Merkato

Ethiopian restaurant · Barnsbury

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"Merkato is as more of a café and chill spot than a restaurant on Caledonian Road. Food reflects a mixed Eritrean and Ethiopian heritage, and the recommended fifty-fifty option gives newbies a chance to sample bits of the whole menu, mixing meat and vegetarian options like the spicy lentil-based ades, fagioli — pasta, but not as you’ve had it in Italy — and hamli sautéed greens. With home comfort drinks on offer such as meta, castel, and St. Georges beer, it’s a great place to spend some time." - Riaz Phillips

London’s Best East African Restaurants: Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Somali - Eater London
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196 Caledonian Rd, Barnsbury Estate, London N1 0SQ, United Kingdom Get directions

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