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L'Afrique de l'Est (East Africa)
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L'Afrique de l'Est (East Africa)

Monkland Village
4.4$
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L'Afrique de l'Est (East Africa) Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Welcome to East Africa, an intimate, family-run restaurant in the heart of Montreal's NDG borough, where delicious Ethiopian food is served daily. With traditional meals cooked fresh to order, this is a great place for a meal with friends, a special occasion or to impress your guests.

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Reviews for L'Afrique de l'Est (East Africa)

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on Google4.4 (300+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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69%
4★
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Review Summary

Reviews describe L'Afrique de l'Est as a warm, family run spot delivering authentic Ethiopian cooking that consistently delights with injera that soaks up flavorful stews and a wide range of meat and vegetarian options. The experience is characterized by generous portions, a welcoming BYOB policy, and a homely, almost family gathering ambiance created by the couple running the place. The restaurant is also noted for catering large events with a huge variety of dishes that impress guests. Positive notes are balanced by concerns about price and portions for some diners, occasional long waits even when seating is available, and reports of a space that can feel a bit untidy with slow service in some visits. Overall, L'Afrique de l'Est is seen as a go to destination for truly authentic Ethiopian food in Montreal, especially for groups or couples seeking a warm, convivial, wine friendly meal and a memorable injera soaked experience.
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I can not possibly recommend a restaurant more than I recommend the East Africa restaurant.

There was a void when Messop D'or closed (years ago) & this place filled it.

I have been a long time fan. The food, the couple running the place, the aromas, & the energy are all amazing!

Make sure you have a lot of time & some folks for good conversation & you will have an unforgettable experience.

I wish I had pictures but the moment that plate is placed in the middle of the table, someone has already torn the ingera & is digging in.

Just writing this review has made me want to return. I think I have some plans for the weekend 😉I will try to take some pictures. Yedoro Watt 🤤here I come…

I suggest a reservation

Feb 3, 2026
on Google

One of my favorite BYOB places the vegetarian platter & the lamb platters are so delicious. Everything here is so good & the couple running the place have great energy. The downside is that it takes a long time to prepare the food. 45 minutes. Worth the wait!!!

Oct 11, 2025
on Google

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

Dec 27, 2023
on Google
Foodie
1 Review
4.5

Ce petit restaurant, semble rien de l'extérieur, mais les 15 places à l'intérieur sont très coquettes ! Le service est excellent & en français par un couple (propriétaire) tout à fait charmant. Ils ont aussi le désirs de partager la culture. On se sent presque dans une maison, la chef cuisinières, revenait tout juste de faire les course pour le soupé même. Les produits sont frais cuisiné sur place.

Il ne faut pas être pressé, ce n'est pas de la cuisine commercial, mais artisanal, maison. & je vous conseille le vendredi samedi dimanche de reserver, car c'est plein & ils ne sont pas du genre à poussé les «clients» à la porte, au contraire !

Belle endroit pour y passer la soirée !

*Celui qui assure le service est le propriétaire (lui & sa femme) & parle FRANCAIS :) *

Jan 31, 2014