Cafe Abyssinia

When we arrived, there was no one else there. That quickly changed and by the time we left, most of the outdoor seating was filled. Very attentive staff - the service was excellent and the food was amazing. I just moved here and hadn't had Ethiopian food in years and this is such a great place and not too far from my house. We ordered the veggie combo and the meat lovers combo, extra injera and the beef sambusa.Every bite was packed with flavor! We really enjoyed ourselves and had a great time. BYOB - we brought a few bottles of wine to share.I will definitely be back!

I went vegan for the month of January, and I was searching for something filling and delicious and locally made. Cafe Abyssinia checked all the boxes! I got a Veggie combo, and it was so good that I returned 3 times! The food is rich and flavorful, and it came with plenty of injera. The folks in the restaurant were so nice and welcoming, and the prices were very reasonable. The portion size was good, and I ate twice off of one plate! A beautiful spot to check out the next time you're on Magazine!

Our last night of the Nola tour and we opted for Ethiopian. It's a smallish place with indoor and outdoor dining. No frills here just very nice people and the largest plate of Ethiopian food ever. Piglets that we are we ordered all the vegetarian stuff plus the Lamb Tibs and Salad. Yes wayyyy too much for two peeps but no Ethiopian food where we reside in PCB so we had time to make up. The portions here were bigger than all the other Ethiopian places we have been including a trip to Ethiopia in 2000. Small business at its best.

The best spicy red lentils I have eaten in ages. I was very impressed with the taste. I wish I could've had more Berbere on the side, but this was very good. The waitress was very attentive. I was very cold that morning and she gave me a hot glass of water to warm my hands up with. Excellent service.

Overall Thoughts: Hidden towards the back of other restaurants/shops without a clear sign, this spot was empty when we went for lunch at 12pm but gradually got a bit busier later on. The interior is comfortable, homey, and modestly decorated; I loved the designs of their bowls and cups. Granted I don't have Ethiopian food often, but this is the best I've had so far-- the food is delicious, bursting with bold, robust spices and flavors, and extremely filling. We paid ~$24 per person, which was very reasonable for how filling and excellent the food was. The service was also great and very friendly!Food I tried:- Sambusa with Collared Greens (4.1/5): This appetizer was just okay-- it is very similar to Thai spring rolls, even with the same sweet and spicy sauce. The collared greens gave it a bit of a unique flair, and it had a very crispy exterior.- Ethiopian Coffee: Definitely more of an acquired taste that I don't yet have-- it's extremely strong / concentrated and tasted herbal.They combined all the entrees into one family-style plate with a side of injera:- Split Red Lentil Stew (4.7/5): This was super good-- the lentils had so much flavor and I loved its soft, mushy texture. The sides of women and cabbage were flavorful and delicious as well.- Fish Gulash (4.6/5): The fish pieces were crispy, flavorful, and well-sauteed.- Lamb Alicha (4.3/5): This was good, with a distinct lamb flavor balanced out by the other veggies and spices.- Kitfo (4.3/5): This was quite good too, with very pleasant flavors and spices. - Injera (4.6/5): The injera here is thicker than other places I've been, but with the same slightly sweet and sour flavor and light, spongey texture. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.4/5Food: 4.5/5Ambience: 4.5/5Service: 4.9/5Overall Value: 4.6/5

Very good Ethiopian food at modest prices. Pleasant covered outdoor patio gets hotvin the sun tho. Inside is cool dark and spare - feels authentic. Both the fish and beef were great. And the injera was tart, soft, and delicious. The server was very friendly and competent. We had a great inexpensive lunch and took home leftovers Which by the way reheat beautifully. What's not to love?

Came here right before opening on a Sunday and had the whole place to myself. Ordered the special veggie combo: Lentils, cabbage & carrot, potato & carrot, shiro (chickpea), collard greens, yellow split peas, salad, green beans, azifa (cold lentils). Yummy and enough good for 3 people! Will be enjoying these leftovers for dinner later. Nice vibe in a great neighborhood

I go there EVERY time I'm in New Orleans! The food is amazing! The staff is very friendly and attentive. Did I mention that the food is amazing? The ambiance is warm and comfortable. They have indoor and outdoor tables. Ermias the owner became a friend over the years. If you haven't tried this please you have to, for a date or with friends or alone! I love this place!

I came here for the lunch special, each entree was only 9.99!A great restaurant! Food was great and well seasoned. I wouldn't eat the bread on its own since it's pretty sour but with the meats it tastes very good.The main draw of the restaurant, at least for me, is how filling it is. It's incredibly filling and I was stuffed even after being starved the whole day. The outdoor seating is very nice as well and it's in a nice location. Overall a very pleasant and aesthetically pleasing place to eat and I recommend it to everyone. The waiter was very good and attentive as well.

The owner, Ermias, gave us the great suggestions! Food was amazing. 1st Ethiopian food experience and will definitely try again!