Bienvenue à l'Afrique orientale, une atmosphère intime, restaurant familial au coeur du quartier NDG à Montréal, où une délicieuse cuisine éthiopienne est servi tous les jours. Avec des plats traditionnels préparés le jour même à l'ordre, c'est un endroit idéal pour un repas entre amis, une occasion spéciale ou pour impressionner vos invités.
Les retours sur L'Afrique de l'Est mettent en valeur une cuisine éthiopienne authentique servie dans une ambiance familiale, avec des plats savoureux, des arômes marqués et une énergie qui donne l'impression d'être chez des proches. Les plats vont du végétarien à l'agneau, l'injera est décrite comme excellente et absorbant bien les saveurs, et l'ensemble se vit dans une expérience conviviale autour de la table, souvent avec la possibilité d'apporter son vin. Le service peut être lent et les temps d'attente longs, et certains trouvent les prix élevés pour des portions modestes. Le lieu est aussi loué comme une adresse locale et familiale, souvent recommandé pour les grandes tablées et les réceptions traiteur, et l'expérience est décrite comme unique et authentique, avec une atmosphère qui invite à revenir.
I don't normally leave bad reviews as I choose to just move on with my life but I'm writing this review because I had such high expectations after reading all the positive reviews for this restaurant & unfortunately we didn't have the same experience as others.
Myself & 3 other people went for dinner on a Saturday night & to start off, it was closed when we got there & we had to wait in the cold for an additional 45 minutes after their advertised opening time, for them to actually open the restaurant.
We ordered 4 different curries to share. We expected them to be decent sized but they were very small & fit all on one plate. The service & atmosphere were awful. The server took 30 minutes to take our order, another 30 minutes to bring us water & we waited 2 hours for our food. We were the only people in the restaurant. The restaurant itself was very run down & there was no vibe or music playing, making it a very awkward & depressing atmosphere.
After waiting two hours for food, being presented with one plate of four very small curries & some crepes was very disappointing. The food itself was fine but there was nothing to it, it was lentils & rice so there was no reason for it to be so expensive. In total it was around $150 for one plate of food & no drinks which is insane.
Overall, it was a pretty negative experience & to have it topped off by being $150 confirmed that we wouldn't be returning.
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
3 févr. 2026
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Food is always amazing. Family owned spot, local business. Absolutely recommend to anyone. If you're two people, I'd recommend 1 meat dish & 2 veggies. It comes with enough injera to be full. Cold in the winter, bring warm sweater just in case. Also BYOB. In the photo we ordered #4-#16-#18, but everything on the menu is delicious, no wrong picks.
I attended a party where this restaurant catered the food. I don't remember the specific dishes we had, but it didn't even matter because every single bite was delicious! I had never had Ethiopian food before, but I will definitely be having it again. I'm so glad I got to try something new from an authentic, locally owned spot!
We just had them cater for over 30 people - a hugeeee variety of dishes, & each & every one was fantastic!! Thank you so much for everything. Will definitely go to eat in with my wife really soon!
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!!!
11 oct. 2025
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Trop cher pour des portions petites & des prix élevés. On a attendu plus d'une heure pour recevoir la nourriture alors que le restaurant était vide.
Lieu assez sale. Service super lent & pas du tout attentionné. À fuir.
Food was so delicious, vibes were definitely different than your usual restaurant, felt like you were at your aunt & uncles house & they were cooking for you. But if you go with friends, bring some wine & maybe cards you'll have a great time.
We went knowing that we would have to wait . we were prepared for it & brought cards & conversation. It was really nice to spend time in the space & with my family & I like that it's run by a family. The injera was very good! The best I have ever had by far! everything is made on the spot. Again the injera soaked up the food so good! I'm vegetarian, but my daughters are not I tried some of their bread that had soaked up the meat dishes & it was super delicious. Just good straight up vibes & quality food.
6 mars 2025
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Mon resto préféré à Montréal! Ils sont vraiment fins & attentionné, la nourriture est excellente, y'en as pour tout les goûts💖 en plus c'est un apportez votre vin y a pas mieux
Mauvaise scène & les serveurs impolis. On avait commandé 3 assiettes - 2 viandes & une végétarienne. Ils nous avaient servi des trois en un plat sans nous expliquer les choses. Mon amie est végétarienne & elle ne peut pas manger de légumes parce que il est connectée avec des viandes. On ne croyait jamais que ça se peut arriver à cette situation. Quand on leur dit que c'est pas ça qu'on voulait, les serveurs menacent de l'appeler les flics. Trop mauvaise expérience & il ne nous a pas servi de l'eau. Les portions très petites pour les prix & mauvaise Ambiance.
2 juil. 2024
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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
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).
