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Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar

Ethiopian Restaurant$$$$

Edgewater, Chicago

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8.2^/10

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"Go for one of the Taste of Ethiopia combos."(4 Tips)
"They have the best honey wine"(3 Tips)
"Everything is amazing particularly the Yebeg Tibbs Watt!"(2 Tips)
"The vegetarian sampler is excellent, and the "tour of Ethiopia"..."(2 Tips)

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taste of ethiopia
spicy food
tibbs
doro watt
good for dates
gluten-free food
good for groups
tours
great value
restaurants
casual
beer
coffee
tea
lamb
dinner
chicken
injera
lentils
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Daniel WeinbergAugust 6, 2019
Really solid - I get the veg sampler, which is vegan. I've been to a few of the Ethiopian places in the neighborhood, and Ethiopian Diamond is near the top.
Brandi WallNovember 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If you are new to eating Ethiopian food, I recommend the E2 for the meat eaters and the vegetarian sampling for those that don't. Both are pictured here.
Chad CurryAugust 11, 2014
The veggie combo is a great way to explore dishes and it's not badly priced. Our kids love the njerra bread which is naturally gluten free.
Emily SDecember 7, 2014
This place is amazing. Get the Tour or Taste of Ethiopian so you can sample lots of dishes with your table
Chicago Cab FareOctober 5, 2011
Verified authentic by Ethiopian cab drivers. Go for one of the Taste of Ethiopia combos. Visit ChicagoCabFare.com for a full list of 50+ authentic ethnic restaurants in Chicago.
Shannon JeropkeJune 14, 2022
Been here 10+ times
Get the honey wine. It’s SO good!
Sabina KajtezovicNovember 19, 2012
Food is yum. Order lamb or chicken with boiled egg. Lentils to die for.. try both Ethiopean and one Kenyan beer.
Anne-Marie HodgeAugust 12, 2014
The vegetarian sampler is excellent, and the "tour of Ethiopia" meal is a good value.
Sabrina MJuly 9, 2010
Even if you're not vegetarian, try the vegetarian combo. Delicious!
M MilazzoAugust 15, 2021
Wash both hands but only use one (the right one).
ErinMarch 18, 2015
Great for vegans/vegetarians. Good service, fun environment
Jessica ReynoldsApril 29, 2012
If this is your first time here, yes -- eat with your hands. Use the breading to pick up meats and veggies.
Time Out ChicagoSeptember 20, 2010
There’s no shortage of brunch options in this town, but few offer doro watt, those addictive, ginger-kissed chicken legs, and yesimir watt (spicy, savory lentils). Read more
Wayne KeithSeptember 19, 2011
Truly Amazing! When your down south in Atlanta try Desta Ethiopian Kitchen you will also love it!
Esra TasdelenMarch 15, 2015
Vegetarian sampler on injera is soo yummy.
LeslieNovember 18, 2012
Get the vege Taste Of Ethiopia. It's vegan and amazing!
ISC ChicagoApril 5, 2019
A solid option for Ethiopian food, friendly but a bit slow service
Nuri PazolJune 25, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Door tibbs without green pepper, sprinkled with lemon juice. It's my favesies.
Annie HMarch 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Everything is amazing particularly the Yebeg Tibbs Watt!
Tyler KamigakiDecember 1, 2012
One if the few businesses where its actually kind of OKAY to use the typeface Papyrus!
David WeathersbyApril 4, 2017
Great place, great coffee.
Mike LewisJanuary 10, 2010
I am in love witht the "taste of ethiopia" veggie combo. It is 16$ well spent.
Le WangFebruary 19, 2010
My favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Love the doro watt and all the spicy tibs. Spicy dish not for the weak!
Xavier MMarch 25, 2011
Taste of Ethiopia was amazing, not sure worth $38 for 2 but great nonetheless.
Mary Hoff-RobinsonNovember 29, 2014
Asa tibs (tilapia) is amazing
Jeiran HasanMay 29, 2016
Food was fantastic! Disappointed with the mango drink, it was just ok, but the honey wine was tasty.
Emily WilsonMarch 22, 2014
They have the best honey wine
laura honeycuttMarch 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
order a Hakim Stout to stand up to the wonderfully spicy fare! :)
Benjamin DunniganMarch 18, 2013
The Shrimp Watt the best thing I tried.
David JaraSeptember 6, 2011
Bedele beer is absolutely delicious. A must try!
Fitsum AssalifSeptember 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great food and service !
ErinFebruary 3, 2011
Can't go wrong with the sambuso and Shrimp watt. Also, BYOW!
Francesca CarolinaNovember 3, 2012
Food was delicious-service atrocious. We had a quick question about the menu & the guy (owner?) actually said "I'm too busy to explain this," and walked away. The waitress later threw napkins at us.
Chet FarleyJune 9, 2010
The food is amazing, despite being written and described on the menu in Papyrus font.
Erica McKeehenDecember 2, 2012
Great for first-timers!
Jennifer MarronAugust 26, 2011
They offer gluten free injera! Yum!
ashish rastogiJanuary 6, 2016
Daro wat and red lentils
DevoJanuary 13, 2013
If only i can remember the names of the dish
Matty HerzbergJanuary 22, 2010
The food is good here, without question, but have you tried the hand dryer in the men's room? WOW!
JL Jordan IIIFebruary 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great vegetarian options.
Laura HaleAugust 17, 2011
Try the sampler plates.
Nina DOctober 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The tea is amazing
ErinOctober 25, 2010
BYOB! The spicy shrimp is fab
Nathan RuhlMay 3, 2013
Awful service. Small portions. Food much better (and cheaper) at Ras Dashen. Skip it.
PJ SFebruary 9, 2010
2 words: shimbra assa

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