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Nile Ethopian Restaurant Cafe

309 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220-4128
804-225-5544
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Ranked #196 of 1,007 restaurants in Richmond
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Cuisines: Ethiopian
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Richmond, VA
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

We've been getting takeout from here for years. It's so good. Love the duro wot and the kitfo. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. They have changed their injera (the bread) and I'm not crazy about the kind they use now, but it doesn't stop me from getting the food. Love it. More

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Richmond, Virginia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

My husband, 16 year old daughter and 9 year old son tried Ethiopian food for the first time. While the food was tasty, the outstanding quality of the restaurant was the service. We felt like our server genuinely wanted to provide us with a great experience. He talked us through the menu to determine what would best suit us and... More

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Ashland, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Place is nice, unique and if you like eating oddly spiced food with your fingers, well then, enjoy. More

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See 2 more reviews by Ian C for Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

I've lived in Richmond for a year now and I must say Nile is probably the most under rated restaurant, maybe because of Richmond being a not too big city or because of the restaurant's location, I'm not sure why. It is my absolute favourite place for a fulfilling meal in this city. The outward appearance of the building may... More

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Richmond, VA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

and into authentic Ethopian cuisine. Fascinating flavors, textures and presentation. More

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Richmond, Virginia
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2010

We went to this restaurant on a summer eve.We waited till the waitress showed us our table. It was too hot and stuffy there.Only one 'table fan' was working, and it was not even rotating.. it was throwing air for only one table.We politely asked her if she could shift the fan sligthly. This is what we get from her.."... More

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Baltimore MD
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2010

This took place at 5:30pm on Feb 13th. I wish I had gotten her name. I guess our waitress was new, or having a bad day but we had a really horrible experience with a group of friends here recently. Here's what happened: Made reservations for 8 people for 5:30 (when the restaurant opened.) We got to the restaurant on... More

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Richmond, VA
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Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2009
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Great food. Not sure how authentic since I have never been to Etheopia but its what I would imagine it should be. Great stewed meats and veggies all served family style with flat bread. Some is pretty spicy so get a beer to help wash it down. Order a mix on your first visit to help figure out what you... More

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Saint Augustine, Florida
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2009
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I've not had much Ethopian - the manager was so helpful - we talked about spices and cooking styles and I picked a combination dish - now this is spicy hot food- but each dish had it's own distinct flavor not just "hot" - and the flat bread has a nice cooling effect that keeps the spices mellowed - makes... More

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27 reviews 27 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2009

Amazing Ethiopian food! I love this place because they have so many options for vegetarians! More

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