Cafe Romanat

25 Black-Owned and Led MICHELIN Guide Restaurants

"Cafe Romanat offers a taste of homegrown beer, honey wine, and sambusas. With combination platters perfect for sharing, this spot brings the flavors of Ethiopian cuisine to the vibrant Oakland scene." - Ty Gaskins

"In a stretch of Oakland that teems with Ethiopian restaurants, Café Romanat is a standout, thanks to its deliciously spiced dishes served in generous portions. Locals (including some Ethiopian families) fill the small room that is set with traditional low stools, woven tables and features colorful fabric curtains and artwork. Order up a homegrown beer, honey wine or a nutty ground flax or sesame seed juice to pair with the sambusas, triangular pastries stuffed with piquant jalapeño-spiked lentils. All the combination platters, served on spongy, slightly sour injera, are perfect for sharing. And the veggie combo, with dishes like sautéed collard greens, lentils in smoky berbere and split peas with turmeric and ginger, will delight any crowd." - Michelin Inspector

Café Romanat

Black-Owned MICHELIN Guide Restaurants in the US

"Order up a homegrown beer, honey wine or a nutty ground flax or sesame seed juice to pair with the sambusas, triangular pastries stuffed with piquant jalapeño-spiked lentils. All the combination platters, served on spongy, slightly sour injera, are perfect for sharing." - The MICHELIN Guide

"In a stretch of Oakland that teems with Ethiopian restaurants, Café Romanat is a standout, thanks to its deliciously spiced dishes served in generous portions." - The MICHELIN Guide

"In a stretch of Oakland that teems with Ethiopian restaurants, Café Romanat is a standout, thanks to its deliciously spiced dishes served in generous portions. Locals (including some Ethiopian families) fill the small room that is set with traditional low stools, woven tables and features colorful fabric curtains and artwork. Order up a homegrown beer, honey wine or a nutty ground flax or sesame seed juice to pair with the sambussas, triangular pastries stuffed with piquant jalapeño-spiked lentils. All the combination platters, served on spongy, slightly sour injera, are perfect for sharing. And the veggie combo, with dishes like sautéed collard greens, lentils in smoky berbere and split peas with turmeric and ginger, will delight any crowd." - The MICHELIN Guide

Jessica Wong

Google

I’ve been obsessively trying all the Ethiopian restaurants in Oakland. Romanat is awesome. We got the veggie combination dish - Delicious, piping hot, flavorful food. Their buticha on the salad is so good. The dine in atmosphere is homey and comfortable, great for a date or a group.

Samuel Dudley

Google

Ordered the veggie combo for pickup. The portion size was generous, and each dish was tender, flavorful, and fresh tasting, and not overly salty. Next time I’ll dine in and bring a friend to share. The space was sunny at mid day and smelled like a delicious mix of spices and incense.

Jenny McGuckin

Google

Stopped in for an early dinner on a Tuesday evening. We had the honey wine, salad appetizer and meat and veggie combo entree. Loved the beef gomen and greens. The also have gluten free injera upon request :-)

Kacper Rorat

Google

Discovered this restaurant 11 years ago while visiting my sister who lives in Oakland. Now it's a must visit place every time I come to California. My favourite restaurant in the whole world. Love the food, service is very friendly and there's plenty of space in between the tables. Will be back. #mushroomheaven

Alison M C

Google

Delicious food, friendly service, clean bathrooms. Just fantastic. I recommend the veggie combo and vegetable sambussa.

ashrita badri narayanan

Google

Delicious Ethiopian cuisine, Being a vegetarian we were skeptical about the choices. To our surprise they had so many choices and yummy tasty food with warm cup of tea welcomes us..

Andre Luke

Google

I've been craving this food for a while, and I haven't ventured out to try other places since the spot I liked closed down. A friend of mine kept telling me to try this place out, but I was hesitant. I finally decided to grab some to go for lunch today, and... I was pleasantly surprised. I got the Veggie combo and Doro tibs. I don't know if she was the owner, but if she was, her service, the great small talk while the food is coming up, and her good food should make her proud. The spice was on point, good portions, I'm sold. You got yourself a new customer. Pardon the grammar, just was excited about sharing my experience.

Bartholomew Roland

Google

A nice ethiopian restaurant just near the highway and Grand Lake Theater. Their gomen and beef ribs were amazing, but I'd probably pass on the atalkit next time. We also ordered some spice tea and mead, very tasty. Stop by for a nice evening out, the place is clean and COVID compliant.

25 Black-Owned and Led MICHELIN Guide Restaurants

Café Romanat

Black-Owned MICHELIN Guide Restaurants in the US

"In a stretch of Oakland that teems with Ethiopian restaurants, Café Romanat is a standout, thanks to its deliciously spiced dishes served in generous portions." - The MICHELIN Guide

"In a stretch of Oakland that teems with Ethiopian restaurants, Café Romanat is a standout, thanks to its deliciously spiced dishes served in generous portions. Locals (including some Ethiopian families) fill the small room that is set with traditional low stools, woven tables and features colorful fabric curtains and artwork. Order up a homegrown beer, honey wine or a nutty ground flax or sesame seed juice to pair with the sambussas, triangular pastries stuffed with piquant jalapeño-spiked lentils. All the combination platters, served on spongy, slightly sour injera, are perfect for sharing. And the veggie combo, with dishes like sautéed collard greens, lentils in smoky berbere and split peas with turmeric and ginger, will delight any crowd." - The MICHELIN Guide