“Demera is an exceptional Ethiopian restaurant that offers authentic cuisine and inviting ambiance. From the rich aroma of berbere spices to the warm hospitality of injera bread, every detail reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. The menu showcases traditional dishes like doro wat, ye-beg wot, and vegetarian-friendly options like misir wot, all bursting with flavor and served with flair. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and attentive staff create a welcoming environment for sharing meals with friends and family. Demera promises an unforgettable dining experience, celebrating the essence of Ethiopian culture through its delicious fare.“
“The best Ethiopian food I've had. Ras Dashen used to be here but closed down. I thought Ras Dashen was great but this is as good or even better than Ras Dashen. The portions are huge and everything tasted awesome and fresh. The owner is very friendly as well. I HIGHLY recommend this place.“
“Outstanding meal and experience. If you haven’t tried Ethiopian food before, please do because you are missing out on something truly delicious. Tesfa does Ethiopian food exceptionally well, not to mention the friendliness of the staff and the great new location. Will definitely be back many times.“
“I usually order for takeout and they don't disappoint. Their meat sampler is very tasty and sambusa is included too. I had sides of vegetables for the meat sampler. The meat is soft and tender as it was slow cooked and boiled egg added in my meal. It has a spice to it which generally complimented with the injera and meat. I've tried their tea as well and their dessert. I definitely would recommend this place.“
“Had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful authentic restaurant for my best friends birthday. Service from the moment I walked to when my family left was A1. The owner Messy is very nice, she came over to wish a happy birthday & check on us. Food was delicious. Customer service was amazing! I will absolutely be coming back! The wine ?“
“The food here was delicious and so filling. I came with a group of 5 and basically ordered one item from each section on the menu, trying a lamb, beef, seafood, veggie, and chicken selection. Honestly, I don’t even know if we specifically got what we ordered; it seemed like the server just gave us what she thought was good for each section, which was fine by us.Eritrean food and Ethiopian food have a fairly large overlap, sharing the injera and eating style, but differing on certain sauces and use of tomatoes (among other things). The injera here wasn’t as sour as I’ve had at other places, which I found I actually prefer, and I really loved its taste. The salad in the middle was a nice touch and the dressing was delicious. All the flavors of each item were rich and robust. My favorite was the fish— it was tender and full of flavor; I felt the beef was pretty tough/overcooked though. Overall, it was a lot of food and we all were extremely stuffed afterwards; it was well worth the ~$30 per person cost.A family-owned neighborhood restaurant with very homey vibes and a spacious interior, our servers were super sweet and attentive. They kept bringing out more injera, various spicy sauces, and water for us. Though the food took quite some time to come out, it was worth it when it arrived. Overall, it’s a great spot to bring a larger group, and if I lived closer I would definitely come more regularly.—Price (relative to peers): 4.2/5Food: 4.5/5Ambience: 4.4/5Service: 4.8/5Overall Value: 4.5/5“
“Great experience. This restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere with great music . Nothing fancy but very welcoming! The owner is super friendly and happy to explain the menu and make recommendations. The food was incredible.We can’t wait to go back.“
“I've never made it up to Demera on all my trips to Chicago over the years, so I was glad to be able to try their delicious Ethiopian dishes from their Time Out Market stall. We ordered the vegetable messob, a combo platter which came with kik alicha (yellow split peas), misir wot (spicy red lentils in berbere sauce), tikle gomen (cabbage and carrots), and injera. The vegetable combo is usually my go-to when trying any new Ethiopian spot, and this was great. They have some non-vegetarian dishes as well if you're looking for something else. Looking forward to trying more in the future!“
“The security was on point and was playing with absolutely no one. I loved that, safety was priority when I went June 9th. I was extremely impressed by the security team.Parking: The lot is small but when there are events in the evening street parking is not hard. Meters“
“Great spot, I came in for a meeting and had a great cappuccino and food - would have loved to do jebena but it would have been too much for one! It smelled delicious, the French bread is incredible, the frittata was wonderfully flavorful, and so was the baklava. I hope this place succeeds! You know a place is the real deal when you’re the only white folks in there XD“