Chicago, IL
For Ethiopian in Chicago, the local food press points to Demera Restaurant, Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar, and Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.
Demera Restaurant · Uptown
The Infatuation's go-to Uptown Ethiopian. The Messob communal platter is the recommended way to dine.
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar · Edgewater
Among Chicago's longest-running Ethiopians. Sambusas, shimbra asa, and Diamond berbere stews.
Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine · Edgewater
The Infatuation highlights Tesfa's all-day injera platters. Doro wot, spicy catfish, stewed tomatoes.
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