Delicious food, with friendly service. We ordered the veggie platter for three, a plate of the samosas, plus a liter of wine. More than enough food, and it was delicious! It came to $75 with a generous tip. $25 for a full meal plus 2-3 glasses of wine! It just can't be beat! Also we were able to be seated almost immediately at 7pm on a Friday, which is a nice touch. read more

"My first time eating Ethiopian cuisine Experience" - delicious , affordable and close to Indian food. Today I have visited to this place for dinner with two of my friends. We have ordered, 1) Samosa 2) one person Veg platter 3) Two Person Meat Platter(Two Meat - Chicken and Lamb curry, Four Veg curry) Satisfied with the food taste and I would recommend people to visit this place :) Decent place to hangout !! Drinks also available!! :) **Only Problem is they don't accept cards , so you need to carry cash** read more

1. The food is divine. We (three of us) ordered platter for 2. It was enough for us. We finished it all. 2. Service is good, sometimes slow. But, no big deal. 3. Lamb is great! 4. The TV is annoying. This place is for socializing and catching up with friends. Yet, the sports channel is on and the TV is big. It is a distraction. read more

First visit yesterday. Very friendly service and tasty food at a good price. I hope we keep these local family owned restaurants going through these difficult times. Pass on the junk food and opt for take out from here. read more

This is Great place to eat, my first time eating Ethiopian cuisine and I would come back again . Simply delicious:) and very affordable! read more

African Palace - Ethiopian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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First time I've had Ethiopian food so can't compare it to other places. But really enjoyed the experience. We had the meat/vegetarian platter. The taste was a little different but enjoyable. We ate everything with our fingers and used the bread that the platter sat on. I think I preferred the experience over the taste. Also the price was really low especially for all the food you get in your platter. read more

Had a wonderful dinner at African Palace upon the recommendation from Yelp! I forgot how filling and large of portion Ethiopian food is. We ordered the platter for 2 that had a bit of everything and left stuffed and surprised we could even come close to finishing the dish. The service really stands out at this place - servers are unrushed, friendly and happy to explain anything on the menu. I felt like I was dining in a friend's restaurant. Will definitely going back. This is a great option on the Bloor/Ossington/Dovercourt strip. I always ponder why Ethiopian restos cluster together. There are 3 on this strip - seems odd, given that there are probably 10 total in the city. None the less, African Palace is a good stop. Tip: Get the coffee and let the frankincense rip! I nearly smoked out the entire place with my eager stoking of the frankincense ember. Good times! read more

I had dinner there tonight, great place, great food, and great service. Our order was fulfilled quickly: the meat and vegetable combo platter is definitively to try! As an extra, if you want to experience something different, order the coffee: delicious and totally worth it. read more

The food was tasty. Would give it a higher rating but they seemed a little distracted and bothered by my group because we needed to move a few tables. Though food came out very quickly read more

It's my first time trying Ethiopian food - I like the shiro wot best, which is unfortunately not included in the platter. The lady insisted on feeding us for the first bite with her hand, which is kind of weird but sweet :) read more

Mary! I love you! This is by far my favourite etheopian restaurant. Okay, people will tell you to go to Nazareth. And yes, you will have a great meal. But why not step two feet further, and get a seat at African Palace? You will be greated by a wonderful hostess, and fed an equally, if not better meal, with a better atmosphere. Less noise, and more locals. Let Mary feed you! (literally!) you can tell her your tastes, and let her pick something from the menu to suit you. If you're a couple on a romantic date, why not let Mary show you how it's done in the old country? Tear a piece of injera (like a cold, fermented crepe but yummiest than it sounds, I promise!) and be sure to gather a bit of each flavor and sauce, and lovingly lift the bite to your lover! After dinner, don't miss the coffee ceremony. And if you're a first timer, be sure to ask for the significance and a story behind the freshly toasted beans (brought to your table, so you can see them crackling) and the popcorn and frankensense embers. You won't be disappointed, and you'll go away knowing why Toronto is known for its multiculturalism. Food is great for vegetarians, and you should ask about whats suitable for vegans. To share a plate, with beer is between 30-40$ for a couple. A steal! Tip well, and become a regular! read more

I booked a group dinner here, for about 16 people. It was amazing, the owner was super friendly and accommodating. And for $25 a head for tons of food and a lot of drinks, you really can't go wrong. The food was really tasty, we had the veggie platter. Really can't say a single negative thing, would definitely go again. read more

This place is awesome. My partner and I went for platter which comes with 6 sides of veggies and 2 meats served on injera (spongey, sour pancake bread) as well as some injera on the side. Like Marge Simpson, this was my first shot at Ethiopian food. Like... the limit of my knowledge of Ethiopian includes some basic knowledge about Haile Selassie... and that's all. When we were served, the lady asked us if it was first time and if she can show us. Like the other reviewers noted, she quickly schooled out on how to scoop and prepare each morsel and were feeding us by hand before we knew it. Service was very friendly - the waitress were entertaining many regulars and checked in on us a couple of times. It was definitely fun eating with your hands and experimenting with different sides - varying the portions and ingredients made for a different taste with every bite. Definitely will be back - I would recommend just going for the vegetarian platter which I felt were better and more complex than the meat sides. Will be back. read more

We had a great time at African Palace. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and friendly service. The veggie and meat platter for two comes with a lot of delicious food for a reasonable price. Overall, a very satisfying experience. read more

So delicious. Very reasonable prices - cash only though. Very friendly staff service too!

Friendly, delicious, and inexpensive. I have had so many delicious meals and generally wonderful experiences here. If you love Ethiopian, you shouldn't miss this place. Last night, my friend inquired about one of the spices used in a lentil dish. Our amazing server actually went and got her a little container of it to take home! read more

Decent food, quick service compared to many other Ethiopian restaurants in the city. The Lamb is poorly made. Stick with beef or have lamb somewhere else. read more

Bar none my favourite Ethiopian restaurant in the city. The service is fast and friendly, the prices are very affordable, and the food is delicious. The beef tibbs are my favourite dish - I order it to go at least once a month. The vegetarian platter is excellent as well. So flavourful. People of the world who have not tried Ethiopian food yet, I feel sad for you. This is one of the best places to go and remedy that. read more

Nazareth is closed, so my sister and I ate here by default. It was nice that a lady checked in on us at the start of our meal and showed us how to eat with the injera, ripping off a piece and sort of using it as a claw/taco contraption with a swift swooping/pinching effect to pick up several things at once off the vegetarian platter... She then fed the both of us with the pieces she used to demonstrate. I haven't been fed by somebody since I was a child and was a little taken aback! It was a nice gesture, and it was even nicer of them to have given us an extra piece of injera on the house, when they saw that we needed a little more to finish the plate. Not a bad default to the well-rated Nazareth a couple of doors down, because it was quiet and rather cozy inside and the food came quickly. Friendliness, of course, is always a plus. read more

Shared the meat and vegetable platter for five. The hostess/owner was amazing, very friendly and inviting. Food came surprisingly fast and unlike Nazareth on the same block, we were brought extra injera at no charge. That being said, the food at Nazareth is better. The meats were a bit dry but as it was still flavorful and the service was stellar I have to give them a good rating. We finished with the coffee ceremony (freshly roasted coffee and popcorn) and then took turns rolling each other back to our hotel. read more

Amazing curries served on delicious flat bread (injera).

We ended up here as Nazareth was packed out the door. I was happy we ended up here as we had a beautiful warm authentic African meal which comprised of: Beef Tibs, Spinach, Injera and Rice. All tasty, delicious for a -10degree night in Toronto. The service was a little slow and we order Samosa's that never arrived but other than that, I was impressed! Thanks African Place! read more

OUR FAVE! We come here regularly, and often in large groups with kids. Mary is amazing and the perfect host. Plus the window art is awesome, of course read more

Great food and good service at reasonable prices. Go here instead of Nazareth - because you won't have to wait hours to eat dinner. The lighting is also better, and you can feed three people for thirty bucks. Not bad. read more

I host service/work projects for youth in Toronto and I usually like to take them out for an ethiopian dinner so they get to experience something new. After trying the food, meeting Mary the owner, and bringing a few groups there, I can't imagine why I would ever want to go anywhere else. Mary is incredibly sweet and accommodating and went out of her way to ensure our experience was above and beyond our expectations. I will be coming here often in the years to come. read more

My boyfriend and I went there twice. We do like this place. The food is delicious, a little bit spicy for me but still tasty. Also the decoration and the music are amazing. I strongly recommend this place. If you are going in group, give them a call before, it's a small place and get busy easily. Enjoy read more

Never as slammed as the neighbouring Nazareth, but just as tasty. The owner is very sweet and is more than willing to help first timers get into the Ethiopian groove (she'll show you how to use just the right amount of injera to scoop up the mouth-watering stews, the usual North American inclination is to use too much injera--to try and keep your fingers from getting saucy). The ambience is a bit lacking, but it beats waiting for an hour to be seated and then another hour to be served (as was my recent Naz experience). read more

A five star meal. Friendly atmosphere and great food. Looking forward to visiting again soon. Ordered a mixed platter for two and spiced tea. It was more than enough food for the three of us and the check was around $30 excl. the tip. Excellent food and excellent value. An all round authentic foodie experience! Thank you Mary and staff. read more

Food is just okay. Very mildly spiced. There are other restaurants for a better Ethiopian food experience. Mediocre atmosphere. Very poor service. read more

This restaurant left an impression on me. I never forgot it. Especially the coffee ceremony which was a very nice experience and a unique option. Very friendly atmosphere and welcoming. I will definitely return at some point. It is a very convenient location near the dufferin subway on bloor. Very affordable and accessible.. What more could you ask for? read more

Flavorful vegetarian options. I also find myself craving the fish tibs a lot. The coffee here is really delicious, and served with popcorn to cut the bitterness for thosse who aren't as into coffee. Service is prompt, friendly and helpfful. read more

Huge platters! I ordered a vegetarian platter for one that came with an extra injera. There were six different kinds of vegetables with a salad in the middle. It was really good. Service was lacking but the food made up for that. read more

I went to African Palace one night with my boyfriend when we were starving and there was a massive line at Nazareth. Reading a prior Yelp review saying that African Palace was comparable to Nazareth with virtually no wait time, we decided to take a chance. What a mistake that was. We walked in and the place was empty - that should have been our first red flag. We ordered exactly the same thing we order at Nazareth and the food just didn't compare. It was a little cold, the portions were much smaller for a more expensive price tag and the food wasn't as flavourful. Go to Nazareth and save yourself the unpleasant experience. read more

This place is fantastic. Small and charming, the scent of incense fills the space. The food was fantastic and the service was pleasant. The dishes aren't too greasy and the suggested serving sizes (for shareable platters) are pretty bang on. We were a group of 4 young women and we ordered the samosas to start, then had the 3-person meat+veggie platter with fish tibs in addition. Perfect amount of food and everything was delicious - the fish was a particular fave! Price is super reasonable - about $20 per person (including appetizer and baclava for dessert). read more

Amazing flavours! Meat and veggie platter ($21 for 2 person) was great along with our additional order of Shiro Wat - The other vegetarian dish that isn't included in the platter. Worth the $12 for the serve and is a great addition to the already stellar spread. We came here as an alternative to Nazareth and were pleased with the food. The negative- Even though the restaurant only had a few guests, we had to ask for service, requesting additional injera and for our water to be refilled. But a warm atmosphere and good food made for a great date night! read more

Im here on business a lot, so i eat out everyday. This is my favorite place in Toronto. The food is perfect, and the staff are friendly. I just can not get enough of this place. read more

Randomly bumped into this place. Had never tried Ethiopian food before. The veggie platter is really good. We ordered the platter for 2 and just couldn't finish it. read more

Great veggie platter! As a vegetarian, I really appreciate the wide selection of lentils in the platter, super healthy. Nice atmosphere in the place, has a locally-owned/family kind of feel. Didn't really care for the service, the waiter seemed absent minded and didn't really attend to us except when we flagged him down. But he wasn't rude or anything, just not very friendly. With that in mind, I would go back again because the food is super worth-it. Just don't expect friendly service. p.s I saw a few potential diners walk out because they stood at the front waiting for someone to seat them, and eventually got frustrated by the lack of service and left. It's more of a seat yourself, and then flag down the waiter kind of place. Also, no cutlery. But eating with your hands is half the fun :) read more

A great place to experience ethiopian food. Although it wasn't as spicy as I like, it was flavourful and delicious! Attentive staff made sure to answer all your questions and were quick to respond to our requests. Highly recommended! read more

Awesome food. Tried the Ethiopian Coffee ceremony and it was quite a treat. Will go again, the service was superb. Very friendly and attentive staff. read more