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Travellers' Choice2023
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African, Healthy, Ethiopian
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Reviewed 13 January 2024 via mobile

Ah what a great place this is. Just go, you won’t regret it. The set menu for two was perfect and so flavoursome. Really unique balance of flavours, and a proper African dining experience - would love to to back. Thanks to the team here...too. Great service!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Senait Mekonnen, General Manager at Addis in Cape Ethiopian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 February 2024

Good day It gives us immense pleasure with gratitude for your sharing of your experience at Addis in Cape. Thank you for your appreciation and embrace of our cultural dining. We definitely hope to serve you again soon. The team thanks you till you visit...More

Reviewed 31 December 2023 via mobile

This was such a nice dinner. The food was very good, our waiter was super nice and attentive and we sat outside on the outdoor balcony which was so pleasant. One of us had never had Ethiopian food before and was a bit dubious before...going but ended up very happy with his experience !More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Senait Mekonnen, General Manager at Addis in Cape Ethiopian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 February 2024

Hi There, We are so happy to hear your experience was memorable. Even more pleased to hear we managed to please your one guest who had mixed feelings and hesitation. The team at Addis in Cape thanks you the rating a raving review.

Reviewed 20 December 2023 via mobile

We enjoyed a taster platter that the whole family enjoyed, good service and good wine. Very affordable too. The place was beautiful and spacious.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Senait Mekonnen, General Manager at Addis in Cape Ethiopian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 February 2024

Thank you for your rating and for sharing your experience at Addis in Cape, we appreciate you. We hope to serve you again soon. Thank you once again from the Addis in Cape Team

Reviewed 28 November 2023

Such a brilliant fun place superb food great attention to detail authentic Ethiopian atmosphere and food. What a great place to visit. I'll be back for sure.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Senait Mekonnen, General Manager at Addis in Cape Ethiopian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 29 November 2023

Good day Thank you for your rating and review, your support is much appreciated. We are pleased to see you share your amazing experience with us and look forward to serving you again soon. Have a safe and pleasant festive season. Addis in Cape Management

Reviewed 21 October 2023

I have had Ethiopian food in Bellville before. The food at Addis was definitely better but the portions are a massive concern and their SOPs and policies are unethical. My friend and I both ordered the 3 course meat meal at R375 per person so...we expected out own dishes (as per any normal restaurant) but for whatever reason we got a shared starter and shared main with such tiny portions of meat and huge vegetable portions (even though we said in the beginning of that we only want meat, no vegetables). In the starter there was 11 pieces of the chip looking thing with 2 dips (which seems to be the same portion whether you are eating alone, with a partner or with 4 other people according to the images in the reviews). In the main there was like 5 pieces of beef (literal cubes and not whole pieces), 7 pieces of chicken in the chicken curry (literal cubes and not whole pieces), 4 pieces of lamb (literal cubes and not whole pieces) and literally 5 pieces of prawns. There was ALOT of cabbage, tomato, onion and spinach (you'll see in the images) and we had to share this food amongst 2 people despite paying R375 per person. The popcorn was stale and the coffee and tea was served with no milk or creamer. We obviously felt scammed by this so we decided to just pay and leave. The bill came up to R870 so we decided to add a R60 tip which brought it up to R930. The waiter then said that it is compulsory for the tip to be at least 10% so we must pay R957. We stared at him in disbelief because that did not sound right but he then asked us if we splitting or paying once off so we just said splitting. The owner/manager who had come to speak to us earlier on when we first arrived was sitting one table away from us when this happened and she did nothing (assuming she was unaware of what was happening since she seemed to be in a meeting). The only reason I'm not giving them a 1 star rating is because of the decor of the restaurant and the taste of the food. I definitely wouldn't come back here.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Senait Mekonnen, General Manager at Addis in Cape Ethiopian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 11 November 2023

Thank you for the review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the taste of our food and the ambiance. Addis In Cape Ethiopian Restaurant menu, being authentically Ethiopian and culturally rooted, we take pride in making you, our valued guests experience this through sharing...More

Reviewed 16 October 2023

We had the vegan set menu - all tasty although a little samey by the end as quite a few of the dishes included (all served at the same time on a large flat bread) were similar in style. But all tasted nice. Good drinks...selection and nice atmosphere on low stools and table.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023

First of all, the atmosphere was intimate and inviting, the staff were friendly and professional, and the food--5/5 stars! Never had enjeera that good before, especially the crispy enjeera. We had a full 3 course meal for incredible value. Compliments to the chefs! Everyone who...likes Ethiopian food should eat here.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 22 August 2023 via mobile

We had a great experience at the Addis for dinner! We done with our eight year old daughter who does not like spicy - the waiter guided us to a family shared meal that identified elements that were kid appropriate. The seating, atmosphere and shared...culture were interesting and inviting. Highly recommend whether you live in the area or are just in Cape Town for a visit.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 August 2023 via mobile

Ethiopian cuisine is new to us but what an introduction. The staff were great explaining the menu and the food was oh so good, The restaurant itself is interesting with a great ambiance We highly recommend

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 30 July 2023 via mobile

We had an amazing evening at Addis. The service was great and staff friendly. We weren’t rushed, our meals were paced nicely. The food was amazing. Overall an awesome experience, happy to recommend

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023

We ate here on our last night in Cape Town as we wanted to try their vegan options (we’re vegetarians) and it didn’t disappoint! Linga, our waiter, explained the menu and made suggestions for us which we appreciated (we went for the set menu). The...food was also excellent - perfect blend of spiciness with lots of different flavours to savour. The cocktails and coffee to finish were also both excellent”More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 20 July 2023 via mobile

Ethiopian restaurant, Special cooking that's above and beyond what you're used to. Lovely staff who are clearly passionate about what they are doing. This comes through in the food of course, the service and even their social media, which makes me hungry every time they...post something. I highly recommend it to friends and family.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 10 July 2023 via mobile

Delicious! Food is fantastic--fresh, well seasoned, and beats any Ethiopian food that I have tried in the US. Our waiter was kind, thoroughly explained the menu, and was very attentive to our party. We had the half vegan, half meat, 2-course meal, which I highly...recommend. It gave us the chance to sample the restaurant's best dishes. Highly recommended for travelers and those with families. Parking was easily accessible, right near the restaurant.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 27 June 2023 via mobile

From the minute you open the door you are welcomed with tempting aromas from the kitchen - what a fantastic evening. Excellent everything: great staff, so friendly & helpful; absolutely delicious, varied & tasty food - best ever. The only problem was that it tempts...you to eat too much :) Thank you so much for such a lovely and memorable evening. JackieMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 26 May 2023

This spot is great for dinner with friends or any small group! Delicious options, excellent atmosphere, and exceptionally kind service. Truly an experience, too, and all food is so tasty and wholesome. Great experience for the price. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Senait Mekonnen, General Manager at Addis in Cape Ethiopian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 13 June 2023

Thank you so much for your great review On behalf of everyone working at Addis in Cape we hope to see you soon

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Hi Lunch cost min R105 per person.
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Thank you once again, we appreciate your input and will certainly look into improvements. We look forward to your next visit.
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Addis in Cape Ethiopian Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5