Must-see restaurants in Aksum

  • AB Traditional Restaurant

    Aksum

    Decorated with bamboo and crafts and with traditional low-stool seating, this restaurant is calm, peaceful and a great spot to dig into shekla tibs, with…

  • Antika Cultural Restaurant

    Aksum

    Dimly lit and with a nightly 7pm show of traditional music and dance on stage, Antika is a welcome addition to Aksum's culinary offerings. It does some…

  • Ezana Café

    Aksum

    An awesome, down-to-earth breakfast spot with excellent ful and ‘special fata’ (bread firfir with yogurt and egg). Complete your meal with a juice from…

  • Empire Restaurant & Bar

    Aksum

    Under new management but still a great place to eat, Empire does excellent Ethiopian food – its doro wat (chicken stew) is a cut above the average. There…

  • Lucy Traditional Restaurant

    Aksum

    Slightly cheaper than some of the other traditional restaurants around town, Lucy has low wooden stools and attracts a predominantly local crowd who come…

  • Abyssinia Hotel

    Aksum

    Locals swear that the Abyssinia does Aksum's best cakes. That's probably true, although they're OK rather than oh-my-God. In the morning, everything's…

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