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Massawa Restaurant


Massawa Restaurant
1239 Amsterdam Ave
New York City, NY 10027-6603
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#2,158 of 6,760 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: African
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Neighborhood: Harlem
  • Address: 1239 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, NY 10027-6603
  • Phone:  (212) 663-0505
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twin123185 50 contributions
Toms River, New Jersey
May 11, 2007

Ate here on a Friday evening - place was mobbed - service was attentive and quick, food was very very good and perfectly spiced and cooked. Had the lamb combo and a really nice beef appetizer. My son goes to Columbia Univ. and has eaten here twice - soon I hope it will be my second time. Be aware -... more

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foodie10128 1 contribution
New York CIty
May 5, 2007

I've eaten here twice, and both times the food was delicious - nicely spiced, and especially great when eaten with their injera. Fun to bring along a group for because they serve your entrees all together on a large platter with a bed of injera so that it's easy to try it all. The atmosphere is very laid back -... more

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Massawa Restaurant Address

1239 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, NY 10027-6603
Tel: (212) 663-0505
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.