Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant in Toronto

Authenticity and freshness governs me when it comes to restaurants; that is what Lucy made me a consistent customer besides the faire prices. I also appreciate the hospitality and flexibility of the service; which always feels me at home.

Everything was delicious!

Very tasty food like Indian cuisine. Vegetarian Sharma is also available. pure ethiopian coffee

Ive been to a lot of great Ethiopian restaurants. At Lucy, the food goes the extra mile - every item on the meat & veg platter was totally memorable, down the salad. The meat was tender, every flavour was interesting and well thought out. The kifto was remarkable - the taste, spices, and mouth feel really made our dinner into a food adventure. Very well done. And as always with Ethiopian cuisine, its a blast to share this food with your friends, drink a beer and chow down.

Incredible experience. Best Ethiopian food Ive had in Toronto since the Nazareth days, super friendly service, cheap beer what more could you ask for? Seriously one of the best meals Ive eaten this year. Will be back immediately.

excellent food, back patio was very pretty, friendly customer service. Would definitely recommend!!

Fantastic food and atmosphere. We sat on the patio and they had traditional Ethiopian incense burning as well. The owners run the store and are super friendly. Overall such a great experience. Will be visiting again next time I m in the area.

Food and Hospitalty... BOTH were OUTSTANDING! Thank you for such a lovely experience! Ill definitely be back!!! Food : 5/5

Good flavour, good value. $26 (including tax, without tip) for a main (awaze tibs) and tea Food : 5/5

vibes, service, people, music and ESPECIALLY the food 10/10!!!!!! so so insane. this was my first time trying ethiopian food and now i m scared my bar is sooooo high!!!

Veggie plate and meat platter were both delicious.

An amazing experience! one of the few times Ive had Ethiopian foods and it taste and felt very authentic.

Amazing serivce and big portion of food! This platter is good for two. First time trying Ethiopian food and it s yumyyy!!

This the best place you have to visit in Toronto if you are interested in Ethiopian and Eritrean foods and drinks

Ordered both the vegetarian platter and the meat platter. Both were delicious!

Very clean, food was ok server was very pleasant this was my first time

Very Very Good food and Yummy.

Great food and great vibe very hostess and kind

The best Ethiopian food I have ever tasted !excellent service, affordable prices, and very quality and quantity of food. Totally value for money

We ordered Angela for 2 TIbs a side of delicious vegetables. Friendly service. Ethiopian music, packed on the street. Fair price. Prepare to spend $50 to $70 including drinks.

This place right here! Their shareable plate, in particular their lamb stew is amazing! Ill definitely be eating here again

Best Ethiopian in town!! Lucy, her daughter niece are all super nice and give great service- the food speaks for itself so fresh and tasty, I d give 10 stars if I could!:)

Loved the food there. First time trying Ethiopian food and I was not disappointed. Will 100% come back for round 2

Amazing meal. Check their Dulet , Tihlo and the Chacha

Outstanding food. If you have not tried, you have to. The chef did an amazing job.

Great food. Awesome atmosphere. Karaoke hits while you eat Ethiopian food

Friendly staff, nicely decorated with Ethiopian music playing makes you feel like you could be in Ethiopia. For vegans the vegetarian platter is a winner, and very healthy as a bonus. Meat eaters have a lot to choose from too. Love this place. It is recommended highly. Vegetarian options: Vegetable platter is vegan, tasty and healthy.

Amazing Coffee Tradition and experience

Excellent food. Reasonable price. Love it!!

The best Ethiopian Restaurant, and hospitality of the owner. Reasonable price for such quality food and drinks.

The food was absolutely disgusting no taste whatsoever. Very over seasoned food yet no taste. The quality was below 1 star because it tasted like leftovers from previous day that was warmed in the microwave and served to us. As I was looking for the washroom, I glanced at their kitchen It looked like a toilet. The service was better than the food.

Amazing food and the hostess made my daughter feel super special. My daughter wanted to sleepover.

Wonderful Ethiopian

Delicious! Easy to place my pick up order. Could be spicier but I ll specify that next time

I offered the Key Wat and it was full of flavour, the atmosphere is like home and the service is great. I see myself coming back and I recommend this place for the first time trying Ethiopian food. They have a platter for 2 that showcases their meat and vegetable dishes which gives you a taste of a good variety.

Best hospitality

Great food, good service. The lenthils were really good. Injera was really soft.

Amazing best Ethiopian food I had in my life truly authentic place it is a little far but absolutely will try it again

This was our first time having Ethiopian food. We have a great time and the food was really tasty. Nice experience

Such an amazing time! Food is great and the owner is so sweet. Will come back definitely

Wow! It was amazing!!!!!

The food here is top-notch. We got the veggie platter and the doro wat. So flavourful and fresh! The restaurant is cozy with very friendly service. We will definitely be back.

The hospitality was great. Cheap drinks and great food, nothing better I could have asked for!!!

First time at an Ethiopian restaurant and Ill be back. Great service and food. And the vibes were chilled. Great place.

Delicious authentic meat and vege platter, Ethiopian coffee roasted and brewed on site with popcorn and the friendliest server. Thanks for a first great experience, well be back!

I had a great time thanks

One of the best we have had. Platter for two was decent but a slightly larger portion would have been better. Otherwise great vibe, service and food. Will be back

Felt like we were eating at our aunties place. Really enjoyed ourselves. Who knew popcorn goes with coffee

Ordered the special meat and vege platter. The food was well cooked, tasty and very filling. Owner was nice as well. Will be returning!

Delicious and fresh food with original taste Vegetarian platter was best past Enjoyed it lady was so caring Food : 5/5

First time in Toronto, Canada! I had to get my cultural food so I searched and I felt drawn to this place. I drove 30mins and I must say my family and I aren t disappointed. The restaurant is small and felt like home. Hadas, very welcoming and motherly made us feel like we re were at home. The server, Haftom was very nice and professional, welcomed us with a big smile. Food was amazing! We had the platter and also tibs, very delicious!!! She made coffee and popcorn. My mother had a cup tea, my dad had coffee. They said it was very good. Overall, we give Hadas and her team 5 Thanks for the best service. We will definitely come back when in town.

The food is amazing, fairly priced and the chairs are super comfortable

Affordable!!

We sat in the cute patio at the back, the owner/host of the restaurant was so friendly and made the experience great

Amazing food! Great atmosphere and amazing service! Would definitely recommend!!

Authentic. Vibe is straight out of home.

Really kid-friendly! Kind and friendly staff. Service was attentive. Great coffee. Great vegan options. Bathrooms were very clean. Quick food. Popcorn was a hit. Good for big group. Vegetarian options: Great platter, loved the mixed lentils, salad, potatoes, etc. Dietary restrictions: Accommodating for dietary restrictions (vegan, etc.) Parking: Lots of parking. Green P close by.

Definitely one of if not the best Ethiopian restaurant in Toronto/the GTA. If youre looking to try something with flavours bursting in your mouth blowing your brains, youve got to eat here!!!

This was our first time trying Ethiopian food and we were not disappointed! We got the meat and vegetarian platter, and we enjoyed every bite. The meat was especially delicious

Great food. I got the meat and veggie platter. Really like the meat in the centre, and it s called cha cha and it number 17 in the menu. I would get that next time

My go-to Ethiopian restaurant! Family owned always warm and welcoming. The tibs are delicious and mouth watering. Come for some food-made authentic Ethiopian food.

This was my second time at Lucy s and the food and service never disappoints - I was so full after and we absolutely loved their shiro. Will be coming for breakfast tomorrow!

I realize there are many great reviews of this restaurant and I have no intention of being original. The food was fantastic. The person who served us made us feel at home in such a welcoming way. I had the lamb dish with the onions and peppers. The meat was tender perfectly spiced. We were three, another person took the beef and the last the vegetarian. All was wonderful. The tea was also a spiced mix that should not be missed! Vegetarian options: Great veg options. Equally satisfying for carnivores

Super comfy chairs, had the key wat it was great!

Good place

My family and I have been going to Lucys for years now and it never fails to impress us with its delicious, authentic, Ethiopian food. The service is fantastic, the people there are so nice and they will even give you popcorn at the end! Definitely recommend going there if you havent!

Great atmosphere, friendly service, wonderful introduction to Ethiopian cuisine (injera is good stuff!)

Lucy Restaurant offers a truly exceptional experience with its traditional Ethiopian coffee. From the inviting ambiance to the immersive coffee ceremony, its a must-visit. The staff is professional and friendly which create a welcoming atmosphere. The coffee is of the highest quality, boasting a unique flavor profile and is served in small cups to savor its nuances. The decor adds to the overall ambiance, making it a comfortable space to relax or chat with friends. In sum, Lucy Restaurant is a hidden gem for coffee lovers and those eager to explore Ethiopian culture, offering unforgettable coffee experiences

Great food, amazing coffee and above everything, amazing service. Looking forward to going back again.

We continue to come here for great Ethiopian dishes!

First time, got it for take out. Had the meat platter and meat/veggie platter. Was fantastic. Will def be visiting again next time we re in Toronto.

Really fresh, great portions!!

It was great. good food excellent service.

The most amazing place to visit.The food has unique test, lovely hospitality and enjoyable stay.

Wow what a I love all of it. Tibs and kitfo are the ones I ate. Awesome tastes

My husband and I went here for Valentine s Day and the food was unbelievable! The lady who owns this restaurant is very sweet :) I highly recommend coming here for an amazing experience!!

Delicious. The food is reasonably priced and the proteins are prefect. I recommend the meat platter for two people.

The tibs are amazing, spicy and full flavoured with the salad to balance it out. The sauce was so good. We shared between two people, a great deal for the price :)

The tastiest food with the best service!!! Great experience

Hidden gem. Food was fresh, flavourful, delicious and the service was great. I cant wait to go back there. The portions are also good.

It was my first time trying Ethiopian food and I must say that I enjoy the food,it was delicious...I had the veggie plater.... The injura was tasty..

Great little Ethiopan restaurant. Amazing food with a relaxing atmosphere and good people.

I recommend the food here. The service is very good and comfortable. In the past, the injera made by my Eritonian friend was also delicious. This injera is equally delicious. I think the original is quite spicy, so please order the level of spiciness. Although the dough is sour, it is a healthy ingredient. There is also a stew-like dish called Wat. Beef,Chicken,Lamb. I will try next time. Kitfo $18 Vegetarian Pleatter $16 coffee $8? Total with tax $45

Outrageously good food, great atmosphere, lovely owners and excellent value. Thank you for a meal I ll never forget!

Delicious, especially the beets and the extra spicy doro wot.

Second time eating ethiopian food and picked Lucy randomly. The price was affordable, and the food was absolutely delicious. It gives a local ethiopian vibe thats kinda old but cozy. Its really worth a try!

Great food, ate a plate for two solo. Great experience!

If you are Ethiopian food lover must visit place.. delicious veg platter.. warm welcome...small and sweet restaurant.. traditional authentic taste If you are foody and love to try something healthy food with delicious taste...try this restaurant..you will love it

The food was great and made on the spot, the owners are nice and the prices are midrange.

Nice place. Good food. Owner is nice.

This place hit the spot! The food was super fresh and they also had gluten free injera which I appreciated as someone who is celiac. We got the veggie and meat platter and loved the variety. Very flavourful and delicious!

Ooooh this hit the spot. Food was super fresh and tasty, the owner is warm and friendly, cant go wrong! They also have fresh from Ethiopia brown injeera, which it turns out is naturally gluten free. Give this place a try, you wont regret it!

Lucy s was incredible! Their key wat is delicious. First time having Ethiopian food and this was the place to be. By the way, their house wine is good and will definitely hit quick so beware. Thank you Lucy!!

Lovely and very tasty food

Incredible food, Haftom was a great server and we will definitely be coming back.

I ordered Beyayinetu and Tibs wet but both order was not fresh.

The food is consistently delicious

Excellent quality vegetarian and vegan food options. Fast and friendly service.

My first time trying out Ethiopian food and I wasnt disappointed. I loved it and now urge my friends to try this little gem

Enjoyed the vegetarian/vegan platter which is a perfect portion for one not always easy to find since many dishes are typically served as a shared portion. The ginger tea was also so freshly made. Taste of our food and energy from the staff were both lovely and authentic. will definitely return whenever in the area ~

We ordered Kitfo, ZERO flavor whats so ever. Too westernized, if youre Habesha, you will be very disappointed.

Had a delicious meal here! The tibs are a MUST-TRY! Wonderful, simple ambiance, and great service. I even got some to take home with me. An absolute joy of a meal

Great food. Should try the meat platter will love it if you are into spicy foods.

Our first experience here and absolutely loved it! Super cozy, Friendly staff, great service. Definitely coming back!! Highly recommend it

Very kind owners and staff, had a lovely time there

Loved the food. Simple and traditional. I would definitely come back.

Food was very scrumptious, tasty with lot of flavors.

Good service and atmosphere. The food was good too we had a vegetarian/meat platter. Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian and vegan platter. Parking: Street parking only. There is a Green P Parking lot next to this but its often full. Plenty of spots during the night.

Very tasty vegan sampler plate with a generous serving of injera. The salad provides a lovely, crisp, fresh counterpoint to the cozy legume stews. Service is a friendly but a titch slow. Highly recommended. Would definitely go back. Vegetarian options: Vegan options available Dietary restrictions: Vegan options available

Very delicious veggie plate for 2

First time we had Ethiopian food and it was excellent. Service was great too but they lost our reservation so we had to wait for a table to be freed up. But our server was apologetic and very pleasant. We had a great time.

An authentic experience! The warmth of the place and its people is what would bring us back. You can sense that food is homely and prepared with love. Overwhelmed with your gesture of blessing our daughter. Loved every bit being here. More power and love to you.

Great food! Excellent atmosphere! Will definitely return Price was great too

Extremely friendly and accommodating customer service

Awesome service and yummy food!

We live in the neighborhood and this is one of our favorite Ethiopian restaurants. Love the veggie platter and tibs! So delicious and well made!

Great place. Great food.

Best food best service

So good

Best food ever

Loved the veggie platter, and it s a lot!

Enjoyed the food and coffee. Great hospitality!

We had a big group of people - 10 of us - for dinner. The restaurant is simple, but clean and the service was wonderful. The owner came by with a hot roasting pan filled with coffee beans, wafting the aroma over the whole table, then she made Ethiopian coffee for us all, at the table. So cool! We ordered several of the big plates, including the veggie option, and it was all really good. The Tibs and Chacha tibs (lamb) were very popular, and we ordered extra. The injera was just right, and plentiful. Altogether a great night with friends and family!

Delicious food. Great service

Tried Ethiopian food for the first time but definitely not the last.The meat and veggie platter was a great option, extremely satisfying. Cozy atmosphere, beautifully plated platters and very friendly service! Im absolutely craving the lentils and injera all over again. Just wow

This was my first time eating Ethiopian food and the meat/veggie platter for 2 that we ordered was excellent. Thanks to the beautiful woman who allowed us to eat at 12 am as she was closing the restaurant at that time. I assumed she was Lucy. By accommodating us , she went beyond the call of duty . Thank you and we will be back again.

Great food

I just spent two weeks visiting my daughter and granddaughter in Toronto Canada. While there we dined a few times at Lucys. Hadash, the most excellent proprietress is always smiling and cheerful and she greeted us with open arms and a delicious meal. The food at Lucys is more than excellent, its supreme. We dined on meat, veggies, Shiro and Injera, our favourite dish! They also offer a Veggie Platter. I highly recommend you try this food. The experience will leave you craving for more!

We returned to Lucys today after 2 years of pandemic. Food was good as usual, prices are reasonable and host always made us feel welcome. We usually try vegetarian platter and shiro.

Amazing food. Very tasty and good value. Also loved the vegetarian platter.

We have been here several times. Food quality is good and yummy. Service is fast and good. Washrooms are in the basement and looks clean but I dont know why the basement smells filthy. This is something you need to figure out soon in the future.

Item 16 (meat and veggie) was one of the best dishes Ive had in my life. Definitely reccomend this place

It was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and thanks to Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant, it certainly will not be my last. The food was delicious, (ordered a veggie and meat platter to share with the hubby so we coyld try everything). Our hostess and the chef/owner herself were very warm and welcoming. Overall wonderful experience.

What great food and service! We shared a meat platter and a vegetarian platter and both were very delicious and cooked to perfection. I will definitely return!

I brought a large group here late one Saturday night and they were so accommodating. All sorts of great vegetarian and meat fare. They catered to every need providing utensils upon request. Extremely friendly owners and beautiful artwork decorating the space really beautify your experience. Would definitely recommend!

Cozy, informal and tasty Ethiopian cuisine served under the careful eye of the owner. Youll love it.

Great little place, very delicious food.

Excellent place!!! I loved the food, the seasoning, the atmosphere and the people!!! I want to go back when I can!!!

Ordered a special meat platter two nights ago for takeout. Not only the amount of food was very small for the price, it did not taste very good either. I asked the meat to be medium, however it was so overcooked that it was very difficult to chew. There are many good Ethiopian restaurants on Danforth. Avoid.

Easily our favourite Ethiopian on the Danforth, and our go-to for takeout period. Hadas is so welcoming and her food is amazing. The veggie platter and kitfo are our favourites. Weve noticed the flavours change a little sometimes with the veggie platter (seasonally maybe), but that is part of the fun for us! We love this place!

Vegetarian platter extremely delicious, everything distinct, light, tasty, colourful, wow.

Lovely lovely lovely delicious

Although it was my first time having Ethiopian food, walking into Lucy felt like I was being welcomed home as our server and other staff members were so kind and conscientious. As a group of three, we ordered the special meat platter for two as well as the vegetarian platter. The injera was plush and delicious, the meat incredibly juicy and fragrant, and vegetables all well-seasoned and very fresh. I loved every single bite and am planning on coming here again and again!

I loved this place. Amazing service and great food. My kids loved the variety in the vegetable and meat platter. Easy walk from Coxwell subway station.

The food served with care is delicious.

Not many veg options, but veg platter was terrific. Nice people, great food.

It was very tasty, we had half vegetarian half beef injera for $35 dollars (serves for a little more than two people). Customer service was ok.

The owner is charming and proud of her food and culture.We enjoyed the veggie platter which had a mix of spicy and more savoury items.Good injera too.

Good food , and pleasant and casual environment

Lucys was the perfect choice to host my book club group to an authentic Ethiopian dining experience. Great food, we shared meat/veg platters, more than enough for two. The coffee is fantastic!

Very homely like feeling. Would recommend the meat and vegetable platter. Located right across the street on Danforth Avenue this is a must visit place for anyone who wishes to try delicious Ethiopian food. Its simple. Its tradition. Its lip smacking good. The owner also is extremely kind and friendly and always welcomes all her customers with a smile.

Lovely customer service Thank you wethero Hadas for your hospitality.

I came here one evening with a couple of friends. The waitress (I believe it was Lucy) was very friendly. Both of my friends were vegetarians, and there was only veggie option on the menu. We thought there would be more. I had the lamb, which was really tasty (loved the sauce), but there were bones. There was a pancake that came with everything. I wasnt really a big fan of it myself. I didnt care for the texture and didnt seem to have much flavour. The kitchen was open late (until 12). It seems like Lucy is the one that does both the cooking and serving. It took a long time to get our bill afterwards (we had to go up to the bar and ask for it). The music was pretty loud for a restaurant, though it seemed like more of a local hangout as there were people sitting at the small bar watching sports on the huge TV. It seemed very authentic, just not my kind of food.

Its fantastic foods &good services whith smail thanks