The Ethiopian Restaurant

The Ethiopian Restaurant We have been serving the Denver community since 1985 making us the first Ethiopian restaurant in CO Come on by and check us out!

Open since 1985, The Ethiopian Restaurant was the first Ethiopian Restaurant in Colorado. A family owned and operated business, The Ethiopian Restaurant has made a name for itself in Colorado with some of the best Ethiopian food not only in Colorado but the United States. We have a rather large selection of vegan dishes as well as poultry, beef, and some of the best lamb in town. As for drinks, we

offer two of the most popular Ethiopian beers to go along with you family style meal! We are open everyday but our hours vary so give us a call at (303) 322-5939

04/20/2026

Hello Colorado!

Due to staffing issues we will be closed on Wednesday, April 22. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

🇪🇹 Ethiopian Easter is just around the corner! 🇪🇹We’re taking a quick break to celebrate. Our shop will be closed on Apr...
04/03/2026

🇪🇹 Ethiopian Easter is just around the corner! 🇪🇹

We’re taking a quick break to celebrate. Our shop will be closed on April 12, reopening fresh on April 14.

The eggs are dressed up for the holiday, so we’re taking a moment to do the same! We look forward to seeing you all when we return.

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

12/19/2025

Hello Colorado,

We will be closed while we take a short holiday break and give the pots a much-needed rest.

We will be closed:
🎄 Christmas Eve — Wednesday, Dec. 24
🎁 Christmas Day — Thursday, Dec. 25
🎆 New Year’s Day — Thursday, Jan. 1

Enjoy the holidays, dodge a few awkward conversations, eat lots of good food, and come back to us when you’re ready for stews, injera, and a plate meant to be shared.

Wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season!

— The Ethiopian Restaurant Family

Hello Colorado,Closed for Thanksgiving! Our team is home debating whether turkey can ever compete with doro wot. Spoiler...
11/25/2025

Hello Colorado,

Closed for Thanksgiving! Our team is home debating whether turkey can ever compete with doro wot. Spoiler: it can’t. If you disagree, bring us some leftovers and we can do a head to head competition. See you Friday!

05/08/2025

Hey Colorado,

We’re giving our beloved old building a little TLC, so we’ll be closed for maintenance from May 20th to May 22nd. But don’t worry — we’ll be back on May 23rd, ready to serve up all your favorite Ethiopian dishes with a refreshed roof!

Thanks for your patience and support. Can’t wait to see you! 💚💛❤️

04/06/2025

Hello Colorado! 🐰

Just a friendly heads-up: The Ethiopian Restaurant will be closed Sunday, April 20th for Easter! We're giving our spices a day off to see if the Easter Bunny has any taste for berbere-spiced eggs 😉

We hope you have a wonderful Easter filled with family and friends! We'll be back on Tuesday, April 22nd, ready to serve up your favorite Ethiopian dishes.

02/21/2025

Hello Colorado,

Due to staffing issues, we will have to close tonight. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

12/31/2024

🌟 Colorado, Get Ready to Ring in the New Year! 🌟

No NYE plans yet? No worries—we’ve got the injera and wot to make your night unforgettable! 🍴

We’re open from 4 PM - 8:30 PM, perfect for grabbing a bite before the party starts or stocking up on delicious Ethiopian flavors for your family celebration.

✨ Whether you’re here for greens, spicy wot, or just that perfectly sour injera, we’ve got you covered! Stop by and see us!

11/15/2024

🎉 Holiday Injera-mission! 🎉

Hello, injera lovers and spice enthusiasts!

This holiday season, we’re taking a little injera-mission to enjoy family time, tej, and all the good vibes that come with the holidays! Here’s when we’ll be closing up for some well-deserved celebration together:

🦃 Thanksgiving Day – Giving thanks (and maybe sneaking in an extra round of tibs)
🎄 Christmas Eve – Warming up the doro wot for Santa
🎄 Christmas Day – Gathering around the table with family and, yes, extra injera
🎉 New Year’s Day – Recovering from a night of tej toasts and bringing in 2025 right!

Make sure to satisfy your cravings before these dates – we’ll be back at 4pm after each break, ready to serve up your favorite flavors!

With love, tej, and a sprinkle of humor,
The Ethiopian Restaurant Family

04/19/2024

The Ethiopian Restaurant will be taking a break on Sunday, May 5th, to celebrate Ethiopian Easter. We'll miss you, but fear not! We'll be back in action on Tuesday, May 7th, ready to whip up some serious deliciousness. In the meantime, we're open our normal hours, so swing by and grab a bite! We're always thrilled to see you!

Address

2816 E Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO
80206

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm
Friday 4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 4pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 4pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+13033225939

Website

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