Ethiopian Restaurants in Barcelona

The food scene in Barcelona includes so much more than tapas, paella, and traditional Spanish or Catalan dishes. As an international city full of immigrants, expats, and global influences, you can find food from all over the world in Barcelona. While it’s easy to find plenty of great options when it comes to food from other European countries, you have to search a bit harder to find the most authentic dishes from other continents. So if you’re in the mood for something new and exotic or simply love African cuisine, here are two of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Barcelona to try.

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Addis Abeba Restaurant

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Addis Abeba is one of the most well-loved Ethiopian restaurants in Barcelona. Located in the Sants neighborhood, its the perfect place to enjoy the exotic flavors of Ethiopia. All their specials are served with Injira, a traditional Ethiopian flatbread, and a house salad. On their menu, you’ll find Ethiopian favorites like Segawat, Dorowat, Aterkek, and Meser Kik. They offer both vegetarian and vegan options along with a dessert menu of delicious sweets such as cheesecake and carrot cake. They even offer a menu for €17.50 that includes a main dish, drink, and your choice of dessert or coffee.

The atmosphere inside Addis Abeba is warm, colorful, and authentic, and the food is served in traditional Ethiopian style without utensils. Apart from the flavorful food, the restaurant is known for offering some of the friendliest service in Barcelona. Because it’s such a popular place, it’s recommended to reserve a table ahead of time on their website

Address: Carrer del Vallespir, 44, 08014 Barcelona

Abissinia Restaurant

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Abissinia Restaurant is another authentic Ethiopian favorite in Barcelona. Located alongside other international restaurants in the heart of Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood, the atmosphere is inviting and cozy. They serve exotic dishes full of flavor and made with only the freshest ingredients including meats, vegetables, fruits, and several spices. Every dish is prepared in the traditional Ethiopian way for perfectly combined flavors. They even offer an Ethiopian coffee ceremony experience in which guests can taste the delicious brew made of Ethiopian beans that they roast in the restaurant themselves. With attentive service, reasonable prices, and a delicious menu, you can’t go wrong choosing Abissinia Restaurant for an exotic meal in Barcelona.

Address: Carrer del Torrent de les Flors, 55, 08024 Barcelona

If you’ve never tried Ethiopian food before, these restaurants in the city center offer the perfect place to try it out for the first time. They each recreate the authentic flavors of Ethiopia in their kitchens every day and have become some of the most popular places for a traditional Ethiopian meal in Barcelona.

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