with your hands.

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Troy Martin . 2021-08-06

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We had the vegetable and meat feast for 2 people tonight and we loved it. The flavours were lovely and it was very filling. The injera wasn't too sour at all which we thought it might be, it was perfect for us. The staff were friendly and we had a ethiopian beer to wash it down too. Will definitely go back. Be prepared to get messy fingers!

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Cecilia Fenner . 2021-08-01

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Good service and delicious food 😋

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Yrga Tesfay . 2021-07-24

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I had a great meal shared with my friend. Every dish served was a delight to the taste buds. Make sure you visit!

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Philip Broomhead . 2021-07-22

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Had amazing food and amazing service. This place has authentic Ethiopian/Eritrean food with affordable prices!It’s a must visit in Nottingham for sure

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merhawi amaha . 2021-06-27

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It was our first visit to this restaurant and what a lovely surprise! The cosy interior had 5-6 tables with simple ethnic decor with the clientele to match (always a good sign!). Service was warm, friendly and helpful. We had the vegetarian/meat feast for two and were treated to a variety of tasty dishes to have with the soft bread, which was like a sourdough pancake. The lamb and beef side dishes were well cooked and deep in flavour. Served with cold Ethiopian beer, it was a perfect meal and we can't wait to return!

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Meng Khaw . 2021-06-20

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In short, brilliant! We found this place by total accident. Very warm, friendly, smiley atmosphere and our host was so helpful in explaining what was on the menu. We went for the vegan feast for 2, not because we're vegans, but it looked and sounded really good. The feast was presented on a wide platter, with a base of injera (a fermented pancake/flatbread made from gluten-free teff flour) and all the various servings laid out on it: salad, fried onions and carrots, braised greens, split peas, spicy lentils and a delicious sauce. You're also served additional injera and you tuck right in with your fingers, so no forks or spoons! Great novelty, absolutely delicious and a very different eating experience. Also, the beers are £3! In all, £30 for the feast for 2 and 2 beers. Highly recommended for anyone who likes something a bit out of the usual.

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Simon P . 2021-06-17

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You guys if order from here trust me you will enjoy nice Ethiopian traditional food and the most popular coffee what we call ye jebena buna. I am from Holland and I became regular customer.

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Royal Family . 2021-06-16

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We were given a very warm welcome to this restaurant. Massy is more than happy to explain the home made food. The chef is a very talented young lady and or food was amazing. We highly recommend this place. Try the St. Georges Beer

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Jeff Macklin . 2021-06-11

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We were given a very warm welcome to this restaurant. Massy is more than happy to explain the home made food. The chef is a very talented young lady and or food was amazing. We highly recommend this place. She also introduced us to Eithopean beer St. Georges

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jeff1512 . 2021-06-11

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I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was lovely, the service was great and the atmosphere and ambience perfect. Support local, support home cooked authentic cuisine. Really lovely evening, thank you.

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hannahsH7930RD . 2020-11-01

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We visited for a family meal as wanted to try a different cuisine and somewhere new. We had the meat platter... it was delicious!!! The coffee was amazing too. Would definitely recommend. Excellent service and atmosphere- thank you for a lovely evening.

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Abi P . 2020-10-02

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Nos cautivó este restaurante. Teníamos los platos para compartir, uno vegano, otro con pollo y cordero cocido a fuego lento realmente delicioso, así como lentejas, garbanzos y otras verduras. La salsa de cebolla, ¡increíble! Y el pan injera etíope, que se puede comer solo durante todo el día, tiene un hermoso y delicado sabor ligeramente amargo. El mimo que se ha puesto en la elaboración de todos estos platos se manifiesta en los sabores intensos y aromáticos. El chef es una dama encantadora que realmente se preocupa por lo que te está dando. ¡No pase por alto este restaurante solo porque es pequeño!

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Margaret B . 2020-09-19

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Realmente disfrutamos de nuestra visita aquí, desde la cerveza y el vino etíopes hasta la comida recién preparada (¡el pollo estaba TAN sabroso!). La única razón por la que no le hemos dado 5 estrellas es que esperábamos que fuera más picante, pero reconocemos que, con un menú limitado, tienen que lanzar los sabores para adaptarse a una amplia variedad de clientes.La señora es muy acogedora y le explicará el menú. Nos hubiera gustado quedarnos para probar el café después de la cena, pero teníamos limitaciones de tiempo.Si nunca antes ha comido etíope, lo recomendamos encarecidamente.Encontré el estacionamiento después de las 5 pm en el Intu Victoria Center North conveniente y con una buena relación calidad-precio.

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Floyd_9 . 2020-08-30

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Amazing food .definetly recommended. Delicious. Parisa

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Parisa Mehregan . 2020-08-28

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Freshly cooked traditional Ethiopian meals served. Really enjoyed. All freshly cooked hence food will not be served within minutes of ordering!

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Stay62352107235 . 2020-08-28

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Visitamos por primera vez esta noche. El dueño fue absolutamente fantástico. Ella nos habló sobre el menú y nos trajo una selección de platos para probar, que satisfacen nuestras necesidades dietéticas (un amante de la carne, uno vegano). Todos los platos eran excelentes y los sabores divinos. Recomendamos un café después de la cena. Los frijoles están recién tostados y súper sabrosos. Excelente comida con excelente servicio.

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T6196CNjennifers . 2020-08-21

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Esta es nuestra primera visita. Llamamos con anticipación para verificar que estuviera funcionando nuevamente después del cierre. Tuvimos una comida fantástica, todo estuvo delicioso y luego terminamos nuestra comida con una auténtica experiencia de café etíope. Se asegurará de que seamos clientes habituales. ¡Gracias una vez más al encantador propietario que nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos!No se puede superar las auténticas comidas caseras. Si estás pensando en probarlo, hazlo, seguro que es mejor que un Nandos u otro 'restaurante' genérico corriente. . .

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jahmila f . 2020-08-15

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We had a fabulous meal here, the food was absolutely delicious and incredible value. The owner talked us through the menu and advised us on what to have. The Ethiopian St George lager was lovely too. Can't recommend enough and will definitely be back!

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J1mmyD79 . 2020-08-15

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Great food, different from the usual, very good. Warm welcome from the lady, very kind. Nice african atmosphere!

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Giulia Zenone . 2020-08-14

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Venimos como una familia desde que el restaurante abrió hace unos años. Balageru es realmente una joya sin pretensiones de lugar, donde la comida nunca es menos que increíble. La dueña es una mujer encantadora, con un talento increíble para manejar todo el lugar, cocina incluida, por su cuenta. No sugeriría ir a por un bocado rápido ", ya que busca la experiencia de esperar a que una comida esté hecha en casa solo para usted, y luego saborear todos los platos que se sirven para compartir en una fuente grande.Como la dueña sabe que nos gusta probar cosas diferentes, en cada visita lo cambia un poco y nos sirve algo nuevo, pero también siempre recuerda agregar las cosas que más les gustan a nuestros niños pequeños. Si bien los platos de carne son encantadores, en mi opinión, aún más espectacular son todos los platos de verduras y legumbres que prepara, por lo que también es una excelente opción para los veganos.Después de haber tenido el mejor viaje culinario de mi vida en Etiopía, puedo decir que la comida en Balageru es exactamente como la recuerdo, y definitivamente la mejor etíope que he probado fuera del país. Entonces, si quieres algo verdaderamente auténtico, nutritivo y delicioso, te recomiendo que pruebes Balageru. Estoy bastante seguro de que también se convertiría en un cliente habitual.

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Rachel H . 2020-08-13

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Amazing traditional food with a great service!!! I highly recommend worth a try... Thank U Messi .

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T Yohan . 2020-08-03

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Reservamos por teléfono para el viaje de la misma noche, nos dijeron que había disponibilidad allí, así que caminamos por Mansfield Road y es fácil de encontrar casi frente a la estación de autobuses del centro de Victoria, disfrutamos y realmente disfrutamos de una fuente para compartir con una amplia variedad de platos auténticos, incluido doro - wot pollo y huevo) una deliciosa reducción de estofado de cordero junto con 3 platos diferentes de lentejas, todos servidos con una guarnición adicional sobre un auténtico pan injera. Mi prometida disfrutó de un dulce vino tinto etíope mientras muself tenía 3 calles. George Ethiopian beers y yo NUNCA tomo 3 cervezas normalmente, pero no podía parar con esta cerveza, excelente. Terminamos una excelente comida con la tradicional ceremonia del café que todos deberían experimentar una vez.Super hospitalidad del propietario Messi. . . No podría haber hecho nuestra noche mejor. . . buena relación calidad-precio también. . Andy y Sissi

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J2396DNandrewg . 2020-08-02

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This place is amazing. Really tasty food! I really like Ethiopian food and this is the best I’ve had in England.

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Theo_1984 . 2020-07-23

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Me and my boyfriend visited Balageru today & ordered the vegan platter for 2, which was absolutely delicious! There was a great variety of different dishes served on the injera which were all amazing.The lady who served us was very friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome in the restaurant.We will definitely be returning !

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jade_mto . 2020-07-17

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Great food had the meat and veg feast, lovely small independent restaurant. Highly recommended great atmosphere and the tastiest lentils i have ever had

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987ktt . 2020-07-17

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The food was exquisit, they have a variety of meat based and vegiterian traditional Ethiopian dishes. Personally I'm a meat lover so I enjoyed the tips which is a chopped beef fillet that's fried tenderly with traditional herbs. It came sizzling in a clay pot and was served with a side of enjera.As excellent as the food was, the service was even better! The owner Messi was very warm and friendly. She welcomed us and explained the menue in detail and made sure we were happy throughout.If you've never tried Ethiopian before, I'd highly recommend trying this place.

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822nazs . 2020-06-18

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A very unassuming exterior, even easy to overlook, but once inside the place was beautifully decorated and welcoming. Went with a friend, with no experience of Ethiopian or Eritrean cuisine. The owner was more than happy to walk us through the menu, the background of the dishes and how to eat in a more traditional style (if you feel comfortable junking the knife and fork!). We got the platter, and found the food ample, varied and delicious. All in all a very pleasant, relaxed ambience and great service. Would recommend!

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zeroentropy2020 . 2020-03-20

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Would recommend this restaurant to everyone for a really different dining experience would especially recommend the coffee to complement the food. Excellent!

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Sharon E . 2020-03-16

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myself and a friend shared a vegan platter, the food was amazing and the staff were so warm and welcoming, explaining all the different dishes and how they were made!

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799emmaa . 2020-03-13

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The food was so tasty, we had the vegab feast which was a sourdough pancake with various sauces amd dahls. Each one was so full of flavour. The service was extremely friendly and accomodating. We will definitely be returning regularly!

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bethneal1994 . 2020-03-07

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Freshly made food. Even freshly roasted coffee. For me, a first trying Ethiopian food, it was very impressive. I likened the dish I had (I'm afraid I don't remember its name) to a platter, with many different, small dishes within one large plate that had an injera or sour bread as the base. I expect one can order a larger quantity of whichever item one prefers but I didn't ask (I enjoyed all of them.) There are a few vegan options, the dish I describe above. The food is made fresh, cooked to order and this means that speedy food service isn't really the point, it more of good things come to those who wait. And worth the wait it was. I also tried the coffee, which is roasted, blended and brewed to order. This commands a high price, for coffee but the volume of beans is rather high. This is not weak stuff, like Americano, its more like Espresso but different at the same time. The owner and chef is a very pleasant person to talk to. Its nice to see someone with a passion for what they do. A full explanation of the dishes and the way they are cooked is interesting. The decor is interesting, sourced from Ethiopia (I assume.) There certainly is a theme to this place, a relaxed atmosphere. It gives one the impression of being in a different land. Customer facilities are quite adequate for the number of seats. For those who are less mobile, there is a step to get into the restaurant, which may be difficult to negotiate.

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Stevenson Line . 2020-03-06

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Nos recomendó este lugar un amigo que recientemente fue aquí. Vimos la comida que tenían y despertó nuestro interés. Nunca he tenido comida etíope antes y realmente no sabía qué esperar.El menú no era grande, pero tenía algo para todos. Pedimos la fiesta vegana para compartir que tenía un montón de diferentes alimentos repartidos en un plato grande. Estaba más intrigado por la injera (algo así como el sabor de masa fermentada en un estilo panqueque / dosa). Había 4 tipos de lentejas / batatas dhal, como salsas, cada una era muy sabrosa.La camarera fue muy dulce y se aseguró de que supiéramos qué era cada cosa, y otra señora - (potencialmente el chef) salió y nos saludó.Fue una gran comida en un lugar pequeño y dulce, y fue bueno ver que había otros clientes allí. ¡Se lo recomendaría a cualquiera que quiera probar comida nueva y esté tratando de alejarse de los restaurantes básicos de la calle!

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feedyoself . 2020-03-05

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Fantastic Ethiopian food, filling and delicious with a wonderful host. I can't recomend this place enough

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Jen Mopey . 2020-02-28

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Amazing atmosphere with some amazing company topped off with amazing food.5 stars is not enough for the warm welcome from the owner who personally greets you and explains the menu to you. The food was a tantalising sensation on the palette. Finished off the evening with a coffee that is truly orgasmic.

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Ami-LouiseA . 2020-02-28

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I have been to this restaurant twice now. I had the vegetarian feast both times, and it's just soo wholesome, authentic, healthy, homely and delicious...the sort of food that feeds your soul. The owner is welcoming and friendly, and I will definitely be returning!My friend especially liked the sour pancake and loved how the food felt healthy and easy on the stomach.

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G6901MFemmar . 2020-02-22

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It was our first visit, after having this place on our list for a few weeks, and we were not disappointed. We ordered a shared platter and it was incredible. A very personable and cosy restaurant experience - we were made to feel very special. 100% recommend.

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lucymK2517AD . 2020-02-20

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DELICIOUS, authentic, healthy ethiopian food from the fabulous Massi. She really endeavours to make us feel welcome every time we go. We are regulars now!

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Z4496GIscottb . 2020-02-20

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I arrived at Balageru with a ravenous appetite and was very well satisfied. Even more so, I was amazed by the quality of the fresh food that tastes so distinctly East African and triggered some strong memories of back home. The kind of food that looks and smells so good I didn't even think to take a picture, I just wanted to taste it. I really can't recall ever having such a perfect Ital meal in years and right here in Nottingham too! This became my favourite restaurant within two bites of the vegetarian Ye-Som Beyaynet and I am soothed with how welcomed I was with fantastic service from the lovely hostess. Na chai ni nzuri sana!

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Leroy Patrick . 2020-02-20

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I cannot emphasize enough how delicious the food is here! Sooo tasty I wish I'd taken a photo of the food to post but it looked so great I totally forgot and my family got stuck in straight away. As well as being delicious and beautiful it's also fun. The food is presented on a huge platter of injeera - a satisfying and incomparable pancake - which you use to scoop up the colourful and flavourful dishes upon it. The restaurant is adorned beautifully, the staff are lovely and I can't wait to go again!

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Joanne T . 2020-02-16

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Excellent vegetarian dishes !!!

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sushma bharadwaj . 2020-02-16

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I cannot emphasize enough how delicious the food is here! Sooo tasty 😋 I wish I'd taken a photo of the food to post but it looked so great I totally forgot and my family got stuck in straight away. As well as being delicious and beautiful it's also fun. The food is presented on a huge platter of injeera - a satisfying and incomparable pancake - which you use to scoop up the colourful and flavourful dishes upon it. The restaurant is adorned beautifully, the staff are lovely and I can't wait to go again!

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Joanne Thompson . 2020-02-16

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Delicious food, new (to me) flavours to savour - check it out!

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sws19 . 2020-02-14

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Second time at Balageru and food just as amazing. Hands down one of my fave restaurants in Nottingham. Amazing for veggie option, great price and FANTASTIC service. Love this place!!!

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CHRISTINA CHIN . 2020-02-14

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Had a great experience with my girlfriend, great food, great beer and great coffee. Would recommend.

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Michael K . 2020-02-13

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I came for a night to Nottingham and found out this place on an evening walk. The food is excellent, as good as I remembered from Ethiopia. The lady that runs the place is lovely. Highly recommended for an approach to the Ethiopian cuisine! Amasagenalo

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Iker de luis . 2020-02-12

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Incredible! Beautifully presented, fantastic flavour and great portion sizes!! Came with the family and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Sheen1620 . 2020-02-08

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