Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar
2109 Avent Ferry Rd #146, Raleigh
(919) 890-5530
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Lots of vegan options! We had the Vegetarian Combo and the Shiro With Gommen and both were amazing. The Mix Juice and Ginger Tea were also really good.
Horrible experience since they changed management. We’ve come there and have been disrespected every time. We used to come here years ago when it was Abyssinia Ethiopia and now they are Naftok and are horrible. They act like they don’t like black people. We bought Injera bread that was bad and they would not exchange it for good bread. The owner was so rude and nasty toward me a black woman. It almost seems as if they treat black women the worse. Please don’t patronize this place. Run!
My favorite ethiopian restaurant in the triangle area!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combo with Beef Cubes, Vegan, Injera, Baklava
Delicious food. Tried Family platter with Awaze Tibs(beef), Doro Wat (chicken), vegetable combo (cabbage, collard greens, potato, brown lentil, yellow lentil, green beans) with Ingera.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combo with Beef Cubes, Injera, 6 Awaze TIBS
Food is good the place is clean and nice but the male server isn’t really attentive. Dude ran before i even finished ordering . Besides all is good would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combo with Beef Cubes
Service was excellent. Food was interesting. Worth a try
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chicken doro wat was not good - tough and not tender.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
The food is so delicious! It was my 3rd visit. Look forward to going again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Always love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combo with Beef Cubes
The major issue I had with this place was just cost for service and food it was over $70 for an appetizer a beer a drink and two entrees I don't have a problem paying for something that's good and well worth it but for the cost of the food and service I received I just don't think it was a fair number
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
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Food was good, just not my style. Service was eh at best, place was nice though.
Glad I tried it, don't think I'll come back to this restaurant although.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
The food is really tasty and has great flavor. It was seasoned perfectly. Our server did a great job and was on top of everything we needed. I'm looking forward to coming back again.
Kid-friendliness: Kids seem to really enjoy eating here. There kids in the dining room and seemed to be enjoying the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doro Wat
I don’t know how to Express my feelings about this? I don’t usually do this , but honestly this this by far the best customer service ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excelen food, excellent service. No photo. All was eaten before phone left pocket
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar offers an authentic Ethiopian dining experience but falls short of expectations based on the hype. I visited on a Wednesday evening for dinner and found the ambiance to be one of its stronger points. The interior is beautifully decorated with Ethiopian art and cultural pieces, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The location, while a bit far from the city center, provides a calm and quiet dining environment. There’s ample parking space, which is convenient.
In terms of food, the variety of Ethiopian dishes on the menu is commendable. However, the food itself was just okay – nothing particularly special to justify the high praise it seems to receive. The portions were reasonable, but the lack of pricing on the menu made it difficult to gauge the cost upfront.
The biggest downside was the service. The waiter, though polite, was often busy with other tasks, leaving us stranded for long periods. This negatively impacted the overall experience. The restaurant wasn’t crowded at all, which made the slow service even more disappointing. While the ambiance was relaxing, it didn’t compensate for the lackluster service.
The restaurant offers an atmospheric dining experience with a wide selection of Ethiopian dishes. However, the mediocre food and subpar service detract from the overall experience. It might be worth a visit if you're in the mood for a quiet evening out and Ethiopian cuisine, but manage your expectations when it comes to service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Samosa
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