Nile Ethiopian Restaurant LLC, DBA Nile Grocery and Cafe

This is a very small place but has some of the best Ethiopian food in Charlotte. We did not plan going there but just ended up as the place we wanted to go was super crowded. The sega wot was just amazing. Tasted like home made food. She was really friendly and helpful. There is a small area dedicated for some Ethiopian grocery items. You can also get some cute crockery’s there. Injera is available as well.

I got the vegetarian sampler plate. To preface, this was my first time having ethiopian food. I would say the food was pretty good, but to me, I thought it could be a little more flavorful/spicy. We also had to wait around an hour to get our food, and one of the dishes was not prepared so they replaced it with a repeat of another dish. Our server was so kind and completely helpful though. In fact, everyone there was so helpful and accommodating. She even brought out another dish because we were missing one. I don’t know the name of it but it was honestly the best one. I’ve attached a picture of it though. It’s the bright orange side dish.

Nile was simply lovely. You walk in and the dining room is to your right. We went on a Saturday evening and it was empty, super peaceful. We ordered the veggie platter, beef tibs, Doro Wot, and the tea. Everything is delicious. The beef tibs were seasoned and very flavorful. Doro Wot had a good spice level, also very flavorful and I loved that it came with a boiled egg. And to finish the meal, the tea is a must. It was really nice to enjoy an empty restaurant, sipping on our tea. The owner also treated us with so much motherly love, I felt like I was at a home with the treatment she gave us. She served the Tibs and Doro Wot on the veggie platter for us, taught us how to properly enjoy the food. She also packed our leftovers for us which she absolutely did not have to do. I’d highly recommend this place if you want to enjoy some real good home-y food.

We got the vegetarian sampler and a beef tibis I would say being familiar with different types of food from around the world I found these dishes a little bit bland and not spicy at all I was expecting a bit of spice I added some when I got home....The restaurant has a small grocery section and also a side where you can eat in....if your interested in it apparently everything is gluten free

I've tried 3 different Ethiopian places in Charlotte and this one is the best. Their food is soooo tasty and the meat is well cooked, tender, and super good. Definitely recommended

The food was amazing! We will definitely come back my husband and I drove two hours to get to this location the food was homemade the Injera bread was so soft and light the vegetables OMG! I can’t even explain the flavors. I remember corn,collard greens, and some other type of veggie stews, it was amazing! We started with coffee with no sugar it was quite tasty but of course all coffee with no sugar you know it’s bitter, but it was amazing as well the tea I cannot even explain so many flavors! We will definitely be back thank you for the hospitality and the great food. This location also has a different variety of items from popcorn kernels, grains, to home decor definitely a one stop shop amazing people great customer service. Great Prices! We ordered the veggie platter and Beef Tibs.

The woman who took our order was wonderful! It was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and I got the Tibs. The ingera was amazing too! Somehow, this grocery store/restaurant felt like being invited to someone's home for dinner. I will definitely be returning.

Very friendly and welcoming, food was delicious, authentic and well prepared. The service was excellent you can clearly tell the owners are enthusiastic about serving the best quality food, I strongly suggest you come support this authentic local family run business!