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Addis Abeba

1322 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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Ranked #71 of 163 restaurants in Evanston
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: African, Ethiopian
Good for: Large groups
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Good for: Large groups
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Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Great place to try exotic food and environment. Great variety of food, Simple and nice. Ethiopian style. Recommend to try. Unique type of food.

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Chicago, Il
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

I have eaten food from this cuisine in many US cities and overseas. This place is disappointing -- soggier "bread" for food dipping. Meats not well spiced, I don't just mean not hot, I mean not full flavored. Stews are too runny.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013 via mobile

Third time here over three years, and my husband & I continue to enjoy the food immensely. The food is not fancy but IT IS GOOD. Maybe best described as 'Ethiopian comfort food.' Far better selection, price, service, & taste than anywhere else I've been, including 'the #1 Ethiopian restaurant in the Washington DC metro area'. Can't wait to come... More

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Evanston, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Personally, I love Ethiopian food and enjoy it in several restaurants. My wife is much more picky than me and she thinks this spot is far superior in taste and freshness. I've taken several co-workers and family members there and everyone loves it. I recently entertained a young Chinese co-worker and he loved the food and questioned the owner about... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2012

First time here, and we had a very good meal. Not our most favorite Ethiopian food, but very good. Great service and we will definitely come back.

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Chicago area
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26 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2012

My husband and I hadn't had Ethiopian food in a while so we decided to give Addis Abeba a try after hearing good things about it from friends. The place is small and simple, but with lots of nice touches such as Ethiopian paintings, tapestries, and statues, as well as what I assume was Ethiopian music playing quietly in the... More

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Evanston, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

My husband and I like to go here for dinner when we crave some healthy, wholesome food. We always get a wide selection of slightly spicy and mild vegetarian dishes over bread. Once we asked for the vegetarian selection and were given meat instead, so speak clearly! I also made the mistake of bringing my English father here, and he... More

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Evanston, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011

I am surprised others are surprised that this food is eaten with your fingers Take your 2 year old--he or she will be very happy. The food is good but the prices are high and portions appetizer sized. It was a good value with a Groupon, but without, it felt like a rip-off. Service is slow but friendly. I would... More

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Philadelphia, PA
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17 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011

I have had Ethiopian food all over the world except for in Ethiopia. The food here was OK. really nothing special. portions were also on the small-ish side and the prices on the high-ish side (for Ethiopian). Beer selection was limited and a bit pricey. The biggest drawback was the shape of the tables. Since everything is served family style... More

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Palo Alto, California
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Reviews in 81 cities Reviews in 81 cities
168 helpful votes 168 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2011

Some things you should know: you're not getting any silverware here. No flatware either. Wares are limited in availability. Instead, you order from the menu, and it comes out family style, all the different stewy entrees next to each other on a big injera (Ethiopian flatbread that really doesn't have much taste of its own). And they come with some... More

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