Louisville, KY
For Ethiopian in Louisville, the local food press points to Queen of Sheba Restaurant, Abyssinia Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine, and Addis Grill. Picks from LEO Weekly and Food & Dining Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in LEO Weekly and Food & Dining Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Queen of Sheba Restaurant · Louisville
Serving Louisville since 2004, with every entree arriving on injera, the tangy teff flatbread that doubles as your utensil. LEO's review is a nudge to everyone who keeps driving past on Taylorsville Road: order a combination platter, tear the bread, and scoop the lentil and collard stews instead of reaching for a fork.
Abyssinia Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine · Downtown
Arefaine Rede, known to regulars as Mike, has run this downtown dining room for more than a decade, with African artwork he brought from the continent hanging on the walls. Food & Dining's anniversary profile spends as much time on the hospitality as the doro wat, which tells you what kind of room it is.
Addis Grill · Downtown
Robin Garr's veggie combo arrives on injera as a bright assembly of red and green lentil stews with fine chopped collards and onions, which is the plate to order if you have never eaten Ethiopian food before. The Fourth Street address makes it an easy lunch for anyone working downtown.
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