Harar
The king of restaurants in Harar, snazzy Fresh Touch is a hot favourite among well-heeled locals and visitors. That’s all thanks to four winning details:…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Ethiopia
Eastern Ethiopia
It's all about tasteful African chic in this respectable hotel restaurant with an airy feel and unsurpassed lake views. Bounteous wood-fired pizzas are…
Dire Dawa
Haven't had a slap-up meal for a while? Don't look past Paradiso, the most respected restaurant in town. The menu roves from flavoursome Italian dishes to…
Harar
Decorated with traditional woven baskets and specialising in authentic local cuisine, this is the most atmospheric place in Harar to sink your teeth into…
Dire Dawa
This perpetually busy joint has been spoiling customers and waistlines for several years with its irresistible baklava – all freshly made on the premises…
Dire Dawa
Besides the usual European dishes and some token Ethiopian ones, this venture inside Samrat Hotel concocts delicious Indian dishes (the chef is Indian)…
Harar
This unmissable spot on the main avenue in the new town has a wide variety of cavity-inducing pastries, as well as excellent fruit juices and acceptable…
Harar
This trendy cafeteria does a roaring lunchtime trade in sandwiches, burgers, salads, pasta dishes, cakes, pastries and fruit juices. Breakfast is also…
Harar
The speciality of this popular Muslim restaurant is hanid (goat; you pick which part – the feet, ribs and head are the most popular) served on rice pilaf…
Harar
This woman makes what are probably the best samosas (sambusa in Amharic) in Harar. Find her and her deep fryer sitting street-side across from Harar Gate.
Eastern Ethiopia
If you’re in an injera mood you can’t do better than this spot on the main road, though the menu is only in Amharic. It also churns out pasta dishes.
Dire Dawa
This lively eatery specialises in one thing and one thing only: roast chicken. There's an agreeable terrace with plenty of shade.
Dire Dawa
A little corner of tranquillity, Elga Café is a great spot to refuel over coffee, pastries and snacks.
Harar
It’s the hyenas, not the food, that makes this a special night-time dining option. The animals usually arrive around 8.30pm to scavenge the nearby…
