A rich lamb stew from The Abyssinian.

The Abyssinian

The Abyssinian celebrates the joy of East African spicing,with a focus on Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes.

The Age Good Food Guide 2025 Critics’ Picks.

Tacos to char kwai teow:20 restaurants you’ll find Good Food Guide critics dining in their downtime

Loaded lobster rolls,best-in-class brisket,and noodles tossed expertly in the wok:our reviewers reveal their hitlists.

  • Emma Breheny andGood Food Guide reviewers
Critics'Pick

African Town

Wholesome eats and eclectic beats at a Footscray faithful.

Abol Africa.
Critics'Pick

Abol Africa

Fish and vegetables rule at this hotspot for culture and community.

Mesob restaurant in Northcote. Dishes:Omnivore combination platter,dips. 25 July 2018. The Age Good Food. Photo:Eddie Jim.
Critics'Pick

Mesob

Lively room for communal eating.

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The fitfit (beef soup) at Ras Dashen.
Critics'Pick

Ras Dashen

Stews and bubbly flatbreads in a room that wears its heritage proudly.

Kitfo and ayip at Gursha Ethiopian.
Critics'Pick

Gursha Ethiopian

Warm and welcoming East African social club.

Go-to dish:Beyaynetu vegan platter on injera.
13.5/20

‘Doubly exceptional’:Why this humble Ethiopian restaurant’s injera is twice as nice

Sinq’s sisters cook Ethiopian dishes you can find in dozens of Melbourne dining rooms,but with uncommon deftness and detail,and a warm,generous spirit.

  • Dani Valent
Ataklet Be-yeayntu (vegetarian platter).
14/20

Laughter,music,spice:Rally a group for a hands-on feast instead of a weekend pub feed

Ethiopian cuisine is built around kinship and sharing,so head to Blacktown for a taste and get ready to roll up your sleeves.

  • Callan Boys