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The Best Ethiopian Food in Toronto

Nadia Boachie

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Nadia Boachie

The Best Ethiopian Food in Toronto

Looking for the best Ethiopian food in Toronto? Well, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from below that offer both traditional plates and creative renditions.

Ethiopian food is some of the most flavourful and vibrant food that Toronto has to offer. Toronto is a city known for having such a diverse number of restaurants and dishes from an array of countries around the world. There are a number of Ethiopian restaurants that have been supplying Toronto residents with delicious meals for years. Although Ethiopian restaurants can be found across the city, two main neighbourhoods dominate when it comes to Ethiopian spots -- Danforth East and Bloor West. 

A majority of these restaurants have become popular for their platters of stews, curries and meats -- all atop a bed of injera to soak up the delicious flavours. Injera is a pancake-like fermented flatbread that is porous and pairs perfectly with the dozens of different stewed veggies and meats.  With a mixture of spices such as chilli powder, fenugreek, ginger, garlic, cardamom and cinnamon -- these dishes are far from bland. Chefs at these restaurants share flavours of Ethiopia with the surrounding community. An additional bonus of Ethiopian food is that it is often vegan and vegetarian friendly, so it is perfect for those with dietary restrictions.  

On the menu, you can find Ethiopian favourites like tibs (sliced beef or lamb, pan-fried in butter, garlic and onion), beyaynetu (Ethiopia's most popular vegetarian dish of injera with scoops of colourful vegetables, potatoes, curries, lentils and stews), shiro (a lightly spiced chickpea or bean puree), enkulal firfir (a scrambled egg dish often eaten for breakfast) and so much more!

Here is a list of some wonderful Ethiopian restaurants in Toronto; with majority of them offering takeout and delivery as well!

Danforth East

1383 Danforth Ave

Sora Restaurant

Sora Restaurant

Danforth East

1383 Danforth Ave

St. Clair West

1310 St Clair Ave W

Flavours of Sheba

Ethiopian

Flavours of Sheba

St. Clair West

1310 St Clair Ave W

Ethiopian

Regent Park

356 Queen St E

Ryan Restaurant

Ethiopian

Ryan Restaurant

Regent Park

356 Queen St E

Ethiopian

Danforth East

1397 Danforth Ave

Meda Lounge and Restaurant

Ethiopian

Meda Lounge and Restaurant

Danforth East

1397 Danforth Ave

Ethiopian

Danforth East

1360 Danforth Ave

Wazema Ethiopian Restaurant

Wazema Ethiopian Restaurant

Danforth East

1360 Danforth Ave

Danforth East

1260 Danforth Ave

Blue Nile Restaurant

Ethiopian

Blue Nile Restaurant

Danforth East

1260 Danforth Ave

Ethiopian

Danforth East

1690 Danforth Ave

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant

Danforth East

1690 Danforth Ave

Ethiopian

Church and Wellesley

4 Irwin Ave

Ethiopian House

Ethiopian

Ethiopian House

Church and Wellesley

4 Irwin Ave

Ethiopian

Enat Buna

Ethiopian

Enat Buna

Ethiopian

Danforth East

1408 Danforth Ave

Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant

Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant

Danforth East

1408 Danforth Ave

Brockton Village

1180 Bloor St W

African Delight Cafe and Restaurant

Ethiopian

African Delight Cafe and Restaurant

Brockton Village

1180 Bloor St W

Ethiopian

West Queen West

1178 Queen St W

Nunu Ethiopian Fusion

Nunu Ethiopian Fusion

West Queen West

1178 Queen St W

Bloorcourt Village

844 Bloor St W

Jolly Bar and Restaurant

Jolly Bar and Restaurant

Bloorcourt Village

844 Bloor St W

Dovercourt Village

977 Bloor St W

African Palace

African Palace

Dovercourt Village

977 Bloor St W

Shalom Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant

Ethiopian

Shalom Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant

Ethiopian

Bloorcourt Village

812 Bloor St W

Selam Restaurant & Lounge

Ethiopian

Selam Restaurant & Lounge

Bloorcourt Village

812 Bloor St W

Ethiopian

Bloorcourt Village

869 Bloor St W

Lalibela Restaurant - Bloor

Lalibela Restaurant - Bloor

Bloorcourt Village

869 Bloor St W