Wonderful food, really lovely service. Loved the tibise lamb and the extensive vegetarian side dishes. The Shuro Wot was incredible, a personal favorite. They even gave us a second serving of the side dishes when we ran out. It’s super affordable too. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Cronin
Best Ethiopian in CT hands down. Tried plenty in NYC and this beats many of them as well. So lucky to have this nearby. A true gem.Vegetarian options: Vegan veg options amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Sambusa Pastry, Ayib Be Gomen
M N
Sooo delicious and very thrilled that there is Ethiopian food closer to us! The flavors were delicious and the staff was lovely. We felt the serving size was a bit small for 2 orders of the vegan platter.
Moose Puggle
Fantastic Ethiopian food! One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the entire US!I’m not from Ethiopia, but it is my favorite food, so whenever I’m in a new city, I try the Ethiopian restaurants. I always get a veggie combo and meat combo to try many dishes. I’ve been to Ethiopian restaurants in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland CA, Orlando FL, Boston MA, Seattle WA, Chicago IL, and New Jersey.So I can say that Abyssinian in Middletown Connecticut is one of the best!! The Key Wot beef in red berbere spices was incredibly flavorful and my favorite, the Kik Alicha yellow lentils was a close second. Gomen collard greens were tasty and not bitter, Shiro chickpea paste was delicious. Misir wot, beef tibs, and potato were all great.I liked it so much I ordered two platters to go!Service was also fast and friendly. Solomon is very friendly and we had great chats, and his wife makes all the amazing dishes!
Abyssinia’s food is SOOOO GOOD!!!! This restaurant has the BEST Ethiopian food I’ve had in CT and can’t stop thinking about it!I got a to go order of the Tibise with the two sides of Misir Wot (red) and Alcha Keke (yellow) and a special treat of the Kay Wot (red) and Alcha Wot (yellow ). As visitor from out of state on a long work trip in the area this meal has been my comfort food to get me through the work week and making me feel at home ! Flavors were bursting in every bite with just enough spice for any palate and the portions were really good ! Per my mother “The Injera was made with premium healthy ingredient” ( she can just tell by the color and consistency via ft she said lol )The family who owned the business was very lovely as well! They greeted me with warm welcome and the server was very patient with me and answered all of my questions (even as a Habesha myself ! Lol )If you’ve never had Ethiopian food or need your fix and want to try it you should definitely stop by and get a Gursha! (“a bite”in Amharic) and try this delicious restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitfo, Alcha Keke, Tibis Ferfere, Doro Wot, Ethiopian Coffee and Tea - Jebena Buna, Ayib Be Gomen
Nicole N
ate here at 1130 in the morning and we were the only ones. one of the owners took the time to talk to us and explain the menu and made us feel very taken care of. food came out and was fantastic. did the coffee ceremony too and the coffee was unique, served with popcorn and so delicious. definitely coming back.Dietary restrictions: have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doro Wot
Ana H
The people who run this place are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. The food was amazing. I can’t wait to come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
H M.
Wonderful food prepared by a warm and kind couple, Solomon and TG. I asked TG (the chef) to just pick what I should eat for me and everything was delicious and beautifully served. Many thanks for a fabulous meal. I've told all my friends to come by.
Heidi
Amazing food, hospitality and atmosphere! Highly recommended❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ethiopian Cultural Coffee Ceremony, Doro Wot, Injera
Heidi McMechen
I highly recommend eating here. Excellent food, hospitality and atmosphere! Authentic cuisine with generous portions❤️
Delicious food, whether unique spice palette that has fantastic taste. The service is very friendly and thoughtful, providing a very pleasurable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Joshua Colondona
I went here for lunch and the food was amazing. Solomon and his wife did a fantastic job. I definitely recommend this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Bautista
Delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitfo, Doro Wot, Injera, Ayib Be Gomen
J Patel
Incredible! My husband and daughter came here for dinner and absolutely loved it. The owners are so sweet and were wonderful with my toddler.Beyaynetu and vegan ferefer were great, the traditional coffee was the perfect finishing touch to dinner.Vegetarian options: Clearly labeled and delicious!Kid-friendliness: Highchairs and boosters were available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitfo, Ethiopian Cultural Coffee Ceremony
Wonderful food, really lovely service. Loved the tibise lamb and the extensive vegetarian side dishes. The Shuro Wot was incredible, a personal favorite. They even gave us a second serving of the side dishes when we ran out. It’s super affordable too. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Ethiopian in CT hands down. Tried plenty in NYC and this beats many of them as well. So lucky to have this nearby. A true gem.Vegetarian options: Vegan veg options amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Sambusa Pastry, Ayib Be Gomen
Sooo delicious and very thrilled that there is Ethiopian food closer to us! The flavors were delicious and the staff was lovely. We felt the serving size was a bit small for 2 orders of the vegan platter.
Fantastic Ethiopian food! One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the entire US!I’m not from Ethiopia, but it is my favorite food, so whenever I’m in a new city, I try the Ethiopian restaurants. I always get a veggie combo and meat combo to try many dishes. I’ve been to Ethiopian restaurants in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland CA, Orlando FL, Boston MA, Seattle WA, Chicago IL, and New Jersey.So I can say that Abyssinian in Middletown Connecticut is one of the best!! The Key Wot beef in red berbere spices was incredibly flavorful and my favorite, the Kik Alicha yellow lentils was a close second. Gomen collard greens were tasty and not bitter, Shiro chickpea paste was delicious. Misir wot, beef tibs, and potato were all great.I liked it so much I ordered two platters to go!Service was also fast and friendly. Solomon is very friendly and we had great chats, and his wife makes all the amazing dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yebeg TIBS, Alcha Wot, Alcha Keke, Doro Wot, Shiro Wot, Ayib Be Gomen
Abyssinia’s food is SOOOO GOOD!!!! This restaurant has the BEST Ethiopian food I’ve had in CT and can’t stop thinking about it!I got a to go order of the Tibise with the two sides of Misir Wot (red) and Alcha Keke (yellow) and a special treat of the Kay Wot (red) and Alcha Wot (yellow ). As visitor from out of state on a long work trip in the area this meal has been my comfort food to get me through the work week and making me feel at home ! Flavors were bursting in every bite with just enough spice for any palate and the portions were really good ! Per my mother “The Injera was made with premium healthy ingredient” ( she can just tell by the color and consistency via ft she said lol )The family who owned the business was very lovely as well! They greeted me with warm welcome and the server was very patient with me and answered all of my questions (even as a Habesha myself ! Lol )If you’ve never had Ethiopian food or need your fix and want to try it you should definitely stop by and get a Gursha! (“a bite”in Amharic) and try this delicious restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitfo, Alcha Keke, Tibis Ferfere, Doro Wot, Ethiopian Coffee and Tea - Jebena Buna, Ayib Be Gomen
ate here at 1130 in the morning and we were the only ones. one of the owners took the time to talk to us and explain the menu and made us feel very taken care of. food came out and was fantastic. did the coffee ceremony too and the coffee was unique, served with popcorn and so delicious. definitely coming back.Dietary restrictions: have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doro Wot
The people who run this place are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. The food was amazing. I can’t wait to come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food prepared by a warm and kind couple, Solomon and TG. I asked TG (the chef) to just pick what I should eat for me and everything was delicious and beautifully served. Many thanks for a fabulous meal. I've told all my friends to come by.
Amazing food, hospitality and atmosphere! Highly recommended❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ethiopian Cultural Coffee Ceremony, Doro Wot, Injera
I highly recommend eating here. Excellent food, hospitality and atmosphere! Authentic cuisine with generous portions❤️
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, whether unique spice palette that has fantastic taste. The service is very friendly and thoughtful, providing a very pleasurable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I went here for lunch and the food was amazing. Solomon and his wife did a fantastic job. I definitely recommend this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitfo, Doro Wot, Injera, Ayib Be Gomen
Incredible! My husband and daughter came here for dinner and absolutely loved it. The owners are so sweet and were wonderful with my toddler.Beyaynetu and vegan ferefer were great, the traditional coffee was the perfect finishing touch to dinner.Vegetarian options: Clearly labeled and delicious!Kid-friendliness: Highchairs and boosters were available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitfo, Ethiopian Cultural Coffee Ceremony