Asmara

Five of us ended up here on Friday 9 September as the restaurant we had planned to go to was closed - turned out to be a blessing in disguise!

The service was friendly and welcoming despite us not having a booking and our waiter was happy to explain the dishes on the enticing menu. Everything was very different to anything any of us had experienced before but a complete delight - starters (from the fairly short selection) were soup and a spinach and homemade cheese dish with pitta breads, both of which got rave reviews but the main attraction were the delicious main courses. We opted for various dishes, all of which come on a huge silver tray covered in injeera pancakes as other reviewers have described, making this a great sociable eating experience with friends. The stews and other meat dishes were warming and so tasty, everyone was very satisfied.

All in all, three starters, five main courses, a bottle of wine, soft drink and two glasses of white came to £73 between five of us (not including service). A total bargain in a wonderfully unassuming restaurant serving up food with a real homely feel - highly recommended and can't wait to return!
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SJP - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Monday, September 12, 2011

This is one of my all time favourite restaurants! It's a delightfully kitsch, homely little place that always smells wonderfully of coffee and spices, and the service is polite, friendly and understated. The food is wonderful - a great selection for both vegetarians and meat eaters. It's always served hot, beautifully spiced and consistently excellent. Always go for the bread dishes where you eat off a communal tray using enjeera bread and your fingers.

I really can't praise this place enough.
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treesrgreen80 - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Saturday, February 26, 2011

Just an update to keep this ticking along. I've been going here for about 4 years, but as I probably only go once a year I don't get remembered so get normal service. The service is incredibly friendly and jolly, the set meal is a bargain. The food is different and good. Don't know why I don't go more often in fact.
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8 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, May 27, 2010

i agree. it's a real treat going to asmara; a complete experience, rather than just a meal.
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ANOUSHKA ALEXANDER
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 20, 2010