East Africa Restaurant in Montreal

The food was amazing omggg I recommend

Food is authentic but service and quality is below average. We went for dinner and my boyfriend ordered a chicken dish and received only 1 Drumstick, no gravy with it and very small amount of dry vegetarian dish to go with for price of $13+. Also, part of our food was really cold and some barely warm. My dish was good in terms of quantity but same issue, it was just slightly warm and became cold in 2 mins. I love trying food from different countries in Africa because I am also from there but I was really disappointed here for the second time. I wouldn t recommend this place.

A little pricey, but the food was quite delicious and the cooks were quite friendly!

Bad scene and rude waiters. We ordered 3 plates - 2 meats and one vegetarian. They served us three in one dish without explaining things to us. My friend is vegetarian and she cant eat vegetables because it is connected with meats. We never believed that this situation could happen. When we tell them thats not what we wanted, the waiters threaten to call the cops. Too bad experience and he didnt serve us water. Very small portions for the prices and bad atmosphere. Dietary restrictions: They are very careless of customers and their dietary restrictions

Excellent quality of cuisine, really not pretentious. The bring-your-own-wine element is very popular.

Incredible food from the nicest hosts. An amazing meal - highly recommend!

The food was crazy good! Highly recommend

Great & absolutely amazing food. The owners need to work on their customer service tho

Absolutely delicious! Wonderful owners. Cozy space.

Very good

Interesting experience. The food is good but the price is absurd for what was served. Everyones orders are all served together on a big plate, which makes for an authentic experience but with 5 on a plate there isnt much to eat. Despite this, the price per person is over $30 with taxes, without drinks. The restaurant is nothing special, decor and ambiance hardly exists, but the food is tasty. To try once but to return I dont know...

Very good!

Seriously I show up at 8 and kitchen is closed. Waste of time and don t waste yours

The restaurant is nice, the atmosphere is family but unfortunately our experience was not the best. We arrived early, only 2 tables were occupied and the food was served 1.5 hours later. Its very good and truly homemade but the dishes are a little expensive for the quantity served. Maybe a little music in the background would be more friendly. You also have to pay in cash only and this is not necessarily clear when you arrive. The staff is friendly but the service leaves a little to be desired.

Go for the food, not the quick service. The food is amazing! If you are unfamiliar, imagine eating communally from a shared plate ...all the dishes together on a soft, spongy bread (similar to a Mysore dosa). Figure thirty bucks each. Go with three good friends, expect to be there for a couple hours, and for some reason there is no mobile tower coverage there. WORTH IT

They had no menu to show me when I walked in and barely spoke French or English...

Succulents. The service is long (1h15h), but definitely worth the wait. The best restaurant Ive tried in Montreal.

I loved wow

Decided to try this out since its in the neighborhood, and I like supporting local businesses. Also because the last Ethiopian restaurant I tried was a bit disappointing to say the least. In short, the food here was the BOMB dot com!! Bursting with flavors, and just the right portions, laid out on freshly-made injera. Sure: the place is not the fanciest, and the service is a bit slow (expect at least a 30-minute wait for your food). Its a mom and pop shop in its truest form; Mom and Pop (owners) are the only 2 employees I saw. But once you take your first bite, everything is forgiven. Definitely going back. Soon. And again. And again...

Simply the best restaurant in Montréal! The food is AMAZING, and the owners really sweet. I often go there since the last 6-7 years, and Im never disappointed Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan options

My first and only time trying Ethiopian food. Such an amazing experience. I left stuffed. Food took a little longer than I would like, but its totally worth the wait, we were also a big group of people. The couple running the place are very sweet.

OMG!!! What a delicious discovery! The injara was heavenly light and fluffy and the dish (mix of tender meat stew, yellow peas, lentis (red were a little spicy and yellow were mild) cooked potatoes and carrots) was out of this world! The depth of flavours was indescribable! Everything was homemade, very reasonably priced, and served by the sweetest owners! I can t wait to go back! Vegetarian options: Sooooooo many vegetarian options!!!

We moved from the south shore to go there a few weeks ago. We placed a take out order and it took 2 hours to get our order. Yes, 2 hours!!! And they warned us that it was going to take this long only when we had already paid. Coming from the south shore, we also had to pay for 2 hours of parking to wait. Such a long delay is unacceptable, especially since we didnt see anyone else coming to pick up an order, so it wasnt that busy. The food is ok but not worth the trip or the waiting time. Never again for us!

Ive been wanting to come here for quite some time and Im so glad I did. The food was exceptional - this was one of the best meals and dining out experiences Ive had in many years. I cant recommend this place enough. Ill be back soon!

Amazing flavours and experience, hands down one of the most authentic dining experiences in Montreal. Just be sure to come with friends, share and not be in a rush because everything is made on the spot by the fantastic hosts!

My friends and I had been talking about going to eat here for a while, and this restaurant did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious and far exceeded our expectations. That staff was also very kind and welcoming. We will definitely be returning!

Run by a sweet couple and when we entered all the tables were reserved so the place was full by the end of the night (also it was a Tuesday night). We ordered the two lamb dishes and the Mixed vegetarian and it was So GOOD! There are not many places I would comfortably recommend, but this one is definitely where its at. I cant speak for authenticity but it is absolutely delicious! And the injera is so soft and Fluffy and so easy to digest! Because it is run by only two people, it can take some time for your food to come out (I believe it was around 30 minutes) because I believe they make every dish to order. But it is so worth it! Just to keep in mind that they do not serve alcohol so bring your own wine if you want to drink! I hope you can give this place a chance!

This is by far the best Ethiopian restaurant I have ever been. As someone who eats Ethiopian food on a daily basis I find this restaurant serving the best food. I went there with a friend and we were the first people to order and it was a bit late and I wondered why they took so long but when I looked only to find out that they seem to prepare the food once they open which is the best thing to do and I really admired it and I didn t mind that it took a while, and after testing the food it was worth waiting it was delicious, the enjera ( bread) the sauce everything was sooo perfect. And their service was great I didn t get his name there was a nice man with a lady. If anyone wants to eat and enjoy Ethiopian Eritrean food it s the best place to dine! 5

Best Ethiopian food in town. Were vegan so we always get the vegan combo. Soooo delicious. Be prepared to wait though. If youre patient and are okay with waiting (our family always brings cards and stuff to entertain- haha), youre in for a treat.

Still the best Ethiopian restaurant in MTL, even my fav when compared to Paris . Thé place is owned by two wonderful human beings Who will make you feel like home. Highly recommend!

I was very disappointed in the customer service! I called a day before to inquire about ordering injera and was told that in order to do so you call a day before so they can make the injera for you. So I proceeded to make my order for the next day! Unfortunately I couldn t make it on time for my pick up, but it was impossible joining them By phone to let them know of my tardiness. When I finally arrived the owner was extremely rude to me. He said I was late and couldn t get my order. He proceeded to sell it to someone else who had just showed up and not even made an order ahead of time. Granted I was late but it was beyond my circumstances. I feel like he could have still accommodated me as I drove all the way from south shore to pick up this order. But instead he just spoke to me very rudely and didn t even try to understand. That s what I call horrible customer service. Never again! If you want to get quality service and be respected as a customer I recommend queen Sheba restaurant instead!

Food was good a lot of the menu was not available. Server seems uninvested in customer experience.

Delicious food prepared by two of the loveliest people you could ever hope to meet. The beef, the lamb, the fish, and of course the veg were all fabulous. Anything else I might add would be superfluous.

I have eaten at 50+ different Ethiopian restaurants over the years. The taste of the food is good, straight forward really. I always prefer this traditional style, not fusion or fancy, so that part of my experience was mostly fine. But I was surprised that the meat dish my son ordered was put in the middle of a vegetarian platter for 4. Despite we ordered it separately, my son was sitting at a different table. We got there when the restaurant opened and it took over an hour for the food to hit our table. We waited so long for the water we requested when we placed our order, after 45 minutes my 8 year old walked up to them to ask, she was so thirsty and patiently waiting. When they brought the water he made a passive comment about her asking for it. Also, THERE WAS NO running WATER IN THE RESTROOM TO WASH HANDS WITH. I had to go to the car to get our hand sanitizer since we are planning to eat with our hands obvs. The menu has a post-it note disclaimer on it, stating some menu items MIGHT cost $1-$2 dollars more per item when you get your bill. What kind of ridiculousness is this???? When I got the bill each item was $2-$3 more! The whole experience took for ever. All in all, it ended up being over priced for how long we waited and how rude the service was. I will never go back there again. Also the hours posted on the window are different than what is on their website and what is on google. It was closed when we arrived, but we hung around trying to figure out where else to go and saw a light came on inside. They never actually turned the Open sign on in the front. If you are vegetarian and somebody else in your group orders meat, you have to be very clear that your plates are separate, in fact mention it twice because they did not do this even though my son was sitting at a different table. My son said the meat dish was cold. Some of the vegetarian selections were cold too, like the spinach, which is a hot dish. Nightmare dining experience. It was so bad, I was a bit jealous of the table that was smart enough to get up and walk out. The people who work there were listening to their devices, on high volumes too. Disappointing all around, since the reviews were so good.

Truly terrible people. I honestly am baffled that this place has this high of a rating. We placed an order over the phone. Once we arrived, in company of two small children, the owners, a man and a woman, denied receiving any calls. They were extremely impolite: they both started screaming that we did not make a reservation. Furthermore, the owners asked us to go wait outside while the whole place was empty. When my sister tried clarifying that she had indeed made a reservation, the couple was extremely rude once again. They just kept going on and on getting out their pent-up anger. The place itself is falling apart. The decor is non-existent, and the quality of the seating is as bad as the manners of the people who own this place. I have yet to see such ill-mannered people. Truly terrible. I am unsure why anyone would want to give them their money. I guess it was our fault we decided to try this place in spite of reading reviews of people getting mistreated. We were very happy to find a turkish restaurant close by where we were treated with respect and dignity. To the owners - the way people treat others is a direct reflection of oneself. Im sorry you have 0 respect for yourselves. I am still in shock that people like you actually exist. To anyone wanting to try this place out, good luck!

The place looks a little beat up but it is honestly the best Ethiopian in Montreal! The elderly couple that own the restaurant is adorable, they are very accommodating and kind. The food is clearly home cooked and perfectly spicy (for my liking)! Truly worth a detour or two

Literally my favorite restaurant! He introduced me to Ethiopian gastronomy years ago and, since then, I have never found such perfect seasonings! Bring your own wine... What more could you ask for? The wait is a little longer than in other restaurants, but there is only one couple who takes care of the service and the cooking from A to Z. They are two super interesting and friendly people. I wish them lots of success and health!

One of the first ethiopian restaurant

The best Ethiopian food in Montreal, in my opinion. Delicious spices, very fresh, perfectly prepared. Very relaxed atmosphere.

One of our favourite places to eat when were visiting Montreal! If youre up for an authentic experience and amazing food with a bit of a wait for this lovely mom and pop shop, youre in for a treat.

The decor is simple but the food is amazing. To avoid waiting too much, call and reserve and choose your plates in advance. No pricy at all.

best Ethiopian food ever!! and the prices are cheaper than other restaurants in town! definitely recommend

Great food and staff. The environment is calm and peaceful.

Without a doubt the best Ethiopian food Ive ever had. Owners are very kind, the service is great, the prices are very reasonable. Delicious and delightful.

Had dinner with a friend and the food was very delicious and the owner was so hilarious!

Amazing vegetarian options. I really good service

Food was good but WAY WAY overpriced

The food is delicious, but the portions for the prices are not worth it. Combo of vegetarian dish and a lamb dish for $60, which is enough to feed one person.

Always closed

Best food in Montreal! Felt so welcomed by friendly service and the most delicious Ethiopian food.

This was easily the best restaurant I ve been to in Montreal by far. The food is absolutely amazing and so flavorful and the owners are the kindest people ever. The service is perfect and the ambiance is really family-oriented, soothing and cozy. I will be there again and again!! There are vegetarian and meat options for everyone to love!

Their vegetarian combo is SO good! wow best Ethiopian food in Montreal.

Best food ever! Never disappointed and in love with the owners!! 6 STARS!!

Food is OK Service mediocre at best.

Best Ethiopian food on the island of Montreal!!! The value for money is amazing and the couple who run the place are welcoming, warm and friendly. I highly recommend and cant wait to go back. P.s. Its not officially written, but its a BYOB ;) Health!

The food delicious but expensive for the portion. Everything is made as your order it so the wait can take upwards of an hour. Its also a BYOB so I recommend going to the SAQ nearby and bringing something to drink while you drink

phenomenal food, lovely people - this is THE spot for Ethiopian in Montréal

The best food on sherbrooke 100%

Cozy, delicious, what more is there to ask? Dont forget to bring your wine! The place is run by a nice couple, so be a little patient with your order, its well worth the wait.

Amazing taste, nice and discreetly funny people. U want to get a taste of it. Take your time and enjoy! Yum yum yum yum. Delicious, you have to taste it! Take your time!

Wonderfully tasty food in small cozy old-fashioned restaurant. Lovely people, very friendly received us for an anniversary dinner! Very memorable <3

Delicious food with friendly service, highly recommend!

Really good food and nice atmosphere! Will definitely come back !

First timer at this little local restaurant. Delicious and new experience. We will be back!

Went to eat at East Africa last night and the food was absolutely delicious. I shared a plate of lamb with the vegetarian plate and it was so tasty!!! it was my first time having Ethiopian food and I couldnt have asked for a better first time experience. Its run by a lovely couple and the restaurant is very authentic! will be definitely be going back! Thank you :)

If you re close to let us know on Google maps such that we don t Drive and West our time

Doesn t get more authentic than this. Ethiopian couple run this amazing place, both were so kind and hard working. The food is amazing. No cutlery, you eat with your hands. Delicious.

Incredible food and experience, lovely owners. It feels as though you ve been invited to the family home and being spoilt. There was a long wait, and you might start to get the hangry pains haha, but all is forgiven in that first bite! Highly recommended, can t wait to go back. BYOB.

I went to Ethiopia and I loved the cuisine there! At East Africa, it tastes like in Ethiopia and the couple who manage the restaurant are adorable. I recommend the Shiro! Far surpasses Blue Nile and Queen Sheba!

Amazing food, well seasoned, packed with flavours. The food is clearly cooked with heart. I went there 2 weeks ago and Im craving it already. Come with patience as the cook makes everything to order and the wait could be a long one if 9 people suddenly arrive all at the same time. Its a bring-your-own-wine so when you have wine and good company, the wait is easily forgettable especially once the delicious food finally arrives. It is the type of place you go there for the food experience rather than a restaurant experience -- The kitchen is ran like a home kitchen and the environment and the service needs improvement.

Lovely people and great food!

Extremely friendly and with great hospitality. Very lovely people and the food is authentic and amazing quality and taste ! I 100%

The food was awesome! It doesnt taste like anything I ate before, so many rich flavors et textures. I think it s a family owned restaurant and the vibe is heart warming. Staff were really nice and so kind, i definitly wil lcome back

Absolutely amazing!! My go to restaurant

Good and authentic!

Delicious food and very friendly service, very nice place to take friends and have amazing food

Great food and people!

Hands down the best Ethiopian food I ve ever had. Everything about this spot screams authentic. Family run, homemade, real ingredients. Definitely a new favorite.

Horrible experience. I should have read the negative stars instead before picking this place. They seem to have a pattern and rip people off with their orders by combining them into 1 plate. We ordered a vegetarian platter and a beef platter and they combined both...When I tell you the portions were insanely small... we were under the impression that our other order was coming out. Tiniest portions ever. We thought maybe a second plate was coming since we were 3. They charged us for both plates as if they brought us both orders, the appropriate portions and injeras. So for a tiny scoop of beef cubes added onto the vegetarian platter they charged us the whole price of the beef platter of $17.99 (price of the beef platter) What platter? It was a half a scoop of beef that was added to the tiny vegetarian platter. What a rip off. Shocked they did that so shamelessly. I told the lady and her attitude and response was shocking. I left no tip. Undeserving. Never coming back. Paid 40$ for supposedly 2 platters, one Vegetarian and one Beef. They brought us 1 platter with not enough food. It looked like a personal order and not a combination platter. When I tell you I am never coming back and making sure everyone I know that wanted to try this place will not be going. You dont do that to people and their customer service is complete garbage. Shame on them.

Restaurant that doesnt look like much, but is worth the detour. You should expect a bit of a wait, around an hour. The dishes were very good, whether vegetarian or not. The quality/price ratio was also very reasonable. The restaurant couple was adorable. I highly recommend.

Amazing food! The service was fantastic, and the owners are so sweet. Best Ethiopian food Ive had in a long long while, and I will definitely be returning! Thank you for the wonderful night!

This restaurant is a very good typical restaurant. This is a great treat for people who like different food. This Ethiopian place is delicious and affordable. I enjoyed it a lot. If you like spicy, also the place to visit.

Excellent restaurant, the best even. It has been my favorite for more than 7 years. Bring a bottle of wine and your friends !

We were group of 8 people. Service was slightly slow, but food was delicious. We allowed hosts to decide on menu for us all . Everyone agreed it was some of the best food we had in a long time. Its BYOB so bring lots of wine & enjoy. Great evening and delicious flavors

Excellent food, cooked and served by very nice people. Simple, authentic place offering delicious spicy and tasty meals. Everything is fresh and takes time to prepare. So don t come if you re in a rush or looking for a trendy set-up.

This is by far one of the best food I ve eaten in a while. Delicious! Also, very interesting and somewhat exotic. Fully authentic and cooked from the heart. Thank you for this unforgettable experience. Will be back soon.

Best Ethiopian restaurant in Montreal. Im never disappointed when we go there. The owners are charming and so welcoming! Memorable discussion, warm atmosphere and wonderful food. Yes, it s true there is a wait but everything is cooked on site, so the wait is worth it.

Restaurant looks very authentic, the waiter was sassy, and the food was okay.

What a great experience. It took a bit to get the food out but we drank and had a good laugh and then devoured the amazing food when it arrived. Different then most dining experiences, you eat with a group off of one big communal plate, but every bite was a great surprise.

Vegetarian options: The food is very good but everything else isn t . No eye contact was made with us for quite some time after sitting down until we eventually asked for water. Took 11/2 to get served and there was only one other table.! I have never encountered anyone so rude in the service industry than the owner.( wife was more pleasant) He snarked at us when asking questions and as the previous review states they definitely play around with order and you get ripped off! In spite of tasty food, I would stay away! Mr owner, why are you in the food industry if you are so miserable?

incredible food! you will be waiting at least 1-2hours for it to be made (because there is just the one cook) so be ready for that but it is 1000% worth the patience. the food is so clearly made with love and care, it really feels like your mother s or grandmother s cooking! i ve been a number of times, and i will keep coming back.

The best ever!

Small, cozy restaurant. We were well advised on the choice of food, the fish was succulent. Bring yourself a bottle of wine while waiting for your meal, you will have a wonderful evening... Experience to repeat! Vegetarian options: Choice of vegetarian dishes

Very good dishes! On the other hand, you have to expect a long wait to receive the dishes. So you definitely dont have to be in a hurry. Very reasonable price (value for money)

They spoke to us very rudely and made us feel not welcome. They refused to give us what we ordered and they yelled at my elderly mother very loudly. Horrible experience and horrible food. Also very expensive for the portion. Do not waste your time this is not good food or people

Hidden gem of NDG. Their vegetarian combo is simply genius. Protip: sometimes they dont pick up the phone, but when you leave a message, they always call back.

Wow, a truly authentic taste that left me nostalgic for our last trip to Ethiopia. Like many restaurants, our second time was even better, our varied vegetarian plate was able to satisfy our taste buds with 98% of the flavors of mother earth. The order takes around 1 hour to be ready, but it is far worth the time and cost! We also received a very warm welcome from the owners. It s up to you to enjoy .

Never tried African food before, it is soooooo good and tasty. I recommend this restaurant! Chris

I had the vegetarian combo and it was very filling and hearty. First time eating cuisine from Ethiopia. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would eat from here again, thank you.

I loved the chicken curry and the vegan.

As other reviews mention, the plate size could be bigger and the service is quite slow (I would say 60-90 minutes to get the food) so plan ahead and dont show up famished. That being said, the food is absolutely delicious and still worth the price and the wait!

So tasty. No meat left when I went, as it was the end of the day. This was my first experience with Ethiopan food and I am hooked. It was very flavorful and filling. Large portions and friendly people. Although I went looking for meat and ended up getting a vegetarian dish I was not disappointed and did not miss the meat (which cannot be said often for me). Wonderful little spot. Will definitely return again.

Delicious food, lovely owners

Excellent food! Fist time tasting Ethiopian - loved it!

Amazing custemor service, and they told me that the food is made with love and it definitely is!

Terrible customer service. Yesterday was our first time at this restaurant. We were disrespectfully denied service for no valid reason, even though we placed our order in advance. Their establishment was absolutely filthy. I would not recommend eating at this restaurant. I would highly recommend Queen Sheba in Montreal if you are looking for quality East African Food.

If you want to have a cooked meal by someones Ethiopian Mamma, you came to the right place. This is by far, by far the best Ethiopian cuisine. Its Vegeterian friendly, bring your own wine. I eat at the fanciest restaurants in the city all the time, and this hole in the wall is one of my favorite

I love East Africa Restaurant. The food, the service, the atmosphere at a great price. Absolutely phenomenal Ethiopian cuisine in a cozy home-style vibe. The food is made to order, and as others have said its clearly made with love. Plan ahead for a bit of a wait, bring a nice bottle of wine or some good beer and enjoy your company. The couple who run the restaurant are wonderful too. Theyre friendly and helpful and its always a pleasure eating there. The servings are generous and is great for sharing. I recommend East Africa Restaurant to everyone who moves to NDG. Go and you wont be disappointed. I promise its worth the wait.

Ethiopian cuisine is unique, wholesome & delicious! I very much enjoyed my mixed vegetarian plate from EAR!

Best ethiopian food ive ever had! Everything was unbeleivably fresh and very authentic. This place is as good as it gets.

Really delicious food. A great discovery. Family atmosphere and warm welcome. The wait is worth it!

You may have to wait for your food but boy is it worth it. They are in the back making things from scratch, bring your own wine and the food is absolute exquisite.

Food tastes good; however, service is slow and portions are small. If the last two items don t bother you then I d recommend.

My familys favorite restaurant. Great fresh food and decent prices.

Fast good and amazing

My favorite restaurant in NDG. The veggie options are so delicious.

Good food ...horrible service

Food is excellent. Service by owner is great. The place is very small.

Great Ethiopian food. BYOB or wine.

DELICIOUS! absolutely amazing home cooked food with very friendly service. The wait can be a little long, but with bring your own wine its no problem. The food is well worth the wait.

I love this place with all my heart

Authentic and delicious!!

This is the best Ethiopian food in Montreal. Super fresh, authentic, flavourful, and absolutely delicious! Great value for money since it is very filling. Lots of options for meat and veggie lovers. A great option for takeout as well- its the ultimate comfort food. Try it!

Delicious and with a stunning atmosphere. We were served quickly compared to what many reviews mention (after 40 minutes). The cuisine is refined, freshly made by the cook. The small, raw room, the no-fuss server, the organization of the place is rudimentary and the atmosphere created by the customers who take their time is pleasant, out of the ordinary. It is useful to bring your drink (otherwise there is a convenience store opposite).

Amazing options that satisfy every diet. Super healthy and well seasoned...A++ must try

So good!! Really great options for all kinds of diets, excellent injera, kind staff :) 10/10

Thank you both for the great meal. Super good!

Food was good but I felt I was eating at someone s kitchen.

Bad customer service. I went there on my birthday with my wife, mom, brother and two of my kids. The owner was angry we ordered 3 dishes he told us that he could have given 3 of our seats to other customers. What a bad thing to say for someone who is trying your restaurant for the first time. He did not explain to us how Ethiopia food edicate works. We did not know that our food orders will be compiled into one dish in which all of us must share. Did not give us a pitcher of water we had to get that on our own and pour it into our own glasses. Did not give us napkins. Be careful heading to the washroom when you head down the stairs your head will hit something. The washroom is bad as well low hanging pipes that will hit your head. Food was ok but I would never go there again.

Best ethiopian restaurant in Montréal

Very interesting restaurant. The place consists of 4-5 tables at most and even then struggles to maintain service when the tables are full. It took a while for everything to get rolling, but if youre not in a rush, this place is worth checking out. The people are very friendly and the dishes are very good, incredibly flavoursome: Im salivating just thinking about this. We were two people and shared three of the injera dishes and we were utterly stuffed. Two might have been just enough come to think of it, but we went in hungry. The price was on the high side I would say, but nothing offensive. Take note, they have no utensils here. You are forced to eat with your hands. If this bugs you, then you might want to consider takeout.

Really amazing Ethiopian food. I forgot the nature of their spice. Me in luv now. BYOB, but think ahead, local depanneur options are lame.

Was it worth the wait? Yes it was, food was delicious

SUCH DELICIOUS FOOD! And the service is fantastic - food prepared to order and made with love. Would 1000% recommend with no hesitation. Thank you!

Amazing food, small business owned by a lovely family!

Amazing Ethiopian food, and such nice folks. We were a group of 12 and they were extremely accommodating, and the food was perfect for vegetarian sharing

Fantastic food

I went there without knowing anything about Ethiopian food and it resulted in a pleasant surprise. The food was absolutely great! The server (who owns the place) welcomes you and is able to kindly explain the menu and how it all works. Basically, you order one dish per person and it all comes in a sort of ragout on top of a delicious crepe style bread. It is all for sharing. Expect to get a little messy because you DO eat with your hands. Not a big deal. We ordered the lamb #4 & #14, the beef #7 and fish. All of which were absolutely delicious. The spices used and flavors attained in each portion were exquisite. Highly recommended! The service was a bit slow, we waited over 30 mins to get our food, but it was WORTH it.

Very delicious food and friendly service in a family-run atmosphere.

This is our go-to restaurant in NDG. It is has the best ethiopian food we have ever had and it is run by a lovely family. They have great vegan and gluten free options plus its bring your own wine. We have tried almost everything on the menu and loved it all! Best to make a reservation.

If heaven has a taste, it would be from the food of this restaurant. It does take some time to get your food but it is more than worth it. Best food in the whole world

One of my favourite restaurants!! Everything weve tried there has been delicious.

One of the best kept secrets of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG). This great little family Ethiopian restaurant is really nice. The food is authentic, delicious and seasoned with the aromas of Ethiopia. My favorite dish is the Veggie Combo / Vegetarian Combination Dish. I recommend to everyone.

Friendly service and has lots of vegan options. BYOB wine too, but not allowed on their patio.

Excellent food, but strange that they didnt have any beverages (even tea, coke, juice) at all, only tap water. Ill definitely come here again, but will be armed with my own drinks!

Wonderful tasty food fresh made to order. Great vibe from owners/staff. Items 16, 19, 21 and 23 enjoyed. Thank you for feeding me with love

Small, family run restaurant. Understated decor. Food is full of flavours and absolutely delicious. Call ahead as seating is limited There will be a wait for food, it is worth it. Youre not there for the service, but the incredible food. And the owners are always friendly! Edited to add, just did take out for the first time. Ordered last night for pick up tonight. Generous portions, packed with care. Just as delicious as in restaurant, and just as friendly when picking up!

We ordered take out and were impressed with presentation as well as quality and taste. It is by far the best take out we had ever had. The portions were generous and flavourful. Highly recommend. The best suggestion is to order the night before.

Weve dined in numerous times in the last few years, and just had take-out for the first time yesterday. Same delicious food, great portion sizes, very well-packed for transport and the injera was prepared fresh for pickup. Friendly service and also nice that we could pre-order the night before for a specific pickup time. So happy we can still support local restaurants in these trying times!

Excellent!

the most delicious meal Ive had in montreal at a great price.

Excellent food and service. Good prices. Venue is a bit small.

One of the best restaurants in Montreal. The curries and stews seem to have more flavour than is possible. Prepare to wait a long time for your order and walk out thinking it was worth the wait.

Phenomenal food. Owners are super nice and you can tell the food is prepared with care. Truly a Montreal gem. I always come here whenever I m in the area.

Food is delicious with good portions. Only reason I am not rating 5 stars is due to the long wait time of 45 minutes to get the food. It was worth the wait, better flavor, better bread than Sheba and Blue Nile.

So so so delicious! Blown away every time I have supper here, and very glad they are offering take away!

Never had a chance to try the food...as I entered the place and the gentleman said qu-est ce que tu veux ? I asked if OPEN (picture attached ) and he says je suis fermée . Bad day? Maybe...

great food, nice vibe though I was only able to pick up my order

Best Ethiopien restaurant in Montreal without any questions, they are a couple from Ethiopie owning the restaurant. Its more than tasty!!

Very good food. Simple and authentic. Really nice owners.

Best Ethiopian food in Montreal. Small mom and pop shop. Absolutely delicious.

Great place to go with friends and family!

Very long wait, but great Ethiopian food at low cost.

Friendly owners, delicious food, small and overpriced portions. This was my third visit to the restaurant, but my first as a group of 4. We found the portions much too small for the price, as it seems they will fit everything onto one plate, no matter how many dishes you order. So the more you order, the smaller each portion seems to get. We had to reorder because we were not even close to being full with our initial order. Dinner for 4 was $185 plus tip (no drinks, no side dishes), which is the type of pricing you expect from a much fancier restaurant than this simple, out-of-downtown venue. Will unfortunately not be returning.

Amazing food!! Definitely worth the wait!

Delicious and tasty food. Living in Vancouver right now, I go to East Africa Restaurant every time I visit my family in Montreal. Expect a long wait (1-2h) for the service, but perfect place to spend a good time with friends.

The food was incredible. I wont miss an opportunity to eat here when I visit Montreal from now on.

A family run place serving Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Nothing fancy, just the basics. On the plus side, the food they serve is very fresh and delicious. On the negative side, dont go there hungry because you will have to wait a looong time for your food.

Absolutely delicious. I cannot recommend it enough.

Amazing food worth the wait. Reserve and order in advanced if you want a quick service, it s a mom and pop restaurant and they cook to order so there can be a little wait, but the food is really delicious!!!

This is a family-run restaurant. Its very intimate. No more than 8 tables. The food is delicious! You can feel the flavours with all your senses. What you choose from the menu is cooked on the spot. No frozen preparations. That is why you have to wait untill you are served the food. Everything is freshly cooked. You can bring your own wine - if you desire. They only serve water. Its very clean and proper. This is a unique, folkloric Ethiopian experience that certainly merits to return!

My self and my friend had a lovely dinner. Taste was amazing and owners super friendly

We came here for a visit by chance and the food changed my life! Packed with flavor, warm energy and amazing service. Im coming back tomorrow and bringing more people. If you want some GREAT FOOD come by and bring friends.

Amazing!!!! Finished all the food in 10 mins because it was so good! be aware that you ll get a huge platter of food and be prepared to dig in with your hands!!!

Went for my mothers 60th birthday and they were the perfect hosts! Delicious food!!

Amazing! This is the exact word to describe this place. This was our second time at East Africa Restaurant and we had once again a real good time. Food is delicious and on top of that the owners are kind and very welcoming. You want try East African food this is the place to go!

Delicious!!!! This is a great spot, not to be missed.

Great food and amazing staff with loads of vegetarian options!

So my friends and I wanted to try out Ethiopian cuisine - and wanted to try East Africa Restaurant out. I was deeply bothered and hurt about several things that happened in the restaurant that Ill be sharing - hoping that the restaurant authorities will heed attention and hopefully make sure that it doesnt happen to another customer. Ive attached the picture below of our meal. It costed CAD$ 71 dollars. Its a subjective issue - if it feels expensive to you or not. Personally, I found it to be VERY expensive - for a 4 person meal - and for someone who seeks value for money - this was downright disappointing. We ordered - 4 separate curries on the menu - which were full-fledged meal prices, as you can imagine from the $71 dollar bill - each meal was about 14-15ish dollar. When you order a 14-15 dollar plate - you expect it to be filling - but when you see the meal doesnt even reflect the order you placed, youll be sad. We ordered, a chicken curry, lamb curry, beef and mixed vegetable. But all we got in the mush was beef gravy and little of lentil, one drumstick chicken AND one egg (did not find any lamb, felt like one full curry over-crowded by beef curry). The food, amidst the quantity and not reflecting 4 dishes - was good in taste. If it did not cost as much as it did, may be, we would have let go of this issue of disappointment entirely. However, the reason, why I took the time out to actually write a review and give 1 star because of how we were treated. When we finished our dinner (still starving) - and went to pay, we were asked how was the food. We courteously replied, the food was great, but the quantity compared to the price seemed very unfair. What the owner replied was thats the right amount for price you are paying - it ticked me off. My friend told him, No, there are other places, where we could have eaten well in full with the amount we just paid and he straight up said, I dont care what you think, I dont care what other people charge you, this is my restaurant. This guy was full-on debating mode and not willing to listen to anything at all. I knew the conversation was no where going to any logical alley - so we stopped it. And walked out. On our way out, we even heard him mumbling more stuff about us that we didnt care to listen. Moral: If you have a restaurant, and serving your amazing culinary skills, you should be open to accepting criticism and learn to hear them out before making your customers feel undervalued. An air of arrogance never did anyone good. We should all be treating each other with respect and courtesy no matter what the situation. Its the customers at the end of the day what makes restaurants thrive. If you dont know how to deal with customers and their opinions, then may be you shouldnt serve. If I paid my hard earned money for some OVERPRICED portions of food, then the last thing I expect is to go home still hungry and raging over how mistreated my friends and I were.

This restaurant does NOT live up to the expectation, given the price they charge for the food and the quantity they give. It is an overpriced restaurant, with the owner being really rude and arrogant. We ordered 4 different meals, each costing above $16 per meal. But the quantity we got given 4 meals and the price was extremely disappointing and not filling at all. I understand that they serve the meals together into one plate, but the quantity of food is totally NOT worth it given the price. We respectfully told the owner during payment that even though the food was good, it is very small amount in quantity - to which his reply was really rude, and said that is what we should get for the price we are paying. We told him that other similar restaurants we went to would give a lot more amount for the price, to which his reply was - he doesnt care what ofher restaurants charge and the portion they serve, because at this place this is what it is supposed to be. It felt bad being treat this way. We paid a LOT for 4 meals, almost $70 in total, but hardly got a portion of meal equivalent to that amount. Totally disappointing. Careful before you order and go there. Wouldnt recommend it!

Very welcoming owners and comforting food!

The food is delicious. The tef bread injera is perfect and gluten friendly, hosts are sweet and genuine. Simple, not fancy, byob. You should go.

Absolutely the best Ethiopian restaurant in Montreal if not Canada. The flavours are incredible, and the owners are the sweetest couple. Been going there for years and it s a must for every occasion.

I had a great experience! The food was delicious and well priced! The staff we very friendly! I will 100% be going back in the near future!

Most authentic Ethiopian food in Montreal. From an Ethiopian.

Favorite restaurant in Montreal! The food is amazing and very affordable. Its also a BYOB.

This is the BEST Ethiopian food in Montreal - no question. Thank you to the lovely couple that manages the restaurant and makes this delicious food! Small space but can still accommodate larger groups of 5-7 people. Reserve a table, bring your own wine and enjoy food for the soul.

A new experience, very nice

very good place to enjoy with friends and family can bring your drink

It is a very good place. The food is absolutely lovely. People is very friendly. I really recomend it

Really warm welcome even though they hadnt opened until we knocked on the door. The food was prepared fresh and very tasty. I would recommend this place for everyone who wants to try out ethiopian cuisine in Montréal.

Best Ethiopian in Montreal! So flavorful and delicious. Best Ye doro Kye Wott in Quebec.

Worth the wait

This place is absolutely delicious. You really get a warm family vibe here and the owners make the best food! A must try!

Impeccable food!

Authentic Ethiopian food, just like I remembered from my trip. Expect a bit of a wait, but its well worth it, because it is made fresh.

An all time favourite! Simply delicious food, and authentically warm service. Bring a bottle of wine or beer, sit back and enjoy the evening!

Authentic Ethiopian food lovingly prepared. You feel that you are dining with family. Warm and friendly service. Do reserve ahead of time as it is a small venue. Be prepared for a fair wait time before your meal is served as everything is made fresh to order

Delicious food! The service is amazing!