New Eritrea Restaurant in San Francisco - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Really nice food. Shared the veggie combination and meat combination on one huge platter. In particular, the yellow kik alicha and the zebhi dorho chicken drumstick were my favorites, though none of the other things missed. Service is good and prices are reasonable. Can’t wait to return to probably order the same thing.

This place is DELICIOUS! Do not walk, RUN to here for dinner. I came here with my boyfriend and got the vegetable platter and the meat platter to share and they did not disappoint! The beef option and the lentils were so so flavorful. I enjoyed this authentic restaurant and getting to eat the main dishes with the injera. We’ve been looking for delicious Ethiopian food for years and are so glad we found this place. We will definitely be back!

Great food and even better vibes. Come for a cocktail, delicious meal and an espresso to finish with all the best people from the neighborhood.

I got the meat combination and it was really good! I’d never tried Eritrean food and this was a great introduction.

It was great I ate so much , I had the number 14 !

Wish they had a couple of indoor plants, but great food and service

A decent spot with good ambience to explore some aspects of African cuisine. The overall experience is average. Opting for the platter is a good idea, as it offers a variety of dishes and good value for money. However, service could be improved, particularly with regard to cleanliness of cutleries and serving dishes.

I have never had Ethiopian food before and this was definitely the perfect place for my first time. This was some of the most incredible, delicious food I have ever had in my life. The service was excellent, too. The people were very friendly and toed the line of attentive but not overly so very well. The restaurant itself is very unassuming from the outside but sooooo cute on the inside. My partner and I are pescatarians and the menu was clearly labeled, which made it easier for us to figure what did and didn't have meat in it. 100000/10 would definitely recommend!

Nice atmosphere to meet loved ones.

Great ethnic food and wonderful service.

Extremely delicious cuisine! Perfectly spiced and bursting with flavor in every bite! They have a full bar also. The injera soaks all the yummy juices up and makes for a unique dining experience. Wonderful staff and excellent service. The vibes are very romantic inside with wooden decorations and red stained glass lamps. Highly recommend if you aren't afraid of spices!

5.5 maybe 6 really good value, similar to Ethiopian food. Veggie food was best

Delicious, inviting neighborhood spot.

Absolutely the best every time!

I enjoyed the kitfo, which was far milder and less salty than I am used to, but comforting for me. I'd call it homey; the kind if thing I could see myself eating regularly for a long time. I liked the gluten free injera, which was lighter than I am used to and less sour, but had a decent consistency. Collards were nice. Service was struggling to keep up. There was a large party. I came alone, and sat at the bar, and that was alright. They were apologetic, which I didn't need. That's to say, it wad not a perfect experience, but I liked it.

Updated Review: I used to frequent New Eritrea when I lived on the west side of the city. I moved to the east side, and then the pandemic happened. My friend and former roommate decided it was time to go back. And the food is just as good as we remembered it! I got the yellow split peas and I ate everything on my plate. The split peas had a savory, earthy flavor and it paired well with the sweetness of the cooked carrots. And then there's the delicious sourness of the injera bread that ties it all together. We also ordered the mixed veggie sambusas, which were also delicious. They were crispy and full of veggies. The sauce it came with gave it some heat. And I had to order the honey wine. It wasn't overly sweet and was definitely needed to wind down a long work week. Service was great as usual. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. They haven't changed the decor, and I like that. It's still a mom-and-pop shop and the focus is serving excellent food. My friend and I got there before the dinner rush, and I could see that phone/online orders were coming in. So I'm happy that they're still doing well after the pandemic. If you've never tried Eritrean food, then I highly recommend you dine here first. You can order your own entree or get a bigger plate to share with friends/family. And you eat with your hands btw, which makes the dining experience much more fun. —————————————————————————- Once in awhile, my roomies and I get a craving for Ethiopian food. And when we do, we go to New Eritrea. If you've never tried Ethiopian/Eritrean food, you should try this place. You won't be disappointed.

Had a birthday celebration here with family from out of town. Our group of 7 was served wonderfully. The food was delicious, easy to share among the group. The wine was perfect. The price was reasonable. It turned out to be Super Bowl Sunday and the game was on but did not overwhelm the atmosphere. Highly recommend.

This is my new favourite Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant in the bay. The food was very delicious and affordable, the atmosphere was amazing and the service was warm and prompt. I recommend this place 💯!

Very yummy. Our favorite Ethiopian spot in the city

Great vegetarian combo options for parties of 2+. Everything is fantastic. Service was super attentive and friendly. Very tasty - no leftovers, we finished it all! Injera bread was sour and soft, dishes were varied and seasoned perfectly. Everything came out piping hot!

Unbelievably tasty and fun dining experience, can’t recommend this restaurant enough, especially if you have a group of friends eager to dive into a big communal plate of amazing curries!

I ordered several items for take out to eat over the next couple days. Honestly I only thought the sambusa stood out. They put tons of bread in the to-go containers on top and under the food for all of the six items - even when I picked it up the bread had soaked up most of the sauce portions of the meal and by the next day there was almost no sauce left. Please put your bread in a separate container!!

My favorite restaurant in the Sunset. Been coming here for years and other Ethiopian restaurants I have gone to have not compared in the amazing flavor! I love that their injera is GF and their sampler platters are always such a great deal!

Yum! Authentic & very nice family casual environment. 👏👏👏👏👏

Excellent food, employees very nice.

First time eating Eritrean food and it was delicious!!

Got the #15 combination plate for dinner and an extra side of rentals. The lamb in the combo was my favorite 😍 definitely ordered extra injera! Lively atmosphere, but still came in at 6:30 and was able to grab a table for 4 with no wait. Full bar, tasty food with lots of vegetarian and vegan options, plus nice waitstaff!

Great New Eritrea /Ethiopian restaurants. I got the classic vegetarian dish tumtumo and it was delicious. The owner (?) spent some time talking to me and telling me about the history of New Eritrea which I was clueless about. Nice guy! And great food.

Was amazing to go with my two friends. We all had never tried this kind of food before and now we all can't wait to go back it was so exciting, delicious and most tasty! Clean, beautiful environment, good service. Thank you! Five stars from me, can't wait to come back to eat more💖

Excellent, impressed, better than many east bay Eritrean/Ethiopian spots

Sehr leckeres, authentisches Essen. Großer Gastraum, schneller Service. Portionen ausreichend und angenehm gewürzt. Parkplätze eher schlecht bzw mit Suche etwas weiter weg.

The zigni, injera and honey wine are very good, all for a very good price.

I went to this place with my friends after a tango class and we decided to try the big vegetarian combo with injera for 5 people. They have a variety of African and Chilean wines in case you would like to try their drinks 🍸 😉

Great food, great staff. The real deal... Injera made from teff! Spent many years in East Africa, happy I only need to travel a couple of blocks now to get an authentic meal from the Horn.

We are fortunate to have spent time in DC where the largest population of Ethiopians live outside of the home country. Lots of Ethiopian restaurants. New Eritrea is spot on with every dish. Can’t wait to go back b

yummy, reasonably priced food and friendly service. recommended.

Our favorite Ethiopian go to in San Francisco! Great service, friendly staff and great for the kids!

Nice authentic food and reasonable prices for SF.

The food was buonissimo! I don't eat Ethiopian often but it reminds how much I enjoy the veggie options!

This restaurant is absolutely delicious and the staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole city. Great price point, too!

Meat combo and sambusa were very tasty! Great service

Cafe Ethiopia in the Mission used to be my favorite in the city but not anymore after I tried this place! Great food and great service. Love the fresh injera bread.

It’s a spacious place and the food is excellent! This is the first time I tried this restaurant and can say it’s one of the best Ethiopian food I’ve had in a long time. It’s nestled in inner sunset which is pretty uncanny and definitely seemed like a local favorite.

One of the best Eritrean food you can find in the Bayarea. Great vegetarian choices

Their food is among the best Ethiopian food I’ve had here in the Bay Area! They do take a little bit to bring your food out but it’s worth the wait!

I loooove this place. I've been coming to New Eritrea now for about 7 years and everything from the hospitality to the food is fantastic. The owner and proprietor Manu is the sweetest man. I highly recommend either the meat or veggie platter depending on your preference. Also, SAMOSAS. GET THE SAMOSAS.

Got the vegetarian platter for 3 people and the food was delicious, but the portion size was a bit small for the price and for 3 people. Quick from ordering to getting food, good service, and nice atmosphere!

Its a hidden gem. The owner is a class act and puts his heart into this wonderful SF staple.

Food was amazing. Lamb prepared perfectly. Would recommend while in San Francisco!

Super friendly service and really tasty food. We loved the vegetable Sumbusa! Beer is also very nice

Primera vez que tomamos comida de Eritrea/Etiopía. Tenemos el plater de veggie. Muy rico y nos gusta la manera de comer con el pan. Además, el cerveza Bedele de Etiopía es delicioso.

Delicious food and very friendly people. Highly recommend!

This is hearty soul food right here. Came here at 6pm and there was no wait but it fills up fast. We got the meat combo and the new Eritrea special (#16). They were both so tasty taste. We polished off everything, literally. There is definitely a kick to the special with jalapeños but I loved it (even though I can't really take spicy). All the meats were tender and flavorful. So happy to have found this place after our go-to Eritrea closed up shop. Highly recommend!

Great local place, family owned, lovely atmosphere, good service. Best Ethiopian food in the City.

Everything was so good, highlight of my trip!

Delicious Ethiopian food and very friendly staff! A neighborhood staple!

We've been enjoying everything about this place for more than a decade. Consistently great

Tasty, not overpowering, version of Eritrean/Ethiopian food. Emphasis on tart spices, especially the injera. Friendly service, attracts locals. This place has been in business since at least the mid-1990s. Generally is packed: I recommend going not long after opening.

Super tasty food. I would recommend a sambusa and any of the meat entrees. Tasty injera. Super friendly service

I walked away from New Eritrea and said out loud to no one in particular: "what a nice time." The staff was very kind in a way that felt different from just being friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and there were many excellent vegetarian options. Now we have another favorite in the neighborhood.

Yummy stuff. I got the meat combo. Everything comes with that bread you eat with and that was a nice bonus. Very friendly guy running the restaurant. I sat at the bar. Nice ambiance. Next time I'm going to try some of the veggie options and something covered in whatever sauce smells like cinnamon raisin heaven.

Incredible food, gorgeous ambiance, and the kindest people! Will definitely be my go-to for Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine in the city.

This is my top 3 go to places for pizza 🍕

Great flavors, fresh food, friendly service

The absolute best food and service. The staff makes you feel at home! I’ve been here 5+ times and quality is always 10/10.

Lots of vegetarian options, and a great variety of flavors across the dishes.

Couldn't ask for better. Omnivores were quite pleased with the beef and chicken, herbivores were very happy with the carrots, onions and lentils - the lentil and turmeric thing was exquisite, buttery and earthy at the same time.

The most AMAZING Ethiopian food you will eat, and the most beautiful, kind people. You will not be disappointed.

Great food. Have had lots of Ethiopian cuisine at restaurants and this is the best I’ve had outside my home.

We love New Eritrea Restaurant and continue to return there month after month.

Literally the best Eritrean/Ethiopian food that you can find in San Francisco

It was my first time there and the food was amazing! I would go again for the Hamli.

Great for families, very friendly, super delicious food, fresh. Highly recommend.

I just had a couple of drinks and appetizers at the bar, but service, food and drinks were great! Nice place and looks like its family owned.

2nd time at New Eritrea and just as good as I remembered it! The friendliest staff and delicious food!

My wife and I have sampled just about every Ethiopian restaurant in San Francisco or the East Bay. New Eritrea is hands down the best one. The food is amazing, well prepared and not too oily. The decor is very nice. The staff has always been friendly. They have a full bar and it's never too crowded. I wish I could take this restaurant with me when I traveled!

Amazing food and vegetarian friendly menu. We tried the veg platter. Some of the veggies, like okra were better than what I am used to eating in my staple Indian cuisine. And loved meeting the owner who shared his story with us and is so humble and sweet.

So happy to have a delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean place in the sunset. I used to live in LA and would frequent places in Little Ethiopia all the time and this place definitely holds up to that standard ! Love the intimate setting for a larger group, especially bonding over sharing a large platter.

Love this place so much - highly recommend. Fantastic vegan options too.

Great vegetable platter. Each dish is perfectly balanced and very bold, and the injera is tender and acidic. The beef sambusas are awesome too. I really loved eating here, and I found the prices to be super reasonable.

Delicious food at reasonable price and good customer service. Vegetarian and vegan choices available.

Wonderful restaraunt, ordered a vegetarian dinner and tasted too good!! 👍👍will definitely come back

My girlfriend and I split the vegetarian sampler (it is vegan) and it was very well done. Each of the items was seasoned well and had a lot of flavor. Good value too. We will be back and definitely recommend it

Not sure why more people don't know about this place but with great food and friendly service it's excellent for families. I miss the table placings that helped me learn the Ahmric alphabet. Otherwise it's unchanged for decades and that's a good thing.

Delicious! We will certainly be back. Fantastic vegetarian and vegan options.

Had an incredible dinner with 4 good friends. Great family restaurant with kind people and delicious food! Highly recommend and solid value for the quality of the food! Will be back :)

Amazing food at a really good price, really beautiful interior and super friendly staff.

We’ve been going here for years. The wonderful people that own and run the place always treat us like family. We almost always get the vegetarian platter for two, and it’s as satisfying as any dining experience anywhere in the city.

Finally took the time and opportunity to grab some take out dinner here last night. The place is SPACIOUS, the service was top notch, and the food was WONDERFUL! I'm vegan and a bit picky, but their food is absolutely delicious and authentic!

Flavor burst in every bite. We had the meat platter and the vegetarian platters. Chicken and lamb were somewhat blend. You need to add some of that pepper paste. Overall if you are looking for a quick flavorful bite I recommend this restaurant :)

This place has gott n me through lockdown. I very much look forward to coming in with friends soon!

Not the same experience taking the food home as eating in, but it’s still just as good and the portions are always impressive. The sample platters are always a hit for friends and family.

Great food and customer service. Get the vegetarian platter and lamb dish to die for

This is one of my favorite Ethiopian food stops, besides Tadu (much more expansive menu at Tadu with fit fit and other breakfast items along with tibs). I usually get the veggie platter that lasts me for 2 meals. Tip: Ask for their excellent hot sauce. It's not necessarily spicy but super flavorful and pairs well with injera and the veggies or meat. The staff is friendly and always has a smile on their face. They get the order ready within 15 minutes and the food rarely disappoints. If you are craving a no drama, fast pickup, flavorful Ethiopian meal, New Eritrea is a single location gem and family run business that deserves support. Parking can be dicey but you may be able to park outside long enough to pickup your food.

One of my favorite places to eat in San Francisco.

Amazing Ethiopian food! We ordered their vegetarian platter and chicken curry, both were delicious! Staff are friendly and are willing to guide you in what to order. Injera bread was fluffy and the curries had well balanced flavors! Definitely recommend this place!

Fantastic service, the staff were very kind and super nice. Food: excellent sambusa and the spicy red sauce that came with it I got the vegetarian combo but was a little underwhelmed by the the taste of the sides. The shiro didn't have much flavor and none of the others really stood out. My wife got the chicken and mushroom and thought it was good. While I've eaten enough Ethiopian in the bay area not sure if I'm the best judge of what's good shiro Vs bad but I'd say I've had better at other places. Injera was good. The taste was super mild and didn't have the spices I was accustomed to from the other places. That being said I'd still go back there to get my fill.

Sooooo tasty every time. My boyfriend and I always split the vegetarian platter for 2 whenever we go and are always full!

Super good veggie combos and teff injera.

Love that you can get multiple types of stews on one plate - I’m not vegetarian but got the veggie sampler and it was excellent (the mushroom was my favorite). I always upgrade to the teff injera, it’s so tangy and bouncy and flavorful. Also - their ginger beer is spicy in the best way!