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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)
EthiopianAfricanVegetarian
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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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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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
5.0

Unassuming spot that is one of the best in the neighbourhood, serving flavourful, authentic, fresh food that's made with love & worth the wait. Lamb, ground beef, whitefish & lentil dishes were all highlights, served on a large platter with plenty of warm injera. The owners are so kind. & it's BYOB

Jun 11, 2024
on Google

This Restaurant is wonderful & the owners are very kind. I give them 5 stars because the food is simply delicious & I have no issue with the service system. For Caucasians expecting chain restaurant service, this place isn't for you. The service is kind & functions at its own pace: its all worth it, trust me. If you get'hangry' like me, take a quick snack before getting to the place. Sometimes they run out of a kind of meat, especially late at night: Michelin star restaurants do the same. I recommend getting one more dish than the party size, for example: If you're 4 people sharing a platter, get 5 dishes & share them. All the options are delicious, have fun exploring. I've been here with groups of 4 & even 11 (Drop by early & let them know you'd like to host a group, they'll let you know if they can do it & when in the evening).

May 24, 2024
on Google