Cafe Ethiopia - (415) 285-2728

As my favorite cuisine, I have high hopes for trying new Ethiopian restaurants. I was excited to be trying a new place as I have eaten at all the ones in Berkeley. We got there right as they were opening with a less than enthusiastic greeting from our waiter. I was surprised that the vegetarian combination only offered 3 choices from the short list of options. The Atakilt consisted of two large undercooked potatoes, the Messer-Wot was bland although there was a lot of it. We asked for Awaze and he brought us about a teaspoon of it and it costs $2.50 for extra injera! Overall I was unimpressed. Try Cafe Collucci or Fin Fine in Berkeley for quality Ethi food.

I can't figure out why this place isn't more crowded. It's a great neighborhood restaurant. The food is tasty, portions are large, the prices are reasonable, and the service is always friendly. The restaurant itself is simple and basic but the food more than compensates for the surroundings.

This is one of my favorite spots in SF. The food is so unique and amazingly fresh. The bread is a crepe like sour-doughish and you use this to pick up various stews, meats, lentils and sauces. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It is truly an ethnic ethiopian experience but can be enjoyed by even the most picky eaters as there is so much to choose from. The restaurant is family owned and the service is friendly and attentive. This is great for large parties or groups of friends that want a light, fun atmosphere. Who cares about the decor, this place is clean and has a great vibe. A must do.