Everything we had here (shahi, kik alicha, gomen, timtimo, atakilti, the cocktails, the lentil sambusa, and especially the shiro) was delicious; the service was perfect, and the space was relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan R.
Everything we had here (shahi, kik alicha, gomen, timtimo, atakilti, the cocktails, the lentil sambusa, and especially the shiro) was delicious; the service was perfect, and the space was relaxing.
Mingzhuo Deng
Perfect food, excellent service and amazing cocktails. The Kola drink highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chase Neuenschwander
Amazing food and drink. The friendly staff and vegan dishes were above and beyond, our waiter gave us some fantastic recommendations. We will certainly be returning. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Uri Neren
Some of the best Ethiopian I've ever had (and I grew up on it). Beautiful environment, and great service. The chickpea dish is so good I think of it all the time. One of my new favorite restaurants in Portland!Dietary restrictions: I think it might even be easy for a vegan. And the injera (the bread) is gluten-free!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice J.
We had a really lovely dinner here last week. Haven't had Ethiopian food in years and wanted to check out this spot in the neighborhood. The cocktails were well-conceived and well-made. The food was incredibly beautiful and delicious, the ambiance was comfortable and nicely done, and the service was top notch. We will definitely be back.
Devin E.
Hands-down Portland's best Ethiopian restaurant. Though their current location on Alberta isn't nearly as cozy and as inviting as the previous one in Richmond, it's still the same outstanding food, owners, and ambiance. Can't over-recommend.
Atul B.
It's been a while since we tried Ethiopian cuisine. This place has a perfect ambiance and great service. I usually eat Doro Wat, spicy chicken curry with a boiled Egg, and they were sold out. I was disappointed, but wanted to give something else a try. We were six of us and we were celebrating my wife's birthday. Another disappointment was with there Meat dishes, which did not accompany any side vegetables, and when asked they informed that we need to order each of them separately. We have visited many Ethiopian restaurants and the dishes always comes with side vegetable curries and lentils. The Menu had only one dish that had multiple vegetable dishes in one. For us it was a total disappointment. I ordered Beef dish and the beef was really tough, I did not eat the whole entrée. My wife prefers vegetarian dishes so she ordered the mixed vegetable platter, but the taste was not as we were expecting. Which was a first for us in Ethiopian restaurant. Other than Ambiance and Service, the overall dishes do not really represent Ethiopian culture. My wife and I are not going back. :(
Michael Zampino
Wonderful veggie platter. Very delicious flavors. Delicious cocktails. Friendly and helpful service and seemed to work well as a team. I will definitely come back. Definitely a little bit pricier but well worth it in my opinion would make a great spot for a family meal or even a date I came alone and sat at the bar and really enjoyed my evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ted Voelkel
Delicious food served in a beautifully appointed restaurant with wonderful ambiance. I’m no expert with regard to Ethiopian/Abyssinian cuisine, but the food was absolutely wonderful and the service was excellent. This restaurant is not to be missed!
Awesome spot for tasty dishes and lots of veggie choices. Drinks are inventive too, great match with the food. Perfect for a mellow dinner for two or enjoying a fun outing with a group. The staff and owners are super friendly; they always treat us well. Definitely one of our top picks in Portland!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R. Gerard Lester
I live in the neighborhood and have been meaning to give this place a try since they opened. Everything was delightful. They found a way to make injera gluten free so no excuses for you gluten avoiders. Even my parents loved it! The service was helpful and classy. Drinks and wine--yes! Don't wait, treat yourself to an easy night out at Abyssinian Kitchen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Heglie
Wonderful entrées. Vegetarian dishes bring an extra level of freshness. Plus, Jared’s cocktails are amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lawrence Partlow
This place is unique from other restaurants in many aspects. It serves high quality Ethiopian cuisine and the atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and tastefully decorative. It has a modern feel that incorporates African artwork. Diners are immersed in the comforting and relaxed energy that is complimented by the comforting and flavorful dishes.The food is delectable, I savored every bite of the Doro Wot. I consider Abyssinian Kitchen's Doro Wot to be the best of any I've tasted, and I've tasted many different renditions. The Asa Doulet is also highly recommended, as well as their Beyaynetu, which is a delicious vegan assortment.I cannot say enough kind words about the service. The drinks are thoughtfully crafted and the staff is highly attentive and accommodating.It is most apparent that the owners take great pride in their establishment as they are always present and working hands-on. This is certainly a good indicator of the care they put into their food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
susie K.
First things first - their injera is gluten free 100% teff!! And it's delicious. We went for an early dinner on a Wednesday and had the place pretty much to ourselves for a little while. Their drinks menu has some fun cocktails, beer, wine and a scrumptious cider from 2 towns - Prickly Pearadise. Their food menu has quite a few yummy choices, something for everyone. We ordered 2 entrees between the 2 of us and they brought it out on 1 big tray so it was easy to share. Unfortunately, we cleared the plate so no yummy leftovers. Bathroom is in the back, past the bar. And it's street parking which can be a challenge on Alberta - had to park around the corner and down the block.
Everything we had here (shahi, kik alicha, gomen, timtimo, atakilti, the cocktails, the lentil sambusa, and especially the shiro) was delicious; the service was perfect, and the space was relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we had here (shahi, kik alicha, gomen, timtimo, atakilti, the cocktails, the lentil sambusa, and especially the shiro) was delicious; the service was perfect, and the space was relaxing.
Perfect food, excellent service and amazing cocktails. The Kola drink highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and drink. The friendly staff and vegan dishes were above and beyond, our waiter gave us some fantastic recommendations. We will certainly be returning. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best Ethiopian I've ever had (and I grew up on it). Beautiful environment, and great service. The chickpea dish is so good I think of it all the time. One of my new favorite restaurants in Portland!Dietary restrictions: I think it might even be easy for a vegan. And the injera (the bread) is gluten-free!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a really lovely dinner here last week. Haven't had Ethiopian food in years and wanted to check out this spot in the neighborhood. The cocktails were well-conceived and well-made. The food was incredibly beautiful and delicious, the ambiance was comfortable and nicely done, and the service was top notch. We will definitely be back.
Hands-down Portland's best Ethiopian restaurant. Though their current location on Alberta isn't nearly as cozy and as inviting as the previous one in Richmond, it's still the same outstanding food, owners, and ambiance. Can't over-recommend.
It's been a while since we tried Ethiopian cuisine. This place has a perfect ambiance and great service. I usually eat Doro Wat, spicy chicken curry with a boiled Egg, and they were sold out. I was disappointed, but wanted to give something else a try. We were six of us and we were celebrating my wife's birthday. Another disappointment was with there Meat dishes, which did not accompany any side vegetables, and when asked they informed that we need to order each of them separately. We have visited many Ethiopian restaurants and the dishes always comes with side vegetable curries and lentils. The Menu had only one dish that had multiple vegetable dishes in one. For us it was a total disappointment. I ordered Beef dish and the beef was really tough, I did not eat the whole entrée. My wife prefers vegetarian dishes so she ordered the mixed vegetable platter, but the taste was not as we were expecting. Which was a first for us in Ethiopian restaurant. Other than Ambiance and Service, the overall dishes do not really represent Ethiopian culture. My wife and I are not going back. :(
Wonderful veggie platter. Very delicious flavors. Delicious cocktails. Friendly and helpful service and seemed to work well as a team. I will definitely come back. Definitely a little bit pricier but well worth it in my opinion would make a great spot for a family meal or even a date I came alone and sat at the bar and really enjoyed my evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food served in a beautifully appointed restaurant with wonderful ambiance. I’m no expert with regard to Ethiopian/Abyssinian cuisine, but the food was absolutely wonderful and the service was excellent. This restaurant is not to be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome spot for tasty dishes and lots of veggie choices. Drinks are inventive too, great match with the food. Perfect for a mellow dinner for two or enjoying a fun outing with a group. The staff and owners are super friendly; they always treat us well. Definitely one of our top picks in Portland!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I live in the neighborhood and have been meaning to give this place a try since they opened. Everything was delightful. They found a way to make injera gluten free so no excuses for you gluten avoiders. Even my parents loved it! The service was helpful and classy. Drinks and wine--yes! Don't wait, treat yourself to an easy night out at Abyssinian Kitchen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful entrées. Vegetarian dishes bring an extra level of freshness. Plus, Jared’s cocktails are amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is unique from other restaurants in many aspects. It serves high quality Ethiopian cuisine and the atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and tastefully decorative. It has a modern feel that incorporates African artwork. Diners are immersed in the comforting and relaxed energy that is complimented by the comforting and flavorful dishes.The food is delectable, I savored every bite of the Doro Wot. I consider Abyssinian Kitchen's Doro Wot to be the best of any I've tasted, and I've tasted many different renditions. The Asa Doulet is also highly recommended, as well as their Beyaynetu, which is a delicious vegan assortment.I cannot say enough kind words about the service. The drinks are thoughtfully crafted and the staff is highly attentive and accommodating.It is most apparent that the owners take great pride in their establishment as they are always present and working hands-on. This is certainly a good indicator of the care they put into their food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First things first - their injera is gluten free 100% teff!! And it's delicious. We went for an early dinner on a Wednesday and had the place pretty much to ourselves for a little while. Their drinks menu has some fun cocktails, beer, wine and a scrumptious cider from 2 towns - Prickly Pearadise. Their food menu has quite a few yummy choices, something for everyone. We ordered 2 entrees between the 2 of us and they brought it out on 1 big tray so it was easy to share. Unfortunately, we cleared the plate so no yummy leftovers. Bathroom is in the back, past the bar. And it's street parking which can be a challenge on Alberta - had to park around the corner and down the block.