Abessina in Göttingen

Very tasty food at exorbitant prices. Service is limited for larger groups, so it's best to reserve well in advance.

Super friendly staff, great food. Thank you for a wonderful evening! We'd love to come back.

The restaurant really needs to get the management part of the business right. Although I had a reservation, I had to wait for 20 mins before I could get a table. And nobody comes to actually greet you and usher u to the table. U actually have to go all the way to the bartender to let them know you are there. The waiters just see you and ignore you so you have to be proactive to get their attention. Then, it took them 10 mins to give the menu card another 30 mins to serve the drinks and another 20 mins to bring the food to the table. Then after the meal, I had to wait 20 mins to get a check and another 15 mins for the waiter to come and take the payment and in both the cases I had to get up from my chair to ask them for it. I was there for 2.5 hours and only 45 mins was actually eating and rest was waiting for one thing or the other. The place is severely understaffed. How can one expect 2 people to take orders, bring the food, clean the table, and make drinks for 12-15 tables. I get it you have been a small family run business but it’s been over 11 years since you are in the business you guys should start to figure out the management side of the business.

The vegan plate for two was very tasty and featured a wonderful selection of spicy dishes. Highly recommended.

We spontaneously ended up in this restaurant without knowing exactly what to expect. But we were absolutely positively surprised! The food was incredibly tasty and the service was exceptionally friendly - it couldn't have been better.

We felt very comfortable and the food was very tasty. It was well attended, so a reservation wouldn't hurt. We'll definitely be back!

Incredibly delicious food (we had the vegan platter), cozy atmosphere and fair prices!

Dude who serves me is an absolute legend

Recommendation index: 5🌟 This is my first time eating Ethiopian food. It is very delicious. The beef and sheep head are very delicious. I tried exotic food and unlocked new ways to eat it. I highly recommend trying it. The service was also very nice.

It is the first time we tried Ethiopian food and it was delicious and despite not understanding German, the menu was in Spanish and the staff explained everything quite well.

Very friendly, very tasty - thank you very much, we'll be happy to come back!

Ce restaurant nous a été conseillés par une collègue allemande (nous venons de France) Alors l’accueil est un peu long, mais le serveur était très gentil :) Le houmous était plutôt bon (on aurait peut être aimé avoir un peu plus de pain pour saucer, mais pas gênant) Ensuite nous avons pris une sorte de plateau à partager de spécialités de viande : nous avons eu des choses plus ou moins coup de cœur Ensuite le thé : je m’attendais à voir le cérémonial du thé comme en Afrique mais pas du tout, en plus les feuilles n’ont pas du tout infusé c’était juste de l’eau chaude, pas ouf ! Nous en avons eu pour 47€ à deux. Ambiance sympa mais je ne réitérerai pas l’expérience

The staff was extremely warm and friendly!

A very cozy and familiar restaurant, I have already spent a few lovely evenings here. All the vegan dishes are incredibly good and I know from friends that this also applies to the meat dishes. The team is super nice and accommodating, the mixed plates were adapted to the size and needs of our group (including vegans and omnivores). I can recommend the restaurant to everyone.

Unusual atmosphere that fits the theme, unfortunately a bit drafty/cold. Super nice, relaxed and friendly service. The food is delicious, if you like Ethiopian spiciness you can order something to season it. Overall, the food is very aromatic and a nice change. Since the restaurant is busy, it makes sense to book a table.

Very nice little restaurant where you receive a very warm welcome. Staff is super friendly. The food is very tasty - whether with or without meat. It's definitely worth making a reservation. Gladly again

Service and preparation took a very long time

Overall we were treated well. It was a pleasant dinner. I found the prices a bit high compared to the Göttingen average, but I think it was due to rising food prices and inflation. The waiter was very sweet and smiling. I expected more Injera.

It tasted good, but not nearly as good as it did a few years ago. Platter for 2 people used to have 6 bowls, this time only 4. One dish was way too spicy. Overall, not enough if you're hungry. The starter dumplings were a joke for the price. The prices on the homepage are no longer correct, everything is much more expensive. The service was slow and slow but friendly. Even though we were the only ones in the restaurant at the beginning, everything still took more than 30 minutes. It was very cold in the restaurant and we initially had to sit at the table with our jackets on. Price-performance is no longer right, no recommendation. If you like my comment then please give me a 👍 (thumbs up) like!!

We didn't have a reservation. There were three of us and we got a table. I always wanted to go. I work in the catering industry myself and hardly have any time. But yesterday happened spontaneously and we had a wonderful time. The service is so friendly, the food is so delicious. Everything is right here! I'm looking forward to the last time! Best regards, The neighbor! 🤗🤗🤗

Food delicious Service is disorganized, but the atmosphere is good

We didn't have a reservation and the waiter did everything possible to accommodate us. Really great. The food was absolutely phenomenal and cheap too. We would love to come back.

Something completely different but great 😊 everyone was very nice and friendly, of course we had to wait longer because everything was freshly prepared! Can recommend the restaurant!

Super authentic and tasty food Come again

The food isn't bad, although the portions were a bit small and I know better food from other Ethiopian restaurants. The ambience is also nicely done. However, the service is not good. We had to wait a full hour for our food and the bill only came after 15 minutes and repeated requests. There seemed to be only 2 people in the restaurant, I have no idea if there was anyone else in the kitchen, but you couldn't really hear anything coming from the open kitchen door. If there was an unexpected shortage of staff, e.g. due to illness, then I expect that it will be stated when ordering that it will take longer. Then it would all be easier to bear. But keeping someone waiting that long without any information is simply not possible. If this is the norm, then you cannot recommend the restaurant.

The waiter looked after all the guests in an extremely endearing manner, explained the special rules of Ethiopian eating (and drinking) and that was very, very good: great, complex aromas, beautifully presented. We were lucky and got a place for three on Saturday without a reservation; it filled up very quickly. The light is a bit uncomfortable, that's the only negative point. The fact that you have to wait a while is an indication that the food here is very fresh. You can taste that again!

Aufgrund der tollen Bewertungen habe ich wohl zuviel erwartet. Ich hatte mich für ein vegetarisches Linsengericht entschieden. So ähnlich hatte ich zu Haus bereits gekocht, also leider kein neues Geschmackserlebnis. Mein Mann fand sein Rindfleischgericht sehr lecker. Leider war es recht kalt im Restaurant und es wurden wie wild Tische hin und her geschoben. Schön für kommende, nervig für essende Gäste. Ein bisschen Bahnhofsflair...

Highly recommended! The food was super tasty and the principle of the mixed platter for sharing was great. The staff was also very friendly.

Very tasty food and a really great waiter. Charming, funny.

Sehr schönes Restaurant. Es gibt nicht so viele Plätze, dadurch ist es aber sehr angenehm ruhig. Liebevoll und ansprechend eingerichtet. Ausgesprochen freundliche und unterhaltsame Bedienung. Sehr gutes Essen mit ungewohnten und sehr interessanten Geschmacksrichtungen. Die Karte ist übersichtlich und es gibt mit gemischten Platten die Möglichkeit, nahezu alles zu probieren. Und auch bei dem Getränken kann man mit fruchtigen Bieren oder einem ganz tollen Honigwein echt äthiopische/eritreische Spezialitäten kosten.

Very tasty food and nice service. Unfortunately, you have to wait a really long time (over an hour) for your food, even if it's not particularly busy. Our starter was forgotten and instead of telling us that couscous was out, they just served rice. Definitely a recommendation if you have the time!

Super delicious food and great service! Always enjoy coming here! It also worked well outside of the house!

We had a really great evening, the food was outstanding, the service was really friendly and all in all it was just right. I will definitely come back and can recommend the restaurant without reservation!

Unfortunately, really extremely long waiting times. We waited over 40 minutes for our drink and then another long wait for the food. The food was okay, but overall not so good that you should wait over 1.5 hours for it. Overall therefore not recommended.

The food tasted very good, the service was extremely friendly and helpful and seemed to be in a very good mood. Will definitely come again. It's definitely worth making a reservation in advance.

We waited a long time for our drink. The meal also took a very long time. But it was worth it, it was very tasty. The man who brought us the drinks was super nice and made us feel really comfortable. Not so much when it comes to eating. Still recommended. Especially the mixed plate. Prices fair! :)

A very welcoming and friendly place, with very authentic food and a great and enjoyable taste.

Very tasty food, especially very well seasoned. The service is also very friendly. As a small suggestion for improvement: there is always a little too little rice and couscous on the plate, for example if you order for two. I don't eat a lot and it's a bit too little for me. You can definitely get a second helping, but it would be great if the waitress briefly mentioned that you are welcome to get a second helping. Otherwise everything was great 😊

My family loves the food! We wanted to try something new and the restaurant did not disappoint. The food was really tasty!

Super tasty and very nice hosts. Priced more than fair.

Great food, great service, very tasty, great prices! Only recommended

We chose to eat at the Abessina because everyone eating there looked so happy and content. Even though it was early it was more than half full. Clearly most people were regulars. We were warmly welcomed. The food was wonderful. We chose the meal for 2 people. It was all freshly cooked, not at all heavy and left us feeling satisfied.

We were here for the first time, it was very tasty and the price was completely okay. The nice operator explained to us exactly how we could eat without cutlery, and it actually went well. The restaurant has been around for 11 years. Hopefully it will continue for a long time, good luck!

The food is delicious and the service is nice. But it took a bit longer to get the meal and the price is a bit expensive.

Thank you very much for your kindness and your delicious vegan food ☺️

Sehr freundliche Bedienung, man wird herzlichst willkommen geheißen als Gast. Speisen sind sehr lecker und sättigend. Gute Auswahl an Veganen Speisen

Everything is fine, you are welcome here as a guest.

Very friendly service, you are warmly welcomed when you come into the restaurant. Food very tasty and filling. Good selection of vegan dishes.

A hidden gem, located in the center of Goettingen. Wide variety of tasty dishes for every taste. Meaty or vegan, mild or spicy: you desire it--they have it. Everything we tried was delicious. It is family-owned and the staff is very friendly. Tends to be quiet during the week, so it is an ideal place for a mid-week dining out, whether it is a business meal or a date;).

Very nice staff. Unfortunately, extremely long waiting times. We had a mixed platter for 5 people. The food itself was tasty, but not much for 5 people. The individual dishes could have been more - 2 of the dishes were soup with hardly any addition. And the side dishes could have been more - 1/2 injera per person, 1 rice plate and a couscous plate.

The food is very tasty, the service is great and the staff is very nice

Went yesterday and ordered a mixed platter. The food was tasty and service was friendly - I highly recommend this place :)

Very tasty, inexpensive, staff very talkative, familiar, friendly, very nice atmosphere

The food was delicious, the people were very friendly. Full recommendation :)

Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Interessantes Palm Bier aus der Kalebasse getrunken. Sowohl Rindfleisch- als auch vegane Auswahl und Samosas als Vorspeise sehr lecker. Manches angenehm scharf. Und alles ging normal schnell, keine langen Wartezeiten obwohl das Restaurant gut besucht war.

Very pleasant waiters and delicious food! I'll definitely come back :)

Wir waren eine Gruppe von 7 Personen...und hatten riesigen Spaß mit dem Servicepersonal und als Gruppe selbst. Das Essen war wundervoll, alle bekamen gleichzeitig etwas leckeres serviert und Wünsche (Getränke oder zusätzliche Beilagen) wurden sofort berücksichtigt. Ein lustiger Abend bei sehr gutem Essen...da passte einfach alles!

Waiting time must be taken into account. Otherwise great!!

It was just perfect, in every way! A gastronomic experience

One of my favorite restaurants in Göttingen. The food is excellent, you can't go wrong with any of the options. In general I'm not a fan of vegan food but I love the vegan options here. The staff is super friendly.

Very extensive range of spices, i.e. many different tastes. Everyone bit a different direction. I can only recommend a mixed platter with different dishes. Will definitely go again.

Small but fine restaurant with delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean dishes, where you can also find a good selection of dishes if you are on a vegetarian/vegan diet. The service is extremely courteous and friendly, but sometimes you have to wait a little. The ambience is attractive and thematically appropriate, but quite simple. Overall, we had a great evening at Abyssina with very tasty food - we will definitely be back soon!

Great food at very good prices, super friendly staff and cosy atmopshere, really recommend it.

Very disappointing! We had reserved in advance for 8 people and then still waited 50 (!) minutes until the drinks arrived. Mind you: without glasses, because they were all in use, so we had to wait a while until everyone had a glass. In addition, instead of King Ludwigsburger Weizen, Paulaner Weizen was poured and when asked, they still claimed that it was König Ludwigsburger (we had a look into the counter and saw that the Weizen came from the Paulaner bottle - and then stood for 15 minutes before it was brought to the table ). It took another 40 minutes to eat - some of the plates were still dishwasher warm. If I run a restaurant, I should keep in mind that I have enough dishes to be able to serve something to all the guests even on a Saturday evening when the restaurant is full. The food itself was tasty, although the side dishes were very stingy (a dollop of salad, half a flatbread of injera bread). Ambiance is also nice, but nothing more. Only worth a visit if you're not hungry.

African dishes. Many vegetarian dishes. We recommend a mixed platter with meat dishes and vegetarian dishes, for example. B. 4 people. So there is something for every taste.

Great ambience, good menu, and most importantly, excellent food. And you can't find banana beer everywhere. People like to be there and eat it!

Very nice, comfortably furnished restaurant with super nice and friendly service who, when you're there for the first time, also explains how everything is done. The food was also very tasty and you can't go wrong with a sample platter as you get a good impression of the dishes.

Great atmosphere, very nice staff, a good menu that also describes the food. You should study them because if it says “spicy” then it is! But the food is great and plentiful. An Erlenbis! And where can you get banana beer to drink from a calabash bowl? Try out! And all at competitive, realistic prices. WE WILL BE BACK.

Very friendly service and pleasant atmosphere. The food was so delicious and met our taste exactly. We even got an explanation of how the food is traditionally eaten. Thank you very much and see you again.

Original restaurant with curious food. However they took a lo of time to service the food. Almost one hour. The waitress was correct and polite and the restaurant is small

Sehr angenehmes Restaurant! Wir hatten Glück und haben einen Tisch bekommen, das Lokal war rappelvoll. Sehr nette Bewirtung durch den Chef, sehr leckeres Essen, auch wenn mal was länger gedauert hat, weil es halt auch komplett voll war - uns hat alles sehr gut gefallen und wir kommen bestimmt wieder. Die veganen "Platten" sowie die mit Fleisch waren wie vorgeschlagen wunderbar.

Super great service, the staff is happy to explain details about Eritrea's culture. I also particularly like the daily changing dessert.

A very good selection of Ethiopian/Eritrean dishes. Suitable for vegans. The five of us ate a vegan platter for five people and a pot of lamb. Rice and couscous are served with it and everyone gets half an injera flatbread, and there is also a bit of salad on the plate. The dju dju is served in the half coconut or calabash. The taste was really good, slight criticism of the chickpeas (a bit bland), the kale was quite spicy, the meat was a bit too tough. But complaints at a high level. If you're a bit stingy with half a piece of Injera, you can reorder it for €1.50 per piece. African ambience, a successful tree dummy in the middle, located in traditional half-timbering, that's nice. However, the slightly cool draft in the windows and the seating that was too narrow bothered us. But there is a really significant point deduction for the excessively long waiting time, 45 minutes until the drinks came, 1 hour 20 minutes until the food is just too long, even when the restaurant is full, the staff was very nice, apologized at the end that it was so long today It took a long time, but waiting times like that (despite asking) you have to at least give out a schnapps on the house or offer something to the customers. The injera we ordered also came almost as soon as we were finished. Overall, a solid to good African restaurant, but we had to at least have a lot of patience that evening.

Very tasty, very thoughtful, very comfortable! We'll be back… best regards from Magdeburg

Great food in a nice atmosphere and, above all, nice staff! Nice experience :)

Had a vegan platter but didn't find anything that particularly excited me. Food is pre-cooked and comes to the table immediately. Otherwise the staff is friendly but not well organized

Wasn't there, but pictures are enough... rice???? This is not Ethiopian cuisine. I'm habesha Ethiopian, rice with injera may be a thing in Eritrea but not here. If you want authentic food then not here.

A culinary adventure that appealed to all the senses. The inviting atmosphere with the warm hospitality of the staff created an unforgettable setting. The diverse selection of dishes took me on a journey through aromatic spices and authentic flavors. Particularly impressive was the injera, a traditional Ethiopian flatbread that was perfectly prepared and served as the perfect accompaniment to the various dishes. The presentation of the dishes was attractive and the portions were generous. An absolute must for connoisseurs looking for an authentic and tasty experience. Just legendary!

The food is delicious, although it only arrived at the table lukewarm. With the Cold plates and co then get cold pretty quickly. The sample plate was a bit small in terms of quantity. at least compared to what I know from other African restaurants in terms of price/performance ratio Service a bit slow and carefree, but super friendly Atmosphere cool and the light is reminiscent of a hospital.

Superleckeres Essen. Afrikanisch anmutendes Interieur. Slow Food. Leider auch insofern, dass es lange dauern kann bis das Essen kommt. Nicht ausgehungert hingehen! Aber wenn es dann kommt...Hmmmh!

Lecker, super nett einfach weiter so Danke wir kommen gerne wieder

Einfach ein ausergewöhnlich, tolles Erlebnis! Kulinarisch wirklich ein Highlight und immer lecker! Personal ist immer freundlich nur manchmal etwas unterbesetzt... Immer wieder schön und klare Empfehlung.

Das Essen war super und der Service sehr freundlich. Ich kann das Restaurant nur wärmstens empfehlen.

Das war wirklich eine tolle Entdeckung. Wir haben sehr gut und günstig gegessen. Am besten schmeckte uns das Gericht mit Grünkohl, aber am besten probiert man sich mit einer gemischten Platte einmal durch. Es dauert alles etwas länger, aber das Warten lohnt sich.

The vegetarian shared platter tasted good and was definitely plenty of food. The service was great. Only surprise at the end was that we couldn’t pay with Visa nor Mastercard. So be prepared to bring cash or some german EC (?) card.

Cibo buono e personale gentile. Ottimo per chi vuole provare la prima volta il cibo africano.

Etwas lange Wartezeiten, aber sehr netter Service und ausgezeichnetes Essen.

Gutes Essen aber SEHR schlechter Service. Wir müssten sehr lange warten Es war alles durcheinander!!

Sehr nette Leute,und das Essen schmeckt grenzenlos

Absolut lecker und super nett dort. Wir kommen wieder!:-)

Sehr nettes kleines Lokal mit einem tollen Service und echt leckeren afrikanischen Essen. Kann ich echt nur empfehlen. 😀

I was waiting to try the food for a while and finally it opened again. First, this is an expensive place. The portion size is very small. You can get the same taste in any other Indian restaurant. The attendant speaks English which is really nice thing. We have had a mix platter with 4 veg and 1 nonveg dish. The national beef dish was really nice and all the veg options were also good. I was expecting that we will get additional free breads with the platter. However, you have to pay 1 euro for another bread. The rice was really good. The service is very slow and food was not hot.

Einfach klasse. Personal, Essen, einfach alles spitze

Ja, man muss sich darauf einstellen, dass alles etwas länger dauert. Aber: das Warten lohnt sich definitiv!! Am besten bei der Bestellung gleich angeben, dass man „traditionell“ essen möchte. Man bekommt dann keinen Reis und keinen Couscous/Reis, sondern ausschließlich Injera, das typische Brot. Damit schmeckt es nämlich am allerbesten und man kann bequem mit den Fingern essen. Zu empfehlen ist die gemischte Platte, damit man von allen probieren kann. Jedes einzelne Gericht war sehr lecker und die Bedienung wirklich sehr zuvorkommend und hat alles sympathisch erklärt. Wir kommen unter Garantie wieder! Danke für das leckere Essen und Restaurant

Zeer vriendelijk personeel, ze deden alles wat we vroegen, erg lekkere vruchtensapjes. Eten was echt heerlijk, niet lang hoeven wachten. Goede prijs kwaliteit verhouding. Nette toiletten en vriendelijk personeel.

Its a whole experience, very authentic, just great!

Das Essen war sehr lecker aber etwas zu wenig. Außerdem kam das Essen erst nach über 1 Stunde und der Service war sehr schlecht. Getränke kamen nicht rechtzeitig zum Essen und die Eiswürfel wurden ins falsche Glas gemacht. Auf Nachfrage dauerte es über 10 Minuten neue Eiswürfel zu bekommen. Sehr schade, das Essen war lecker aber der Service langsam und schlecht (nicht gut zugehört). Auch wichtig zu erwähnen: Getränke waren bei warmen Wetter nicht wirklich kalt. Rotwein nicht richtig temperiert und Bier nicht wirklich Kühlschrankkalt.

A very cozy and friendly restaurant with equally endearing staff. The food was good and I would definitely go with friends.

Wunderbares essen , sehr zuvorkommender Service und sehr gute Beratung! Wir kommen sehr sehr gerne wieder!!

Das Essen war super lecker und wie ich finde auch absolut reichlich. Auch mit dem Preis waren wir sehr zufrieden - wenn man überlegt wie viel Lebensmittel derzeit kosten, fand ich absolut angemessen (gut 40 für zwei Personen inkl. Getränk). Das Personal war herzlich, freundlich und lustig - wir kommen sehr gerne wieder 🤗