Delicious food run by a wonderful old man. He and his wife cook everything to order and are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their food. It's an easy place to accidentally drive, or even walk, by on Colfax, but look out for it and stop in. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Artwork from the owner's home country - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great Ethiopian food! Ridiculously pathetic service! read more

This is the place to be. The food was wonderful and the couple who prepares it is lovely, married for over 50 years and just solid, real people. Expect a wait... It is literally two people doing everything... But worth it if you have time and good company. Ask for drink recommendations, they're favorite Ethiopian beer is delicious. read more

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Don't let the exterior fool you, this place is tasty!! Our waiter was an older gentleman, quiet but friendly and attentive. We ordered the Combo#3 and had SO much food that I ate it TWICE for leftovers even after STUFFING myself while we were there. (I couldn't help myself, it was so good!) The wine was tasty and generously poured. I will go back... repeatedly!! read more

I only have two complaints about this restaurant: 1) When it gets busy, you should expect your meal to take awhile. Tonight it seemed only one man was working the room, and it took about 15 minutes for us to place our order. But when we did, it came quickly and was amazing. 2) As other people have mentioned, they don't take credit cards. We were surprised by this; they should probably post a sign. read more

My favorite Ethiopian Restaurant in Denver :) Actually the first one in Denver I've been to and haven't bothered trying any other Ethiopian in that city cause I know I like it so much. I always go with some of my best friends from college and we order a massive amount of food and eat until we are uncomfortable. If you're considering an Ethiopian Restaurant to go to in Denver... go to the Ethiopian Restaurant! read more

You can smell the deliciousness from the street... A husband/wife team (presumably) make the meals on a rustic stove top with ingredients I haven't seen before (being that its my first Ethiopian meal). Not the most inviting place as I felt dumb for not having cash and not knowing what to order - but next time I will be prepared. read more

Food: good Prices: good Service: Slow, very slow, incredibly slow. Sorry, but the food was good, although did not think the lamb was very good despite what some other reviewers have said. Nice people, no doubt, but no clue on service. read more

It looks cozy and intimate enough with the owner bringing out the food and making sure that I understood how to eat Ethiopian food. I do. It's one of the few cuisines that I always crave. However, I would say that food is just OK and I have had better. read more

We would always make it a point to come here when traveling through Denver, but this will be our last because of the terrible service. The food is so good, but we waited almost 2 hours for our food, with the owner serving 4 other families that had arrived well after us. We got one glass of water each, no wine or beer with our dinner which just took away from the experience of fabulous food. We've always waited an hour or so and felt the food was worth the wait, but the fact that we got there before the crowd and yet was served out of order is just wrong. We'll go back to Queen of Sheba for better service and just as good food. One more thing, we brought people that had just moved to Denver and based on the experience they will not be back. read more

What a diamond in the rough. Delectable cuisine, amazing service.. owner provides 5 star experience. First time in, and I plan on returning soon!! Big fan. Do yourself a favor and visit this gem. Seriously. read more

As a San Diegan, it pains me to admit that this little gem kicks most SD Ethiopian's butt! (Except for the sambusas) We ordered several dishes: sambusas, meat sampler, veggie sampler, and a beef dish (I think zilzil alecha). Everything was very flavorful. While the name could use a tad of creativity, this place has cute decorations with lively colors, pretty good service and excellent food. read more

I love Ethiopian food and this place did not dissappoint! It's a very casual place with authentic decorations of the culture all over the wall. The people who work there/own the place(?) is very friendly. The spices and flavors are amazing! Quick tip though- I liked the beer better than the wine. The wine was slightly spiced- and although it was not bad, it just wasn't what I was expecting! read more

I come here once a month with friends and we love it every time! We typically go with Combo #3 (vegetarian) because we find it gives us the best variety of flavors. But honestly, you can't go wrong. Expect an evening that moves slowly and truly allows you to appreciate the food and your company! read more

Visiting Denver and came here based on Yelp reviews. In my opinion this place has been way over rated at 4 stars. It is at best 3. Pros: - The server/owner was nice - The chickpeas were tasty Cons: - The tibs (beef) was not tender, or delicious - The selection is tiny: 2 sauces, 3 kinds of meet, vegetarian dishes that are just large portions of the sides, and an Ethiopian salad - Only Cabbage and Potato, and Chickpeas as sides. Where are the lentils, carrots, etc. - Overpriced, $13.95 for tibs (fills a small bowl, certainly not huge), $12.95 for spicy lamb, in a run down building, with super cheap decorations. - Cash only Perhaps the area is truly starved for ethnic food, and thus what is ok food, in a run-down building (beside it is a dirt fence lot) at moderate mainstream prices ($12+ per person), passes for 4 stars in Denver. Bottom line: It's not bad, but it's NOT 4 stars! read more

I love this restaurant! I am addicted to the vegetable combination plate. I usually take a friend or my boyfriend that typically order the spicy lamb dish. I am never disappointed with the food. We even tried the Ethiopian beer recently which was also very good. read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - St George beer - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm an Ethiopian food fanatic! That being said I though the food at "Ethiopian Restaurant" was alright, but nothing too great. Even though it was alright I will definitely never return as long as Queen of Sheba is open (about 15 min away). read more

OK, so the outside of this place looks a little sketchy, but after reading enough good reviews we went one night. I'm so glad I did!!! Friendly atmosphere, good Ethiopian beers. The food is great, wonderfully seasoned with generous portions. I'd recommend this place to anyone. If you're living in Denver you have to try it at least once. This restaurant is CASH ONLY! : ) Wish I'd known that ahead of time! read more

Online said it opens at 4:30pm. Get here and it's not open. Call the place they said they're gonna open at 5:30pm today then hangs up. Welp, we'll take our money elsewhere. read more

Meh. Sometimes a name says it all. You don't get much more generic Ethipoian food than this... read more

Amazing. Definitely better for groups as you are served on a large platter. Our group had both meat lovers as well as vegetarians and all left full and happy. Authentic feel and the owner is both personable as well as accommodating. The service is a little slow but only because the server is also the chef with the help of his wife. They carry Ethiopian beer which complimented the food well. Overall I definitely recommend this restaurant. I will be back! read more

Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The generic name, dingy exterior and Colfax address of this place can make it seem unappealing. Walk inside and the decor and atmosphere do little to reassure you, but the food is really great. Some of the staff is very friendly and some of the staff (one older lady especially) is borderline hostile. However, the unpleasant staff members always seem to stay behind the counter in the front room and our actual waiter is always a nice young man. I agree with other reviewers that the meat dishes here are not very good, but for a cuisine from a country where people rarely eat meat, what would you expect? Stick to the vegetarian fare and you can't go wrong. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are more than generous. The cash-only policy is inconvenient and I would probably eat there two- to three-times more often if they accepted credit cards, but what can you do? read more

Big difference in service this second visit. 730pm monday and only slow service was picking up bill. Had key wot and I really like that meat dishes come with 2 veggies for variety. Yellow split pea dish good. Every thing hot and fresh. Best injera in town with a great sour taste. read more

When I first walked in to this place I said to myself ...."am I seriously going to eat here???" It's hard on the eyes and questionable on sanitation but the food is AMAZING. I can only speak for the vegetarian combos but it's by far the best Ethiopian Cuisine I've had in Denver. It takes a LONG time to actually receive your amazing meal but it's well worth the wait. I have found that if I order it 'to go' it only takes about 30 minutes but it seems like I get a little less portion wise than I do when I eat in. . Pros: Dang good food and the owner always remembers me Cons: Super slow service and could use a makeover read more

I am in love with this place. Funny, I discovered it through a guy I went out with on OkCupid. He was okay, but the experience and food at Ethiopian Restaurant more than made up for the awkward conversation. I've tried the vegetarian and several meat dishes. If you go with a group they have some specials that are great for groups to try a few different things. I don't think you can go wrong here, so I'll just go ahead and recommend everything on the menu. Seriously, it's that good. I have only been here a couple times since, so I don't have any particular dishes to recommend, but I will say remember to BRING CASH and come very hungry, because they serve everything in LARGE portions. Their beer and wine are good... not exactly sure what I was drinking, but I'm pretty sure it's from Africa and that makes it that much better. Also, they don't have dessert and will probably look at you funny if you ask for it... read more

It is one guy who does everything. He has been cooking for his whole life and his food is top notch. He has an amazing skill, where he can just look at you and know exactly what kind of beer you will like. He was right, I love the St. George beer! Food was sooooo good. But its one guy doing all the cooking and waiter-ing, so its a long wait, but soooo well worth it! Also its CASH ONLY!!! read more

Well it was excellent The food is outstanding and the host zodi is wonderful welcoming and explains exactly what you are eating ... Always with a smile I will be back read more

Highly recommend! I've been going here for nearly 20 years and the food is consistent and delicious. My husband always gets the lamb and I get the vegetarian special. The house red is also super yummy while affordable. This is an authentic experience and family owned and operated. The owners are always there and lovely. Consistent, reliable and delicious...cannot say enough! read more

Coming from Los Angeles, CA where there is an Ethiopian Village and lots of yummy Ethiopian food. This restaurant TOPS the restaurants that I've eaten at in LA. I cannot wait to come back here. Thank you for having Vegan options. Being a vegan it's hard to find a restaurant that has vegan options..... and taste delicious to!!! You nailed both! read more

In search of something unique? delicious? a bite on the spicy yet flavorful side? This is definitely the place to hit up if you have had the curiosity to try a bite at Ethiopian cuisine. I've heard so many tasty things about the food that I've been waiting for my chance to give it a try and thankfully today was it. On Colfax and Fillmore you'll find a tiny white building, with the windows draped, but the large signage above will reassure you the establishment is all about Ethiopian food. The inside is quite basic - an open kitchen to observe or wait for your order, deeper inside you'll be seated to a modest dining room decor'd with images of Ethiopia. While the restuarant is small, dimly lit, and quite basic, the aroma of delicious food wafting through the air confirms that you're about to be more than satisfied. Contrary to other posts, I did not find the service to be slow at all. We began with a few African beers (light lagers) and 10-15 minutes after placing our orders the food arrived. Served on Injera (unleavened teff, flatbread) was a dish called "Dorowot" - chicken in an assortment of spices with a hard boiled egg; and then "Yebeg Wot" (I think that's how it is spelt) - a lamb dish, sauteed with garlic, onions and ginger and of course spices. Sides consisted of yellow lentils and cabbage and a seperate plate with more Injera. The cuisine is all about hand action, so if you are only about forks, spoons, and knives - the standard Western equipment to eating - be ready to try a different mode to eating (and make sure you got your hands clean ;-). You begin by tearing off a piece of the Injera (for those of you that have tried Indian cuisine it's like eating with a roti or dosa) and sampling the food with it. Ethiopia, the cradle of civilization, is also home to wonderful food. Don't believe me, just give it a try and you'll see why I'll be back! read more

I hadn't been to this Ethiopian Restaurant for 25-30 years (oh wait: it's THE Ethiopian Restaurant) until a couple of weeks ago. Yep, the food is A-OK, which is what three stars means on Yelp. But there's something you need to know about this place--aside from the cash/check only thing, mentioned in many reviews below. And that is this: they don't serve real enjera/injera. This is the bread one uses to scoop up delicious buttery spicy Ethiopian or Eritrean food. Let me back up a little. I'm not Ethiopian, so maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, but I've eaten at close to a dozen Ethiopian restaurants, and their enjera is all pretty much the same. It's made from teff flour, is medium-light brown, tangy (it's fermented), spongy and bubbly. What they serve at Ethiopian Restaurant is white, and not really tangy or spongy. It's OK, but it's a little weird. Here's my theory: this is, after all, the first Ethiopian restaurant in Denver. And to some, enjera can be an acquired taste. I do know people who don't care for the stuff. I love it, of course. So I think they made their Wonder bread version of enjera for white people who don't like eating weird stuff. This is exactly how "Chinese restaurants" in America came to create what we have come to think of as "Chinese food," even though Panda Express is a far cry from what Chinese folks eat in China. Sorry for all the nitpicking; this is a good place, but try some of the others down Colfax a mile or two east of this joint if you haven't already. read more

I'm fairly experienced in Ethiopian food, lots of dining, and cook it at home- spice blends, injera and all. No frills building, simple menu, but OUT OF THIS WORLD good. Waited about 25 mins for our food, totally reasonable. Well timed non intrusive service. Injera perfect. Wish I was a local so I could eat here all the time. Cash only so be ready. Been there for 31 years (July '85) so clearly know what they are doing. read more

What a find! My girlfriend who loves Ethiopian food found this place, and boy, what a gem! Excellent, caring service, and even better food. High quality taste and great portions -- highly recommend! read more

the service is the slowest in the entire world, but even that cannot stop me from giving this place five stars. Best. Ethiopian. Ever. Seriously. Yes, it does look a little sketch, both inside and out, but the food is from heaven. read more

This is by far my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Denver, and I have had Ethiopian on a couple of different continents. A few things to note so you know what to expect: Don't expect a super nice atmosphere, though. It does have the feel that the decor has been in place for a good 20+ years. And the service is not always super fast, as with many authentic African places, meals are not always for those on a tight schedule But, don't let that keep you away! Give it a try, while you have some time to linger. The food is absolutely amazing, as long as you don't mind eating with your hands! I suggest ordering one entree per 2 people and adding an extra side or two. Even if you're starving, it is almost always way more food than you could consume. I absolutely adore the family that runs the place. He's never forgotten me or my food preferences. He even remembers many of the guests that I have introduced to the restaurant, who now return regularly! I absolutely recommend it to anyone that is very hungry and wants a nice, slow evening. OH... and be sure to take cash or a check, as they do not accept credit cards. read more

I've had lots of Ethiopian food and in many cities/states, so I was really excited when a co-worker had recommended this restaurant very highly. When we walked in, the first thing I thought was that this no-frills restaurant will either be fantastic or horrible - there will not likely be a middle ground. It ended up being fantastic - my husband and I shared the vegetable combination and the less spicy beef stew (I think it was #3). The spice was actually exactly as it should be - enough there to enjoy it and no build-up or surprises. We are fans of Ethiopian beers - Ethiopian Restaurant had Bedele Special and St George's, 2 that we have never tried. Bedele Special is sweet and malty; St George is crisp and bright. Both are tasty w/ the injira. You will find the restaurant decor to be simple...like if you had a double wide in Ethiopia. Very homey - I loved it! While we were paying the bill, I made mental note of the griddle area - it looks seasoned and old BUT very well maintained and clean/food-safe. The owner is the sweetest guy with a quiet wittiness. They have been there 25 years and appear to not be suffering for the times. Very solidly good - I would recommend them highly. read more

Can't say I've tried a ton of Ethiopian restaurants in Denver, but that's mostly because this was the first one I went to and every time I go anywhere else it's not as good (biased? maybe). Big portions, excellent and consistent food - can't get enough of the spicy red lentils(?) - and the husband-and-wife team who run the show are so sweet. As a bonus, the music is usually some unbelievably cool Ethiopian jazz most people in Denver won't often hear. Weird acoustics in the small space means that you can always hear exactly what everyone else is talking about, which is nice if you like eavesdropping as much as I do. Expect slow service cause it really is just the husband and wife doing everything, remember it's cash-only, and note that the black tea on the menu is literally just a cup of hot water served with an everyday grocery-store teabag. read more

Found this place years ago when I lived in Colorado and continue to go every time I visit. Created several new ethiopian food lovers by introducing them to this restaurant. The owner is very friendly and will give you a good food/beer recommendation. The location might be a little dicey but hey most good authentic restaurants are. You'll find yourself walking around looking at the amazing pictures of Ethiopia inside! Enjoy! One minus is they only accept cash or check.... read more

I went to high school literally across the street from this place for 4 years and never knew it existed. It's buried in the Greektown section of Colfax with travel posters, funky Ethiopian music and service that just seems slow because you can't wait to get your food. Spicy dishes are perfectly balanced with lentils and injera bread. I personally recommend the lamb, but best to go with a few friends and order a variety of entrees. read more

I used to come here regularly, but after the past 3 or 4 times where we had to wait 20 minutes to get drinks & the menu, and another 40 minutes for the food to arrive, I have not been back. The first time I ever came here was about 5 yrs ago, and I would go at least once a month, but I just can't wait anymore when there are lots of other Ethiopian restaurants on Colfax with better service. I miss it, but my stomach is happier elsewhere. read more