Zeret Kitchen in Southwark

Absolutely delightful experience, delicious food, lovely ambience and gracious service. Looking forward to returning.

The food was fresh and delicious (especially the stewed lentils/beans), and service of a very high standard- professional, attentive yet warm, kind and welcoming.

Zeret Kitchen is a hidden gem offering authentic Ethiopian cuisine. The food is delicious and full of rich flavors, especially the traditional injera and doro wat. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to try something unique and tasty!

Beautiful food, lovely hosts who were welcoming and guided me with great choices. Great music there and portion sizes. The food was delicious!

Amazing food, both quality and quantity. Service is lovely and truly caring.

We visited Zeret during our one week holiday in London. Very authentic ethiopian dish. Liked everything except tej (local traditional alcohol). Service was super good. I would recommend.

I have been hunting for a good Habesha/Ethiopian restaurant since moving to London from Washington, DC, a city known by its inhabitants for its exceptional selection of Ethiopian eateries owing to a sizable diaspora community. Zeret was the fourth such restaurant I’ve tried in London, and it didn’t disappoint. Everything was delicious and the owner even offered me an additional side for free given my pointed questions regarding the menu :) definitely recommend!

Incredibly authentic decor atmosphere truly scrumptious Ethiopian meal. The recycled bottles coffee pots were incredible. Your hospitality is truly appreciated በዜሪት ያሉ የቤተሰባችን አስተናጋጆች በጣም እናመሰግናለን Sukh

Great food. Truly, the best Ethiopian I’ve had in a long time. I hope they renovate the place, as that’s the only thing that I could pick on - everything else is top notch.

Great cheap neighbourhood eatery. We ordered the house special which came with a mix of delicious meats and vegan type curries/stews. Very reasonably priced and staff super friendly and helpful

A hidden gem ! You must try this restaurant for a gorgeous Ethiopian meal .Amazing food ,excellent service, lovely surroundings.

What an unexpected gem this place was. I’d heard my friends talk about the staff and food in glowing terms, but was still impressed by how lovely my experience was when we went together for my first visit. They were bery friendly, the vibe was chilled and the food excellent.

Authentic Etheiopian dining experience with food that's cooked to perfection.

An amazing experience here - the food was amazing and so delicious but every betyer the service and hospitality was so great, everyone who works there is so kind and went above and begin to help us and gave us top ups of food - probably the most hospitable and friendly service I have had in a long while

Authentic Ethiopian/Eritrean food in London. Tasty food, clean restaurant and very welcoming and professional service!

As usual, amazing Ethiopian food, great and friendly service. All at reasonable price. We always come back

This is a special restaurant with the most delicious food. You can buy a cookbook written by Tafe, the owner. Make sure to get a copy if you love the food and want to try it yourself!

I have been hunting for a good Ethiopian restaurant since moving to London from Washington, DC, a city known by its inhabitants for its exceptional selection of Ethiopian eateries owing to a sizable diaspora community. Zeret was the fourth such restaurant I’ve tried in London, and it didn’t disappoint. The owner was very hospitable and even offered me a free extra side dish owing to my pointed questions about the menu and enthusiasm for Ethiopian food. I highly recommend paying this gem a visit.

Amazing... The waitress is so kind and beautiful...

Amazing food and wonderfully friendly staff. We eat a ton of Ethiopian food, and this was some of the best we have had. Almost any praise seems to fall short of reality; this place is an absolute must-try.

Such a fantastic place to eat and visit! The best ethiopian food I've ever had!

We were introduced to this wonderful restaurant during a Camberwell food tour last weekend. We enjoyed a beautifully presented platter of incredibly tasty Ethiopian dishes.

Awesome Ethiopian food. Really good value too.

Whenever I go to a food city, I always try to get Ethiopian food. Zeret did not disappoint. The injera had the perfect mix between crispy edges while still maintaining the fermented texture that we love. I had the Derek tibs that came with a side salad and azifa. It was so much food and probably some of the best tibs I’ve ever had. It was spicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. Everything was well priced which is hard to find in London. The decor was beautiful and of course the sweet sounds of Ethiopian jazz just set the mood for a perfect dinner date. Lastly, the owner had a heart of gold that you could see from her smile alone. What a gem this place is, I have to come back when I’m in London next time.

Amazing food, amazing service. This place is a true gem. The kitfo is incredible!

Our favourite local spot, we are so lucky. Beautiful food, lovely service. Thank you.

Tasty and healthy. Strongly recommend. Be aware can be a bit spicy 🔥

Lovely place! Fantastic food and great service. Can highly recommend.

Amazing restaurant lovely ambience even better food l. I’d recommend the house special. I will be back here again!

One of the best meals in London I’ve had in a while! If you’re looking for the best Ethiopian in town, this is it! Vegan friendly - we had the house favourite and Kategna bread (honestly so so good!) Owners were super lovely, offering extra lentils to finish our injera bread. Highly recommend!

Delicious food, warm atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff and great value. We ordered a mixed meat and veg platter. Was so delicious, fresh and you can tell the food is made with heart. Spiced very nicely and very generous with the portions. Was a cute and cosy atmosphere and the staff are very attentive and caring. Also very good value as we had left overs and was no expensive

Food here was really amazing, a real gem for Ethiopian cuisine! Definitely recommend! 👍

Incredible food and lovely, warm, professional staff. We came here pretty close to closing time, thinking maybe could grab something to takeaway but fully understanding that they might be about to pack up for the night. Instead, we were welcomed in and treated like family. Can’t believe someone could leave a bad review here. WE LOVE YOU ZERET!!!

I dine here whenever I am in London because this restaurant serves the best Ethiopian food in London. Both the food and service are consistently excellent. I recommend the chicken and beef wot combination. It includes a choice of two vegetables and salad. This way you can sample a variety of dishes. Everything was delicious!

Vegan selection was very tasty and filling. Great value for money

Great atmosphere and food, very reasonably priced.

The food was outstanding as usual. Service was fab. The wine was delicious. Me and my partner had a brilliant night and will defo be going back.

We had a lovely meal. Very nice straight forward service and the food was amazing - we will definitely go back

Really lovely atmosphere, Such a warm welcome from very hospitable owners. Super tasty food and a really nice experience. Highly recommended.

Really delicious food, great vegan selection and lovely Ethiopian tea to go with it! Would definitely recommend 👌🏼

Delicious food with amazing variety of flavour and colour.

This is the best restaurant in Camberwell. I’ve gone a few times now and the food is always on good and the service is great. They’re so friendly and make you feel really comfortable. They do takeaway too you can always eat at home if you prefer.

Delicious food served in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, right in the heart of South London.

There's a reason why they are London's best Ethiopian restaurant! The food was amazing, great service and the whole experience was just amazing. Highly recommend, will definitely be go back again!

Top notch Amazing food Amazing staff Recommend to your fullest wishes

The meat dishes are not good quality. If you’ve had authentic Ethiopian food then you will be bitterly disappointed.

The food here is fantastic, authentic and delicious. Portion sizes are very big and the team who run the restaurant are very friendly. The sharing plates are ideal.

Fantastic Ethiopian Food! We love Ethiopian and usually hit up a spot any time we travel to a new city. This place is legit! So good and the service is also great. It’s a little ways out there as most Ethiopian places tend to be..but it’s easily worth the trip! This easily deserves all the hype and positive reviews.

Nice place to eat in and takeaway

Such welcoming and kind staff. Delicious vegetarian dishes. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you!

I had somehow never had Ethiopian food before and I loved this place. I heard about it on the Infatuation and glad I took the recommendation. Would recommend a reservation even on a weeknight because this seems to be a popular spot for people the catch up in the neighborhood. Overall really enjoyed the dinner for two option with a little taste of everything. Also the tea was yummy.

Highly recommend if you are looking for Ethiopian food in south London

Amazing food and the staff were lovely. Prepare to eat the Ethiopian way…the Ethiopian beer was very good too, I had the St George’s my wife had Hebetha beer. Both great.

Once again, Zeret Kitchen proved why it is the best Ethiopian restaurant in London. I dine here whenever I am in London. The owner welcomed me warmly. She takes pride in her food and makes sure her guests are treated well. The food is delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Great place! Delicious food and beautifully decorated restaurant. Mains are a good size - I would maybe even share one. The side salads are smaller. For vegetarians there is only one option for the large dishes with injera, but it was very good. I will definitely be back.

The staff here are wonderful. They take the time to explain dishes. The frankincense burning in the air makes you feel like you’re almost about to eat at a friends house. We ended up getting 2 platters between 4 people and for the variety that you get I would say it’s good value. You can tell how proud the team are of what they do. The starter we had I’ve forgotten the name but it was an amazing crispy bit of bread , with a smoked pepper-iness to , different yo any flavour I’ve had before. All the parts of the platter were wonderful and it was nice to try so much , the staff top you up on injera too so eat away!

Traditional Ethiopian restaurants, had a the combo for one with beef , chicken two side veggies and a salad for £17.99. The food arrived cold and not spicy , the side veggies was different than what I ordered. Had the spicy Ethiopian tea which I loved and it was hot and cost £2.99. Complained about the food but nothing done about it.

The food here is incredible this is my partner and my favourite Ethiopian restaurant in London. I've eaten here three times now and have had the vegan platter each time, it never disappoints. There's a nice buzz to the restaurant but enough space between tables to not be distracted by other people's. The staff and owner are friendly and accommodating. Not many restaurants that are this consistently great!

Loved the vibe and the food was yummy. Really tasty and authentic. The c service was slow so that's the only thing but will go back because the people were lovely. If you are into a laid back atmosphere where people take their time to enjoy the food and life, go and visit. It's worth it.

Was well looked after, welcomed and had the menu explained to me perfectly. Food was very unique to me but was a great introduction to Ethiopian food and it felt fresh, healthy & tasty.

Still the best in town. Always met with a warm welcome and a joy to introduce new people to such a brilliant place.

Wonderful experience. I had the combination platter with beef, chicken and vegetables. Loved every bite of it. Definitely coming back❤️🇪🇹

Amazing, friendly, delicious meal out. Excellent value and service

A hidden Camberwell gem, delicious food and great service! Highly recommended.

Will definitely be going back. Lovely food and staff.

Really delicious Ethiopian food, highly recommend the zeret surprise platter

Incredible food - big fan of the shiro wat and injera. Really friendly service and good vibes

Wonderful. Some of the best and most authentic Ethiopian food in London. The misir wot, the shiro, the alecha and the awaze lamb tibs should be triedm The staff were very friendly and attentive, but didn't make us feel rushed. They even sell their own cookbook! Thank you for a lovely meal!

One of the best restaurants in London

Fantastic food and wonderful hospitality - always a pleasure to visit Zeret Kitchen

Came here for a birthday dinner. Delicious Ethiopian food. Mix of meat and veggie and great sharing options. Kind staff.

Everything was amazing!! From the food to their service, Tafi was very welcoming and a great help in selecting traditional dishes and drinks for us to try. Definitely will be going again!

Always great food and a very warm welcome - we love it

My favourite restaurant in London. Amazing food with auoer lovely staff. I love this place and it has the best awaze tibs I've ever had!

One of my best Ethiopian dinners ever....after sampling Ethiopian food from around the world. Highly recommend. And the family who runs it is so sweet.

The food was delicious and the servers were lovely and really helpful!

Amazing food for vegans as well as many delicious meat options. Coffee ceremony was lovely and the service was lovely! Thank you Tefe!!

"Today, on Eritrean Ethiopian Christmas, there's no better place to spend it than in Zeret. An exceptional dining experience with a fantastic soul food presentation, featuring delightful Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes. The flavors were rich, and the cultural ambiance added a beautiful touch of my childhood. The people have always been warm and welcoming, making the visit even more enjoyable. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to others—truly a culinary journey worth taking!"

Delicious food, friendly staff and prompt service. Restaurant was cosy and had a great vibe!!

I enjoyed a super delicious dinner with two colleagues at Zeret Kitchen yesterday. Very impressed with the very polite & helpful staff; Service was great. It's definitely a great value for money👌. I would have to find another excuse to return soon & enjoy the fantastic Ethiopian dishes.

The food was very tasty and plentiful. Fast service - with friendly staff who were attentive to our needs. The decor is simple but creates a cool, intimate vibe. Our second visit here and we highly recommend.

Amazing food, quick service and good value for money. If you are looking for great Ethiopian food in London. This is it!

Amazing food lovely staff. Very good value for money as well

An authentic experience! Fantastic service here at this hidden gem! Very authentic and delicious selection of food. The service is great and the staff are so welcoming from start to finish of your meal and extremely accommodating. They patiently explained the different options and suggested what would be best for us to try as first timers. Eating with your hands and getting stuck in was also part of the overall experience. Also such great portions and extremely reasonable prices!

Muy buena comida étnica! Pedimos la opción para 2 personas para probar todo y nos encantó, la ración es casi para 3 personas. Si os gusta probar nuevos sabores no dejéis pasar la oportunidad de probar el vino con miel, típico de Etiopía. Muy recomendable el sitio.

Wow! Absolutely love Zeret Kitchen and highly recommend it! The food was soooo good. The house-made wine delicious. Everything about the experience was wonderful. Looking forward to returning.

Delicious food and wonderful service! Have been eating here for years and it only gets better. Highly recommend!

The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly

Run by a lovely woman and served amazing food. Price was £25 a person with drinks starters and main. Can't go wrong!

Great food as ever - always like to come back here.

I've been coming here for the last 8 years now and the team at Zeret are fantastic. Come for amazing food, lovely hospitality, beautiful music and great value!

Wonderful food and excellent service! Absolutely loved it, thank you!

Food is delicious every time, so warm and nourishing with that perfectly sour injera. Very generous portions, incredible value. And of course the lovely ladies that run the place!! Perfect spot for a relaxed dinner with friends :)

A cozy and intimate Ethiopian restaurant with great vegan options

An excellent Ethiopian restaurant!

Tucked away in an unsuspecting place, this is food worth making the effort to reach. We had the special dish that showcases much of the menu but other dishes looked great too. The beer was decent. Prices are excellent for the top quality, flavour infused food. If you need your gill of Ethiopian food in London, just come here as you won’t be disappointed. Was fairly busy at 3pm on a Saturday so you know it’s going to be good when it can pull punters in at that hour.

Our first time trying Ethipoian cuisine and we enjoyed every bite. It was worth the trip and we will definitely be coming back :)

Incredible meal, service and atmosphere. The honey wine is amazing, everything we had was delicious, recommend the bread starter and any lamb dish, beautiful Ethiopian spiced tea as well. Can’t wait to be back thank you for a wonderful evening.

What a beautiful experience. Warmest and kindest people work here. I highly recommend the fresh bread butter chilli oil starter and Ofcourse the summer wine.

Beautiful place with beautiful staff. Me and my friends had a lovely time here. Highly recommend the fresh bread starter with butter and chilli oil and Ofcourse the summer wine