ETHIOERITREA RESTAURANT — Restaurant in City of Syracuse

I came super early in the afternoon. There were two delightful children playing and the sounds of a toddler and an infant to me were like music to my ears. It conveyed a sense of family, and to me, therefore, trust.

I transport pets and so I have had the opportunity to sample Ethiopian food around the country many, many times. I was delighted at the opportunity to sample a new venue. I found it by doing a Google search for vegan food. This place does not disappoint.

I knew before I ordered the place was going to be outstanding. Just the smell alone as you walked in the front door put you in a delightfully happy mood. I got the vegan sampler platter for about $17 plus tax. It has like five or six different dishes along with the teff bread which they call it the other name, injera. I also got an appetizer that ended up being reminiscent of spanakopita.

zOMG!

This is definitely among my top ONE or TWO Ethiopian restaurants experiences. Outstanding taste. Outstanding consistency. Outstanding flavors oh my gosh, the variety is fresh from dish to dish to dish to dish. Outstanding high quality from dish to dish to dish. Nothing was too salty or over spiced. I have no idea what the dish name is for the six dishes I just ate but I knew know the teff bread was outstanding.

Anywho... The cabbage was cooked down tender and was mildly spiced with a curry that was a nice offset to the red lentils which didn't hurt this guy but had some kick. The yellow lentils were milder but still had a strong spice. They spinach... and I think it was onion and carrot ... was really mild, fresh, and it paired perfectly with the injera, as did everything honestly. Frankly I don't really know what all else was on the plate, all I know is it all worked very well together, it was all vegan except for the appetizer which was vegetarian. And it was all top notch in every way. Five Noms up in a circle.

I hate it when the injera bread is all sour. That means they didn't do it right in my opinion. And the injera is always one of my favorite parts of the experience. It does nothing but enhance the experience. This injera is beyond perfect. It is without a doubt the best all around I've ever had when you take into consideration the flavor, the lack of sourness, the consistency, and overall freshness of the bread. Outstanding job guys, I really appreciate you.

If you are vegan or vegetarian run to this place. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Come here and sample this stuff first.

Whether you are a first-timer to Ethiopian food and everything looks Greek to you, or whether you are Ethiopian yourself, this place is good eats. I would imagine this is what your food would taste like when you came home in the evening and sat down to dinner on a regular basis if one was back in Africa. Well, if your mother or grandmother was an outstanding cook anyway. You will find a rich tapestry of flavors that seem almost familiar, yet will probably be unique as anything you've ever experienced.

There's something here for everyone from the beginner to the experience. And of course they have carnivore food too! Knock yourself out brothers!

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If you come to Syracuse, if you live in Syracuse, if you even think of Syracuse, you need to come here. It earned its place on the best 50 restaurants in the world (CNN, check it out).

The food is hot, fresh, and beyond delicious. I'm lazy and don't review much, but I'm actually reviewing this at the table while I'm eating. That's how good this is. The prices are incredible (~$25 for two people vegan share plate), the portions are generous enough that two very hungry people are leaving completely stuffed, and the atmosphere is super homey.

The service isn't very fast, but this is due to the small number of people staffing. At the time of this review, there was one woman working front and back of house. This is not a drawback; it's a small restaurant and it's nice to have some time between appetizer and supper. The owner/server/chef was incredibly kind and sweet, and checked in on us frequently. I don't know how she does it all so well, but I'm glad she does, it really makes this place feel so warm! ❤️❤️❤️

Seriously: if there's one new restaurant you try this week, this month, this year, or even this decade, make it this one. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for an amazing meal, and I look forward...

Was an absolute gift of The Lord to be led to Ethioeritrea Restaurant! I was met with Incredible and Excelsior hospitality from the family ran business, and the phenomenally Inclusive menu was perfect for someone with Celiac Disease and struggles with being welcomed. Even though I entered, presuming I would be dining alone, we were all in Thanksgiving to the obvious...The Lord was with us. We discussed our community, got to know eachother, and shared in spreading hope! I was even taught a beautiful prayer! The meal was amazing, and even I graciously thanked the chefs for creating their dishes with love. I left full: A heart that was overflowing and a happy stomach. I invite lovely neighbors in sharing the blessing of experiencing The Ethioeritrea Restaurant. Lead with Love and you'll find what your heart longs for. Forever grateful, reciprocating the abundance of grace and prayers of peace and prosperity. Thank you Jesus Christ for the wonderful...