Ethiopian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Town Central

Addis In Cape Ethiopian Restaurant

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"Great service, very understated and friendly. I loved the food and presentation. A very full and satisfying..."

Sathia

"Definitely worth a visit to try a new cuisine but I'm unsure Addis in Cape is a must visit if you are on a short visit to Cape Town. My boys who..."

John Public

"A wonderful and hopefully authentic experienceA meal great for sharing with friends and enjoying casual company. Fun flavors to widen your..."

Kudzai Sachikonye

"What a fantastic experience!! The atmosphere is so authentic, with friendly staff telling you stories about the Ethiopian traditions and experiences...."

Jomari Steyn

"I loved it!!! Amazing vibe, beautiful location and service. One of my favourite in CT!! It is definitely my favourite african "authentic" restaurant...."

Benedetta Giugliano

"We love discovering "new" places and cuisines and Addis was one of those golden finds (Thanks Entertainer!)From the get go I was in awe of..."

Lucinda Villain

"Great food, nice music downstairs, great deals and what I like to think is an authentic Ethiopian vibe - I've never been so I can't be sure. Everyone..."

Nqobile Msibi

"Great authentic Ethiopian cuisine, a unique dinning experience. Communal eating, great for family and groups of friends. ✨👌🏾 great range of..."

Mpho Makwana

"It was a good experience trying out the Ethiopian cuisine. The place had Ethiopian feel with the seating arrangement and serving in the traditional..."

3 Spoons

"A wonderful dining experience under dimly lit lights with a nice decor and a great ambience.The staff is courteous and takes all the pain to..."

Suvendu Pattanaik

"Been at Addis in Cape a few times, most recently yesterday. I love Ethiopian food and must say that AiC is excellent. The set menu is a good deal and..."

Carlos

"Addis CapeI’ve always considered myself an adventurous eater, so when I received the invitation to dine at Addis in Cape, an authentic..."

Mario Arendse

"Such a peaceful relaxed vibe on such a busy cape Town street. Food is to die for, a completely different eating experience to your normal..."

Kyla De Bruyn

"High class service! Definitely recommend ordering the Set Menu which includes a starter, 8 pre-selected main dishes, coffee/tea and desert. Its a..."

Jessica Lew-Muñoz

"Truly an authentic Ethiopian experience from the decor to the food. We enjoyed our meal seated at a small circular table. When the food came, it was..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"Addis is an experience in itself. The staff are so great and knowledgeable and really add to the whole thing. Don't expect to be seated at..."

Jess Abrams

"Addis in Cape has an extensive gluten-free menu. The aromatic flavours of the herbs and spices, combined with the fantastic service, is a real..."

Jennifer Van Riet

"For people trying Ethiopian cuisine for the first time please go for the set menu to get a taste of everything. The concept is very interesting. They..."

Nilanjan Dev

"I keep going back! From never having tried Ethiopian food to wishing I could go home and make it, Addis in Cape really gives you an authentic..."

Nikita Cloete

"Have eaten here twice and have enjoyed the experience both times. Such an amazing authentic spot serving up good quality food. Portion sizes are..."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"This is a place we just keep coming back to. The atmosphere is sumptuous and the food even more so. Even the aromas in the restaurant will tantalize..."

Popsi

"My boyfriend travels to Ethiopia often and could not wait to share the experience with me.On arrival you are greeted with friendly staff..."

Cambré Acker

"Very interesting place to say the least! Service is outstanding and food is very tasty. I loved the experience and the story behind this place. A..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"This is one of my favourate places to eat. Iv walked numerous times past it in the CBD but never tried it out. After my first encounter I kept going..."

Shauny D Foodie

"If you haven't had Ethiopian food, don't worry.The staff are very helpful and completely make you comfortable as if you are at their home...."

Shoaib Ahmed

"Wonderful and authentic! Great food. Friendly and helpful waiters. As a coeliac it's always a mission eating out ! I ate everything ! No gluten in..."

WN Van Tonder

"We were dragged into this place by friends and I'm really glad they brought us. I've tried Ethiopian food before and never liked it much, but addis..."

Charné

"I love exploring diverse terrains and when it comes to food, I’m fussy – but not at the cost of my curiosity. The experience I had at the Addis..."

Raeesa Naik

"I always appreciate a dining experience that is more than just eating, and you get this here! From the get go, we got a warm welcome. The tables..."

Megan Bellinger

"The whole experience at this place is incredible, from the wonderful starters, incredibly tasty main courses and baklava and lemon sorbet to die for,..."

Kelly Boekhout

"One of my best restaurant experiences to date. Awesome service, great food. The waiters really go the extra mile to make you feel special and..."

Johnelle Olivier

"Wow! I don't even know where to begin. Our parents came to visit and we wanted to experience something new and different. Not Burgers or Pizza...."

Mariska Hasi Muller

"I have been wanting to visit this little place for so long, and finally the day has arrived! Myself and my partner went for lunch, and we..."

Juanita Rene Stears

"I was a bit sceptical because of the fact that I purchased a Groupon to go here (the expectation is that most restaurants skims off on service and..."

Ivanna Abigail Kemp

"This is a very interesting place that I didn't even know existed. You eat these pancake like rolls which you roll of by hand, use as a pocket and..."

LeMarc Gouws

"We've been dying to try Ethiopian food in Cape Town and jumped at the chance when we saw a Groupon for Addis. I had always heard great things about..."

Tafel Vir Twee

"Looking for something different?This is the spot. A completely different dining experience where food is served the authentic Ethiopian..."

JotterJo

"As always a great experience - good food, wonderful service and a relaxed atmosphere! Try the platters/combos and the Ethiopian Honey Wine...."

Audri Wolf

"Addis in Cape effortlessly transports diners to Ethiopia for a taste sensation. A great atmosphere is created by the friendly staff and local music..."

Nicholas Hochfelden

"What a treat! I love how different this restaurant is. The food is delicious, and sharing a meal on a giant "bread" plate between you is fun and..."

Jaclyn Woods

"What a lovely setting and atmosphere. I loved that it really felt different to most places. The food is truly authentic and very tasty. The flavours..."

Melissa Delport

"Loved this place! It creates a real authentic Ethiopian feel, the staff are super friendly and helpfull to 1st timers. The food is DELICIOUS!!! We..."

Leraine Boshoff

"Went here with a group of friends and at the waiter's recommendation we all took the set menu at R255. The set menu included a starter, dessert and..."

Monique Van Tonder

"Amazing atmosphere. They're lunch menu is great. It's a 6 meal combination. It's super filling and has so many interesting flavours. The whole..."

Lu Cas

"Had my birthday dinner at Addis in Cape. I love Ethiopian food and have tried this cuisine in many restaurants in the US and Europe. This was my..."

Dipäyän

"Unique experience at Addis. Traditional Ethiopian eating was a new and different experience. Tasty food and good service. They also have a wide range..."

Stephanie Manne

"Excellent. It was so good that I overate :-) Really good Ethiopian coffee as well. Ambience was basic, but I guess true to the theme. I..."

Jitin Nagpal

"The food and atmosphere was absolutely amazing and introduced me to a whole culture I knew next to nothing about. The ritual of hand washing felt so..."

Celine Jansen Van Rensburg

"Had the pleasure of having my first Ethiopian meal at Addis. My palette gets excited by the idea of having different textures and types of food in..."

Khosi Nkambule

"After a missing reservation (we called twice to confirm numbers) I really enjoyed this mostly authentic experience. They offer an extensive and..."

Nicole Sochen

"Had a mixed platter, really loved the lentils and chickpeas. amazing sorbet, great coffee served with popcorn. Nice ambience and very friendly..."

Erin Coe

"My friends and I stumbled upon Addis in Cape whilst strolling down Long Street in search of a dinner venue. Being Joburg natives, we were completely..."

Thirusha Reddy

"Wow!! What an amazing experience! The food is awesome, it really becomes a family affair when everything you eat gets served on one dish and you..."

Adi Van Breda

"The service is always great! They know what they are talking about. I could take my own wine, no problem! The food is always great. Spice and fresh...."

Beverley Du Plessis

"This place is quite a lovely experience. From sitting down in low chairs to washing your hands to the coffee ceremony. The staff are friendly. The..."

Lianie De Kock

"This place is a place which takes you to places, do spend some time to read through the menu although the waiter will recite it for you. You must try..."

Hannah T3

"Well. We have had a wonderful server, Michael! He's truly a treasure! He explained.The entire process of the food and after we chose our platters..."

Charlotte Snyman

"An absolutely fantastic experience! I'm not usually one to experiment with exotic cuisines, but this was definitely a chance worth taking! I..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"It might look like this is on the expensive side given the area, but it is worth it! Great ambiance and great food. Totally recommend the prawns,..."

Caio.simoes

"Such an amazing authentic experience, the food was delicious and the service was excellent! Try the 3 course set menu. Highly recommend going with a..."

Claire Sharwood

"Wow wow wow! The food was amazing and the service even better. Definitely worth the try if you are in the mood for something new. Coffee ceremony..."

Michelle Sampson

"For an authentic experience Addis must be on your list. Start with their honey wine which would be deliceous with lemon and soda or as a base for a..."

Debbie Bergmann-harris

"I would recommend to make a booking as it gets quite busy, being popular with tourists and locals alike. The food is very delicious and authentic..."

Mademoiselle Nomad

"It's a great authentic Ethiopian restaurant. The experience and food is great! It's meant to be enjoyed with friends. Just don't accept a "free" wine..."

Mseezy Mcanyana

"Hey everyoneWent here on a double date on a Friday night. It was busy but we didn't need a booking. The staff are super helpful, which is..."

Dylan Thomas

"Great food and authentic ambiance. I have been to the one in Dar Es Salaam and fell in love with the concept and food. The Cape Town restaurant,..."

Dishen Govender

"If you're looking for an authentic evening with that something special, Addis will not let you down. Seated around knee level tables on authentic..."

Dale Bedford

"Really fun and social, great to go as a group. The waiters perform typical Ethiopian "rituals," You literally eat your plate - the food is served..."

Annemie Rabie

"A friend and I were once walking around this area and stumbled upon this brilliant little hideaway! We were transported to another country with their..."

Sianmckb

"High end Ethiopian food. Great atmosphere, very well-prepared food and the staff is friendly. Food is served quickly and the portions are..."

Kyle Kapital

"You can't eat the table but you can eat the plate (a sponge-like pancake).A complete and genuine cultural experience with tasty traditional food..."

Georgie Lockwood

"UPDATED NOVEMBER 2016:Addis remains consistently good, and we try to visit it whenever we're in CT. Favourites are the shimbera asa wot, misir..."

Grant & Sam

"Having a meal at Addis entails a whole lot more than just filling your empty belly. As you enter the restaurant, the aroma of frankincense fills the..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"This place is boss. The ambiance is very relaxed. Clearly, the decor team put a lot into making the place what it is. The service is excellent. The..."

Lewis Vusumuzi Dube

"I have been to their sister venue in Dar es Salaam (Addis in Dar) - this one in Cape Town's central City Bowl area is equally good, if not better...."

Suhail Sameer

"Lovely food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff! Was wonderful to see Senait again after seeing her last year at Addis in Dar! Highly..."

Anzelle Johnson

"I am well acquainted with their sister restaurant in Dar es Salaam - Addis in Dar - so was quite pleased to be invited to the Cape Town version. The..."

Jonathan Keytel

"Halaal FriendlyVegetarian and Meat optionstl;dr: good food, wonderful ambience.The food is a communal experience, and is..."

Irfaan Imamdin

"As an African cuisine rookie, I went for the no-brainer, try-a-bit-of-everything set menu - the starter and main meal were as delicious as they were..."

Mishka Latib

"Took some friends who were new to Ethiopian food and we were all well pleased with the the experience. Nice funky atmosphere, good service (if a..."

Steve Barak

"Good service, nice atmosphere, interesting decor.Food is of good quality and communal eating experience is quite nice. A bit on..."

Christian

"Good decor, nice atmosphere, very central location, pleasant service. Overall, I thought the food was a bit pricey compared to other Ethiopian..."

Julie

"Overall excellent place and would definitely recommend it.Food is great! however their service can be lacking some times. Last time we were..."

Rahul Jain

"Totally new and unique experience and great to be able to taste another cuisine from..."

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Madam Taitou

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"Wow! What an incredible african experience. This is a must do if you in cape town. The whole thing felt authentic and you would never know busy Cape..."

Abigail Vigar

"Walking inside is already a unique experience, half curio shop half restaurant - because everything in is for sale! The service was a little bit slow..."

Yajna Gold

"Madam Taitou - Long StreetMadam Taitou serves Ethiopian cuisine. It's a gem, hidden in plain sight. Walking by you could easily mistake it..."

Foodgasm_za

"At first I was a little worried as it was a completely different dining experience and not like anything I'm used to, but the staff were so..."

Megtruter

"Loved the decor and the relaxing natural music. Had the Gore Gored and the sweet potato dessert. Both were delicious. Dessert..."

Chido

"I have walked past this establishment countless times assuming it was just a curio store. One day I was craving ethiopian food, but wanted to try..."

Aletha Jeftha

"I love Ethiopian food and MT smashed my craving out the door! The plus factor was definitely the ambience. Our host was friendly and helpful. Loved..."

Leeray Baartman

"The service was a little slow in the beginning, however, the waiter was working alone and serving the entire restaurant. Was initially a bit worried..."

Nikita Cloete

"My boyfriend and I booked a table for 8pm which unfortunately resulted in an accidental overbooking with clients who booked for 6pm. After realising..."

Este' Schoeman

"I always drive past this place thinking I have to go in! I finally took the opportunity to have an interesting Ethiopian experience. The..."

Aimee Smale

"Really interesting decor, and ambiance throughout- they even having forest sounds playing in the background. Their food is well-priced and quite..."

Loyiso Tando Balfour

"Went for the first time - what an experience! It's a must do in Cape Town. And the staff were really helpful with the menu. I would recommend getting..."

Kate

"It is a shop or a restaurant?! It have a beautiful traditional decoration. The food is really good. The only problem is: I felt dusty and the tables..."

Márcia Rocha

"An absolute delight, Madam Taitou comes recommended if you're looking for a down to earth, relaxed, friendly and tasty dining experience. Be prepared..."

Sally Pike

"Madam Taitou is the most interesting place. The walls and shelves are jam packed with Africa artifacts and curios. The waiters are so..."

Kyla Meyerson

"Amazing restaurant. The tree house decor is cozy and intimate. I love the privacy of each table makes for a great social experience. The meals was..."

Curtis Christoffels (Ras Gad)

"You can mistake it as curio shop. Great food. We tried Doro Wot & Key Wot with traditional Ethiopian bread Injera. Both were good & quantity is more..."

Chandan Gupta

"Very cool curio shop feel interior, love the decor and cosy atmosphere, it really is like you're in a tree house! We sat on couches upstairs, a nice..."

Andrea

"This is my favourite Ethiopian restaurant in Cape Town. The food is delicious and really well priced, and you can eat in a tree house! The atmosphere..."

Popsi

"I have been almost 4 or 5 times here, and I still loved this restaurant as much as my first time. The food is totally different, an amazing mix of..."

Miriam Jiménez García

"One of the best meals I've had at a restaurant in a while. The food is excellent and it has such a cosy and intimate vibe. Will definitely be back!..."

Justine McEvoy

"Delightful, unassuming, gem-of-a-place serving well-priced , authentic Ethiopian fare. Opted for the couch upstairs and shared the veg platter served..."

Glenn Muller

"Charming little gem in the heart of Cape Town. From outside it looks like a curio shop, but once inside, you are smack in the middle of Ethiopia...."

Claudia

"I found this place accidentally walking around Cape Town. When I entered, I got crazy! The place is amazing! Besides that, they have..."

Níni Bel

"I absolutely love this place! Not only are they vegan friendly, but they have the coolest decor in Cape Town. You can see from the photos. The..."

Corli Du Toit

"The place, like yoh 😱.So we walked in thinking its a shop selling musks and African statues.I was amazed by the ambience of the place,..."

Lebogang Euclid Rakgwale

"A friend invited me here for our last supper in Cape Town before I leave and I have to say, place is out of the world!! You can accidentally walk out..."

Lebogang

"As the audio of birds & trumpet echo through the indoor jungle, ethiopian platters are consumed by groups of hands. Textured flavours & spices are..."

Tamara Arden

"Nadam Taitou is an amazing hidden gem! I am so glad we stumbled across this beautiful place. The food is wonderful and exciting and the decor a..."

Princess Bubblegum

"What a great find. Although they say they've been open for three years, I had no idea this shop was a restaurant. It's a quirky and unusual dinner..."

Laura Cooke

"Awesome little hidden place in the middle of town! Thought it was a shop until I went in and saw the amazing tables hidden around all the stuff for..."

Justine Lawrenson

"My siblings found this place! From outside it doesn't even look like a restaurant. Eating with your hands is a fun experience, expected to make more..."

Stefan Retief

"Definitely a hidden gem! Had a very fun experience eating with our hands. I was quite good at it according to my hubby as I always half eat with my..."

Leana

"Madam Taitou might not be everyone's cup of tea (or, in this case, coffee), but it definitely is mine! Inside you will find an incredible combination..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"First time in a restaurant like this! Has a very different atmosphere than your "everyday" restaurants - you literally feel as if you're in Ethiopia...."

Carla_Vernooy

"A beaut of a hidden gem. They kind of place only locals know... It's also where I go when I crave Ethiopian food but do not have a fortune to spend..."

Mademoiselle Nomad

"Another excellent experience with different cuisine. Love the injera in particular. Shared a veggie sampler and atkilt with couscous. All very yummy...."

Karen Hulme

"Such a hidden gem in long street. Keep a look out for this beautiful and unique restaurant. I had such a great visit, delicious food and the..."

Krissy

"Nice quirky atmosphere complete with lush, fake climbing ivy and bird sounds, and compared to the other Ethiopian restaurants, the food holds its..."

Christian

"I haven't had the pleasure of dining at this hidden gem yet but it's on my list. I did have the opportunity to try the Ethiopian coffee, spiced with..."

Justin Doshi

"Excellent restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere/design. Very friendly, supportive, and patient staff. We really enjoyed the setup and the (quality..."

Stefan ter Bekke

"It was a lovely dinner at this Ethiopian restaurant. I think I have been here 11 years ago and wanted to try it again. We have been more used to..."

Donovan Leong

"Delicious Ethiopian cuisine in a cool, cosy venue with very friendly staff. Perfect for groups (we were 8 people). Very reasonable prices. Would..."

James

"The vegan platter is very good and healthy. The plate comes with 3 breads on plate and additional 3 breads. The whole dish is so big that I..."

N. C

"Delicious, quirky, lush Ethiopian with amazing food and very kind staff. Each seating area is very cute and unique. Perfect for a nice meal or just a..."

Lucas Allner

"Loved it, loved it, loved it. The food is delicious. You will definitely return for more. ( we did 🤭) Well prepared and served. Atmosphere is from..."

Edna Joubert

"Such an unexpected, delicious, dining experience! We walked past and thought it looked interesting. Didn't know that we would get to experience such..."

Keong Fong

"During our short stay in Cape Town we came here twice. The food is very delicious, the injera is great and the vegan platter is amazing. I'm sure you..."

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"Very delicious meal with a variety of food! We really like the interior design of this cozy restaurant. It felt very authentic! The choice of..."

Laura-Marie Niemann

"The restaurant is small and they were full when we arrived without a reservation, but they let us sit at the space in front, which was a tiny calming..."

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