I love this place so much. The ambience is awesome. The food is great. It’s a cool hang with friends that’s casual, but not dumpy. The vibes are solid AF. And the food is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ealiyas desaling
This is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the Twin Cities! Highly recommend everyone to experience their amazing food and exceptional service!
Fervent Igbineweka
Great ambience, great service, great food! Try it now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chase Williams
Absolutely delicious. Lovely atmosphere. Would come again.
The food was good and the portions were generous. I loved the fermented flat bread that's served with every dish. The vegan platter was great because I could try so many different things
Liz Voltz
Really nice restaurant in downtown St. Paul. I had never had Ethiopian cuisine before eating here. Staff was friendly and helpful when we weren’t quite sure what to get. The meat sambusa were delicious with a crispy outside and juicy interior. Lamb Awaze Tibs were seasoned well and a little bit spicy. I thought the injera was good but a totally different flavor profile than I am used to. Would love to go again and try something new like the doro wot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Awaze TIBS
diego proulx
Amazing food and service had a great time and left more than happy definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera
Roger Schrock
everything was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera
Rebecca
Lovely spot for a dinner out. Service is always excellent, food is delicious with many vegan options, and the atmosphere is inviting. The design helps the space feel immediately warm on a cold day. Try the veggie platter. Also a very American thing to do but we had the onion rings (which are vegan) and they were delicious! We enjoy the trivia cards on the table which even inspired us to buy our own version. We will be back again soon.
Vegetarian options: Veggie platter with three different lentil dishes, beets, collards, cabbage, potatoes, jalapeño salsa, carrots with green beans...etc which could all be ordered as a main dish. Appetizers (French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, sambusa, salsa and chips) and possibly dessert, we didn't ask.
Dietary restrictions: Vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera
aja crist
Absolutely fantastic Ethiopian food! I was too excited to take a picture, but it is beautiful as well! Always fresh and quick, I drive two hours for this place and it well worth it! Wonderful vegetarian options, kind owners and staff!
Amazing and fresh food! Well worth the inconvenient drive from Anoka for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Awaze TIBS
Chloe Spencer
Started off my night with a drink. Definitely try their honeycrisp margarita! It's delicious. And packs an alcoholic punch, woof. They also have a variety of beers and ales on tap, including a Summit Lemonade which I thought was pretty good! They have a wonderful atmosphere which is warm and inviting. Plenty of seating, too. So cozy and a great place to bring a family or another large gathering. I am a first timer to Ethiopian food so while some of the dishes, including the tartare, spoke to my soul, I opted to play it safe and try the tibs firfir, which came on a bed of injera. The beef was tender and juicy, the vegetables and peppers within fresh and crunchy. The spice was saucy but did not overpower the other wonderful flavors of the dish. Honestly for a first introduction to Ethiopian food, I couldn't have had a better experience. If you're not an adventurous eater, don't worry--they do have a casual section of their menu which includes burgers and fries. Just don't shy away from the dessert, which includes a GIANT PIECE OF BAKLAVA (seriously look and tell me you've had a piece bigger than that!) that's served warm. I'd definitely add a scoop of ice cream to it next time. Good vibes, and generous portion sizes for the price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Happymouse
The staff is really sweet and flexible. We had a vegan platter for two and loved it, huge portion and full of flavour!
Ceri J
Had a great meal. The vegan platter and a stew with chickpea flour and beef tips. Three adults couldn’t finish it all! Great flavors, relaxed atmosphere.
Seemed like only one server for the whole place but not a big deal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Misto Key and Alicha Siga Wot with Ayib, Veggie Sambusa, Injera
Dawit Woldemariam
The Erta Ale Special is like a mini feast with a mix of veggie and meat samplers. The portions are huge, so it’s perfect for sharing with friends.
The veggie dishes were full of flavor, and the meat was tender and tasty. The best part? The cozy vibe and super friendly staff who make sure you have a great time.
FYI get the Samosas!!!
Erta Ale is a hidden gem in Lowertown. If you want to explore Ethiopian food, the Erta Ale Special is the way to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Awaze TIBS, Veggie Sambusa, Special Kitfo, ERTA Ale Special
I love this place so much. The ambience is awesome. The food is great. It’s a cool hang with friends that’s casual, but not dumpy. The vibes are solid AF. And the food is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the Twin Cities! Highly recommend everyone to experience their amazing food and exceptional service!
Great ambience, great service, great food! Try it now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious. Lovely atmosphere. Would come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tegabino Shiro, Veggie Sambusa
The food was good and the portions were generous. I loved the fermented flat bread that's served with every dish. The vegan platter was great because I could try so many different things
Really nice restaurant in downtown St. Paul. I had never had Ethiopian cuisine before eating here. Staff was friendly and helpful when we weren’t quite sure what to get. The meat sambusa were delicious with a crispy outside and juicy interior. Lamb Awaze Tibs were seasoned well and a little bit spicy. I thought the injera was good but a totally different flavor profile than I am used to. Would love to go again and try something new like the doro wot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Awaze TIBS
Amazing food and service had a great time and left more than happy definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera
everything was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera
Lovely spot for a dinner out. Service is always excellent, food is delicious with many vegan options, and the atmosphere is inviting. The design helps the space feel immediately warm on a cold day. Try the veggie platter. Also a very American thing to do but we had the onion rings (which are vegan) and they were delicious! We enjoy the trivia cards on the table which even inspired us to buy our own version. We will be back again soon.
Vegetarian options: Veggie platter with three different lentil dishes, beets, collards, cabbage, potatoes, jalapeño salsa, carrots with green beans...etc which could all be ordered as a main dish. Appetizers (French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, sambusa, salsa and chips) and possibly dessert, we didn't ask.
Dietary restrictions: Vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera
Absolutely fantastic Ethiopian food! I was too excited to take a picture, but it is beautiful as well! Always fresh and quick, I drive two hours for this place and it well worth it! Wonderful vegetarian options, kind owners and staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing and fresh food! Well worth the inconvenient drive from Anoka for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Awaze TIBS
Started off my night with a drink. Definitely try their honeycrisp margarita! It's delicious. And packs an alcoholic punch, woof. They also have a variety of beers and ales on tap, including a Summit Lemonade which I thought was pretty good!
They have a wonderful atmosphere which is warm and inviting. Plenty of seating, too. So cozy and a great place to bring a family or another large gathering.
I am a first timer to Ethiopian food so while some of the dishes, including the tartare, spoke to my soul, I opted to play it safe and try the tibs firfir, which came on a bed of injera. The beef was tender and juicy, the vegetables and peppers within fresh and crunchy. The spice was saucy but did not overpower the other wonderful flavors of the dish. Honestly for a first introduction to Ethiopian food, I couldn't have had a better experience.
If you're not an adventurous eater, don't worry--they do have a casual section of their menu which includes burgers and fries. Just don't shy away from the dessert, which includes a GIANT PIECE OF BAKLAVA (seriously look and tell me you've had a piece bigger than that!) that's served warm. I'd definitely add a scoop of ice cream to it next time.
Good vibes, and generous portion sizes for the price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff is really sweet and flexible. We had a vegan platter for two and loved it, huge portion and full of flavour!
Had a great meal. The vegan platter and a stew with chickpea flour and beef tips. Three adults couldn’t finish it all! Great flavors, relaxed atmosphere.
Seemed like only one server for the whole place but not a big deal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Misto Key and Alicha Siga Wot with Ayib, Veggie Sambusa, Injera
The Erta Ale Special is like a mini feast with a mix of veggie and meat samplers. The portions are huge, so it’s perfect for sharing with friends.
The veggie dishes were full of flavor, and the meat was tender and tasty. The best part? The cozy vibe and super friendly staff who make sure you have a great time.
FYI get the Samosas!!!
Erta Ale is a hidden gem in Lowertown. If you want to explore Ethiopian food, the Erta Ale Special is the way to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Awaze TIBS, Veggie Sambusa, Special Kitfo, ERTA Ale Special
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