Blue Nile Ethiopian

707 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa
(613) 321-0774

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Kate Davidson

We ordered the vegetarian platter and it did not contain most of the dishes listed on the menu but had several meat dishes. The only person working in the restaurant did not speak English and didn’t understand what the problem was so it could not be fixed. We asked for glasses of water and got bottles. We ended up having to pay for food we couldn’t eat as vegetarians and will never go back. It was appallingly awful service and a terrible atmosphere. I’ve never had an experience like this at a restaurant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

L

Delicious, my favourite place to eat. I just wish it was closer to me haha

Food: 5

Service: 5

James C

The food taste has changed completely. It does not taste good now. I absolutely loved this place before. Makes me really sad.

Mapalo A.

I loved the food. I got the lamb platter and my friend got the vegetable platter and both were very yummy. My only note would be to indicate what's not available on the menu rather than having customers choose and then find out it's not available, as was the case with the Sambusas and Smoothies listed in the menu.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Mohamed Abdi

I went to this establishment to order take out a big group arrives the same time as I did. They were seated I ordered for 2 for take away and was advised it would take 30 minutes. I returned 30 minutes later, only to be told it was not ready but the why is the kicker because the group I ordered before needed their food and mine would be another 15 mins with no apology or attempt to appease. He didn’t care or seem to be bothered when I said no I will not wait and that I was leaving. Short sidedness like this needs to be shared good food few times I have eaten there. Suffice it to say I will not return and thought it worthwhile to share.

Service: 1

Darlene LaHaise

Not my thing.

Ook Laboo

Excellent Ethiopian food. Single person operation who was informative, friendly and fast. Generous portions of the various dishes, injeer bread at incredibly good prices.

Amongst other items, tried 3 beef dishes. All were excellent, each with their own unique flavours. Would go back repeatedly event if the only thing they offered was the Zilzil Tibs.

Kid-friendliness: Easy to find dishes that were not spiced to hot for children.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doro Wot Kitfo Firfir, Firfir Kitfo Doro Wott, Kitfo Doro Wot Firfir

Tom Roberts

Tasty combination platters. Reasonably priced.

Paul Buck

Excellent Ethiopian food. Single person operation who was informative, friendly and fast. Generous portions of the various dishes, injeer bread at incredibly good prices.Amongst other items, tried 3 beef dishes. All were excellent, each with their own unique flavours. Would go back repeatedly event if the only thing they offered was the Zilzil Tibs.

Kid-friendliness: Easy to find dishes that were not spiced to hot for children.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doro Wot Kitfo Firfir, Firfir Kitfo Doro Wott, Kitfo Doro Wot Firfir

Kim Buck

First time having Ethiopian and it was DELICIOUS! Everything was made to order and was incredible. Took a while for our order but we ordered a lot, and didn’t mind waiting because it meant it was being cooked fresh! The staff was wonderful, helpful, and very genuine - thank you!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erin MacKay

I ordered the blue Nile combo platter, it had many different dishes to try, highly recommend!

Vegetarian options: Many different halal and vegetarian options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eldin M

Nice little resturant with friendly staff. The food was good and as expected. It was lunch time It was as quiet when we visited - liley get more busier in the evenings.
I do recommend Blue Nile Restaurant and I will visit again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Platter, Ethiopian Tea and a Sambusa

Eldien M

Nice little resturant with friendly staff. The food was good and as expected. It was lunch time It was as quiet when we visited - liley get more busier in the evenings.
I do recommend Blue Nile Restaurant and I will visit again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Platter, Ethiopian Tea and a Sambusa

Jeannine Saint-germain

Only one purchaseby hajeera

Brian Sharpe

We stumbled across this restaurant completely by accident and have since gone a few times. If you're looking for something tasty and different check them out!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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