Very cozy restaurant right on 10th & Kensington Road. It was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it was pretty good. Very friendly service!

My spouse is Ethiopian and he loves the food here. We have been here numerous times and the food has always been great, fresh and home-made tasting! Truly authentic. Wonderful service and the decor makes you feel like you’re sitting in a restaurant right from...More

VEGANS HEAVEN!!!!!!! A friend suggested I try Marathon Restaurant because they offer a great selection of vegan/veg friendly options. This place did not disappoint, I ordered the vegetarian platter for one $17.00 and it was so delish. The platter was large enough to share as...More

i loved the restraunt but it iis so loud i could barely order and talk to my friends and the service was great but not excellent. i might go back there again

3 times now I have ordered out from Marathon. Twice, I arrived at the time scheduled to pick up my food, twice I left over 20 minutes past that time with my food. The third time, I called 5 minutes ahead of when I was...More

I went here with my husband and my friend and her boyfriend. We went on a Saturday night at 630 pm. When we arrived it was not super busy, but soon after the restaurant filled up. It took us an hour to get a glass...More

I was here for lunch with a friend. The Entertainment book gave me a 10 dollar coupon against a second meal. I had the combination meat platter, which had a mix of different meats, along with home made cheese and salad. I had the 500...More

Since coming to Calgary recently, we have been looking for good vegetarian options. Marathon Ethiopian is definitely worth a try. (It's also a short walk from the Sunnyside Station.) Quick caveats: There is another Ethiopian restaurant, Blue Nile, just a block away, and we have...More

Had it delivered, so disappointed :( I used to live in Ethiopia for 2 years and ate injera and wot on a daily basis. The flavours were off, too salty, not enough texture. Should have tried blue Nile I guess?! I couldn't even finish it....More

We highly recommend trying marathon Ethiopian restaurant if you are interested in trying something new. The dinner for two is delicious excellent flavour presentation, ambiance and service you will not be disappointed. We literally could not stop eating!