Lula's Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine in Oxford

Small portions, expensive for what you get and although made by Ethiopian's, it's a western slant on the food. Bit disappointed.

Lula's in Oxford is a flavorful journey to East Africa. The aromatic spices and authentic Ethiopian dishes create a delightful culinary experience. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff enhance the charm. While the menu is fantastic, a tad more variety would be welcomed. Overall, a solid four stars for an exotic dining adventure.

What a gem of a place! My husband and I didn't have a table booked but popped in on the off chance! As we were going off great reviews and were not disappointed!! The staff were lovely, genuine and friendly and the food was incredible! We'd never tried Etheopian and Eritrean cuisine before and couldn't wait to try it! We were given great insight by the staff on what the dishes were, taking into account your tastes /they'd recommend to try. There is a traditional way of eating but don't let that put you off there was cutlery on the tables and were asked how we'd like to try the dishes we chose to eat adopting the tradional way with your left hand. Using the delicious injura bread to scoop the dishes. We opted for the spicy chicken sharing platter served with lots of additional vegatable dishes which were all absolutely delicious! Everything was packed with flavour don't be put off with 'spice' its flavorful rather than hot spice, if concerned just ask the staff and they can advise you to what may suit your pallate. And how right they were!!! It was really fun the cafe had a lovely atmosphere a relaxed and happy vibe it was clearly popular but not crowded! I had a glass of the honey wine which was lovely and sweet and worth a go! And my husband was recommended beers to try. The whole meal and experience was fantastic! We'll certainly be back again next time we visit Oxford!

Absolutely fabulous food served quickly and elegantly. Good for carnivores and vegetarians. generous portion size. Nice beer too!

Delicious food and nice ambiance. Really friendly staff who made an effort to find the space for a big group of us. Would definitely come again!

We had a great meal here and the service was very friendly. Will definitely come again. We enjoyed the mixed vegetarian platters.

Excellent food and service, with a good range of vegetarian and meat options all at very reasonable prices. They also sell their own locally roasted coffee beans. Would highly recommend!

This was our first time and we loved the whole experience: the food is different, tasty, filling, healthy and good value. The customer service was top notch and it was a great place to chat. I could even take my dog who was well looked after.

Very original and tasty food. Nice to share different dishes ! Honey wine is surprising and very nice Lovely customer service Great value for money

Are here this Saturday night for my wife’s birthday. She’s vegetarian and my son and I aren’t, but the mixture of dishes that lean towards vegetarian were outstanding. Such a lovely place, beautifully kind and welcoming. Every dish was excellent, so much flavour and complimented by a pot of spicy tea. I can’t recommend here enough and we will definitely be back. Hidden gem in the heart of Oxford.

Fabulous food, great service and atmosphere. Went for birthday dinner with friends and we all loved it.

The food was so delicious and colourful. Gorgeous smells and flavours! It was a unique experience for me and my friends. It was a real joy to relax and appreciate the lovely atmosphere. The restaurant was spacious as well as feeling homely. Very kind and friendly staff. Thank you for such a brilliant night! We are looking forward to returning.

This was my and my friends first experience of Ethiopian/Eritrean food and we loved it! The vegetarian platter was delicious, and the honey wine went down a treat! The atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely and relaxed, with amazing service. Will for sure visit again!

Incredible Ethiopian cuisine. Casual but very well presented and awesome. Great service, too. Recommend the lamb combination.

Amazing and delicious dishes, we covered all dietary requirements for 40 people like, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and many more. 100 % recommendation

What an amazing place. A fresh, sophisticated yet simple décor, a welcoming atmosphere, and absolutely delicious food. Highly recommended!

Turned up as a walk-in around 7, expecting the place to be half full. It was, but every other table was reserved. So, Lula (for I suppose it was she) asked a colleague to put out another table for me and gave me a menu...

Went for a family and friends day out and it was a last mi it’s hit. Stunning food that had something to please everyone. Really helpful staff and great service.

Delicious meal and such friendly welcoming staff. We’d been looking for something a little different that was also vegetarian “friendly” and Lula’s fitted the bill perfectly. Ethiopian beer was great as a bonus! We’ll definitely be back.

My new favourite restaurant in Oxford! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful and the service was superb. I went with my partner and our two year old son, and even with a fussy, noisy toddler in tow, the waiting staff were friendly and...

Wanted to try something different ,so booked lulas . Easy to find and quite few people in . Staff friendly and helpful with our choice . Drinks limited . We had a sharing platter between us which was amazing . Ate all of it !...

What a fabulous evening, venue so pretty inside, staff really lovely, Lula herself such a charming character!!!!! The food was both interesting, unbelievable good value & delicious- wish we lived closer!!!!!! Will definitely be back

Delicious food, great service and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This place is fantastic and highly recommended by us all.

Some of the best food I’ve had on my month of travels throughout Europe! Highly recommended taking some time to enjoy the food and the vibes. Staff is very friendly!

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...

Ambience was great,love music was nice to experience while we ate The staff attentive and quick Food so lovely and beautiful presented All was just so very nice Thank you

Fantastic food which is super tasty. We got the chicken and lamb platters to share. The portions were decent and the spice level was absolutely on point!

Absolutely delicious food. The flavours simply light up the taste buds. Wonderful attentive service and a fabulous atmosphere. We definitely be back.

Absolutely amazing food, reasonably priced and very friendly service. Whatever you do if you are in Oxford and fancy a great meal - visit this restaurant.

Gastronomic delights served in a welcoming and friendly setting. Our food was delicately spicy and packed with flavour. Nice to have both vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu alongside gluten free options. We’re already talking about coming back!

Little Gem of a restaurant , the food is fantastic , and the staff are totally delightful . If you want to try out Ethiopian food this is the place .

Food was good, but personally nothing really stood out. However, this is not a negative. What you’re getting for the price and location is still really good for your visit to Oxford. What I want to compliment was the staff who was friendly, quick and...

This place is just superb. The food is absolutely delicious and plentiful, and it is prepared and presented with love and care. Excellent value, satisfyingly small but complete menu, and great for meat-lovers, vegans and gluten-free people. I'll stop now. Go there.

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...

Ate here with a friend on a weekend trip to Oxford. Just what we wanted, tasty food served simply by friendly, informative staff. Lovely atmosphere with a community feel. Great for vegans and vegetarians, plus a chicken/lamb choice. Haven’t eaten Ethiopian/Eritrean before. Loved the pancake...

5/5 - really delicious and great quality food. The waiter explained the dishes very well and gave me great recommendations. I was very lucky to stumble across this restaurant near the train station and I’m actually pleased my train was cancelled so that I found...

We had a £25 share platter and to be honest it wasn’t great value. The food was perfectly ok but nothing more. The staff were lovely and it’s got it’s own identity in there definitely. Acid test is would I return? It’s a no. Try...

While visiting Oxford we came across this venue, being close to both the station and our hotel. We booked online, via their site, and were glad we did the venue gets very busy. Both of us love Ethiopian food and as veggies were more than...

This friendly eatery opposite the station serves Ethiopian and Eritrean food. There is a limited menu and it probably helps to book a table in advance. Although there are lots of tables, on the evening we visited there was a big student group in the...

The staff are amazingly nice. Very limited choice of food and drinks but very delicious. It is an authentic experience. Love it.

Cyril Malwese recommend and the food is delicious, I thank you one and all! Very good Honey Wine to wash down true taste of African Horn - I surely please many ladies after chow and then a visit to club in Park End Street. Ladies...

Came across the restaurant by chance, but so glad that we did, great food, simple menu, and unreal service. Honey wine was a pleasant surprise too!

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...

Outstand customer service with flavour-full food. The relaxing music makes it an even better experience. Definitely recommend!

I've eaten Ethiopian food all over the world, and Lula's is by far my favorite. I can't wait to come back. The staff was super friendly and attentive, the decor is lovely and inviting. I had the vegetarian platter which is supposed to be "for...

We recently had a fun evening here with friends. Great tasting food with amazing flavours. We had a lamb and vegetable sharing plate. The food was delicious. Also accompanied with Eritrean beers and traditional sweet wines. Finished with fantastic coffee. Front of house team were...

If you like small businesses with home cooked meal charm with restaurant food quality- go here! Food was absolutely delicious and is for those who like flavour but want no spice. Candelit ambience was an add on. The owner is super sweet, so are the...

My best meal in Oxford. Homecocked, tasty, spicy chicken. Friendly atmosphere. Good value for money.

Perfectly located for a hungry traveller getting off the train at Oxford station (it is literally 30 seconds walk away). Very helpful and friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere and incredibly tasty food (would recommend the lamb sharing platter).

I have been begging my partner to give Ethiopian food a go for a while - I have been intrigued by how colourful and flavoursome it looks, while he was not so sure... Well I am glad to have proved him wrong - we went...

Great idea but as an Ethiopian, this restaurant is not serving authentic Ethiopian food. It’s been changed to suit local tastes SO much that to me it’s completely unrecognisable as “Ethiopian”. I admire the owners for putting Ethiopian food on the Oxford restaurant scene but...

Good food and good service at a good price, and served quickly in the short time I had before my train. Will definitely go again next time I'm in town.

First time trying Ethiopian food as a vegan. I asked wich dish contains the most amount of protein and the manager recommended the Letils with rice and vegetables. I was quite surprised how tasty and rich in flavour everthing was. I left energized and pleased....

My stepson has recently began living and working in Oxford and on our first night of visiting him in his new home, came here for a meal. We have eaten Ethiopian food at a restaurant in Berlin and had an idea of what it would...

Location: A short walk from the centre and close to the station - easy to get to Venue: Spotlessly clean, warm, fresh and the background music was relaxing and conducive to having conversations rather than shouting over it. Food and drink: Oh my word, just...

I genuinely can’t decide what’s more impressive: the warmth and hospitality of Lula and her son, or the amazing food! An absolute treasure on both accounts. We’ll be back!

I grew up eating East African food in Minneapolis. My neighbourhood was called "Little Mogadishu", but there was a big Ethiopian & Eritrean emphasis in local restaurants. As a result, I love to try East African food when I can find it. Lula's is stand-out...

This has absolutely been the best restaurant I have ever eaten. The owner is incredibly sweet. Once you have eaten here, you want to keep comping back!

We had a fantastic dinner at Lula’s. The food was fresh and tasty - we ordered extra dishes so as to try more things and left absolutely stuffed! The beer and honey wine were delicious and the service really welcoming. Highly recommend.

Absolutely loved this place - I'd never had Ethiopian or Eritrean food before but had heard good things about Lula's so when I needed to come up with somewhere to take my mum for lunch I decided to give it a go. The food was...

While planning a trip to Oxford, I searched for restaurants near our hotel, and was intrigued by this one - decided to give it a try. Had a wonderful experience - menu explained clearly and concisely, with really helpful suggestions on what to order, and...

My partner and I absolutely love this restaurant and have been coming to this restaurant since its opening. The food is delicious and what looks like a mountain of food is rapidly cosumed shortly after being served. On top of the exceptional food is the...

So glad we picked Lulas for dinner passing through Oxford. Fantastic food, very friendly and great atmosphere and value. What more could you hope for?

the welcome and the explanations are warm and friendly and the food , especially the sharing plates, is excellent and different; a plain setting but its the food that counts;' excellent

Lunch yesterday. Culinary heaven! The food and the experience were stupendous. Haven't had anything so unusual and so tasty for a very long time. Lula is a character ... the honey wine was spectacular.

Super tasty food, interesting wine, lovely environment and very friendly. Very convenient for station and quite close to centre of Oxford

Great service , amazing food . Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to the restaurant and will be going back for more delicious food and drink .

Authentic & tasty dishes, a warm welcome, and a pleasant interior ... so what's not to like? Well the 'sharing platter' for 2 sounded like good value but turned out to have only just over enough food for 1. And £4.50 for a 0.33l beer?...

Lovely place with warm and friendly staff, quick service and delicious food. Suitable for both family dinning as well as business lunch. Highly recommended to everyone.

Very pleased to report that Lula's is still excellent! This is easily our favourite restaurant and it's such a treat to come here. We had the vegetable gold sharing platter again and it was SO good that, once again, we ordered extra dishes.... the Shiro...

This is a fantastic place- the food, the atmosphere and the people. We visited for a family meal though none of us had eaten Ethiopian/Eritrean food before so we weren't sure what to expect. One of the reasons to chose it was the range of...

Amazing food in a friendly environment. We had such a warm welcome and amazing service. Each dish was superb. We would highly recommend a visit here.

I was in Lula's today with many Ethiopian people. Fantastic meal and company. Lula was her usual very welcoming self.

Truly amazing food, like nothing I've had before. Everyone working there is so friendly and welcoming. Would 100% recommend!

My first time in Lula's. I went with my daughters and we loved it. The food was so tasty, simply delicious. The service is top, and the wine recommendation was exactly what I wanted. We finished with the aromatic spicy tea which was perfect. The...

My organisation bought catered lunches from Lula's for a project. The food was incredible: super tasty, healthy and filling. Lula, the owner, was also a pleasure to organise through! The restaurant itself is also lovely and gives a lovely atmosphere to eat in

The food from Lula's is amazing - delicious and great value. I've had takeaways from here a few times, and can't wait to try out the restaurant itself.

They are lovely people and I wish them well, but Ethiopian cuisine really and truly isn't anything to write home about.

I just had the best food ever! Absolutely delicious, full of flavours and colours. Hospitality was fantastic. Could not ask for any more. Will definitely visit every time I am in Oxford. Thank you Lula xx

Having arrived in Oxford by train, discovering this restaurant so close to the station made a wonderful start to a visit to the city. Our server was utterly superb - he provided wonderful Ethiopian teas (the country is not merely a fine coffee producer) before...

Small family-run restaurant serving incredible dishes at very good prices. What more could you want? Been here a few times and both the veggie and meat dishes are really tasty, the injera is delicious and I love that they offer Ethiopian beers and Tej.

WHAT A FIND! Lula’s food is cooked with heart & soul. Homemade and so addictive. Super reasonable prices and above all Lula cooks all of it herself . A family run independent business that deserves all the success in the world. Fantastic business! Will return...

Laula's is truly a gem in Oxford! I throughly enjoyed my experience and will definitely be dining here regularly. The food was fantastic, came very quick, it was fresh and full of flavour! The service was even better, great hosts with great conversations. I truly...

We had the spicy chicken platter. Very tasty food and excellent service. Reasonable price. The Ethiopian beer was good. It would like to try the honey wine time - they had run out. The white wine alternative also good and such good value!

This is a fantastic place for a night out. Lula and her son Matthew are the perfect hosts. The food is authentic and delicious. The vegan chocolate cake was a highlight.

I have known Lula's Ethiopian since she had a stall at the Gloucester Green Market, preparing freshly made, lovely food - the definition of homemade comfort food which is also healthy and nutritious. Now whenever I want to take my friends to a place where...

We've been having Lula's amazing food since they're at the Gloucester Green market. The food is just so good, very hearty, fresh, and makes you feel like home! The staff is always welcoming, delivering a 5-star service. We've been to the restaurant as a couple...

We had the vegetable gold plate and it was delicious - lovely flavours and everything tasted fresh. Matt served us who was friendly and knowledgeable and the restaurant itself felt homely and relaxing. Definitely recommended!

We went to Lula's for a family meal. The food is excellent - tasty, filling and good value. Would highly recommend and I imagine we will become regulars!

My sister has been raving about Lula’s resturant in Oxford for a long time. I live in the California and in my recent trip to the UK I finally visited this place and I can not wait to go back there again. Food was excellent...

What a wonderful find, staying near the station we stumbled upon Lula's family run restaurant. For an early wedding aniversary celebration we put our faith in the unknown and how pleased we were that we did. Nothing was too much trouble for Lula's son Matt...

Lovely family run restaurant. It feels like you are stepping into someone’s home. Really lovely hosts. Food was amazing!! Great atmosphere. My husband loved (and quite rightly so) the carrot cake for dessert. I’m not a big fan of cake or sweet things, but throughly...

You might expect only take away and fast food across from the bus/train station, but not so! Do yourself a favor arriving in Oxford after your journey and eat at Lula’s. You will be met by smiling faces, a peaceful environment, and delicious (if spicy!)...

My first time trying African food. It was amazing. The staff was very accommodating. Would definitely visit often.

Beautiful food and atmosphere. Refreshingly unique experience with an education in Ethiopian food and culture. Lula’s attention to detail for customer service is second to none. Thank you!

This is an amazing place to eat wonderful Ethiopian food and their coffee is AMAZING. The espresso is actually good. Most places can’t mix food and coffee well but they do both incredibly.

I've been a couple of times since moving to Oxford and everything about this place is amazing! The food (of course) but also the atmosphere. It's a real community hub and there nothing better to organise a community around than delicious food...

While I had to sit outside in a cool night, the food was worth the chill. I enjoyed green beans with lamb atop a pair of delicious injera. I really recommend this pace, just make a reservation so you don’t get left outside in the...

One of the best Ethiopian restaurants. I ordered the spicy chicken. Absolutely loved it! Very friendly staff, amazing customer service.

Delcious food and amazingly friendly staff. I used to go to Lula's back when it was a market stall in Gloucester Green. So happy to see she now has a permanent restaurant. The quality is every bit as good as it has always been and...