The service was really good, great recommendations from the ladies. The restaurant is clean and well decorated. The food took a LONG time, we got there when they opened and the food took a little over an hour to arrive. We were the first party in and maybe the 4th party to get our food. There were more lamb and beef options, most items are jalapeños based and spicy. They do make items not as spicy if needed. We ordered the vegetarian combo plate to share with the Beef Derek Tibs and Beef Lega Tibs. Lots of African customers in the restaurant for birthday celebration so I'm sure they are legit. We were told that they were the best Ethiopian food in Denver. The Ethiopian spiced tea was also yummy. Definitely a treat! read more

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Nile Ethiopian is AMAZING! The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, the service is friendly and attentive, and the food... wow. We ordered the Lamb Tibs and the Veggie Combo, and both were out of this world. The lamb was perfectly seasoned and tender, the veggie combo was full of flavor, and of course everything was scooped up with plenty of that soft, spongy injera bread. Honestly, the injera alone is worth the trip -- it ties all the flavors together and makes the whole meal feel like an experience. The restaurant is spotless, cozy, and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. If you've never had Ethiopian food before, this is the place to try it -- and if you have, you'll be blown away by how good it is here. read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo + Lamb Tibs + Injera - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

One of the first Ethiopian restaurants we tried after moving to Denver. The first night we came, there were no vegetable sides available so we decided to come back another night - and glad we did. Lamb tibs were delicious (though low meat to sauce ratio). Veggie sides all tasty too. Service may seem slow to some, so allow plenty of time and patience. More expensive than a few other spots we've tried. (FYI closed on wednesdays) read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Lamb Tibs, beef, veggie offerings. Gluten free injera - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Fantastic, best Ethiopian food in the area. I had been searching for a good place to go since leaving Washington, DC. I've tried a few places that were recommended on here, and everywhere has had the same great service, but nowhere compares to the food at Nile. I've only done take out, but every time, the ladies here have been full of smiles. There is always someone else eating at one or two of the tables. One dish I had never tried was the Sambusa. I am now permanently hooked on the lentil Sambusa. They are so good as an appetizer or quick meal. read more

Nice flavors and great quantity and prices. We will return. Kitchen might be a bit slow getting the meal to the table so order an appetizer before your mains. read more

It's the injera that sets it off! Light, fluffy, chewy, sour. I'm talking about real fluffy over here. Little pricey but what isn't? The last time I was here was over ten years ago. Still quality! read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie platter and lamb ribs for $60 - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Consistently Outstanding!!! I have eaten here several times over the past few months. The food and service are excellent. Restaurant is very clean. Injera is always fresh and delicious. read more

I can NOT believe I forgot to write a review for this place! I ABSOLUTELY love Nile Ethiopian restaurant. The food is SPECTACULAR. I am new to Ethiopian food. The waiter and manager were not only very patient with me and my sister's questions, they were nice enough to give us a separate sample of the spices to try! They were so welcoming to other cultures trying their cuisine out. The four out of five star rating is mostly due to the wait of the food. Smelling the spices in the back whilst hubgrily waiting was a torture that was worth enduring. read more

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Some of the best Ethiopian food in the U.S. Lots of vegan options. Great value. Location: In a mini mall with plenty of free parking. Ambiance: Casual and clean. Food: If you have not had Ethiopian, don't be intimidated. Staff is very helpful and food has similarities to Indian food in terms of spice level and cooked veggie forward. Loved every dish, distinct spices in each and you eat with your fingers (pull off some sour bread and grab the food with it). Soooo good!! loved it. We had chicken, lamb and beef plus large veggie combo plus beer. $110 for 4 people and we were stuffed. read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian Combo plate with added 9. Lamb Tibs Firfir (deep fried lamb) - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Met up with a pastor mentor of mine who recommend the place as the most authentic Ethiopian dining in Denver. He was not wrong, as soon as you enter you are greeted with an amazing rush of smokey incense and the smell of amazing flavors. We ordered the vegetarian plater then added an order of chicken stew and beef to add to the feast. We ate to our hearts content and there was still more left to take home. Everything tasted spectacular, I can't wait for the next time I get to meet up with my friend here again. Till then I'll keep dreaming of of this culinary adventure. read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Food is good, but waitress ATTITUDES ARE HORRIBLE. Either the they do not like when you do not purchase Expensive drinks or they do not like Black Americans. They give you a funky ass attitude. The time before this visit the waitress treated me so horrible that I will no longer sit in for a meal because there attitude so horrible and if I do come back it will be for to-go only. Saturday I went in and order my usual and the waitress tells me before I even got the food it was going to spill out. By the time I walked from the restaurant to my car the main dish had spilled everywhere. Damn shame that this restaurant does not invest in better to-go containers. Metro and surrounding areas BANNED Styrofoam containers. They do not wear name tags so you don't know WHICH RUDE FUCK ASS ATTUIDE WAITRESS IT IS. Food good get it to to and do not tip. read more

One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in town period!! They always exceed my expectations.

I was craving Ethiopian food and came across this place . Had the chicken wot and it was delicious ! I'd come back again in a heartbeat ! Clean restaurant, good vibe and such flavorful chicken wot! read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - 6. Chicken Wot - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Went here for lunchtime on Valentine's day and had a super lovely experience. We ordered a couple sambusas (very tasty) and the vegetarian combo, which is always what I get at Ethiopian places. There were two kinds of yellow lentils, plus red and green lentils and shiro wot. Of course also there were potatoes/carrots, green beans, cabbage, and collard greens. Not every vegetarian combo at every Ethiopian place gives you so many options, so the rainbow of lentils was great. The service was very kind and nice to us and the environment was quiet. We had plenty of food to take home as leftovers, and we received a new basket of injera to go home with our leftovers as well. The prices were a little high but that's fine with me as there's no way I could make so many such dishes at home, and both my partner and I each had multiple dishes of leftovers to enjoy after as well. The flavors were incredible and we can't wait to go back. Very nice meal and a happy time for us. read more

Since my "adopted Ethiopian family" introduced me to this restaurant in 2014, we've been eating here! Since it's under new ownership, it has a whole new look, and the food is just as incredible as it's always been! For newcomers, order the veggie combo with beef or lamb tibs - thank me later!! read more

The samosas at tonight's Yelp event were fantastic as well as the owners graciousness. I can't wait to get over to the restaurant for a full meal! read more

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They make their food with love so it may take a while but you won't be disappointed, the food is amazing including the vegetarian options. The Best Ethiopian restaurant in Aurora in my opinion. read more

We had a large group and the staff were amazingly patient, welcoming, attentive, and of course the food was great! A good variety of meat and vegetarian options. read more

I'd heard a lot of amazing things about Nile and I'm so glad I finally stopped by. This Ethiopian food was packed with amazing and unique flavors. My friend and I got the veggie platter to share and we also took leftovers home so come in knowing that the serving sizes are large. read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian platter and lamb Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Super Delicious Veggie platter with Lamb tibs. The server was super sweet patient as we asked a million questions. I would certainly go back. As for ambiance its a mixed bag... st first it felt like I was in the wrong lace. The signage is bad and the entry feels a bit odd but once settled in the booth it felt was cozy. read more

A foodie friend had a gift card for Nile Ethiopian Restaurant and invited me along for lunch. And I gotta say, I'm not too familiar with the area, and this place wasn't even on my radar, but SO glad I was invited! They've reopened for dine-in, and there were a couple of tables already in there on a Saturday afternoon, but the dining room is much bigger than it looks from the outside, so the tables were well spaced-out. Back to our meal - we were already full from a little dessert adventure, so decided to share the Veggie Combo and Lamb Tibs. There were a few Lab Tibs on the menu, but decided on #17. If you're trying to make up your mind on which Lamb Tibs to go with - go with this one! I believe it was the Lamb Tibs FirFir which was perfectly cooked cubed lamb sautéed with onion, rosemary, tomato, and green pepper. So good! The Vegetarian Combo was delicious and flavor - samplings of the different kinds of chickpeas and lentils, spicy and mild, spread out on large Injera. And this Injera, btw, was so soft, spongy, and thick! The perfect, fluffy injera to accompany our Ethiopian feast. Very pleasantly surprised by this very unassuming restaurant off Havana St. Would definitely come back here again for the same exact meal. Delicious! read more

Food was good service is very slow and inattentive.. the cost is a 5 out of 10. It would be higher as the taste is good but the portion size is very small for that you pay for. They definitely should offer bigger portions. I left there still hunger after sending cost to $60. read more

the service is really bad in this place. After you placed your order it take more than 50 minutes the get your food.

I had their lentil and spinach sambusas at a Yelp elite event, and they were my favorite from the whole event! Soooo flavorful and puffy, and the sauce was delicious- had a kick but a tolerable and perfect spice level. I've been wanting to try Ethiopian food for awhile, and now I can't wait to come back! The owner was so nice as well, I would come back just to chat with him! Thanks so much for some super tasty bites and great company :) read more

I have been coming to Nile on and off for about 5 years. I tried several Ethiopian restaurants in Denver and eventually settled in on Nile as my go to Ethiopian restaurant. My favorite dish is their vegetarian combo, while most Ethiopian restaurants let you order 4, 5 or 6 items and charge accordingly, Nile put 10 or 11 items on their combo and at a very reasonable price. The taste is just as good as the other places, so why not come here instead. No utensil, tear a small piece of the injera and use right hand only to grab food from the plate, wipe the hand on a napkin if it gets too messy, keep your left hand clean to pick up your drink or to spoon food on your plate. The service can be slow if they are busy but the servers and the owner are very friendly. read more

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The best most authentic Ethiopian restaurant in the Denver area! I've been coming to the Nile for years now. Their food is a special treat for me and brings me comfort. When I am extremely stressed I would pick up a few of my favorite dishes and it would make my day much better. I will be coming back soon for my veggie combo platter and lamb Derek tibs read more

Until yesterday (July 11, 2020), I don't think I had ever had Ethiopian food in a real sense. It was my friend's choice last night for our dinner as his friend recommended this Nile Restaurant. I did see the mixed reviews by others on Yelp (from 1 star to 5 stars) but I am a firm believer of the statement, "I have to try it to decide if I like it or not"; hence the last night's dining in. To state in a very succinct way, it turned out to be an amazing experience at this restaurant, and it didn't ruin my somewhat high expectation. The vegetarian combo, one of the lamb entrees, and the appetizer (lentil and spinach sambusas) were all impeccably cooked and tasted delicious to our taste buds. It also became an educational opportunity for us to learn about the Ethiopian cuisine (I had no clue that injera was the name of the Ethiopian bread; it's like the naan as to the Indian cuisine. Ingera, however, is very spongy like other reviewers stated.) Everything on the menu looked very intriguing where if I got the opportunity to dine at this restaurant once every week, I'd try from the very first item to the very last item on the menu. The portion is quite much compared to the price; you'll definitely get what you'll pay for. A few things to note about the restaurant. This is not necessarily a fancy restaurant. The inside is very plain so don't go there expecting to experience a great ambience; just focus on the quality of the food. Also, we had to wait for our food to arrive for a good amount of time. I couldn't tell if it just happened to be a slow day (where there were not enough cooks to make all the orders in a timely manner) or not. We went there around 4:00 to beat the normal dinner rush (especially during the COVID as the seating is now limited.) It wasn't necessarily busy at the time of our arrival. Or maybe it takes time to cook/prepare Ethiopian food? Whatever the case may be, give yourselves a plenty of time to sit down and eat where you are not obligated to do anything afterwards! read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Lentil (right) and spinach sambusas - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Kind of expensive (but again, i'm sure most food / dining options have gone up in price now), but the food was definitely filling and yummy. We ordered the veggie combo, the chicken and a beef dish. They kept giving us injera and all of us left full. Definitely need to be patient (not a super fast dine and go option), but we had a great time here. read more

Don't go here if you are actually hungry. It took 20 minutes to get our order taken and another 20 to get our waters. Then it was an hour more to get our food. And it wasn't even good. Overpriced and just not good. There are so many other Ethiopian restaurants in Aurora that are amazing. I wanted to make sure I tried them all, but never again on this one. read more

I would rate it 3 and half stars. It was my first Ethiopian food experience. We ordered two vegetarian platters. They get the two portions to the table on a single plate, probably it's a culture to share from the same plate. The vegetarian platter comes with a salad and 7(or more) other sides. ( 2 kinds of lentils, 4 kinds of vegetable sides, to mention a few) They all tasted good, though not full of spices. I am unsure if that's how their lentil is seasoned or if it has been tamed down. They also give you more injera if you would like some more. What I didn't like was the wait. They weren't too busy when we went in, also the sides on the platter are most likely not 'cooked to order'. So I didn't understand the wait of 15+ minutes for something that just needed to be spooned onto a plate. read more

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Oooo! I've been wanting to try Nile for ages and finally got the chance this past weekend. It absolutely met and possibly exceeded my expectations. The inside is nice with a stage I assume is for music sometimes. It was totally full on a Sat night but my friend and I didn't wait long. Our sever and the other servers who made sure we had water and napkins were all sweet and attentive. We both got some spinach and lentil Sambusa. They were good, but we both noted that we prefer them at Queen of Sheba. But, the vegetarian combo was spectacular! It had more Wats than the other Ethiopian joints I've tried in and around Denver (there's even a little salad for freshness), and each Wat was more delicious than the next. Totally worth the drive to Aurora! read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

We came in here at 10:50pm (they close at 2am)- we ordered and our food came out at 11:50pm.. there was one other table beside us. If you come here hungry, make sure you eat beforehand cus you'll die from hunger before getting your food. I asked for a side of salad, it came out with 4 pieces of lettuce. The only reason why I'm giving them two stars is because the food is actually decent. read more

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This is an update from my last review. I gave 5 stars because food was delicious, and still is. A lot of my Ethiopian friends recommend this place, so I know the food has to be good. I figured last time that they were just having an off day and service was slow just that one time. I came here again, they weren't very busy, but goodness, service was ridiculously slow. We sat ourselves, and knew what we wanted pretty quickly and food came out about half an hour later. Half an hour! Last time I came here, I thought maybe that it just takes a long time for Ethiopian food to be made, but I've been to other Ethiopian restaurants and food came out much quicker. Trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, we finished our food and it took another 10 minutes to flag someone down and ask for the check. Then ANOTHER 10 minutes to actually get the check. Service gets 1 star. On a better note, food was super yummy. We got the vegetarian combo and a bowl of beef and peppers on top of delicious injera. If you've never tried it, and you love sweet wine, try the Ethiopian honey wine! It's my new favorite thing. Tastes just like some kind of apple cider to me. Sweet and refreshing. The food is super good here, but honestly! Do NOT come here if you're in a hurry. read more

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After driving an hour and 20 min from Boulder, I sat down with a party at 6:20 PM for a reservation at 6:30 PM. Unfortunately, they only served our food at 8:20 PM. I waited 2 hours to eat. I left angry, hungry, and disappointed at 8:20 PM as I had another commitment to attend. Other parties came after us and were served their food before us. We talked to our waitress and the kitchen, but it did not help. We ended up canceling some dishes as people needed to leave. read more

The food is amazing, this is probably one of the top Ethiopian Restaurants in Denver when your measuring it by the food alone. I will definitely be ordering take out from here. Service on the other hand is not that great. This is probably on my top 5 worst service experiences in Denver. The staff was not outright rude but very negligent of customers. The person that seems like they were in charge spent most of their time conversing and sitting at another table. It seems like the group that came in was his family or friends. This alone wouldnt have made it a bad experience but the waitress just came around randomly when ever she felt like. There were several instances where we needed something and we couldnt waive her down the manager had to get up from the table he was at and have her come help us. Again the food is great and maybe we came on an off night but the service as pretty bad. read more

If you are looking for great Ethiopian food, look no further than Nile--trust me, this is the best Metro Denver has to offer. You will leave here feeling satisfied, and probably STUFFED...because you'll over eat, because it's just THAT good. If you've never had Ethiopian, let me break it down for you. It consists of "injera"--a spongey-like break they is topped with your choice of dishes. I stick to my usuals which are: the veggie combo, quanta firfir (beef & injera mixture), kitfo (marinated raw meat), and beef tibs (beef stew). All are delicious and will not disappoint. *PLOT TWIST* you eat all of this deliciousness with your hands, shocker, I know. Don't be that weird person that eats with a fork, you'll get stares and we'll judge you. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"--it's totally a part of the experience. The only drawback to this place is you'll wait quite a while for your food, but that's because the majority of the menu is made FRESH, but it's a cultural difference that you'll just have to put up with--the food is more than worth it. read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie combo & Quanta firfir - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Gather round, folks, and I will regale you with a magical, mystical story. Once upon a time, years ago, there was a restaurant called Nile, which offered the metro area's only (at the time) Ethiopian buffet lunch. As exciting as this development was, the powers that be felt that it was lacking a little oomph. So, the place became the recipient of not only a makeover, but also a new name (Artist Inyie) thereby also squelching the fabled buffet. But no, the throngs were still not coming en masse (despite much praise from the Aurora Sun-Sentinel). Therefore, it was decided to go back to basics. Inyie would once again become Nile, although the buffet was still not revived. Gentle readers, that brings us to the present day, and the focus of this review. Nile Ethiopian Restaurant is probably the best-known of the five Abyssinian ambassadors which line Havana Street. Part gathering-place, part nightclub (with live music from Washington DC [the Ethiopian capital of the US] and even further afield), and part chow-hall, it entices, excites and energizes. For appetizers, why not try a Sambusa (crispy, flaky, meat or lentil pastries). Their Ayib be-Mitmita (spiced homemade cottage cheese) is also the biziggity-bomb, if I do say so myself. But don't stuff yourself too silly just yet! The main course is coming up, and you don't want to miss this. The menu offers so many choices! There's Yedoro We't - chicken stewed in aromatic Berbere sauce with a hardboiled egg, to symbolize the union of parent and child. Or maybe Yebeg Tibs - lamb and rosemary stirfry served sizzling on a hotplate - Ethiopia's answer to fajitas. Go on, splurge a little. Be daring and try the Kitfo - ground beef served raw (customarily), Lebleb (cooked just a little), or, if you must, thoroughly cooked (but don't be surprised if everyone around you goes "BOOOOOOOOOO!" if you order it this way. Oh, of course they wouldn't really do that). As Coptic Christians, the most reverent Ethiopians refrain from eating meat for 200 or more days out of the year (don't forget that Ethiopia uses the Julian calendar and is on a 13-month system). Is it any wonder, then, that there are so many dazzling vegetarian dishes on the menu? Why, there's Yemisir We't (perky red lentil puree), Ye-Kik Alicha (buttery yellow split peas), Gomen (knockout greens)... or why not do a Combination? Remember, around here food is served with only one utensil, the fermented crepelike bread called Injera, properly made from teeny-tiny grains of Teff. Tear off a piece (right hand only please!) and soak, dip and grab your way to culinary Nirvana. Why not treat your dining partners to Gursha, and feed them by hand (a great honor)? If Fate is smiling on you, you may visit during a coffee ceremony, where the beans will be roasted and brewed (thrice!) right in front of you as the scent of frankincense wafts through the air. Enjoy the rich brew the traditional way, with freshly popped corn. Nile Ethiopian Restaurant brings to you a little taste of the Horn of Africa, right in Aurora! And don't forget - after (or better yet, before) you stuff yourself you can pop into the Bukharian grocery in the same stripmall called Solomon's (see review), and check out their tasty treats. read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Photo added courtesy of Gayle J. @ OnHavanaStreet.com - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Delicious and authentic dishes. I've been here a couple times already and appreciate the speedy service.

Obsessed is an understatement. I come here at least once a week. I always get the veggie combo because there is a ton of variety, which as a vegetarian is important to me! The food is consistently delicious and the staff is very friendly. There is also plenty of parking which I know is important to a lot of people. I tell everyone about this place, I couldn't recommend it enough. Oh and my boyfriend is a meat lover and says the meat is delicious! :) read more

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Delicious food and beautiful ambiance -- but 40 minute wait for food after ordering & the pricing on the yelp menu is wrong by almost 50%, so my meal was significantly more expensive than anticipated. Otherwise I would give 5 star! read more