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Little Ethiopia
81/100 (351 ratings)
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"We loved the food. We had two appetizers and we shared a platter of meats and injera with all the trappings. Everything was amazing. Made me want to..."
Jessy Fraise
"This one is differently nice...the flavors are very similar to indian tastes but the making is a bit twisted which differentiate the Ethiopian cusine..."
Sangitika Rana
"Cute little hidden find with very friendly staff. The place is tiny! Probably fewer than 6 tables. Wanting something different for lunch,..."
Aletha Jeftha
"I don't care whether you are vegetarian or not, get the Beyeaynetu, especially if you are hungry. I eat notoriously large portions and I required..."
Colleen Kalimba
"Don't be fooled by the cozy, rustic decor, the authenticity is consistently evidenced in the food. The hostess is lovely and welcoming. If you are..."
Shumi Kupara
"My favorite restaurant all over Cape Town.Small, simple, basic service but good foodI love the fact that you can eat with your..."
Francis
"Not a five star place in terms of setting but the food is WOW! Authentic and delicious! I am a sucker for Ethiopian and this place does it right!..."
Nikita Cloete
"Delicious, and incredibly beautiful ambiance!I would have preferred if the food was a spicier, I was expecting a flavour explosion, but the food was..."
Morgan Lehy
"Wonderful Birthday experience at Little Ethiopia. Stepping into the little establishment made me feel like I was back in Ethiopia! Authentic decor..."
Chef Samantha Katz
"Good Ethiopian shop. Flavourful food and decor. Strong coffee and great teas. Recommend a Beyanatu when uncertain as the the menu. Overall great..."
Curtis Christoffels (Ras Gad)
"Amazing selection of vegatarian options. Just beware hot means really hot. If you not used to sharing not the place for u. It's a big roti type bread..."
Tesham Naicker
"This was my first experience with Ethiopian food and I really enjoyed it! The menu is a bit daunting because there is literally nothing on there that..."
Ryan Mulders
"What a hidden gem. This hole-in-the-wall spot is so tiny that you could miss it entirely, but once inside it's a fully-functioning restaurant with..."
Jenny Sarah Coulson
"This is a tiny, tiny restaurant, where you'll be served by the owner before she goes back to cooking. It's not fancy, so don't take your finicky..."
Ekes Gonini
"The best Ethiopian food! Family run and made with love. The flavour is beyond perfect! Small venue, be careful not to miss this gem. Deserves more..."
M.13
"This is a cozy little spot and I really enjoy the food. I had the platter for 2 and it was a great way to spend an afternoon. The chicken is really..."
Wez_Undercover
"I was desperate to try Ethiopian cuisine in Cape Town (one of my best friends is Ethiopian and raves about this restaurant) so I showed up at Little..."
Sumendra Chetty
"It's the best Ethiopian place in the CBD, with the score doubling to 10.0 because it's a hole-in-the-wall and one gets instant street cred for..."
Ben Rhys
"My friend wanted to try authentic African cuisine and I've heard only good things about this place. We decided to give it a try today. It's in..."
Emile Doubell
"My friend and I visited this little restaurant on Shortmarket street partly on a whim, mostly because we were hungry and we were in the area, but..."
Reshmi Muringathuparambil
"Compared to other Ethiopian restaurants in Cape Town, this place is really good value for money while not compromising on taste and quality of food...."
Christian
"The two women who served us were wonderful and the food was delicious! We ordered the shareable meat sample plate and one other dish between four..."
Zack Zubek
"Vert flavourful sauce (I had the doro wot). Slightly spicy sauce with a chicken leg and an egg. The bread was a little too much compared to the..."
Walk with Jonas
"Very tasty dishes. Kind staff that help us with all the doubts. Traditional deco of the restaurant. Traditional way to have a meal. Great..."
I L H
"What a pleasant surprise this little restaurant gave us. The service is great and the meals were wonderful. Can't hurt to give it a try. I suspect..."
Christopher Pena
"Best Ethiopian food Iā€™ve had in Cape Town. The restaurant is very small but the value of the food is..."
Allie
"My favourite little hole in the wall. Truly a secret gem. I have been coming here since I was a little girl and it never fails to..."
Eleni Garoufalias
"Really great food, nice service and suitable for vegans. Great small diner - can..."
Jill Toensmann
"Recommend as an alternative to the more popular establishments in this area. Very cosy and laid back and the food was..."
Chris Campbell
"Not my first time tasting Ethiopian food but this time at Little Ethiopia is truly enjoyable, especially dining outside on the truly under the city..."
Jasmine van der Merwe
"We stumbled across possibly the smallest restaurant I've ever been in, The hostess was friendly and the atmosphere was genuinely great I loved that..."
Doron Geyer
"Came here for dinner during our visit to Cape Town. Was very low key. Great food and..."
Elizabeth Conley
"Very delicious and fresh foods. You sit on little stools around a table and share. Eating with you hands. Quite a fun experience. They also bring as..."
Nils van Wanderberts
"Fantastic food and great service. Has a cosy environment and convenient..."
Aaron Toran
"Cape Town is difficult for vegetarians, but places like this makes it easier ā€“ Tasty food (someone complained about blandness, but they give you..."
Saga S
"If you're looking for a unique, delicious dining experience in a little and authentic Ethiopian restaurant, this is the place for you! Wouldn't..."
Maya Low
"Great place, food and service was amazing. The atmosphere is great especially on cold days. Definitely..."
Warric Ritchie
"Amazing food, we have tried several Ethiopian restaurants in cape town and this is our favorite. Highly..."
Stefan Hauenstein
"The service was wonderful. Tiny magical space. Completely different from Ethiopian food in..."
Wambui Kinyua