Aksum Restaurants

  1. Abinet Hotel

    If you ask locals where the best place to eat is, they'll say Remhai. But if you ask them where they like to eat, they'll say Abinet. The spaghetti and the array of Ethiopian dishes are quite good. Be aware that restaurants tend to wrap things up early in Aksum, with most places being closed or out of food by .

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  2. Africa Hotel

    If they didn't always run out of food in the early evening, this place would be more recommended. The bread and local honey is a perfect way to start the day.

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  3. Axumawit Pastery

    Below Abinet Hotel, this is a good spot for a piece of pastry (or would that be a piece of pastery?) and sip of coffee.

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  4. Café Abyssinia

    Right in front of the hospital, this place serves as café, bar and restaurant. The Ethiopian and faranji fare is quite good, but you'll pay double what locals do. Be aware that restaurants tend to wrap things up early in Aksum, with most places being closed or out of food by .

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  5. Remhai Hotel

    This hotel's Western restaurant, with pepper steak (our favourite), roasted chicken and even French toast, is unquestionably top dog when it comes to faranji fare. Tony Wheeler adds, 'their traditional restaurant had the best local food we had in Ethiopia.' Be aware that restaurants tend to wrap things up early in Aksum, with most places being closed or out of food by .

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  6. Tsega Cafe & Restaurant

    This is another favourite of locals, they rave about the tibs - sliced lamb, pan fried in butter, garlic, onion and sometimes tomato. Omelettes and scrambled eggs are on offer as well. Be aware that restaurants tend to wrap things up early in Aksum, with most places being closed or out of food by .

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  7. Yeha Hotel

    The food is fair, the view is grand. The menu is a mix of faranji and Ethiopian selections. Be aware that restaurants tend to wrap things up early in Aksum, with most places being closed or out of food by .

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