Restaurant Nakfa — Restaurant in Montreal

New: I’m feeling really disappointed with our last order, from the first bite it tasted stale, especially the collard greens. Usually we order over the phone or on their website and it takes long to deliver - always over an hour but this time it was through Uber eats as we couldn’t reach through phone. We got it in around half an hour and was really surprised, it ended up not being a good one as my partner and I both got sick for 2 days after eating the food.. 🥹 please don’t compromise on your quality, it’s okay if it takes time..

Old: I want to give this place more stars?!?! Delicious, authentic and comfort homemade kind of food. The food comes just hot enough to enjoy the meal. The owners are lovely hosts and generous with their servings. You know it from that first bite that it’s made with soooooo much love! Reminds me of food made by mom! We just had the food for lunch today and it was an absolute delight. I’m originally from Tanzania, and although this food is from Eritrea 🇪🇷 (neighbour to Ethiopia) it took me back to similar flavours at home 🇹🇿 I think it was really the hospitality and the authenticity that won our hearts and definitely our stomachs 🤗 part of the meal is some coffee at the end ☕️ which we didn’t get to enjoy unfortunately as we were in a rush and instead they were kind enough to give us some soft drinks instead. If you’re planning to dine in, you must set aside at least 2.5 hours as they make the food super fresh so they need 20-50 mins to prep depending on the combo you select and then you need the time to enjoy the food 🥘. If you don’t have that much time, they recommend calling in advance so they can prep it ready for your arrival (dine in or takeout). We went for the largest one to share between two people and it was so wholesome and filling and we have leftovers for tomorrow for two very full meals! Price wise it is also very fair as we paid approximately $51all included. You can rarely find this anywhere for the quality, authenticity, and quantity! We have tried other high end priced and in between priced Ethiopian restaurants in Montreal and I gotta say this place has it all and more! I wish more people would make efforts to try a restaurant that is true to its a origine and not always fall for the mass commercialized restaurants! They also have a nice bar so you can enjoy wine or hard liquor 🥃 along with the food. The ambiance is great vibing with the country/ cuisine type, decorated beautifully with picture frames and other art pieces. Music is great too! It is a well run family restaurant perfect for a family meal, quite romantic date or to go with colleagues who are adventurous and love trying new cuisine type! To enjoy the food in an authentic way try and eat it with your hands as that’s what makes the food yummy! It’s truly a hidden gem! 💎 we are so grateful to have it very close to our home! 🙏 we plan on coming again on dates as well as introducing our friends and family to this lovely...

This is a very unassuming restaurant from the outside, but we must not judge books by the cover.

Food is incredible, the ambience is relaxed, and the service is some of the best I have ever experienced in a restaurant.

My partner have an tremendous affinity for injera, and after hearing about Nakfa, we needed to gift it a try. We go regularly, and every single time it's absolutely amazing.

The owners of the restaurant literally treat you like family, and it makes the dining experience intimate and extremely enjoyable. On a special occasion when we dined there, they went out of their way to create custom dishes for us, and ended up leaving us feeling extremely satisfied, and to be honest it was one of the best dining experiences we ever had.

Listen to me: please dine here. Support a small local business that deserves the business. In a time where delivery services are ubiquitous, go and dine in person and give your money to a business that deserves it; they certainly do. If you've never tried injera, it's something excellent to try. Enjoy, and here...

I was visiting from Toronto and craving some good Habesha food while in Montreal. After some searching, I found Nakfa Restaurant and decided to give it a try; and I’m glad I did! I ordered the combo for one, which came with a generous mix of meat and vegan options: white tibs, key tibs, shiro, cabbage, greens, salad, and a spicy red key siga wot called zigni. Everything was delicious and well-prepared; full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The portion was just right for one person, and I also enjoyed a nice cup of tea with the meal.

The service was good, though there’s a bit of room for improvement. The space is quite small, and it wasn’t easy to find a seat. I found the price a bit higher than what I’m used to in Toronto; I paid around $50 including a 15% tip; not sure why the difference, but the quality made up for it.

Overall, it was a great experience and a solid spot for authentic Habesha food in Montreal. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a taste of Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine...