Beteseb Restaurant in Sheffield

I wanted time to reflect on our dining experience before sending this review. It was a party of six for a birthday celebration arriving at 6.30pm to a welcoming host. The restaurant has a large TV, clean, decorated beautifully and has a homely feel. The restaurant had no other customers and very cold which we told the host but nothing was offered so we kept our coats on. I love Ethiopian food but it was new to the rest of the party so the host suggested a platter of all the dishes served at the restaurant and assured us that there would be plenty. Sadly, when the food arrived it was cold or luke warm together with the plates and injera. Also, the amount was insufficient for 6 adults although he did reheat dishes. It’s was clear that the host was the only person there and the food was not freshly prepared and cooked but reheated in a microwave. Disappointingly, the host would not acknowledge the concerns voiced therefore sadly we will not be returning but hopefully this will help with improving customer service.

Have never eaten Ethiopian food previously and the waiter was very helpful in giving guidance on menu options. The food was good (note that there is no cutlery so need to use your fingers). Service was also good. Drinks (including alcohol) were particularly cheap. Would recommend. For some reason the restaurant was out of deserts.

The three vegetarians in our party shared the vegetable platter: half a dozen delicious dishes served together on a huge plate of injera (traditional Ethiopan flat bread). The carnivore among us assured us his lamb dish was equally delicious (it certainly looked to as though it was). It was quiet on the early Saturday evening we were there, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the Ethiopian beer was delicious, and we had a great time. And it's crazy cheap!

Everything about this place was a delight. The atmosphere and service, the taste of the food (and the great things to choose from) and the amazing prices. We are lucky to have this in the centre of Sheffield. Can't wait to go back.

Incredible food and service at unbelievable prices. £3 each for an Ethiopian beer or glass of wine or £2.50 for Stella. Tastiest vegetarian platter you could wish for at just £9 was awesome. Best food ever and that's not an exaggeration.

Great experience. Had the vegetarian platter which came with a great selection if dishes served on a massive chick pea pancake. All the dishes were delicious, lovely friendly atmosphere. Already planning our next visit

I had never been to an Ethiopan restaurant prior to my visit to Beteseb but was blown away by the friendly service and authentic cuisine.

We went on a Saturday, early evening. It was my partner's first experience of Ethiopian food. She loved the flavours, and the whole experience. We were given a warm welcome, and service was friendly. We went for a vegetarian platter and a lamb dish, both of which were excellent. There was plenty of food.

Fabulous tasty really reasonable price no nonsense restaurant. I have never eaten Ethiopian food before so on a visit to Sheffield came across this online and thought it worth a try. A fabulous plate of food. We had the vegetable mix with a lamb. Came served on top of a soft bread with rolls of soft naan style bread as well. Each part of this thali style meal was very tasty. A perfect place if you like trying different kinds of foods and are not fussy about utensils! Washed down with an Ethiopian beer. Two people couldn't finish our meal two bottles of beer and a soft drink all for less than 25 quid and obviously cooked round the back as we waited. Superb experience

What a lovely pleasant city centre restaurant, a proper hidden gem. The food was really tasty and fresh, the wine was chilled and the service was friendly and relaxed. The cost was exceptional, £30 for both us, two drinks each and two courses each....winner!!! We even bought some injeera to take home, really nice place.

Really great food. Never had food from this part of the world, and felt a bit stupid asking if we were supposed to use our hands to eat the big pancake-looking thing the dish was served on (injera). Good for vegetarians, and serves alcohol and takes card. Pretty interesting Ethiopian music in the background. Really nice staff and service. We booked for a Friday night 7pm but didn't really need to. Great value so they could definitely charge more!

I was in Sheffield alone for work and wanted to take the opportunity to eat something I don't get at home. It was a Tuesday at about 7pm and very quiet so I didn't feel it was an imposition to talk to the proprietor about his suggestions from the menu and what I like eating (almost everything), I chose the vegetarian platter plus a meat dish of his choosing. I had a mug of tea flavoured with cinnamon and maybe some other spice, and read my book in peace. When the food came it was a huge pancake-style bread with several different vegetarian topping and one large spicy beef one. All of it was delicious, and I was more than satisfied, I was left in peace to keep reading after finishing the food, and didn't feel awkward. I did wonder afterwards if I'd had a two person dish by accident (wouldn't be the first time). If you can cope with eating with your fingers (or asking for cutlery) I'd give it a go. I'll be taking my family there if ever we're in Sheffield.

Couldn’t speak more highly of this unassuming but incredible restaurant. Not only was the food unbelievable, but the staff were so helpful. We have never tried Ethiopian food before and quite honestly didn’t know what we were doing, but the alluring smell from outside was enough to draw us in! When we got sat down, the people working in the restaurant literally couldn’t have done more. The lady who served us told us what was good and also explained to us ways to eat and enjoy their amazing food best. We will 100% be back, and will also be recommending it to all our friends and family. Incredible veggie option too

Very tasty food & fun to share. Our meal was cheap and the staff were friendly. Would highly recommend checking this place out.

Best in Sheffield. Great Service warm and friendly staff. Really Recommend this to people who want to try something new.

I ate here with my family recently as I had never experienced Ethiopian cuisine previously. It was a pleasant experience and the food was good. We enjoyed our evening.

We were interested to try this place and very glad we did. None of us had eaten Ethiopian or Eritrean food before but based on other reviews here we were keen to do so. We had two different lamb dishes and a vegetarian platter between...

Really tasty and delicious food, we had the vegetarian platter and the lamb. The injera (savoury bread) is gluten free which means you leave here fully nourished but not too full or bloated. Highly recommend!

Our first experience of Ethiopian food and we were not disappointed. We shared the vegetable sampler and chicken door wat. All totally delicious. The service was also very friendly and welcoming. We finished the meal with Ethiopian coffee which was also lovely. Our bill was...

Very friendly and humble staff as well as amazing food at an affordable price! I recommend it anyone in Sheffield.

We booked this restaurant because it was listed as taking part in the Eat out to help out scheme on the government website, however. when we came to pay, we were charged full price. We left feeling like we'd been taken advantage of.

We were the only ones when we went at 7PM on Friday evening. Great food and filling. Had the vegetarian platter to share and the lega tibs lamb. My daughter also had lamb. It's a bit different eating with hands but the injera flatbread is...

Altough it may not look like much from the outside, and to be quite honest not from the inside as well, the experience was superb. Despite the hideous decor amd the sometimes loud music, the food, especially the vegetarian plate, was excellent. The staff was...

Visiting Sheffield with my family and never having been to an Ethiopian restaurant before decided to give it a go. We just asked them to surprise us with a meal and they surely did. Fantastic service and absolutely stunning food. Give them a go you...

The restaurant is cosy and spacious. The manager is such a lovely man. He made me feel welcome as soon as I met him when I popped in to book a table. I told him it was a birthday meal and when we arrived 9...

My girlfriend and I came here out of curiosity. Neither of us had tried Ethiopian food before. We were very happy that we did. We ordered a vegetarian platter, which was injera (kind of like a sour-dough flatbread/pancake) with 5 different stews on top which...

We all families: Satisfied by amazing Ethiopian food, great service and incredible Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Fresh vegetables dish for vegiteranean and meat sampler. We had wonderful class dinner. Fair price as well. Thanks BETESEB ETHIOPIA RESTAURANT SHEFFIELD

We've been meaning to try out this restaurant for a while, and finally went for lunch. We'd never had Ethiopian food before, but we are definitely going to have more in the future! We had the vegetable sampler for 2, which came on a platter...

I went inside the restaurant, i really enjoyed the environment and food. Prices very very reasonable with quality food. I will definitely recommend my friends to try Beteseb Restaurant

I went to this restaurant with family to have dinner, we got amazing atmosphere, hospitality, customer service, very humble staffs, and AMAZING freshly meals. We had 1 vegi sampler for 3 and meat sampler for 3, full of tray Ethiopian style, delicious and no left...