Cleveland, OH
For Ethiopian in Cleveland, the local food press points to Zoma Ethiopian Restaurant and Habesha Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant. Picks from Cleveland Magazine, updated July 2026.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Cleveland Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Zoma Ethiopian Restaurant · Cedar Lee
Zoma serves stews, lentils, vegetables and grilled meats on broad rounds of injera, with combination platters making the menu easy to explore. Cleveland Magazine's current restaurant guide directly profiles the Lee Road dining room. The independent shop also gives vegetarian and vegan diners substantial choices rather than a token side selection.
Habesha Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant · Kamm's Corners
Habesha covers both Ethiopian and Eritrean traditions through injera platters layered with meat stews, lentils, greens and vegetables. Cleveland Magazine's dedicated feature describes the restaurant and its communal style of eating. The Lorain Avenue dining room encourages sharing across a broad platter, with the injera serving as both foundation and utensil for the meal.
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