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Rooted in tradition and inspired by the contemporary, we celebrate food in its simple and yet authentic state. We invite you to enjoy an authentic meal in an atmosphere that represents excellence in service and style.
Join us for authentic Ethiopian cuisine with food that is flavorful and spicy. We can customize the degree of heat you'd like. The meal is meant to be shared and...
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Rooted in tradition and inspired by the contemporary, we celebrate food in its simple and yet authentic state.
We invite you to enjoy an authentic meal in an atmosphere that represents excellence in service and style.
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Rooted in tradition and inspired by the contemporary, we celebrate food in its simple and yet authentic state.
We invite you to enjoy an authentic meal in an atmosphere that represents excellence in service and style.
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I went to Ethiopiques last night for the first time with a girlfriend.
The food was delicious and well spiced (This is spicy food FYI) and the portions were huge--I ordered the meat platter at $12 and couldn't finish--it made a great lunch today!
They should probably do a re-vamp of the bathrooms but otherwise great restaurant and awesome selection of white wines--we ordered a bottle of Pillitteri Gerwurztraminer Riesling for only $28 and it was a refreshing wine perfect for the summer.
Ethiopiques is where to go for Ethiopian food near Yonge and Dundas. Found on nearby Church St., the restaurant isn't much to look at, but in the kitchen cooks churn out more than passable meat and veggie platters paired with traditional cocktails.
Went here for the first time recently. The service was a bit slow but very friendly. The decor and environment were relatively simple. Food was quite good and very filling if you get one of the combo platters. I would to again. This place is also vegetarian friendly.
Stopped by here for lunch, and while the place was pretty empty, which worried me at first, I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the vegetarian bento box, which comes with a choice of four veggie dishes, but what came was actually a bit more than that. They decided to let me try a small sample of all of the veggie options, probably because it was such a slow day for them. The food was... more
Tried to do something a bit more adventurous as a group and we ended up here at Ethiopiques for a group of 6. Reservations went alright but they had no record of it, the host managed to put together a booth in short order. The place has ample seating and can seat a group up to 20 people with ease.
Food compared to other Ethiopian places is not as tasty, lemon was a bit overpowering in some...
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Took my girlfriend here for her birthday and we left with a smile on our faces which has become a challenge with Toronto restaurants. The Manager/Owner and the lovely server treated us to an authentic Ethiopian dining experience highlighted by exotic flavors and rich spices.
You MUST try the authentic Coffee experience as it was quite possibly the most flavorful coffee we've ever had.
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Overall: : Interesting restaurant to try but probably a place that I'll only try once. Total cost for 2 was approximately $50.
Setting: Sleepy cozy spot with interesting African music. Washrooms and stairwell smelled bad and musty.
Service: We were greeted immediately by the owner and given a He took our orders and was very helpful with explaining the menu. With that being said, the food...
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Love the food!! If you want to try out something different you must check it out. I think ive been 5 times now, the food is fantastic, and feels like someones grandma is cooking with love.
Had the Meat and Veggie platter for two. It was SO GOOD. Service was great and Fasil is very friendly. The chickpea gravy served with the platter was amazing...If i could get the recipe , I would cover all my food in that gravy. Since we liked it so much, Fasil gave us another serving, which we greatly appreciate !
Amazing meal. would definitely come again!
Our first time at an Ethiopian restaurant, we stopped in on a whim. So glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, just wonderful. The service was great very friendly. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Back for round 3.. Great as always, though some of the dishes were a bit on the pureed side this time - not sure why that was. And the salad side (got the meat & veggie platter) was a little heavy on olive oil. But the rest was fantastic.
Service slow as molasses - pretty standard for Ethiopian but for some reason last time was much better. Even though they weren't busy, when I asked for the...
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Best Ethiopian in the city. Try the stuffed jalapeños, ginger tea, lentil soup, and everything in the menu. Service is slow but that seems to be common with Ethiopian restaurants.
Very comfy restaurant no matter where you sit. Warm and inviting. Love the smell of the incense! Prices are reasonable for the portions you get . We had the vegetarian platter for two which was delicious , just not very hot when it came out. I'll go back though as the staff were nice and the food was tasty!
Food - 5/5 - Food as good as it can get! Our first Ethiopian experience and was a great one!
Service - 3/5 - The staff could be more welcoming.
The place was empty so we got very fast service. Ordered the meat and vegetarian platter for 2 and it had a taste of chicken, meat and some cooked vegetables and seeds such as carrots, lentils ams chick peas. The meat was spicy amd very tasty. Prices were affordable and everything was delicious. Excellent location.
Their meat and veggie platter is awesome !!! The soft injeras come with six vegetarian dishes and two meat dishes ... Each one is delicious !!! Three different lentil dishes....each one has its own distinct flavor and three different types of vegetable dishes... Wow !!! My favorite is the Fasolia with beans and carrots. Chicken Doro wat and Lamb Tibs are super yummy. The restaurant has a nice... more
Probably 3.5 stars but I'll round up to 4 because I enjoyed it and don't get many chances to eat Ethiopian food! They were pretty empty on a Sunday night when all the other places I walked by looked packed, but fortunately that was not a bad sign! Got the meat and veggie combo. Nothing was over-the-top spicy which my stomach will probably thank me for later. Perfect amount of food to leave... more
I had a very pleasant experience at Ethiopiques and I have to say that the staff were a big part of that. Some Ethiopian restaurants I've seen some pretty unwelcoming service, and I can say Ethiopiques I thought the service was above and beyond, and the best service I've received at an Ethopian restaurant. I found them welcoming, attentive, and considerate, leaving me a warm fuzzy feeling.
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Cheap, simple, ok. Not quick.
I think there are new owners, and the quality control (and frankly the understanding of English) has dropped. "Non spicy" and "no jalapeños" means there shouldn't be jalapeños on it.
went there twice- they cater for vegetarians and price is reasonnable-however the food is a bit bland- service was great- owner very friendly
Lovely people, great food and delicious gluten-free injera (make sure to order ahead for that gluten free bit). Affordable wines and cold Tuskers. Can't go wrong!
Came here after Pride as a group of seven. We loved both the veg and meat platters. Husband and wife owners are very nice. Service was excellent. Delicious food to accompany our Kenyan beer Tusker.
Ordered the veggie and meat platter, was good pretty tasty, especially the meat. The bread was good, not so convenient to eat my food with because I'n not used it and it was fun! And the waiter was nice enough to bring me a fork when I finally gave up.
Waiter was really nice which is why i'm giving it 4 stars. For the food i'd stay 3 gor taste and 4 for price/quality.
Overall, good experience!
I have the veggy and meat platter every time I'm here. I love this place. Food's great and the people are lovely and care very much about their food and heritage
I'm giving this a three as I'm not sure if the problem is with me or the restaurant, but I sincerely did not enjoy my meal. The waitress was friendly and attentive, and the mango juice was fine, but when we got our actually meal we could not finish it.
The meat did not taste of good quality, and neither...
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Very good food, subtle variations in spice and heat level. Very friendly staff. The service was not rushed but they were attentive when required. My new favourite for Ethiopian downtown
We had a coupon and wanted to have the Coffey Ceremony so decided to try Ethiopiques at lunch. It was just off Dundas on Church. Didn't look like much from the street but when we went in we were pleasantly surprised. Nice tables, with linen tablecloths. Nicely spaced so you could talk in private. We let them know right away... more
First time I ever tried Ethiopian food and must say I liked it as different from anything I have tried as it was.3 of us had the meat and veggie platter in order to taste as many different things as possible. Portion was quite big and managed to fill all of us.We also had the traditional coffee service which wasn't really special,just very strong bitter coffee and they burn the stuff used in... more
Really enjoyed Ethiopiques November 19th. Very tasty Ethiopian food. Helpful staff worked hard to answer our many questions and come up with a platter we enjoyed. Fairly quiet on a Tuesday night so we could linger and not feel like we were imposing. Décor was a little sparse and dated, but we went for the food, not the décor.
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I visited Ethiopiques with a friend with high expectations given the reviews and my previous experience with really good, authentic Ethiopian food in Rwanda. We have a Groupon for the dinner which included appetizers, mains and a dessert. I specified ahead of time in my email reservation and again to the host that I would need the gluten-free injera bread... more
The best serviced and food Ethiopian restaurant I've ever been to. I've tried many on Bloor and Danforth but this small place downtown beats all, despite all the negative reviews. I am crazy about Ethiopian cuisine and after trying all the restaurants in town, I conclude that I will be only going back to this one. If you're a vegetarian, the veggie dishes tastes amazingly flavourful compared to... more
Great food, service, and the best coffee I've had in my life. The place is simple but food is really delicious and the staff is friendly.
Pretty good Ethiopian that rivals my personal fav, Ethiopian House. The cuts of veggies are a bit larger and coarser but it works well. Nice spice combo in the vegetarian byanatuu. This place has a cleaner white table cloth look than your typical Ethiopian joint. The neighbourhood is otherwise kind of sketch.
If you're looking for a unique experience, you've come to the right place.
Ethiopiques, located just outside of the hustle and bustle of Dundas Square, is a hidden gem in the midst of Toronto. Now I may be biased because I'm a colossal fan of spicy food, a main part of Ethiopiques carte du jour.
I absolutely loved how they do not use silverware. Your food comes out on a massive injera...
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If it wasn't 6pm I would have definitely tried the Coffee Story, or whatever it is called. For $6 you get coffee and some kind of performance/presentation on the history of coffee or something. I love coffee, and a coffee-themed short play that comes with coffee sounds great! Maybe at lunch some other day.
There are a bunch of vegan stews, like the Spicy Lentil Stew, Fasolia, Yellow Pea Stew,...
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I cant wait until I can go back!! My first experience and it was great. This place is small, not many tables. If going on a weekend, may be smart to make a reservation. I had no idea what anything was on the menu, but asked the waitress for the most popular choices. She suggested we try the 3 veggie... more
It was our first time in this restaurant and I must say that we enjoyed the food very much, especially the "injera." They are quite generous in providing this crepe like spongy flatbread, that serves as your plate, and eating utensil to scoop up your food. I must say that ethiopian food is hearty and healthy because they use a... more
Today was the second time that we went to Ethiopiques as a family for lunch.
The veggie platter as always is great. We asked for a plate for 3 for a family of 2 adults and 3 children (5 and under). More than enough, as for the second time we couldn't even finish the platter.
I was only disappointed that we were charged the regular price at lunch time, instead of the advertised lunch special of...
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Food is consistently good, and tastes authentic as always. Somehow, it's good enough to make me overeat each time. However, my wife didn't do so well afterwards, so I'm not sure if we can go back. A shame, b/c we both love Ethiopian and would consider even taking their cooking classes.
My wife and I love ethiopian food and had never tried this restaurant. We went later on a Saturday evening and the place was rather quiet as there were only two other tables being served. The food was flavorful (as all ethiopian food is) and abundant (we had 2 platters-meat and veggies) as we could not finish all. The service... more
Stopped in here for lunch on a Sunday. We ordered one vegetarian and one meat lunch special for two people plus soup and salad. Everything was very tasty, flavorful, and zesty. They don't shy away from the spices but nothing was out of control, except for the salad which had fresh jalapenos chopped up in it. I thought it was fantastic, but I can see how that might be a little much for some. The... more
Oh boy...
We were seated fast enough but the waitress didn't greet us or make any eye contact when she handed us the menu. That's right, no eye contact when giving the menu - her head was turned away looking at her co-worker set up the table next to us. Ok fine, no big deal.
We gave our order, 2 appetizers, 3 meat dishes.
When the first two meat dishes came out, some parts were warm, some...
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Following a day of driving to the falls we were looking for comfort food and peace - and we got it. Never having tried Ethiopian the waitress suggested 3 platters between 4 and it was a perfect recommendation. We all enjoyed the flavours and the chicken dish was a real winner. Lovely service, relaxed atmosphere and yummy food. Just the... more
I went to Ethiopiques tonight with a teambuy coupon $19 for $40. We ordered a meat platter, vegetarian platter, and sambusas. Alot of food for 2 people! It took us to around $40. Great deal either way!
some of the meat dishes had bones, but nothing offensive. And the meat wasn't fatty, which I appreciated, because it's covered in sauce!
The seasoning was flavourful and not too spicy.
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This was a disappointing experience as I have really enjoyed exploring restaurants serving Ethiopian food in Toronto and expected this to be as good as what I have found in this city. The service was a smidgeon on the dismissive side, with minimal engagement in our effort to experience what the restaurant might consider as its "signature" dishes. My perception... more
*1.5 stars*
Located at Church and Dundas, this Ethiopian restaurant tries to be a more upscale joint, but unfortunately, it really isn't. There is some attention to detail, yet it is not wholeheartedly thought out. The dim lighting and tablecloths attempt to imitate an quiet, close, and intimate ambiance in the dinner room, but the bright lighting from the kitchen's open entrance glares...
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I grabbed a teambuy deal to try Ethiopiques. For $18 I would get 1 appetizer, 2 mains and 1 dessert. Whoohoo!
Ethiopiques is located on Church St...a little more south than the Village than I had envisioned.
When we entered the restaurant around 7pm on a weekday, there was one other couple seated. There was also alot of smoke in the room...for the love of our lungs, open a window up in there!...
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Was taken out to this restaurant just before a show. Nice place. Service was good and the staff were very accommodating with my dietary restrictions. The food was very tasty.
A humble place to get some tasty food.
I actually thought the service here was pretty good, the lady who served us was very kind (and brought us more injera when we needed it). I must admit I haven't eaten much Ethiopian before but we cleaned the platter! Only thing that lets it down a little is the interior is a bit drab and dated.
This was my first time at an Ethiopian restaurant.
The woman who served us was nice enough. She was patient while we (my friends and I) took our time looking over the menu.
Can't say I'm a fan of sourdough though, of which there was plenty. My meat platter didn't taste good either.
Vegetarian platter was decent though. Give that a try, even if you like meat. They don't do meat well here.
Absolutely delicious and an amazing value. The restaurant is small and cozy. We got the meat and vegetable platter. It's meant for one person, but we shared it and still couldn't finish it. It gives you an arrangment of different types of vegetables and two kinds of meat all on a spongy bread. They also give you the bread on... more
For those of you who have never had Ethiopian cuisine, prepare to get your hands dirty. There are no utensils and it is very much a communal dining experience.
When I checked-in on Yelp I noticed that there was a 50% off deal for anyone who checks in! I showed it to the staff and they were genuinely happy to see that someone redeemed the offer. My girlfriend and I had the meat platter and it...
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I had a hard time providing an overall rating. This was my first time with Ethiopian food and first time at an Ethiopian restaurant. My wife purchased a groupon for this restaurant, and she has eaten Ethiopian food before.
We went on a Tuesday night. We had reservations for 6:00 pm which was not necessary as the place was empty....
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Food was decent here (not as good as Pero, for instance) and service left a lot to be desired. They took forever to bring out the food (we're talking at least 25 minutes) and when they did, they messed up my order and completely forgot the dish I was most looking forward to. I was so hungry that I didn't bother to order it again (especially after that wait) and just dug into the food that did... more
I had lunch with a friend in Ethiopiques on a Saturday. We ordered sambusa and a lamb dish to share. The sambusa was very good. The lamb dish was ok with rather little lamb. The injera was too sour for my taste. We ordered the coffee ceremony after the meal. We were told that we should have ordered it with... more
I had a lot of fun coming in this place.
The restaurant is nicer than the typical Ethiopian place, albeit the entrance is minuscule and not easy to find. The light are soft and the lady that serves is very friendly and helpful.
Group of 4, three of which never had Ethiopian before. I prepared everybody about the food, the injera and the absence of silverware. When one of my colleagues order a...
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I found this place by accident when I was getting hungry at lunch time. Hadn't had Ethiopian food for years so it was a happy find. The service was excellent, really chatty and friendly. The food was served quickyl and was fresh and delicious. The traditional coffee was wonderful... Great place just could do with an update as the decor... more
If you are looking for delicious Ethiopian food, this is a great place! I have been there several times and was there for a late dinner again last night. Had the vegetarian platter and really enjoyed it! All of the dishes were very flavourful and they added a (7th) dish to the platter that I don't recall having before. It was amazing!
The service was a bit slow but otherwise good and I only go...
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Ethiopique was a first for me....
Not the first time I had Ethiopian food, but the first time I left a restaurant after getting bad service from beginning to end, and feeling sad for the place.
The restaurant was half empty when we arrived for dinner.
We stood at the doorway for at least 15 minutes, while the server/hostess walked passed us a few times, avoiding all eye contact.
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This is a medium sized restaurant located in a quiet downtown neighborhood.
The food is good, but inconsistent sometimes. Some days it will taste better than others. Some days you will ask for for an item and they will say; "yes, we have it, but not today!".
With that said, this place is excellent in terms of food when it is made well. The injera portions are plentiful, and the services beats...
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So I tried two different Ethiopian restaurants during my visit to Toronto. I must say this place was the best. The food was spicy, flavorful and not very expensive. The kitchen and bathrooms were very clean. I arrived at 5:00 pm and had to go into the kitchen to find someone. The lady was scrubbing the already clean-looking kitchen. Within... more
Ethiopiques was a very welcome surprise for us. We would never have stumbled upon this place on our own. The reason for our visit was really just to use up the WagJag voucher we bought ($20 for $50 worth of food). We ordered a Meat Platter, Gored Gored (Tender beef fillet) and Goden Tibs (Lamb short ribs). The meal was... more
Ethiopiques I noticed was recommended by quite a few people. I have been there twice now. The first I went there for dinner and the second time for lunch. It was a huge difference! During dinner, it's hard to notice the unclean and shabby interior; with the lights on the decor looks slightly decent. The meal was good- The dora fir fir was delicious and flavorful. When I went there for lunch,... more
Great experience, something that everyone should try, however valuewise it was a tad expensive.
Experience communal eating from the same giant plate and with your fingers. (Knives and forks are available upon request) Good was interesting, but the injera just reminded me of english crumpets in terms of taste and textures.
I arrived at the restaurant on a Friday night with a WagJag coupon and no reservation but was promptly seated at a spacious table and served right away even though it was very busy with large parties and lots of take out orders. This was my second time here and it won't be my last :)
Our first experience with this restaurant but I had Ethiopian food before
The service is very very slow unless you know the servers or a regular or Ethiopian
Why? We sat there for fifteen minutes before our server gave us water
The regulars came in, sat by the bar and got their drinks immediately
She did explain some of the food afterwards
But the food came out (salad) after 30 minutes while...
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Some very unfair reviews here, not sure if expectations were too high. I've been to this place twice and both times the service was "good" bordering on "very good". The most recent occasion had us ordering a couple of platters for two, and doing the coffee ceremony. Everything came out very quickly, even though the restaurant was about half full.
Good food, good service, decent value and...
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Its a small restaurant just south of Dundas on Church. We were greeted and seated immediately and found service throughout to be prompt and efficient. We received a complimentary salad along with our order and redeemed a living social coupon without any issue. Other discounts were advertised on the table. The food was very good and the meat platter for... more
Guys, guys, let's be fair now.
If you come to this place on a schedule, you may end up in tears. It's true. But this isn't the kind of place you come to on a schedule; you don't even get cutlery, for god's sake. You eat with your hands, with a shared platter, and a friend you're very comfortable with. And you dig in to the food (when it gets there) and savour every bite of that long-awaited...
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Delicious food. Great variety.
Mind-numbingly slow service.
I bought a Wagjag coupon after reading the fabulous reviews. Never having tried Ethiopian food before, we were eager to dig in. The restaurant is crisp and clean, tables in close quarters, but a good atmosphere. The server was pleasant in welcoming us and gave us good recommendations from the menu. She recommended the cold fitfit salad which was a... more
The restaurant is housed in a narrow space between an Arabic and Caribbean restaurant, so it's easy to miss. We were literally standing across the street from this place, looking for it, and could not see it! It seemed to be one of those places that the locals knew about, since the place stayed busy the evening we were there.... more
The timatim fitfit was tasty. The meat platter too was quite good , but the chicken in it seemed under cooked .The service was extremely slow and the overall atmosphere was rather mediocre.
I found this restaurant while searching online for local dining coupons. Being our first Ethiopian meal, we were in for a pleasant surprise. We ordered the lamb tips and the doro wat, which were served with traditional Ethiopian bread. The spices were absolutely intoxicating!
The food here is absolutely superb! The service is equally great too! Wonderful flavors and cuts of meat. We had the chicken stew in berbere sauce and the lamb tibs. Also, eating with our hands and sharing platters with friends/family is so amazing. I really enjoyed my experience at Ethiopiques and will visit again if I had the chance.
I visited Ethiopiques for dinner with my girlfriend on a Saturday evening. We were greeted at the door by the owner, who was extremely friendly. My girlfriend and I felt very welcomed. The decor showcases many pictures of Ethiopian tribes, which is a nice way to introduce Canadian's (and anyone else not from Ethiopia) to the culture. Having eaten at... more
This was an exciting discovery close to my office. I decided to try this place for an early dinner. It does not have the nicest decor but the service and food are great. The women who served us was great in describing the menu and as first timers directing us in to the right dishes for us. I had the... more
Hours of operation: Sun: 10am - 10pm, mon-wed: 7:30am - 10pm, thu-fri: 7:30am - 11pm, sat: 10am - 11pm
This restaurant offers authentic Ethiopian fare with a contemporary twist. The main entrees are the four combination platters, such as the meat platter that comes with spicy stew, lamb stew, steak tartar and collard greens. Ethiopiques also serves many vegetarian and vegan choices, such as the spicy lentil stew and the fasolia, a dish of carrots, string beans and potatoes flavoured with garlic,... more
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