Demera Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant · Uptown
4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Highlights
Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee
Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee
"Ethiopian food travels particularly well, with family-style meals centered on stewed meats and vegetables scooped up with spongy injera. Get a taste of what this 15-year-old spot has to offer by ordering a messob, a combination of vegetarian dishes or a mix of meats and vegetables chosen by the chef. Complete the meal with a to-go cocktail like the Merkato, a blend of Ethiopian chai, bourbon, and basil. Place an order through Toast." - Eater Staff
"A University Avenue spot known for injera combo platters and part of the city’s notable East African dining corridor." - Stacy Brooks
"One of the city’s highly regarded Ethiopian restaurants closed its stall at the Fulton Market food hall, with its final day on April 6; the move leaves its flagship Uptown location unaffected after a short run at the market that began in winter 2023." - Ashok Selvam
"The messobs at Demera are ideal for couples, providing a way to try a mix of dishes like chicken in spicy berbere sauce, steak tartare with herb butter sauce, and collard greens slow-cooked with garlic and ginger, with plenty of options for those who want to skip the meat. The food is served arrayed on a giant piece of injera to be scooped up with more of the fragrant flatbread and enjoyed with a bottle of Ethiopian honey wine or some cardamom-infused tea. Book a table through Resy." - Samantha Nelson
"An Ethiopian restaurant in Uptown, offering a variety of vegetarian and omnivorous dishes." - Kevin Chau
