Overall, reviews of Restaurant Nakfa highlight warm hospitality, generous portions, and clearly flavorful Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes served with injera, with many diners raving about fresh, well seasoned ingredients and a mix of vegetarian and meat options. The atmosphere is described as authentic and welcoming, with attentive service that makes guests feel at home, and several groups note that the space can be small and finding a seat may be tricky. The menu is praised for variety, including veg plates and combination platters, and for offering vegan friendly choices that satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, while some diners appreciate the spicy accompaniments that elevate flavors. While most reviewers speak highly and say they would return and recommend the restaurant, a few mention price sensitivity and occasional delays in service or food preparation, though the overall impression remains positive. Occasional concerns include a reported incident of food poisoning despite good service in one review, but this is not representative of the consensus, which centers on authentic taste and hospitable owners. In sum, Restaurant Nakfa is regarded as a top spot for Eritrean Ethiopian cuisine in Montreal, delivering memorable meals, authentic flavors, and a welcoming environment that keeps guests coming back.
Eritrean & Ethiopian food are my favorite types of food. I'm from Minneapolis & since moving away I've found it very difficult to find anything remotely as good (& for a good price) as what I could get back home. This is the first time in 12 years that I've found a comparable place. I'm so pleased. This food is phenomenal, & very fairly priced. The injera is all gluten free & has that lovely fermented taste. Everything was perfect. I can't wait to eat here again.
Absolutely amazing. A must-try Ethiopian/Erythrean restaurant. I had a combination of 6 meat & vegetable dishes on top of a large piece of injera, & every single dish was tasty, generous & well seasoned. It all paired perfectly with the injera. They also gave me some spicy powder to dip the food in, & it brought everything to the next level.
Although the meal was a bit pricy for one person (around $40), I left full & happy. The whole experience felt like I was travelling to another country.
Nov 27, 2025
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Amazing food! Best Ethiopian food that I've had in Montreal or Toronto. My friend & I shared a veggie combo & each dish was so flavourful & delicious. We also got a mango smoothie, which was really tasty. The woman who works there (I assume she's the owner) was also really nice & friendly.
I was visiting from Toronto & craving some good Habesha food while in Montreal. After some searching, I found Nakfa Restaurant & decided to give it a try; & I'm glad I did! I ordered the combo for one, which came with a generous mix of meat & vegan options: white tibs, key tibs, shiro, cabbage, greens, salad, & a spicy red key siga wot called zigni. Everything was delicious & well-prepared; full of flavor & cooked perfectly. The portion was just right for one person, & I also enjoyed a nice cup of tea with the meal.
The service was good, though there's a bit of room for improvement. The space is quite small, & it wasn't easy to find a seat. I found the price a bit higher than what I'm used to in Toronto; I paid around $50 including a 15% tip; not sure why the difference, but the quality made up for it.
Overall, it was a great experience & a solid spot for authentic Habesha food in Montreal. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a taste of Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine in the city!
Ridiculously good Eritrean/Ethiopian food prepared by an extremely welcoming owner! We got the Meat Platter (2-3 pax) for $48 excl. taxes. Food took a while to come but it's 100% worth the wait!
Apr 7, 2025
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We went with my family for lunch. We orded one non-fasting combo & one fasting combo. The taste was nice & the meat was tender. The variety of the souce was many which helped to enjoy your favorite source. As there was only one shef who also served us, we waited a bit long (about 25 minutes). As we were craving for Ethiopian food, it was a good choice. I appreciate the effort & dedication of the guy. I advice him not to put earphones while working. I advice to plan for about 2 hours.
I visited this restaurant last week with friends & had such a great experience! The food was absolutely delicious, & the person working there was kind & helpful. It was my first time trying Eritrean cuisine, & I was pleasantly surprised by how similar it is to Ethiopian food. The menu offers great sharing options, & I highly recommend ordering a combo to enjoy with friends. This little gem is definitely worth a visit, & I'm already looking forward to coming back!
"I recently visited Nakfa Restaurant & we had an amazing experience! his name is kahsay friendly,attentive gentle man & the atmosphere was cozy & inviting. The food was incredible - we ordered "Meat Combo " & it was flavorful & plentiful. The injera was fresh perfect ! Highly recommend for anyone looking for delicious Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine in Montreal. from Hamilton O.N
The food was really good, but the injera is stickier & thicker than what I'm used to. They also sell injera, berbere, & shiro paste! Would be nice if they played Ethiopian music instead of a talk show
Sep 25, 2024
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The food was tasty. I'm a huge fan of Ethiopian food! I did find it quite salty compared to other places I've been & there were only 2 stew options for the vegan dish. It would be nice if there was a couple more stews that came with the order as to have some variety.
