Vert flavourful sauce (I had the doro wot). Slightly spicy sauce with a chicken leg and an egg. The bread was a little too much compared to the amount of sauce but the flavours were great and the owner was nice and welcoming. Would come again here!

It was very small restaurant but so interesting and traditional. There is no fork, knife or something :) you must eat with your hand :) taste is not bad , if you Like try different meal you can eat. (From 2017)

Authentic Ethiopian cuisine in the centre of Cape Town, yet away from the crowds.

Not my first time tasting Ethiopian food but this time at Little Ethiopia is truly enjoyable, especially dining outside on the truly under the city night sky. The restaurant is quite small and can fit maximum of 20+ people. Weve booked out the whole restaurant and the owner suggested that we do a chicken, a beef and two veggie (one is chickpeas and one is lentil) dishes with the traditional bread to share amongst the group. The dishes were well picked and all flavourful and spicy. My favourite is the beef one. The also put extra chilli powder as their pepper and salt on the sides. I took them and it enhances the dishes, just more spicy though. Had their traditional coffee too. Just a heads up that you will be eating the traditional way, with your hands. Service is casual and sometimes shy, but attentive.

What a pleasant surprise this little restaurant gave us. The service is great and the meals were wonderful. Cant hurt to give it a try. I suspect you will be very pleased with the results as my wife and I were.

Great place, food and service was amazing. The atmosphere is great especially on cold days. Definitely reccomended

Unassuming and limited space, but best Ethiopian food in the city

Very delicious and fresh foods. You sit on little stools around a table and share. Eating with you hands. Quite a fun experience. They also bring as much you can eat. Very nice service and the food is very healthy. Make sure to have a reservation. It is quite pricey though. We pay 30USD per Person in a group of eight.

Delicious, authentic Ethiopian food in a quaint (but tiny!) restaurant. Staff were incredibly friendly. Portions were massive as well! Very good value and I would be happy to eat here again.

Some of the best food I have ever eaten. Great service, with a smile.

We stumbled across possibly the smallest restaurant Ive ever been in,The hostess was friendly and the atmosphere was genuinely great I loved that there were local people (Ethiopians) eating with us.The food portions were generous. We had a platter that has a bit of everything and something similar to a lamb curry as shown I the picture.The flavor of the stewed meat was great the vegetables were very simply prepared and more akin to home cooking rather than a culinary Cuisine. This in my opinion added to the overall quaint feel of the place.Great for something different, be forewarned no cutlery so wash your mits before you dine there

We always enjoy going to Little Ethiopia Restaurant . Very cosy place and we always enjoy the food, taking an extra portion home. Do yourself a favour and go and try it out.

Cape Town is difficult for vegetarians, but places like this makes it easier – Tasty food (someone complained about blandness, but they give you berber and other spices that you can use to adjust this), lovely decor and atmosphere and the owner seemed nice. Very small, but I was still able to get a seat.

Magical restaurant filled with decor that truly transports you to Ethiopia. Walking in, the beautiful smell of spices and incence filled the air, and the food that followed was just as spectacular. Great value for money, run by beautiful, friendly people.

We had aethiopian food for the first time, we really liked it! Hopefully we will coming back sometime.

Great food and cozy place, definitely worth a visit

If youre looking for a unique, delicious dining experience in a little and authentic Ethiopian restaurant, this is the place for you! Wouldnt recommend for a first date though, as eating with your hands can be tricky 😋

Would definitely recommend! Frequently visit this place because I’ve had great experiences. There are plenty of options for vegetarians, and the food is always delicious. The host has always been so kind and welcoming.Only downsides are the location of the toilet, and the small seating area (can be uncomfortable if it is crowded).

This really is a little gem hidden in the backstreets of Cape town. The Ethiopian lady running the place will take her time to explain the choices on the menu and make sure youll have a scrumptious experience. The dishes were well prepared and beautifully presented. The food was very delicious. Also, budget wise, this evening of sublime dining, wont break the bank. Five star without a doubt!

Excellent find- lovely food and kind employees. Great spot to get off the street in the afternoon. Thank you!

Quirky, delicious, interesting, and reasonable

Small restaurant with unique decor. The food took a while to come, but it was worth the wait. We had the vegetable stew with lean beef, and another beef dish. Both were very flavoursome. The spiced tea was pretty good too.

We just stopped here for some coffee along our way. Such a fun experience. You sit on little stools and if you get food, eat with your hands. The coffee is served with popcorn which is surprisingly delicious. The coffee is also very good!! Served on a nice tray

Cozy little restaurant.

Love this little Gem of a place. Small, food really great and very relaxed. Great option to go with friends, kids or visitors...

This was our first Ethiopian food experience and it was delicious. The service was great too, very friendly. We will definitely go back.

Definitely a unique experience, my friend. Great food, your hands will get sloppy. It really is little so no large groups of friends my friend. Lastly, make sure you have a toilet at your next stop, you’re gonna need it.

Little Ethiopia is something very special. It is tiny and squashed and intimate and wonderful. The food is standard Ethiopian fare and delicious at the same time, but the best part is the hospitality, as if you were guest in an Ethiopian house! Highly recommended for the experience.

Food: The was delicious and filling.Vibe: Very small, tiny spaces. If you are tall, good luck. The restaurant can probably fit 10 people max. And thatll be a crowd.The owner is really nice and offers you popcorn at the end of your meal for free :)

As the name the restaurant is very small and less space to seat inside, but outdoor sitting is also available. Inside view is very nice with traditional style. Traditional music videos are also played here. The food is really good. There is a toilet available. The price is average. Must visit place. Usually it this place is little bit crowded.

The service was poor and the food was just ok - not memorable and definitely not a restaurant I will revisit. The space is literally Little and not very comfortable. The arent variety of options, its either beef or chicken and do not expect dessert options or variety of drinks.

I loved the experience of Ethiopian food and the host was amazing. But the food was a little bland but I think it was just me, as I personally prefer spicy food.

Great food, reasonable prices. Although the restaurant is fairly small, the intimacy creates a fun experience while enjoying your meal. One of our favourite places!

Very tiny but amazing food. Is made fresh so expect a wait. Unique experience

Small restaurant with good food. Worth it if you can get in. Of the two Ethiopian restaurants I have tried in the CBD, this is, by far, the better of the two. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Good authentic food that was delicious. The place is a little hole in the wall, which I love. Not a lot of seating. Tried the sample platter which was plenty for two people. They were out of their non spicy options but the regular menu was not to spicy.

Cozy little place, tasty food.

A small shop front with excellent ethehopian cuisine.

Delicious, very good quality food. A must for Ethiopian cuisine

I’m so glad we tried this place! Such flavorful food!! Great service and delicious traditional food.

I like this quaint restaurant, the food is nice and the proprietor is very attentive.

Veg options absolutely delicious!

This little place stole my heart. The food is excellent and thr owner a beautiful and friendly lady.

If you can get past the fact that you eat with your hands (so maybe dont opt for sharing! )... Flavoursome food, but -10 on cleanliness. Roaches everywhere!!

Lovely and small shop. Loved the food

Excellent dish, nice spiced tea, interesting coffee ceremony with enchanting incense, and friendly waitresses

However its a small place, its one of the best restaurants I have visited in CT!!! Delicious food and helpful staff

The place may be small, but Mimi has a big loving heart that will make you feel the Spirit of Ethiopia.

Cozy small authentic Ethiopian restaurant. Really liked it.

Has been the best Ethiopian restaurant in Cape Town for years and still is, come try it, let your tastebuds love a little!

Amazing food and friendly service. Ethiopian food is delicious.

Little Ethiopia is a quirky little place, hidden away in plain sight. Its tiny but makes up for it with personality. The owner Yeshi is very friendly and open and always shares some stories about Ethiopia or Ethiopian food if youre curious.Ive only given it 3 stars as the food quality has degraded a bit recently. Also try Cafe Timbuktu or my favorite Ethiopian Madame Taitou.

Fantastic food and very friendly owners and staff. Highly recommend for authentic Ethiopian food.

The best I ever had!

Tiny place, hard to find, but dont let it discourage you: everything is homemade and tastes absolutely fantastic. Must try, especially if you do not know ethipian cuisine. Strongly recommended

Such a small cosy restaurant with lovely food and staff.

Delicious food. Fun experience. Thoroughly enjoyed the evenning.

Excellent ethiopian restaurant ! But you must be careful with the spicy meals, theyre really spicy, bit so good !

Lovely little restaurant with friendly folks and awesome food - it feels like youre sitting in someones living room. Definitely recommend!

This is one of Cape Towns gems. Phenomenal food, an unmatched experience in street culture cuisine.

Excellent authentic food to be enjoyed with friends.

Good food and great service

Cool, calm vibe. Great food

A nice spot and interesting food

Great food, one of my favourite Ethiopian restaurants in Cape Town. Small, but quaint!

Authentic Restaurant, friendly staff, great location and the food....absolutely to die for! Vegetarian platter for those who are over the SA meat diet.

Very unusual food and very tasty.

Very nice traditional and healthy food

A special place. Great coffee

Best kept little secret in Cape Town. Awesome food!

Tiny, cosy restaurant with very, very delicious food!

Small restaurant with great Ethiopian foods.

It really is little (total capacity perhaps 15 people) but the food!!!

Great Ethiopian food.

Lady who serves is so polite

Excellent, nice service

Just delicious :)

Food took forever and was cold and rather bland

Authentic and excellent!

Amazing food.

Food was so yum!!

Very delicious food, good service and especially for vegetarians!

Small restaurant with a very small room which makes the atmosphere friendly. Only 2 account staff but are very pleasant. The food is very good. A little waiting time but it is normal because the meals are made as and when customer orders. Be careful though there is no toilet, just a sink to wash your hands

Too sharp for me, but it was interesting to stop by. Very simple establishment with authentic cuisine. Not everyone will become his fan, but you can go here once.

Supersted place on 2 tables for a lover of chamber establishments. 3-year-old beer was sold 🤕

Charming