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Ethiopian in Chicago
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Top 5 Ethiopian Restaurants in Chicago
Editorial canon from Chicago's most-trusted food publications, weighted by cross-publication consensus.
- #1
Demera Restaurant
Uptown
“Tigist Reda's Uptown corner — the kitfo and meat/veggie combination platters are the consensus #1 Ethiopian meal in Chicago.”
- #2
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar
Edgewater
“Almaz Yigizaw's 25-year Edgewater anchor — doro wat and Friday-night live jazz make it a dual destination.”
- #3
Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
Edgewater
“Zenash Beyene's homestyle Edgewater kitchen — tibs and shiro wat are Reader and Eater reference dishes.”
- #4
Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
Rogers Park
“Rogers Park neighborhood spot whose vegetarian combo and house-fermented injera draw Reader and Tribune mentions.”