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Ethiopian

A rich lamb stew from The Abyssinian.

The Abyssinian

The Abyssinian celebrates the joy of East African spicing, with a focus on Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes.

The Age Good Food Guide 2025 Critics’ Picks.

Tacos to char kwai teow: 20 restaurants you’ll find Good Food Guide critics dining in their downtime

Loaded lobster rolls, best-in-class brisket, and noodles tossed expertly in the wok: our reviewers reveal their hitlists.

  • Emma Breheny and Good Food Guide reviewers
Critics' Pick

African Town

Wholesome eats and eclectic beats at a Footscray faithful.

Abol Africa.
Critics' Pick

Abol Africa

Fish and vegetables rule at this hotspot for culture and community.

Mesob restaurant in Northcote. Dishes: Omnivore combination platter, dips. 25 July 2018. The Age Good Food. Photo: Eddie Jim.
Critics' Pick

Mesob

Lively room for communal eating.

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The fitfit (beef soup) at Ras Dashen.
Critics' Pick

Ras Dashen

Stews and bubbly flatbreads in a room that wears its heritage proudly.

Kitfo and ayip at Gursha Ethiopian.
Critics' Pick

Gursha Ethiopian

Warm and welcoming East African social club.

Go-to dish: Beyaynetu vegan platter on injera.
13.5/20

‘Doubly exceptional’: Why this humble Ethiopian restaurant’s injera is twice as nice

Sinq’s sisters cook Ethiopian dishes you can find in dozens of Melbourne dining rooms, but with uncommon deftness and detail, and a warm, generous spirit.

  • Dani Valent
Ataklet Be-yeayntu (vegetarian platter).
14/20

Laughter, music, spice: Rally a group for a hands-on feast instead of a weekend pub feed

Ethiopian cuisine is built around kinship and sharing, so head to Blacktown for a taste and get ready to roll up your sleeves.

  • Callan Boys

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