Asmara Restaurant
$$ • African, Ethiopian
Hours:
51 Oak St, Portland
(207) 253-5122
Customers' Favorites
Asmara Restaurant Reviews
It’s been a long time since I was here but I remember the friendliness, the authenticity of the flavors (I’ve been to Ethiopia whose cuisine is virtually the same) and the simple yet inviting atmosphere as if it were yesterday.
Wow! I had been missing food from the Horn of Africa, and this restaurant did not disappoint! The flavors were delicious and complex and it was great to meet the owner. Each entree could feed 2 people and comes with sides.
Ratings
Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 4:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
Wednesday | 4:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
Thursday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 4:30 - 9PM |
Friday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 4:30 - 9PM |
Saturday | 4:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
Sunday | Closed |
I visited before Covid and remember it being good, but underwhelmed by the size of the dish and injera given. Came here for date night before a show the other night. The atmosphere is casual with nice cultural art. The two of us shared the vegetarian sampler, a $70 platter, that is advertised to feed 3-4 people, thinking we’d have some leftovers for later. The dishes were very tasty and the honey wine was alright. The biggest downside was that we polished off that platter in...read full review