Addis Abeba

Ethiopian · Sants, Barcelona · €

Addis Abeba is one of Barcelona's most authentic Ethiopian restaurants, located in the heart of Sants. The restaurant features traditional East African decor with low tables, vibrant artwork, and cultural artifacts that transport diners to Ethiopia. Opened around 2000, it serves generous, flavorful plates at excellent value, with combination meals starting from €12.75 and full tasting menus at €16.50. The kitch

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Barcelona's most established Ethiopian restaurant, in Sants, has been run by Abraham — described by his regulars as "an Ethiopian in love with his country" — since around 2000. The communal format is part of the pleasure: vividly coloured stews and wot served on injera, the spongy flatbread that doubles as plate and cutlery, eaten by hand from a shared platter. The kitchen draws on the full spice tradition: berbere as the backbone, mitmita for the bold, warming lentil dishes that remind you how much Ethiopian cuisine has to teach European kitchens about slow cooking. The coffee ceremony is worth staying for — Ethiopian coffee culture is the original, and Abraham treats it with the formality it deserves, incense included. Combination plates from around €12.75 and full tastings at €16.50 put it among the best value serious meals in the city. For a Barcelona remarkably short on African cooking, Addis Abeba fills the gap with warmth, authenticity, and genuine generosity. The neighbourhood has long since agreed.

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Address
Carrer del Vallespir, 44, Sants-Montjuïc, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
Phone
+34 934 09 40 37
Website
addis-abeba.es
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