Abyssinian Ethiopian Restaurant

4.5 ( 213 reviews )
Checking... 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
100 D Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, United States
+1 860-807-3798

Abyssinian Ethiopian Restaurant is a hidden gem located on Main Street in Middletown, CT, known for its authentic Ethiopian cuisine and warm hospitality. Guests rave about the attentiveness of the staff, delivering a delightful dining experience. Geraldine Vega Pizarro highlighted the deliciousness of the dishes, making it clear that every bite was memorable. The menu features an array of flavorful offerings, including the highly recommended doro wat, which many describe as rich and satisfying.

Julia Mitchell shared a remarkable experience when she found herself disappointed by a closure. However, the owner’s kindness shone through as he offered her a complimentary meal, along with engaging stories about Ethiopia's culture. This personal touch exemplifies the essence of service at Abyssinian. Additionally, Adrianna Welsh found the cuisine to be reminiscent of a home-cooked meal, filled with love and flavor, fostering a moment of comfort after a long week.

Overall, the restaurant captures the spirit of Ethiopia through its dishes and the stories shared by the owners. With vibrant flavors and a welcoming environment, Abyssinian Ethiopian Restaurant is a must-visit for those seeking a true taste of Ethiopia.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • Does not have assistive hearing loop
  • From the business
    • Identifies as Black-owned
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Good for watching sport
  • Offerings
    • Has all you can eat
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • On-site parking
    • Paid multi-storey car park
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Abyssinian Ethiopian Restaurant

Geraldine Vega Pizarro
Jun 16,2025
We had a great time. The staff is very attentive and friendly. We order different appetizers, entrees and dessert. Our group loved all the food. Everything was delicious. I only took one picture of the basmati rice and chicken. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Julia Mitchell
Jun 12,2025
If I could give 10 stars I would! I was visiting Middletown for a conference and had planned to eat at Abyssinian my last night. I neglected to check what days they are closed - and it happened to be Mondays, the day I ventured down for a meal. It was a lovely evening and I was ready to eat! The owner was outside planting his flower boxes. I was surprised not to see anyone sitting at the tables. Sadly, he said they were closed. We started chatting and I shared my disappointment and prepared to look for an alternative option. He then went inside where the chef was prepping food for the next day. He soon returned with a full plate of food for me. The most delicious and satisfying meal. He was wonderful company during my meal and told me all about his hometown and the history of Ethiopia! What a delight this experience was.
Adrianna Welsh
Jun 2,2025
Me and my fiance were looking for places to eat and we’ve never had Ethiopian food before but we enjoy trying new things so we gave it a shot. It was the best choice we’ve made for a meal in a longgg time. So much flavor, it literally tasted like someone’s mom made it in their kitchen with love. When they brought it out, they explained to us how to properly eat everything as well. We’ll be back next week this meal healed our souls after a long work week.
Magnus Wu
May 12,2025
Was craving Ethiopian food and found this gem. They were short staffed but the wait was totally worth it. The doro wat was amazing. Highly recommend this place. Decided to come here again for my final meal being in this area. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the Hartford area. Flavors are delectable. Try the honey wine too... so good.
Miss H
Apr 14,2025
Ordered from this restaurant via door dash and the flavors were absolutely delicious. This is my second time having Ethiopian cuisine and this restaurant had much more flavor and higher quality than my first experience at a different restaurant. I had the Doro Wot. The flavor of the stew was rich with a great spice and the injera bread and veggie sides were a good portion with good flavor as well.
Ava Baeza
Mar 25,2025
This hidden gem in Middletown is delectable! Not only is the restaurant’s atmosphere very elegant and warm, but it is also very comfortable. The host was extremely kind and it was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it did not disappoint. Thank you so much for the great experience! I can’t wait to come back.
yael rubin
Mar 23,2025
Wonderful family who runs this restaurant. The food is absolutely incredible and made with love. The owner kept giving us more food and made sure we were well fed and happy. Wonderful atmosphere and great for an intimate dinner or a larger family/friend gathering.
Zachary Kravetz
Mar 5,2025
Simply put: the best Ethiopian food I’ve had in a long time!! 10/10 - incredible flavor and just a wonderful restaurant experience!

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