Southern Ethiopia
Run by an Italian-Ethiopian couple, this upmarket trattoria-like venue wouldn’t be out of place in Roma, and gets top marks for its flawlessly prepared…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Ethiopia
Southern Ethiopia
Hands-down the best bakery/cafe in Dilla, with such a tantalising array of cakes and pastries that we almost made ourselves a nuisance here. It also has…
Castel Kuriftu Wine House & Restaurant
Southern Ethiopia
Surprise! Easily one of the most characterful restaurants in Ethiopia, the Castel Kuriftu is a huge venture built from stone, wood and thatch. On top of…
Paradise Lodge – Abaya Restaurant
Arba Minch
Inside Paradise Lodge, the lovely ridgetop dining room, together with menu choices like poached fish or beef stroganoff, make this the most atmospheric…
Southern Ethiopia
Far more welcoming than some of the other traditional restaurants around Awasa, Luwa attracts a predominantly local crowd who come for the freshly…
Southern Ethiopia
Many people, apparently decompressing after a long time travelling in the south, rave about this Italian kitchen, and we share their unbridled enthusiasm…
Arba Minch Tourist Hotel Restaurant
Arba Minch
Though the wait staff can be a touch clueless at times, this leafy compound with resident dik-dik roaming around looking for hand-outs is a great place to…
Southern Ethiopia
There's no more pleasant spot to hang out and grab some food and drinks than this surprisingly snappy cafeteria on the main drag in Goba. Expect zesty…
Southern Ethiopia
With few exceptions, the lunch stop of choice for tours passing through is this lively restaurant with an attractive courtyard, on the Arba Minch road…
Southern Ethiopia
This restaurant-cum-cafe serves pastas, burgers and excellent Ethiopian fare – among the 15 or so local dishes, we recommend the kwanta fir fir (strips of…
Southern Ethiopia
On the ground floor of Hawassa Lakeview Hotel, this buzzy eatery is a great choice for a quick bite in modern surrounds. The generous chicken wraps and…
Southern Ethiopia
Right on the main drag, this popular place has won accolades for its eclectic menu, which includes Ethiopian classics – think shiro (chickpea purée) and…
Southern Ethiopia
Caribbean cuisine in Shashemene? Yes, it's possible at the Bolt House. Run by a Jamaican couple, this colourful eatery about 100m off the main road (it's…
Southern Ethiopia
This attractive option slap bang in the centre of town is high on atmosphere, with an attractive compound and a verdant setting. The menu covers enough…
Southern Ethiopia
Towards the southern end of town, the Ziway is the lunch stop of choice for those on their way to or back from the south. It serves juices and draught…
Southern Ethiopia
If the cakes in the ground-floor pastry shop don’t sidetrack you, head upstairs to a very faranji (foreigner)-friendly menu. Specialities include ravioli…
Southern Ethiopia
A stylish cafe popular with young Awasians. Coy couples come here to giggle under the patio umbrellas and share luscious fruit juices and plates of fries…
Southern Ethiopia
One of the best spots to chill in Awasa, this lively eatery near the main jetty boasts an attractive setting, with a large, shady courtyard. Foodwise, the…
Arba Minch
This unassuming restaurant (charging much higher faranji prices than it used to) has made quite a name for itself with its mouth-watering grilled fish…
Southern Ethiopia
Step into this trendy, shady and airy spot for an escape from the busy street. Get things going with well-presented salads, soups, pasta or pizzas. There…
Southern Ethiopia
This is usually where tourists have lunch after visiting the markets. It's a modest affair, with a very limited menu featuring a few Ethiopian dishes and,…
Arba Minch
Near the main roundabout in Sikela, this quick-eat establishment is safe for a sandwich and a mixed-fruit juice. It also has a tempting array of sweet…
Arba Minch
Althought small, it’s the best-stocked grocery in town and has a few exotic items like peanut butter and imitation Cocoa Puffs.
Southern Ethiopia
On the main roundabout, this is a basic place where you can fuel up with tibs and other Ethiopian staples.
