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African
Ethiopian
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Ethiopian restaurant. Has some vegetarian/vegan options. Relocated from 41 Church St. Open Mon-Sat 12:00pm-10:30pm. Closed Sun.


32 Reviews

First Review by cowsareforgrazing

JessVW

Points +422

Vegan
29 Jan 2026

Great experience

This place is awesome!
Staff were wonderful, really great vibes!

We were treated to a night out with friends and shared the tasting menu.
This included a starter, a main, dessert and coffee.

Everything was delicious and well presented, definitely recommend a visit!

Updated from previous review on 2026-01-29

Pros: Clearly marked options, Lovely staff

Lalalion

Points +159

Vegan
14 Oct 2025

Wonderful food!

There were lots of vegan options here, so many we decided to do the set meal to try a little bit of everything. It was all wonderful so would highly recommend a visit if in cape town!

Pros: Food, Friendly staff

Shanagar

Points +250

Vegan
12 Oct 2025

Flavourful experience

Ordered the 3 course tasting menu. Found it a bit much to eat in one go, even when hungry, but an interesting mixture of dishes. Staff were very friendly

Pros: Tasting menu, Staff

toyintomato

Points +151

Vegan
08 Aug 2025

Tasty and amazing service

I really enjoyed the vegan platter and the kategna starter. The waiter was extremely friendly and helpful, and it was a great experience. The portions were very generous so I unfortunately couldn’t finish everything!

Korfi

Points +629

Vegan
16 Mar 2025

Lots of options!

There is an extra vegan menu with lots of options to choose from.
I really liked the dishes, the bread, injera, which they are served on, just wasn't for me, it was to sour. It was my first time eating ethopian, and I am sure, thats how its supposed to be like, I sadly just didnt like it, and it kind of ruined the other dishes for me, because there was no rice or something else.
Super friendly staff and I think really authentic.

frankentaler

Points +162

Vegan
15 Feb 2025

Great vegan selection & separate menu

Tried the two course tasting menu which was a great experience. It’s like different one pot style dishes with legumes or veggies which you eat using the theff crepes. Very delicious and great experience. Staff is super attentive.

Pros: Experience , Food , Staff

eadesh

Points +188

Vegan
19 Aug 2024

Some of the best Ethiopian food I've ever had

We enjoyed the substantial vegan sharing platter so much that we went back a second time during our week in Cape Town. The Shiro Wat was so amazing that we ordered an extra portion. Injera was made with 100% teff. The service was friendly and the atmosphere comfortable, with traditional seating. Highly recommended!

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-19

Pros: Vegan sharing platter, 100% teff injera, Friendly service

Cons: It's not close to home!

Vegantraveljunkie

Points +1866

Vegan
13 Aug 2024

Top notch! Must try experience!

I can’t believe that I have never tried Ethiopian food before because OMG it is delicious! What a wonderful foray into this delicious vegan friendly food at the lovely Addis in Cape. Immediately, fell in love with the decor, atmosphere and traditional touches. My server Bao ( spelling ?) was friendly and explained the cuisine and options.
I had the set vegan meal for one. Vegan options clearly marked pn menu. My server highly recommended Misir Wot ( split red lentils cooked in onions and garlic in Berbere spices) and I chose my second dish Pumpkin Alicha. Honestly, the meal was divine, full of flavour and absolutely delicious! This meal has made me a huge fan of Ethiopian food now! If you have never tried Ethiopian food or are already a fan of it, do make sure to stop in here. You will not be disappointed!!

Pros: several vegan options clearly marked , friendly, attentive service, good portions reasonably priced

MiaCohen

Points +2079

Vegan
07 May 2024

Yummmmm! So flavourful and delish!

We went on a monday... turns out they have vegan monday specials! The Ethiopian food was fab and they had sooo many vegan options! Also every dish was gluten free too. Would definitely devour again!

theindigirl

Points +1031

Vegan
25 Mar 2024

Delicious!

We shared the vegan set menu. It was absolutely delicious. A bit on the expensive side at full price but we managed to go on a night where they had 50% off special.

Honoria

Points +190

Vegan
19 Dec 2023

Best vegan food in Capetown

The vegan platter was excellent. Get the 100% teff injera, worth the upcharge.

Service was great, balcony seating on 2nd level was nice and deeper cultural experience than your average Ethiopian restaurant.

Mark41

Points +20

Vegan
22 Jul 2022

Fantastic

Delicious food and great experience, a must try.

Pros: Great food , Great experience

Cons: None

Zsuz

Points +297

Vegan
18 Jul 2022

Great experience with lots of food

We opted for the Combo for Two. It’s a tasting menu with many different dishes. Salad, spinach, mushrooms, lentil, chickpeas and more. I couldn’t memorise all of them. Versatile and delicious. They have a very big vegan menu.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, The waiters knew what vegan is

Carlocao

Points +194

Vegan
07 Mar 2020

Amazing Food! U gotta try it!

One of the best cape town restaurant i’ve tried so far! Go there, you won’t be disappointed! They also have a vegan menu which is to die for!

Pros: Food is delish, Amazing location

Cons: A little expensive

CharityBosua

Points +548

Vegan
11 Feb 2020

Yum!

Could be a bit more herby. It's not the best Ethiopian restaurant I have ever been but it's definitely great. Entire vegan menu with many options. We loved all lentil dishes. Absolutely gorgeous restaurant. Pro tip: use the entertainer app and go for lunch to save a lot $$

RonelleFortune

Points +283

Vegan
17 Nov 2019

Awesome food and vibe

I loved the food and it wasn't too badly priced. The service was so good. The staff are friendly and helpful. I would always visit when I'm in CT.

Sail_E

Points +329

Vegan
05 Nov 2019

Options galore

A whole section of the menu is vegan, so many tempting options. We ordered a few different things to share which worked well with the communal style of eating. The Pumpkin Wot was beautifully done and a good chance for the waiter to play hard at hearing and make a few jokes/puns - “you want the what?!”

LauraSitzia

Points +15

Vegetarian
17 Oct 2019

Excellent

What a nice characteristic restaurant in Long St. Absolutely perfect for veg and vegan. Love it and glad I discovered it. Highly recommended.

a_paracua@hotmail.com

Points +28

Vegan
20 Apr 2018

Great food

Food is delicious. All vegetarian dishes are fully vegan. Very friendly staff and cool ambience.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Cool vibe

KarenLouiseFletcher

Points +354

Vegan
09 Apr 2018

African Experience

Addis is like nothing you've ever tried before.
It's more than a meal out, it's an experience.
You sit on a mix and match of low wooden seats. A hand crafted table in front of you. The decor is bright, happy and African.
Most people order the shared platter which is a mix of different curries and stews eaten by hand with a white flat roll up crepe like bread thing.
I loved the coffee ritual which comes with frankinsense and popcorn.

Pros: An African experience, Tasty food

Cons: Not easy to find parking

rageofdiscipline

Points +102

Vegan
28 Nov 2017

Lovely experience

As others have said, the atmosphere is fantastic and the staff are super lovely.
We really enjoyed the sharing aspect of the meal and were able to each try a few different dishes. All were fantastic!
I'd love to visit again some time.

vegans

Points +135

Vegan
01 Nov 2017

Wonderful vegan food

We have been to this restaurant many times and the food is always delicious! Our favourites are the vegan starter and then for mains the Misir Wot and Defin Misir Alicia Wot with the side veg of white cabbage, potatoes and carrots cooked the Ethiopian way. Wonderful flavours and great experience! A lovely place to take friends and family too.

Pros: Great flavours, Many vegan options

edwardbc

Points +1035

Vegan
04 Jan 2017

Good for dinner!

I went for dinner to this place and loved it. They have a good amount of vegan options (including a lunch special) and the food, service and atmosphere is excellent.

vegpilot

Points +535

Vegetarian
31 Jan 2016

Great

Good food. Nice friendly atmosphere.

Yasminenazmy

Points +476

Vegan
11 Dec 2015

Wow

Truly a wow-ing experience, the decor already makes you feel at home, and the service is excellent. I've have Ethiopian food a lot before, and in many countries, but this one truly touched my soul! AMAZING vegan dishes, more creative than anywhere else, highly recommend it!!

poweredbytofu

Points +356

Vegan
26 Jun 2015

Great find in Capetown!

As a family that is half vegan and half vegetarian, we were very pleased to come across Addis in Cape! The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and accommodating (helped us to call our hotel for pick up, and waited with us outside), and the whole vibe of the restaurant is awesome in itself. To eat here is a great experience, and they have a whole section of their menu that is designated vegan.

*Unless you're eating dinner early, you might want to make a reservation*

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly, accommodating staff , Unique vibe/experience

Cons: Not all vegan

Lovelybrittney

Points +62

Vegan
07 Jan 2015

good experience and food

The menu here is half vegan, half meat. I've been here many times for dinner with a group of people and everyone always falls in love with this place. Not only is the food delicious, the environment sets everything up for a fun evening. Don't forget to make a reservation in advance though!




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