Tutu's Ethiopian Table at The Global Cafe in Reading

Even tastier than I had remembered, and who would have thought that a cabbage based accompaniment could taste so good. Super friendly service. Every town needs a Tutu's Ethiopian Table.

On a cold January day I'm not sure anything could hit the spot better than Tutu's Spicy lentils with Injera and veg. Exceptionally tasty and warming.

The kids brought around £6 worth of chocolates from this cafe and later needed the toilet. They were refused entry to use the toilet.

My team of 17 enjoyed a beautiful buffet lunch at Tutu's. We provided numbers and dietary requirements in advance. We got a warm welcome and enjoyed delicious food. We were on a time schedule so it really helped that the meal was ready for us, and we were able to pay quickly and efficiently. Great experience. Highly recommend.

Stopped by for lunch and had Tutu’s spicy chicken and rice which was delicious! They also have a mild option which my wife had and loved. Our son had the hummus pitta which had a portion of homemade hummus, lightly spiced and he ate it all! Also a nice selection of toasted sandwiches and ice creams. A must try for anyone local to Reading. Delicious authentic Ethiopian food.

As always we were so impressed by the food and quick service. The kids loved being there as well! Highly recommended for a special casual meal out at a reasonable price.

Really good and authentic Ethiopian food. The lady who owns the place is really friendly, she came and talked with us. The food was made with love and felt homecooked

This is an absolute gem! Brilliant food - excellent vegan options - freshly cooked and always a wonderful welcome. We pray that it keeps going!

The place is peaceful and nicely decorated. The food is delicious and reminds me of home. I think everyone should try Ethiopian food at least once and Tutu’s table does a great job at that. There is a good range of cake and warm drinks for when you’re not eating also. I will be back!

I first heard of her food in 2017 and it remains excellent Different from other restaurants and the sauces you can buy for home great to try too

Tutus is a not so hidden gem in East Reading. Her food is delicious. It’s healthy and nutritious and very tasty- soul food. But what makes the place special is the warm welcome and atmosphere that Tutu and her team create. Tutu is starting to host monthly open mic evenings, opening the doors for locals to perform and last night was a great mix of music and poetry. Bravo!

I’ve stopped into Tutu’s several times now and it’s always a delight seeing Tutu. The food here is so delicious and it’s lovely to experience some culture on our doorstep.

Visited on a weekday lunchtime. Amazing service and great food. The building is beautiful inside and out.

A friend of ours who lives locally brought us here for Brunch on Sunday morning, as we'd been telling him about a delicious brunch we'd had in a Somali cafe in Bristol. The food we had was absolutely delicious - very tasty and beautifully cooked, in lovely quiet surroundings with super friendly service. If it wasn't an hour and a half from Bristol, I'd be making Sunday brunch here a very regular thing! The cake was delicious too!

A really nice restaurant in an unusual location - super friendly staff and above all amazing food. The lentils were soooo good.

We ordered a takeaway to take with us on a weekend break . Collected at lunch time .staff were so friendly . We ordered a a selection of dishes - there was something for everybody’s tastes . Daughter has nut allergy , that was no...

I was passing by on a Sunday just before lunchtime and pleased that I could take home an inexpensive meal as a nice surprise for the family. We all enjoyed a very tasty vegan treat for 3. Two different types of lentils and greens served...

My first visit here. Friendly and fast service. Ordered cappuccino & it was a generous size and tasty. Didn’t order food so can’t comment on that. The venue is simple but attractive inside. The owner and other staff seemed very welcoming and accommodating. Hope to...

Tutu’s Ethiopian is a reason to stop into Reading. Tutu is a lovely community-minded person with a warm welcoming cafe. And her Ethiopian food is incredibly delicious, not to be missed. Eat-in or take-away, we brought ours to an AirB&B in the Cotswolds for the...

5 of us visited Tutu's for the first time for lich on Friday - we were not sure what to have so Tutu suggested a mix of dishes - they were all superb! Lentils, spinach, chicken, beef some spicy some no so, all with pancakes....

This was our second visit to the restaurant / cafe. We have travelled extensively in Africa and spent a fortnight in Ethiopia enjoying a variety of Ethiopian food. Tutu’s doesn’t look much from the outside but it is so worthy of your time and stomach!...

We were so pleased with our order for Saturday’s celebration of Ethiopian New Year. It was also the exact 10 year anniversary of us going to live in Ethiopia. Some of my family have visited Ethiopia, some not but they all loved all the food....

We always come to eat at Tutu's when we are in Reading - it is well worth the walk from the centre. The food is delicious and Tutu and her staff are so welcoming. We had a lunch platter with the cabbage and two lentil...

We regularly pop to Tutu’s and meet family or friends here as you are guaranteed a warm welcome! Tutu is so lovely and friendly. Perfectly positioned in the park. Loads of choice in well-made coffee and other hot and cold drinks. Tutu’s Ethiopian food is...

There's a good choice of meat/vegetarian dishes - choose hot or cold (temp.) as collection is currently between 12 and 2pm only {during lockdown) . We ordered four main veggie dishes for two; beware you can order the incredible injera bread alongside most dishes, so...

I think the food and drinks are very expensive And not affordable anymore There should be tables and chairs under the shelter for people who have come to use the cafe If u can't provide chairs and tables then people should have the right to...

Lovely food again today, just like always. Perfect takeaway during lockdown. Tried some of the new additions to the menu and they are amazing I’ll be back soon. Service is always great as well, very friendly she looks after her customers well.

I first tried Ethiopian food while living in Canada 30 years ago and absolutely loved it! What a great find Tutu's cafe was in Palmer Park. Ever better I can order online and collect the next day. The spicy lentils with injera were so delicious...

I miss London for the food. Esp my fave cuisine which is Ethiopian and Eritrean. Tutus brings back memories with taste and hospitality. Always greeted with a friendly smile and consideration for their customers. The food is tasty and there is a huge selection of...

Ever since Tutu has been offering a “click and collect” option, I have been meaning to place an order. Today I couldn’t wait and dropped by In person to order to takeaway. Lots of parking near the cafe was very convenient. The vegetarian platter of...

I reviewed Tutu's when it was located in the centre of Reading. After my first visit to its new location I thought this brilliant little cafe deserved another mention. Still a hidden gem - now tucked away in the old lodge in Palmer park -...

We just finished our take away meal from Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge and it was absolutely scrumptious. The food was very fresh and the spice level was perfect. We ordered yesterday via the internet which was very self explanatory and easy to...

Sunday afternoon was Tutu's first anniversary of opening - what a wonderful afternoon with such a fabulous mix of people from the east Reading community (and further afield, too!) gathering to share the joy, withTutu. Delicious food and incredible live music, with fun, laughter and...

A must visit if you are in the park! I just dropped in here after my daughter got hungry whilst we were playing in the park. We just had a fruit juice, a sandwich, a slice of cake and a hot chocolate. Good price, the...

Delicious food - an authentic Ethiopian experience. The staff was lovely and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is nice too, with fascinating decorations. Can't recommend it highly enough!

Service was great, but food was not Ethiopian food and Injera was very poor quality. I am Eritreans/Ethiopian so the food served was not Ethiopian food. I was disappointed to be told only one small Injera per person is available after they brought the food...

I popped in for coffee and cake with my young children late one afternoon and the cafe was very quiet (luckily, as my children were not!). They were very helpful with splitting the food order into parts for us and the food was good. Then...

Great atmosphere and a wonderful reception from the owner and chef! The food was delicious!!! You can taste the love and the soul of Africa in the middle of Reading UK

When Tutu stopped running the RISC kitchen two things happened. 1) RISC lost a dependable source of good food, still not replaced to this day. 2) Reading lost an independent eatery serving tasty food at reasonable prices. After quite a few months I finally found...

Tutu, thankyou for having me and my family in for lunch last month. We had such a lovely time, the leek and potato soup was A-MAIZ-ING ! The cakes were to die for and the place is looking cosy and fun. Perfect place for a...

Have paid my first and long overdue visits (plural). Loved the chocolate topped spinach cake. Enjoyed an Ethiopian beer (brewed in Holland but tasty all the same) whilst awaiting my lunch. A tender lamb wott with delicious, spicy, comforting lentils served with injera (delicious sour...

Friendly unpretentious venue with open kitchen and an uncomplicated menu - just place yourself in Tutu's hands and taste flavours from another continent. I opted out of the lentils but was urged to try them and I'm so glad I did, totally unexpected and I...

This restaurant had great, authentic food! We went in the search for a good Ethiopian in Reading and we wasn’t disappointed! The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious! We particularly impressed by the injera.

Unbelievably bad service at this place!!! Have eaten their mediocre food at east Reading festival once (hence how I recognised the owner) but me and kids were passing through Palmer Park today and wanted to take my 3 year old to the bathroom so she...

Great place to stop off for a coffee or a tasty lunch. Never knew about this place till May and love it!

We visited with my family and had a superb breakfast at Tutu. Extremely nice staff and great food. Will come back!

We went for the Thursday buffet as we hadn’t tried Ethopian food before and wanted to sample a selection. As it was warm and fairly quiet they brought the dishes straight to the table rather than laying them out. It consisted of Doro Wot (Chicken...

Had lunch here today, was lovely. The food was very nice and the staff very friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

We found this restaurant on Tripadvisor and decided to try it.... it was a bit difficult to find as it is in Palmer Park, however, it is possible to park free in the nearby Sports Centre... We had the lunch special of beef stew and...

Absolutely fantastic feast, can't wait to return again, Thursday is the buffet night so sign us up, the place is lovely and tutu is an absolutely cracking host, well worth a visit

My friend and I devoured the great food and beer. The beef is recommended as is the cabbage. Lovely location too.

Really really tasty! It was well worth a visit to try something new. If I lived in the area I’d be a regular without doubt.

This was our first visit to Tutu’s new restaurant. We had been to the original, famous restaurant near the town centre many times - and always enjoyed it. This new venue is very good. It retains a lot of the charm of the old place...

Always good food here, you get to try Ethiopian food & it’s great but there’s also items for the less adventurous too! You have to make the effort as it’s not on the road but is well worth it & free parking too!

Very excited at last to get to Tutus Ethiopian Table. We had an absolutely delicious lunch - a velvet sumptuous chicken dish, lentil dish had a rich deep flavour, and the tangy Ethiopian pancake - injera, was a divine combo plus yellow rice. Highly recommended....

I have enjoyed Tutu’s for years. It is my go-to sanctuary from the processed rubbish available elsewhere. The food is simple, delicious and healthy. My particular favourites are the platters. Lunchtime involves two dishes plus Injeera (Ethiopian flatbread) or delicately spiced rice. The choice dishes...

Tutu serves a fabulous cup of coffee any time of the day. We went on a Thursday evening, buffet evening. If you want to find out what Ethiopian food tastes like than Thursday evening is the best night to visit and taste the variety of...

I love Tutu's in Palmer Park. Popped in for lunch today and Tutu had just made a Tuna pasta which the kids devoured. I had a roast vegetable and hummus sandwich which was perfect, soft granary bread and generous well cooked filling - divine. All...

Myself and a friend had a very enjoyable meal at Tutus at Palmer Park last night. The cafe is in a lovely location at the Park, easy free car Parking by the stadium. Delicious food, we chose from the vegetarian menu ( which is also...

Have just spent a lovely 2 hours in TUTUs Ethiopian restaurant newly opened up in Palmer Park Reading. Relocated ito the Palmer Park Lodge on the Wokingham Road just up from Cemetry Junction, from the Global cafe in London Street. Food was a delicious treat,,and...

I went today wanting to check out the new cafe and although it was lovely and the food was nice, I was very shocked by the way I was spoken to today. I went out of the cafe once I had finished and went back...

This little café is in the middle of Palmer Park, and specialises in delicious Ethiopian food. The meals are full of flavour, perfectly seasoned and freshly cooked. The coffee is also great, and the hot chocolate is frothy and luxurious. Tutu is very friendly and...

I have been here twice now and the food is delicious! It is extremely good value for how nice it is. When we came for dinner we had a veggy and beef platter with rice and an Ethiopian pancake with a glass of wine. I...

We arrived and welcomed lovely .went and read today specials. Nice and relaxing in there food didn't take that long and it was Spivey and really loved it and very filling.different menu each day.will go back at sometime

Tutu's Ethiopian delights have earned a loyal following at the Global Cafe, and now she's opened a standalone venue in the Pavilion at Palmer Park. It's lovely to see this neglected building buzzing again as Tutu and her team serve up authentic and delicious Ethiopian...

Food was great. Really tasty and gave the option to choose 3 small bowls instead of 1 large main. Portion sizes were nothing to complain about. The injera bread is especially delicious. They also have a great selection of beers and snacks at the bar....

I visited tutus Ethiopian table at Palmer park yesterday and enjoyed a lovely welcome and delicious Ethiopian food. I highly recommend everyone to visit here for tea and cake or an amazing Ethiopian meal.

I hope this review is allowed as I'm actually reviewing from a deliveroo order last night. I ordered the mild lamb stew with injeera. It arrived in good time and was hot and smelled ok. My first concern was raised when I opened the plastic...

Have been waiting to try this place for a long time because I've really enjoyed the Ethiopian food I've tried before, and have struggled to find Ethiopian restaurants. The atmosphere here is very relaxed. They have a lovely selection of drinks and the food was...

Travelled an hour and a half with two kids because I LOVE Ethiopian food. Some of the best injera I've ever had and lovely, helpful staff. But prices were exorbitant for what you get and the dishes were quite bland (the vegetarian ones, at least)....

First time my friend and I visited The Global Cafe, just for a coffee and cake this time as I am sure we will visit again. Lovely atmosphere with great music in the background. The coffee was really good - and so was the ginger...

Enjoyed a great meal with friends, with really special food. Plenty of choice for most tastes and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere in the RISC Cafe really buzzes and the staff are so friendly.

The global cafe is fun, friendly, alternative and a frequent venue for live music. So whilst having your meal you might also experience some jazz or psychedelic rock. Tutu’s Ethiopian dishes are hearty, delicious and probably not as weirdly exotic as you might think. I...

I have wanted to visit this restaurant for years, but as we live miles away (Cheshire) it has taken a while to get the opportunity, but so glad we did. Loved the food, so flavoursome and interesting, we had red lentils, spinach and a spicy...

The whole thing was an experience from start to finish. There is parking at the rear of the restaurant about six spaces (yellow) are free, some more are permit only and the rest are pay by phone. Two hours parking cost just £1.80. Finding our...

We decided to go here for a meal. An excellent stocked bar, friendly people and amazing food, light and tasty. Good value and recommend the pancakes and the sharing platter. Nice people and good fun - with be decor you imagine you are in Ethiopia.

Had lunch here today on the way to a hospital appointment at RBH from Reading Station. This cafe is about half way along the route, it looked really inviting and we were hungry. First time visit for us. Really friendly and helpful staff from start...

I visited Tutu's Ethiopian table at south hill food festival with my 7 year old. The choice was limited as very popular and beautiful so tasty we both ate it all. I will definitely be visiting the cafe in Reading next time I'm there!

Some people seem to positively rave about this place, but I think that's just because it's so unique: I don't know of anywhere else one can get Ethiopian food in Reading. Problem is, this doesn't really make it great. Though they can certainly cook meat...

A very friendly informal venue, the food is excellent, but not as spicy as other ethiopian meals I have had but highly recommended

Unpretentious setting with a limited menu but the food is really lovely and great both for vegetarians and meat lovers. Staff friendly and efficient.

I tried the chicken and lentils and my wife the chicken and cabbage. Both very nice and spicy from their mobile catering tent. Good value though the pancake served on is a bit bland hence 4 stars.

If you are into ethnic things and special, special food, this is the place for you. We went there for another pub, but it transformed into a nice mixture of food that we shared and drinks.

Went for the veggie platter, 3 dishes plus rice or Ethiopian pancake (I prefer rice) which is great value at £9.50 and a really tasty, wholesome meal. I went for the spicy red lentils, the spinach dish and potato/cabbage and this was the best meal...

Nos anglais nous ont emmené dans ce resto, et bien belle surprise ! Très agréable . On a très bien...

One of the few places that you can get Ethiopian food in England. Although not up to the standard of the brilliant injera in Ethiopia itself, the food was reasonably tasty. Staff were most friendly and a nice casual atmosphere in the cafe with live...

Great food, sumptuous, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Lovely homemade thoughtful healthy food - visit, visit, visit!

Our Son attended a Young Labour meeting being held in one of the function rooms upstairs. The food service and atmosphere was fantastic. Wise service and fantastic selection of really healthy authentic dishes! Did I mention how fantastic we thought it was! Only down side...

I often go here for lunch.........absolutely delicious every time!! Excellent value for money and the food is always served with a smile... My favourite place to chat with friends over a coffee or spicy nutritious lunch!! xxxxxxxxx

A unique and very tasty eating experience, the Ethiopian food is delicious and very, very healthy. Along with a fantastic range of drinks and a nice busy atmosphere it makes a great night out.

We were recommended this cafe through friends,and I must say it is very overpriced for what was served up on our plates,not some where I would venture again to be honest.

Excellent food...always enjoy the injeras! Great vegetarian options, relatively quick service... Unique ambience, makes a great change from the chains in the Oracle.

This cafe serves organic bottles of wine and beer until after midnight at the weekends and has regular dj and live bands playing for entertainment. There is a dance floor area too and it is not unusual to see the sophisticated over 40's Reading locals...

I wanted to try this place for a while and I'm happy I did. Now it's my regular spot. I was surprised that it turned out to be so good. Food is absolutely delicious. Especially vegetarian dishes are amazing, yummy, perfectly spiced. Loved injera, it...

I have wanted to try Ethiopian food, especially injera for sometime. Was excited to discover this cafe/restaurant and it didn’t disappoint. My daughter and I had veggie share platter. Loads of food. Delicious! I’m not local but will be back. Sounds like they do some...

I love that I can always count on this place for a good lunch. I've been here many times over the years and my old favourites are always on the menu. Always satisfying and delicious. I love the eclectic atmosphere and there is a good...

This is an interesting spot for a casual and unusual lunch. Don't expect anything fancy - this feels like home-made but hits the spot if you want something warm and filling with some spice (not too hot). Portions are generous and there are good vegetarian...

After a while away from Reading I popped back into Tutu's Ethiopian Table a week ago. We had a vegetarian dish with the injura (?) bread. Was delicious and really filling. Love the atmosphere of the venue and the cheerful staff. Plan on making it...

went for the Ethiopian buffet on Thursday night. if you ever had Ethiopian food elsewhere, either in Ethiopia or any other Ethiopian restaurant you'll be highly disappointed. no original berebere spice in any of the sauces offered, the injera was of minor quality (to say...

Went for a meal out with few other colleagues during lunch hour. Ordered medium curry as I wasn't sure how spicy it would be. Ordered Ethiopian Lunch Platter offer Misr wot and Doro Wot with rice. Was very good. Have only given 4* as it...