There are some incredible Ethiopian restaurants in Paris showcasing the best of the country’s epic cuisine and we’ve got a round up of our favourite spots.
Ethiopian food is one of my favourite cuisines coming out of Africa – it’s hearty, complex and just down right moreish. Luckily there are plenty of very good restaurants serving up traditional from different regions of the country. If you haven’t tried Ethiopian food before I would really recommend trying it. The food is varied but the majority of the time you’ll encounter well spiced, complex and delicious vegetable and meat based stews. As almost all Ethiopian restaurants serve vegetable dishes, it’s a great option for those wanting vegetarian and vegan food. It’s also a cuisine that’s typically eaten with your hands which really enhances the experience.
From Doro Wat to Tikel Gomen our favourite restaurants serve up some incredible regional dishes from across Ethiopia. So read on to find some great spots to get your fix of Ethiopian cuisine! If you like Ethiopian cuisine then be sure to check out our guide on the Best African Restaurants in Paris.
Habesha
Habesha is a tiny yet awesome Ethiopian restaurant located in the capital’s 15th arrondissement close to Montparnasse. It’s one restaurant where online reviews don’t lie. They’ve got an almost impossibly high rating on Google and review sites and for good reason – it’s epic. Their dining room is intimate, homely and unpretentious. The walls are adorned with artwork from Ethiopia adding an authentic touch. The food is why you’ll be visiting and boy is it good. If you’re new to Ethiopian cuisine I’d recommend trying their ‘formule decouverte’ (a Beyayennatou) which is a large plate with a small portion of all of their individual meat and vegetable dishes served onto of a large Injera which is a flatbread. I particularly like their Key Wat which is a spiced beef ragú – the texture is perfect and there’s a complex, deep flavour of spices. Finally they offer a limited drinks menu including house wines and St George beer which is an Ethiopian lager.
What to know before you visit
- Open every day of the week
- Open only for dinner on Mondays
- The dining space is small so you’ll need to reserve or come early
Address: 19 Rue Copreaux, 75015
Tel: 01 43 06 09 42
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Habesharestaurantparis
Enat
Restaurant Enat is located in the 20th arrondissement near the metro Jourdain on line 11. It’s relatively quick to get to from the centre of Paris (Chatalet or République). Despite its location, it is definitely worth the detour – the restaurant serves up incredible home style Ethiopian food to a busy dining room. The restaurant itself is very homely and the service is extremely friendly. It may not be the most modern restaurant you’ll ever go to but boy is it good. Their menu has plenty of options and is very vegetarian and vegan friendly. If you opt for their Beyayennatou (tasting platter) you’ll have an amazing 10 portions of their different dishes and include spicy chicken wings, spiced beef ragú, vegetarian stews and salad. I also loved their Ethiopian version of a classic beef tartare which comes with spinach, cheese and dressed in a spiced clarified butter.
What to know before you visit
- Open every day of the week
- Non-stop service on Sundays and Wednesdays
- You can reserve a table online
Address: 312 Rue des Pyrénées, 75020
Tel: 09 81 77 14 00
Website: https://enat-ethioipia-resto.com
Restaurant Ethiopia
The aptly named Restaurant Ethiopia is a killer restaurant that has been open for over 25 years and was the first ever Ethiopian restaurant in the city. It’s traditional as they come with a pretty, old school dining space filled with artwork on bright red and yellow walls. The menu is large with a wide selection of main courses. Order their Doro Wat (spiced braised chicken) which is punchy and can be ordered spicy or non-spicy. The sauce is thick, rich and layered in flavour and the dish comes with various vegetables and salad as well as the obligatory flatbread. Their Beyayennatou is priced at €20 although this is reduced if more than 1 person at the table takes it. It’s generous and comes with spicy chicken, beef ragú and spiced minced beef in a rich sauce.
What to know before you visit
- Open every day of the week
- You can reserve online
Address: 89 Rue du Chemin Vert, 75011
Tel: 01 49 29 99 68
Website: https://restaurantethiopiaparis.com
Les Saveurs d’Abyssinie
On the left bank of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement, near the famous rue Mouffetard lies Les Saveurs d’abyssinia. A small, traditional Ethiopian restaurant specialising in regional cuisine. Like many of the restaurants in this list, the dining space is small, traditional but has an incredibly family style intimacy and warmth. The menu is on the smaller side but each dish is prepared extremely well. Their entrées are great – they feel like small tapas style bites of their main menu. The food is extremely well seasoned and all their main courses come with the traditional flatbreads. If you go try the ‘beg tibs’ which is consists of super tender lamb with onions, spices and rosemary – delicious. There’s also a fish stew for those wanting to try something other than meat.
What to know before you visit
- Open every day of the week for lunch and dinner
- You can reserve online
Address: 1 Rue de l’Arbalète, 75005
Tel: 06 21 36 56 21
Website: https://www.facebook.com/lesSaveursdAbyssinie/
