Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar
Ethiopian restaurant · North Edgewater ·
Casual Ethiopian eatery with meat & veggie stews, honey wine
Casual Ethiopian eatery with meat & veggie stews, honey wine
"Is there anything better than a diamond? If you're new to Ethiopian cuisine, you couldn't have picked a better place to get started. Providing an almost endless list of delicious options, you can't go wrong. So, sit back, let the wave of delicious aromas and flavors take over, and pat yourself on the back. It's not everyday you find a gem like this." - Sidekick Video
"The ideal cure for “a case of the Mondays” probably varies from person to person, but we’re pretty sure a meal with some friends at Ethiopian Diamond in Edgewater could relieve most people’s symptoms. Watch all grumpiness and work-related annoyance vanish as you all rip into giant injera platters full of spiced lentils, shimbra asa, and smoky doro wat. And once you get some of the housemade honey wine involved, you won’t even care that you forgot the rest of the week’s work clothes in the washer." - adrian kane, john ringor
"With a nearly three-decade-long reign, Ethiopian Diamond is the oldest spot on this guide. And the reason behind its veteran status is simple: The food is fantastic. Like flaky sambusas, shimbra asa (they say they introduced the pillowy chickpea dumplings to Chicago), any stew involving the smoky “Diamond berbere” sauce—each bite prevents you from focusing on anything else until it’s gone. The spacious dining room is relaxed, perfect for a catch-up dinner or a quiet date when you want to chat without having to break the sound barrier. And even on slightly busier weekends, you can still grab a table last minute." - john ringor
"Our favorite thing about Ethiopian Diamond is that their menu has a section called the “Taste Of Ethiopia.” This is exactly what it sounds like—sampling of delicious things like kay wat with spicy slow-cooked beef or the dinich alicha, an incredible potato and carrot stew. You can decide if you want meat, vegetarian, or tibs—an assortment of grilled chicken, lamb, and beef. Also important: It comes with two sambusas, and the flaky pastries filled with meat or vegetables are our favorite appetizer here." - adrian kane, john ringor
"There are a lot of vegan choices at Ras Dashen, an Ethiopian spot in Edgewater. You’ll find delicious things like the shirro (a chickpea stew) and the misserana bowmia (lentils and okra in a spicy berbere sauce). And our favorite way to try everything is to order the sampler. That way you get to choose five vegan side dishes for $15." - adrian kane
