Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 882 reviews

What Kayla B likes about Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurants:
The owner was extremely kind when we got there close to closing time. We never tried Ethiopian food and she recommended the meat and veggie mixed platter. We got it to go, came out in like 10 minutes!!! Everything tasted super fresh, very flavourful. The taste was so hard to explain but so different than anything we've tried before. A friend recommended this place to us and we're glad she did! Would go again for sure... View all feedback. What Jurni Roco doesn't like about Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurants:
The food was great!The music was loud. Though they turned it down a bit for us (we were the only customer), we still had trouble hearing each other. It's not a place I would recommend to have a conversation over dinner.It was also quite cold inside. We kept our winter jackets and hats on during the entire meal. Make sure you bring warm clothing.(It was a 45 degrees outside and they kept the door wide open.)Despite th... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 192 reviews
Christina
18.09.2023 - 07:17

I absolutely adore the food at this restaurant. It's clear that the chef puts a lot of love into their cooking. The lentils are delicious and the kifto is so go...

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Alexander
18.09.2023 - 07:17

This restaurant is underrated. They offer a good vegetarian sampler at a reasonable price. The downside is that there is only one staff member working the front...

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Jurni
18.09.2023 - 07:17

The food was great!The music was loud. Though they turned it down a bit for us (we were the only customer), we still had trouble hearing each other. It's not a...

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Cristian
18.09.2023 - 07:17

Very tasty lunch here. Note, the old menus do not reflect the new and increased prices.

Abbigail
18.09.2023 - 07:17

Amazing authentic food at a great price. The service was attentive and the atmosphere is warm and invitingFood: 5/5

Blue Nile is a locally owned restaurant offering delicious Ethiopian cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients. They are accommodating to different dietary needs, but do not provide utensils due to tradition. The vegetarian options are plentiful and the staff is friendly and welcoming, making it a great spot for families. While the food is highly praised for its unique and flavorful taste, the ambiance could be more inviting for some customers. Despite minor drawbacks like loud music and long wait times at times, the overall consensus is that the food is exceptional and worth a visit.

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