Nile Ethiopian - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We love this place the service is outstanding and the food is home made delicious

The food was awesome here! The service we received here was so nice! Even tho we got there late they didn't even rush us. It was four of us and it went well.

Very disappointing experience . When we first walked in the host refused to seat us at a larger table because they were closing in 30 min , she had us squeeze in a smaller table . She then continued to be unwelcoming and didn’t even take our order correctly . The food came and it was not flavorful like and ethiopian dish should be. As an Ethiopian the food didn’t feel authentic at all . The waitress then paid minimal attention to us and we had to ask for more water . Overall extremely poor service and food not up to par .

I travel 2 hours to come to this restaurant on my birthday and sometimes just ‘cuz. This place is my favorite restaurant in the whole world. The servers are lovely and the food is ALWAYS delicious. They have GF bread available. Just the right amount of heat; the pickled cabbage is perfect; lentils are fantastic and I crave them sometimes. Recommend the Taste of the Nile. Come here it’s fantastic

Love the food here. And if you order in advance they'll make teff injera, instead of injera made out of a mixture of wheat and teff.

I've never had Ethiopian food prior to going to Nile but wanted to try it for my birthday this year. The staff was very friendly, and they are also very helpful upfront if you're new to Ethiopian food and culture. I love coffee and was aware of the importance of coffee in Ethiopian culture so it was the first thing I ordered. The man waiting on us said that's fine if I wanted but that traditionally it's served after the meal so I decided to wait until the end. I tried the honey wine and again, the man waiting on us let me know how it's traditionally consumed and let me choose my own way. I'm vegetarian and was really appreciative that when my friend ordered meat, he said that he would serve us on separate dishes. The food was amazing, the honey wine was amazing, the service was amazing and the restaurant looks like a little museum. Unfortunately I don't live in Orlando but I'm thankful Nile was my first experience with Ethiopian food, and I've ordered Ethiopian multiple times from my local restaurant since coming back. If I'm ever in Orlando again, I will make sure to come back. And if you were wondering, yes the coffee was worth the wait. :)

Best Ethiopian food I have ever had.

Nile restaurant is one of my favorite. Every when I went there they serve amazing dish and customer service keep it up.

What a lovely place! Everything was very tasty and the service was good, definitely enjoyed the experience.

Service was great and food was all delicious but for the first time we felt the price did not match the plate we shared at a restaurant. They also put a little basket of extra bread on the table and they tell you its extra for the basket if you end up needing it. That little bread basket was exactly $9! There is also a 3.99% surcharge for using credit card ($2) and a 18% gratuity tip charge. No problem but make sure you ask how much for the extra bread that they automatically put on the table. For the plate we shared and that extra bread total was $55 for things like lentils, greens, split peas type of food. It was great service and food but would we choose that over other places we love in the area? Most likely not because for $55 we can have a feast of at least 3 great dishes at one of our favorite restaurants. Even for the most expensive places we go, we could have gotten 2 huge plates at $25 each dish. I was honestly still hungry after that meal and i told the very nice server that it was great and i could have eaten another plate alone easily. Just our honest thoughts. No offense to the great staff. We are familiar with Ethiopian food and we personally prefer Salem which is down the street. Pictured below is the dish we shared with no meat and the $9 bread basket. Total $55. If you are ok with the prices definitely try them out.

We've been coming here since 2010. It's always excellent. Just had birthday dinner for my best friend and it was spot on.

Food was excellent! Best Ethiopian food we’ve had. Our waiter, Erm, was super friendly and explained the Ethiopian traditions of eating, which my husband and I enjoyed practicing while we enjoyed the food. To give a better picture of how awesome this restaurant is and its staff, I had realized later that evening that I was missing my purse. I called the restaurant after it had been closed for almost 2 hours, and Erm picked up. He confirmed that I left my purse at the restaurant and that he was on his way home. When he realized we were not locals, he volunteered to go back to the restaurant and deliver my purse to our hotel!! That action alone deserves more than 5 stars!! Besides that incident, everyone needs to try out the delicious dishes Nile Ethiopian has to offer. My husband and I enjoyed the Beef Key Wat the best and the Beef Alicha Wat was a close 2nd.

I don't often write reviews, but I went here yesterday with friends. The food was incredible, and the staff was beyond friendly. If you come here, don't miss out on ordering the coffee after your meal. If you like strong, rich coffee, this is the perfect one for you.

Absolutely fantastic in every way! Wonderful atmosphere, very kind host, delicious food. The Taste of Nile plate and sambusa are absolutely worth the trip. Don't be afraid to tell chef your spice level, they were very accomodating. Love that all the dishes were naturally vegan / plant-based and so flavorful. If it's your first time having Ethiopian be prepared to wash your hands before you eat as the food is served with delicious injera bread rather than silverware. We shared a large plate and ate family style, it was such a treat! Can't wait to visit Orlando again so we can go back 💜

Love the vegetarian sampler that actually is vegan. We have been going here for 10 years. We have tried other places, but this is our favorite

Such a great pace. Best food possible, super nice service.

I have to say, looking at the reviews (they seemed unrealistically high), I really questioned how good this restaurant was actually going to be. But this place literally blew me away--great service and phenomenal food, and perfectly seasoned. The delicious dishes pair wonderfully with the tangy injera, and the next time I'm in Orlando again, I will definitely be going back! Highly recommend~

This place is the best Ethiopian restaurant I’ve ever been too. Everyone in Orlando knows about it, and even people in other states and countries I’ve spoken to love this restaurant and the kindness of the people who work here. Delicious and fun, clean atmosphere. Very friendly! Vegan friendly too!

10/10 chefs special, honey wine, coffee. Don't question it, eat here. It's amazing

Felt adventurous and decided to give this place a try, glad I did. It’s a very unique place and you definitely get a feel for the Ethiopian culture. Got the Chefs special with some of their wine and coffee. Food was delicious and different. Came with many a few options similar to small plates. Some of the best coffee I’ve had and our server gave us a run down on how they drink it and what they eat it with back at home! Price is very reasonable and they have cool little huts to get a bit more of a cultural feel. Worth a check out!

Delicious. We got the chef special for 2 and it was wonderful.

Food was OK, but wasn’t for me. Firsteil me trying the food. It was a good experience, but not my cup of tea.

Love this place!! The food was incredible and the whole menu is gluten free with the exception of the bread which they make GF on request! Will definitely be back

Sensational food! My first time eating Ethiopian food & I am so happy we decided to visit. Fast service, beautiful environment & Alem (our waitress) was a lovely soul! Will definitely visit again! Gotta try... worth every penny! 😊👍

The service and atmosphere were great. The food could be spicier. I believe you can ask them to spice it up. I will do so next time. I would recommend if you are craving Ethiopian cuisine.

Beef stew meat was tough and difficult to eat. Asked for less spicy but received spicy everything.

The waiter was funny and nice! This place has great vegetarian options and all the food was amazing!!

I have visited this restaurant twice. The first time I had a poor service experience, but the food was excellent. I gave them a second chance, thinking everyone could have an off night. For my second visit, I went during lunch instead of dinner to avoid the crowd. The azifa is so flavorful and spicy. Pairs perfectly with the injera. The lamb tibs is tender and full of flavor. I spiced it up and have no regrets. Compared to another Ethiopian restaurant in the area, this food tastes more authentic. It’s definitely worth stopping in.

A superb Ethiopian restaurant in Orlando

I’ve been to Paris and around Europe, I’ve traveled the US, and my wife is the best cook I know… but this is the BEST FOOD I’VE EVER EATEN. Ever. It’s so good! My wife agrees. We went back two nights in a row. Get the lamb Tibs special (spicy) with the red lentils and the veggie combo. The coffee is great. The honey wine is amazing. Do it!

We ordered the Chef's Special, and the flavor was on point as usual! We go to the Nile whenever we're in the area. In fact, when we're booking our hotel, we always make sure it's near rhis place because it's that good💜

Nice place for vegetarian food in Orlando. The vegetarian platter had 4 different curries + Injera. The host was friendly, accommodating and took time to understand our order correctly. I wish they had a similar number of curry options for vegetarian platter like for the non-vegetarian ones. Do try the coffee at the end of the meal!

We don’t know what happened, but my friend and I spent 1.5 hours waiting for just the appetizer. Others were served before us who had come in after, and one couple that came right after us ultimately had to leave before they could receive their food because they had another event to attend. After 90 minutes, the waitress puts napkins down. Think this means food is coming? Wait another 20 minutes for sliced tomatoes and cold, dry lentils with bread (our appetizer). Then wait another 15 minutes for the 2 entrees. During this time, because no one has refilled the empty water glasses, you’ll need to head up to the bar to ask the bartender to spare you some H2O. They were apologetic in the end, but the 2 times we inquired, they would say “it’s ready” and “it’s coming.” Think this place would benefit from setting expectations on time estimates before orders are submitted. Food was good, but I won’t be returning.

While this meal required some patience, it was totally worth it! My friend and I split the Chef’s Special combo plate and it was hard not to want to lick the plate clean. Both the meats and the veggie options were mouthwateringly good. Service was friendly, but a bit slow. The food more than made up for the long wait. Next time I’m in the area I’ll definitely be looking at this place again!

I used to serve as a high end food critic. I moved to Orlando and couldn’t find Ethiopian food anywhere. Along came Nile and it was the best Ethiopian I’ve ever had! The atmosphere is great as well, and owners are nice. Will be the first of many dining experiences! Five stars all around!

This was my first time eating Ethiopian food. It was absolutely delicious. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The establishment was super clean. I highly recommend!

Exceptional food! I am gluten free and they were incredibly accommodating. Highly recommend!

Very friendly staff, food is delicious and the service was attentive and fast.

I had the vegetarian platter , it was my first time trying authentic Ethiopian cuisine, the flavors were very unique and beautifully presented however it just wasn’t for me and that’s okay 👍, I ended up swapping for the samosas as im familiar with the dish. The service was great, the atmosphere perfect so for that 5 stars; if you enjoy etheopian food then you’ll enjoy this restaurant!

What can I say. Service was great. Pleasant and friendly. The food was absolutely wonderful and delicious. We enjoyed a lot of laughs with the staff. Definitely coming back.

Came here for a friends birthday dinner and not only was the food fantastic, the staff was amazing and treated us like old friends. Absolutely recommend this place!

Beautiful people! Love coming here! Highly recommend to eat here! 15/10

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Orlando and one our daughter asks to come to all the time! We love their vegetarian options, everything is so flavorful. If you’ve never had Ethiopian food before, this is a great place to try it. The staff is very welcoming and will make great suggestions.

The restaurant was a bit busy and it took awhile to get our drinks and for our order. An amazing gentleman waited on us and was an amazing host. Taught us the traditional way to eat the food, my wife was supposed to feed me… I got two bites out of her 😂🫶. Talk about delicious and filling! Before we left the gentleman came over and introduced himself as the owner. He said because of our wait the food is on him… unbelievably kind of him. Of course we argued with him a bit and made sure when he turned his head we left money on the table. This gentleman was the type of guy to chase us down in the parking lot and make us take our money back… I guarantee it. We skedaddled out of there before he noticed. What a kind gesture and a great experience. If you’re ever in Orlando, please try Nile Ethiopian Restaurant Orlando you won’t be disappointed!

Love this place service is a little slow due to food being fresh.

Always love the food here. Great people. Food is a bit pricey.

Great food and customer service!

Very good food and service. The waitress took time to explain the dishes and how to eat it the proper way (no silverware). We enjoyed the experience and highly recommend. The sample platter is a great way to try all the varieties they have.

Cozy atmosphere, delicious food, friendly service.

Nice experience of Ethiopian drinks and food

Amazing food with a very warm service

The food was phenomenal, you can taste the culture and history of Ethiopia in every dish, the art is beautiful and the service was great, I love this place.

Food was good. A bit slow service. Servers were very friendly. A bit expensive.

So glad I chose this place! The rough exterior almost made me change my mind, but I’m soooo glad I went in and ate. It was a dining experience—excellent food, flavorful, different and memorable! Loved every bite, as evidenced by my plate:)!

Essen mit den Händen, aber sehr leckeres Essen und Bier. Chef Platte für zwei hat von allem etwas.

Love the place. The food is always delicious and the service is exemplary.

The food was excellent. We shared the chef’s special for 2. It was like a sampling of 5 different foods. Our waitress was so nice and

A MUST STOP!! Don't miss this rare jewel in Orlando while you are in town. It is the BEST Ethiopian restaurant you will ever eat at. Great service and amazing variety. Don't let the shopping center feel fool you. It is a hidden gem. The large Chef's special is the way to go. Great lamb tea and coffee. The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere makes for a great, quiet date. Lamb tibs added to the Chef's special is great. Try the Teff beer too. If you only have 2-3 nights this is one of the best places in the entire city to eat.

Spectacular food! Came here for my birthday and was blown away at all the flavors. Huge amount of food for a great price in central Florida. Will be back!

Memorable flavor. Certainly a hidden gem in Orlando.

Food was good and tasty. Great atmosphere and decor.

Excellent food. Some of the best Ethiopian I've had. Service was great and the decor was cute. Would absolutely come again on my next trip to Orlando.

I was recently in Orlando for a conference and thought to check out this restaurant as I had heard and read great reviews about this place. Unfortunately, upon reaching the place the restaurant was closed that day due to some issues. Me and my husband spoke to talk to the owner who expressed he was sorry we didn't get a chance to try out the food and to our surprise, he promptly offered to drop us back at our hotel as we had come a long way to try the food. We were hesitant at first but he was really sweet and insisted that we let him do it. This gesture just showcased his hospitality and commitment to customer satisfaction. During our ride back to the hotel, he shared insights about the restaurant, its offerings, and the Ethiopian cuisine that left us even more eager to dine there in the future whenever we visit again. Until then, I knew I had to write to review and appreciate him for going above and beyond :)

The food was okay, not super good. We ordered the vegetarian plate and sambusa. The sambusa and some items in the vegetarian plate were really oily.

Fantastic food and super friendly environment. We were looking for a combination of items that would satisfy our vegetarians and meat eaters-they talked us through the best options. Eating off a main teff setting for the table, the food was excellent. I'd recommend not ordering extra teff if your food is served on a piece-eat the piece the food comes with! We had two combinations to feed our table of four and walked away very full and very happy! I would give this food even more stars than the review allows, ditto with the friendly welcome!

One of the best restaurants I have been to in the US! Food is amazing, prices are very affordable and the staff is great! 10/10 would recommend!

Amazing amazing amazing - visiting Orlando for the weekend. Had to find an Ethiopian place while I was here. Kitfo, gored gored, tibs, azifa… everything was amazing!

This is a true hidden gem of I-Drive. I've been here on both dates and casual dinners after theme park days, and I've never been disappointed. The prices are perfectly reasonable, the food is all incredibly flavorful, and the service is always out of this world. On top of that, the experience of eating with injera (the giant bread that your food is on) is really fun, and the waitstaff have always been great about educating and helping. That said, it wouldn't hurt to Google it once so you know what to expect. I usually split the Chef's Special (for two) with someone else, and it's a great amount. I love spicy food, and several of the meats probably fall into that category. However, there are plenty of mild options (even though I couldn't name any). Regardless, everything I've tried has very strong flavors--in a very, very good way. If you enjoy mead, definitely try Tej while you're there. You can also get Ethiopian coffee, which comes with a scaled-down version of a traditional coffee ceremony. Overall, highly recommended for anyone except the "only chicken fingers and pizza" types!

Food was great and delicious. Staff was friendly and the decorations inside give it an Ethiopian feel.

This place is amazing, lovely vegetation food. I would highly recommend the chef’s selection

Amazing food, best Ethiopian food I've had

So glad I chose this place! The rough exterior almost made me change my mind, but I’m soooo glad I went in and ate. It was a dining experience—excellent food, flavorful, different and memorable! Loved every bite, as evidenced by my plate:)!

Chefs combo platter is delicious. Very good juicy honey 🍯 wine.

The food portions and quality did not match the restaurant pricing. The injera (bread) was cold and dry. Nothing seemed to be prepared fresh. There was a 3.99% surcharge for using credit card and a fixed 18% gratuity. The restaurant wasn’t well ventilated. Definitely won’t go back.

Such an incredible experience, from the incredible service from our server Moca, to the delicious and flavorful food! This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Orlando now. We will be back again and again!

AMAZING RESTAURANT. The staff are all incredible, very caring about your experience and helpful when deciding on your meal. The food is REMARKABLE. As a vegan, this is my favorite place to go in Orlando and I have brought many meat eating friends and they confirm those dishes are superb as well. I will continue to dine here <3

I love enjoying my meals at Nile Ethiopian! The atmosphere is so warm, inviting and always pleasant. The food is not only flavourful but cooked to perfection every time. This is a great place for a group of friends or family to share an authentic healthy meal.

One of the the best Ethiopian Food restaurants in usa i really like Nile Ornaldo restaurant Thanks to the Nile restaurant team

We ordered the chef’s special and the kitfo, both were great! We shared our food and enjoyed it all. Nothing left on our plates!

Loved the food. Spicy but not scorching hot. Great service. Just so good.

Delicious food and great service! We had the vegetarian tasting menu and really enjoyed it.

Great food and service!!! Love this place as it reminds me of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian restaurants in Washington DC

Best ethiopian food I've had. I come every time I'm in orlando.

Delicious food, good portions, good prices.

Delicious food, very helpful staff for first timers. And the prices were very reasonable.

An excellent Ethiopian restaurant! A great find! We will be back! The food was fresh and well seasoned. The staff friendly and welcoming. 5 stars is a for sure!!!

This restaurant is my favorite in all of Orlando - better than any fancy restaurants in the resorts, better than any fast food, better than cooking at home. Fantastic homemade authentic Eritrean food. (They have to call it Ethiopian because so few people know the distinction.) But anyway, if you love food and have never tried Eritrean/Ethiopian food, try it! Finger licking good!

Delicious food and nice Ethiopian immersion .

Amazing Ethiopian food. Top notch restaurant and a much needed healthy break from all of the chain and junk food in this area.

Amazing! I've had Ethiopian food at various places around the country and this is my favorite! And if you haven't had Ethiopian you must try it ! Food is perfectly cooked and seasoned and the staff is very friendly and accommodating !

Excellent spot for some delicious Ethiopian cuisine. We tried the appetizer sampler and chefs samplers and they did not disappoint. Doro Wat and Misir Wat were our favorites.

The best restaurant in Orlando by far. I drive all the way from longwood to eat here regularly.

The food here is so delicious, I always get an extra entree or 2 to take home. Love the vegan options. Wish I could eat here every day!

This place was amazing!! Delicious food, adorable atmosphere and the kindest staff! There was 4 of us and we got the taste of the Nile and the chef special to share between us all and it was a great portion of food! We had plenty for leftovers and the bread was Delicious!!

Order the special coffee! It’s amazing.

Last time I went I ordered take out because I wanted to go back to my hotel and watch TV while I at, but when I go back in a couple weeks I'm definitely eating and enjoying my food there. The restaurant is clean with lots of options for vegetarians and non vegetarians and the place and people are beautiful. I'll see you soon

Great food, clean and friendly!

It’s still the best. Whenever we visit Orlando from South Florida we make sure we eat at Nile at least once, without fail. Ethiopian food is so rare in Florida and in most of the US that you can't pass up the opportunity to sample this unique cuisine. Food can be ordered either spicy or mild and features meat or vegetarian stews that are eaten communally over a large sourdough pancake (injera) made of high protein teff flour and is eaten with the hands and pieces of extra pancake. Ethiopian Coffee service which is roasted to order is not to be missed.

Yummy food. Great customer service. The atmosphere has a good vibe. Be patient (the wait time is lowkey long) and be prepared to eat goooood.

The chefs special was delicious and filling; the honey wine wasn't my fav but I will try another wine flavor on my next visit.