Lula's Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine in Oxford - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Prices in the restaurant are a couple quid more per dish than the menu on their website so it's not as good value as it may look at first. Friendly seeming place with a relaxed vibe. It was nice to try food and drink I've never had before - it's strongly flavoured and well spiced.

Authentic Ethiopian Food☀️. Highly recommended it. They won best Global restaurant in Oxfordshire, 2024.

I love this place, They're so proud of their beautiful culture. Injera in the menu is a highlight of the Eritrean cuisine, but just stop for a coffee at least when you're passing and observe their history and hand made features, language and welcoming nature.

Delicious food and welcoming staff & atmosphere

Zigni An Eritrean specialty, tender pieces of lamb cooed in a spicy berbere sauce. Zigni & Gomen with rice £16 or injera £18 First of all, the rice is completely different and much drier compared to Southeast Asia. On top of the rice is lamb, potatoes, and onions. The stewed lamb was juicy and the dryness of the rice was a perfect match. It's spicy and the potatoes are very delicious.

Amazing food. Excellent service. Can not fault it.

Exceedingly beautiful welcoming atmosphere Excellent service Friendly and professional staff Lovely and tasty well balanced food Thoroughly enjoyed Lula Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant All round 👏

Good food and service but i wish the staff would inform if they were out of any of the sides and not replace with their own choice after having ordered for something! Quite expensive, for the quantity of food.

Have been to Lula's multiple times now, and it is always delicious with the friendliest service. The flavours of the dishes are fantastic, and the vibe in the restaurant always makes you feel at home. Lula and her team also catered for my 30th birthday and was enjoyed by everyone. Can't wait to go back :)

Super delicious food from an amazing team. They squeezed 12 of us in after I had accidentally booked for the wrong night and were so kind and generous! We shared the veggie and meat platters with the Ethiopian beers and honey wine and everything was amazing. Will be first stop on any future trips to Oxford :) Thank you Lula's! Xx

I went to Lula’s for the first time a couple of nights ago and I have been talking about it ever since. The food is beautiful, cooked with love and attention. The flavours are well balanced and subtle and made me grin with delight. The beetroot and the mushroom side dishes were particularly good. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is gentle and the decor is as comforting and inspired as the dishes. Next time I am coming back with all the family.

A very cute food joint tucked in the middle of the hustle and bustle around Oxford Train Station, with simplistic and chic interior. The staff are kind and attentive with quick service, while the food is flavoursome and spicy - the sharing platter is a generous size too! Deffo recommend the Zigni & Shiro 👌🏽

Just near the station, a must visit for amazing food and chill atmosphere. Add a burst of authentic Ethiopian flavour to your day!

lovely restaurant with super delicious food, also perfect for vegetarians and vegans. Extremely friendly staff. When we are in Oxford again, we will come back!

Absolutely fantastic food and service

Luckily we missed our train, and could enjoy fabulous food at Lula‘s! Staff is one of a kind. We had a traditional meal, authentic flavouring and tremendous fun sharing a plate. We recommend Lula‘s 12/10! :) Thanks a lot!

Great atmosphere and lovely vibe but unfortunately was disappointed with the service. I was made to wait for over 45 minutes for my food and was told that they had ran out of rice because a lot of people had ordered it before me. Despite asking several times I was just told that "it's coming", only to have them tell me as I left they can substitute it with pancakes if I needed the food immediately. Unbelievable that they, as a restaurant, can't manage basic demand. Had to leave hungry so as to not be late for a meeting. Had high expectations but was let down.

Absolutely amazing food, in such a nice, laid-back restaurant. Seriously, this is the place to go for actually great food in a relaxed, fun, environment. The menu is small but brilliant, and all the staff super helpful and nice. I honestly can't say which of the stews/curries were my favourites as all were great. And the bready-wrappy thing tastes amazing by itself too! Have since been back and will return ASAP!

Great place. Delicious food. Unfortunately the chef was late turning up because of a travel problem so waited a long time for food. But fun place. Ful (sic) breakfast delicious!

Excellent food and service. Very friendly waiter introduced us to the menu and to new dishes on the menu. Great injera bread. Menu is great for vegetarians and vegans. Highly recommend!

A must visit place for lunch/dinner if you are spending some time in Oxford

Fantastic food and ambience. Loved everything

Lula’s is super delicious food, with great gluten free! They are very friendly and kind in there.

Incredible food - had the sharing platter which was divine and also been back for breakfast now, which I'm convinced is the only way I should ever start my day! That plus the spiced Eritrean tea - delicious!

SO GOOOOOOD can’t wait to come back

Such lovely authentic food, friendly people and nice vibes in the community space. Thanks Lulu and team!

Fantastic food and service. A gem in Oxford.

A fantastic way to experience authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean food. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans and people with gluten-free diets. Lula and the whole staff are wonderfully warm and friendly.

Brilliant atmosphere, great food; veggie and vegan options galore; and the service was quick and everything arrived hot!

Amazing food, lovely service, the lovliest people. I had an incredible evening here and the food was top class! fantasic option for vegan and gluten free people wanting some proper good food.

Lovely people and happy vibes. Great food. Definitely book a table, its very popular. Highly recommended a trip to Lula's

Amazing food with lovely, quick and personable service had a great time!

I loved the atmosphere of this little Ethiopian Restaurant. And, the food was absolutely amazing: Like tears of joy!

What a gem, in the heart of the City. Cannot wait to go back and try all of the other wonderful dishes♥️

Lovely place with great vegan food + WiFi!

Had breakfast, very delicious. Super friendly.

Nice food and coffee near Oxford Station. Tasty Ethiopian and Eritrean sauces and Injera bread - all Gluten Free!

Really delicious food. Exceeded my expectations. First experience of Ethiopian food and I will definitely be back. Had the spicy chicken sharing plate - highly recommend.

Very friendly staff, great food. We tried the honey wine, which was divine

A delightful find close to the railway station. Just had their delicious coffee and cake but the food smelt amazing. Such kind and welcoming hosts. I would happily return when next in Oxford.

One of the most delicious,tasty meals I ever ate. Popped in on a Saturday evening and was very happily fitted in between bookings. Grateful for this and the outstanding vegan food we ate.

We just popped in to this place as there is no place warm for a coffee in the station. We had a space T and wine and the owner was so kind to let us have a small sample of the food - which was amazing. She did not want to charge for this so gave a big tip instead. I am now planning a weekend in Oxford just to go back.

Amazing and authentic food. The spices are perfect. The guava juice was really fresh. Loved it

We popped in on the off chance that they could fit us in on a Saturday evening, and they did. Friendly and excellent service and the food was amazing. We had the vegetarian sharing platter and some Eritrean beer. A great dinner and we will be back next time we are in Oxford!

The best restaurant in Oxford and the best food money can buy.

Went there not knowing what to expect, but was delightfully surprised. We got the spicy chicken platter to share, and everything was delicious! The chicken especially was flavorful and tender.

I found this place because of the good reviews, and now writing one myself! Delicious, home cooked food with smiley staff and actually very reasonably priced. Healthy, interesting and filling. Absolutely 5 stars. Really kind staff as well.

Small plates and long wait. The platters are expensive for the quality. Go for vegetarian because the meat ones have next to no meat.

Best Ethiopian and Eritrean food I have tried and the service was excellent. Thank you!

I dream about food like this!! So much to choose from for a vegetarian!! We had platter and tried it all!! So fresh, delicious and generous! Lula and her team are delightful - attentive and welcoming, and we will be back again!! Also planning to get my lunch from their pop up in Gloucester Green - will make my Wednesdays tolerable!! Thank you xx

Had an amazing meal here on a Saturday night. Pre-booked (I recommend booking via their website as it was full and they were turning people away). It feels like such a hidden gem, so glad we discovered it and will definitely be back. The menu is really easy to navigate and honestly, every dish was full of flavour. Spicy tea was a great compliment to the food. Highly recommend!

Food & service is incredible! Had to find a place to eat before jumping on a train, and I'm so glad I came here. Worth travelling back to Oxford for. Thanks guys

Excellent home cooked style, feels like it's good for you. When I went were sold out of several dishes so I ma but I was suggested suitable alternatives by staff.

Amazing food that tasted super fresh and made with the kind of thought that you only get from homemade meals - a real treat for eating out! It was also right by Oxford station so a good stop after a long journey.

Had the warmest welcome at Lula’s. There was some live music and the atmosphere was great! The food was so warming and flavourful - really enjoyed the sharing platter! thank you

Lula's has a really welcoming atmosphere. The vegetarian platter for three was very nice and enough for each of us. Also, we really enjoyed the honey wine.

Had the vegetarian injera (£15) with shiro and habedi hamli The spicy chicken platter (£35) which came with injera, a chicken curry and four vegetable dish The food was delicious - especially the shiro! The food is mostly gluten free, with lots of vegan and vegetarian options!

Incredible food at a great price, and lots of it! As both eat in and take away the food and experience are great, definitely give it a try.

5 stars is not enough for Auntie Lulas! I love this family run spot. The service and food was impeccable. Staff are so welcoming and couldn’t have done more for me and my friend. I had the lamb dish, gomen (curried potato and carrot) and shiro (ground chickpea curry). Some of the best Ethiopian food I’ve had, probably the best in the south for sure. The injera was the highlight for me, Lula uses pure teff as it should be, no corners cut. We also had the cake and Ethiopian coffee which was enjoyed too much to take a photo lol. I will be back for sure.

Mat from Lula was absolutely friendly and fantastic in his service delivery- he spent time in sharing places to go for Oxford visits and highlights. I later left my credit card at the restaurant and he walked a few streets to find me, thank you for going the extra mile Mat! Food was tasty and environment was well designed too

I’ve always passed Lula’s Ethiopian cuisine on my way home & have always been intrigued as I have never had Ethiopian or Eritrean food before. A few days ago I walked across it and it just smelt sooo nice! So today I was hungry and decided to pay it a visit. I am so happy I did! Not only was the food absolutely delicious, it was and felt healthy too. Most restaurants are usually just full of fried foods and lots of carbs. But Lula’s restaurant was full of nutritious food which filled me up & tasted so good. I got the red lentil, fossolia and injera. It was so fun eating with my hands, back home where I’m from (Kazakhstan) we also eat our national dishes with our hands. So the experience felt so homely and the food tasted like it was made with love. I will definitely visit again!! The staff were wonderful and checked up on me during my meal. I also got the mango juice, it was also amazing too. When I left I also asked for a slice of carrot cake, which I’m eating as I am writing this review. It is so lovely as everything is in this restaurant ❤️ it was definitely worth my money, I spent just under £25 for incredible food, atmosphere and overall experience. Thank you!!! -From Bibi

I have never been to a restaurant with better service and friendlier staff. The food was delicious, they were accommodating, and Lula is an excellent chef. The restaurant manages well with large bookings as well, people in our group really liked it.

Place is so lovely, people are so lovely and kind, food is very spicy but so delicious. The kind sir who served us was so lovely and kind. Always checked on us if we need anything. Food was spicy he offered us some yogurt. I loved this place and will definitely come back again ❤️

Lovely cafe / restaurant with the most friendly staff and delicious Ethiopian food.

Amazing Ethiopian food in Oxford! We are huge Ethiopian food fans and Lula’s did not disappoint us! The warmth and graciousness of Mat and his mom, Ms.Lula combined with their delicious food - Injera and the amazing curries and lentils made our day! Totally recommend this restaurant if you are craving for some authentic Ethiopian food.

Restaurant wasn’t clean and the service was poor. Most importantly the food quality isn’t great and overpriced.

My family have been going to Lula’s since they started in Gloucester Green Market. So when we were planning our wedding, there was no question that we wanted Lula to cater the reception lunch and it was the best decision we could have made. We made the most beautiful memories over a beautifully decorated space, delicious food, and meticulous and friendly service. Not to mention Lula accommodated for all dietary needs of our guest. Also, the epitome of convenience located just down the road from the registry office and across the street from the train station. So glad that our favourite restaurant in Oxford is even more special now. Highly recommend everyone drop in an make some memories there too!

Wonderful Ethiopian/ Eritrean food in light, airy rooms. Friendly, gracious staff. Vegetarian as well as meat options.

Really excellent food, great atmosphere, charming staff. Great prices compared to most places in Oxford.

Superb restaurant, the food was magnificent and the atmosphere so warm and welcoming.

My God this place is delicious. The spicy chicken was to die for. I'm no stranger to ethiopian food and this is as good as it gets. I had to get two more boxes as takeaway all the way to Bristol because you can't get this kind of home cooked deliciousness just anywhere. Service and vibes was great too.

Absolutely delightful. Very friendly and helpful service, delicious food, gentle jazz background music not so loud that you can't hear each other as in so many places these days. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Delicious food and wonderful people.

Very tasty! Absolutely recommend

Lovely family making excelent home made food. Very good prices.

One of the most delicious Ethiopian dishes you can get abroad! And even more than that, their service is amazing! Lula (the owner) and every waiter are so friendly and have great sense of humor.

Brilliant brilliant brilliant. The food! The coffee! Honey wine! Cake! And the staff are all lovely! An excellent place, can't recommend it more highly

Delicious and authentic food, with a friendly staff and lovely ambiance. We got the vegetarian share plate, which was the perfect amount for two.

Loved the homemade yummy and healthy food. I generally don’t eat spicy foods but this also helped my throat feel better . Also owner of the restaurant was so nice. Should try their food and their hospitality 👍

We went for the first time tonight what a great experience, wonderful food and the staff were really helpful, we will be going back 👍👍

Wow, that was delicious. The waiter took a lot of time for me. Each dish explained and finally gave me a recommendation. Spicy chicken, injura with fosolia and mushrooms. The price is around €25 with drinks. Okay for Oxford

Nice place. Interesting and tasty food and some excellent live jazz from time to time.

Delicious food, friendly service, nice ambiance, reasonably priced

First Ethiopian food experience. Interesting and tasty. We shared the traditional vegetarian sharing platter and tried the spiced tea. Super welcoming and friendly. Good value.

A must visit restaurant for some delicious and exciting food! The food is fantastic and spices bring each dish alive with flavour. The Ethiopian bread is as soft as a pillow and naturally a perfect match to the food. My second experience eating Ethiopian but for sure it won’t be my last!

Service was spectacular. The polish waiter is amazing.

Friendly service, flavoursome dishes, the bread is probably not to everyone's taste. If you are less adventures choose the rice. The lamb sharing platter for £32 felt a bit overpriced for what we got unfortunately and we left still hungry.

Food was absolutely fantastic, portion sizes are decent but not massive. The chicken in particular was amazing. Service was also really good, very friendly staff Not the most accessible though and was a little awkward getting in with a disabled guest.

Had a fantastic dinner here. The waiter, a Romanian guy, was brilliant, super helpful and friendly. All around great experience, we'll be back!

I've visited twice and loved it each time. Lula is so welcoming and the food delicious. I love Habasha (Ethiopian and Eriterian) food and highly recommend a visit.

Brilliant service and food, feels proper local and family.

Superb Ethiopian cuisine. The platters are a really good way of sampling a range of dishes: vegetarian, chicken or lamb. The beers and honey wine are very good and pair well with the food. Staff are really friendly and helpful

absolutely friendly staff. but lacks flexibility.

Went for my pops 67th, with my 10 month old. Everyone was impressed, good amenities for tending to a 10 month old's needs. Food felt home cooked and most importantly delicious, generous portions. Nice space, friendly waiter.

One of the best meals we've ever had. Started with a beer, ordered a bottle of honey wine and shared the chicken and lamb platters between us. Lovely to eat with your hands and have such a mix of flavours and food that are pretty unique. Go with the Injira (so?) - like a savoury cross between pancake and crumpet to scoop up all the food.

Situated close to the train station, it's away from most of the chain restaurants that dominate Oxford. The interior of the restaurant is bright, airy and green with plenty of plants. We opted to share a vegetable platter with came with the pancake-like bread (made from teff flour I think) which happens to be gluten free. The vegetable dishes were delicious and just the right amount of food. It was also fun eating with our hands, although they provide cutlery. Will return.

A lunch at Lulas Lovely atmosphere, one of those friendly places you would go to enjoy a meal with someone or even solo as the place is cozy and welcoming. Kind and professional staff, Mihai was definitely there to offer a full enjoyable experience all togheter with delicious, unique food. The prices are reasonable and justified and the location is good also. I recommend this place for whoever wants to have a lovely time at any moment of the day.

Forts time I ever had Ethiopian food. One word : Amazing. I had the spicy chicken dish with their special bread, it was great. The restaurant was warm and very welcoming. I highly recommend it.

I had never tried Ethiopian food before but I am really impressed by the unique flavors and wholesome ingredients. Staff are great explaining the dishes. Feels like I am visiting a good friend's home. Friendly helpful service and tasty well prepared wholesome meals.

This place is absolutely great! The spiced chicken and injera were incredibly delicious, and the drinks (spiced tea and honey wine) were great too. The owner sat us down and the waiter was super nice and helpful. I was really impressed with this place and I’ll definitely be back