African Violet in Frankfurt am Main

The service was friendly and attentive, and I enjoyed the fufu, although I found the pieces of meat a bit too small and not very much for the price. The homemade iced tea is unfortunately just water with a splash of syrup, but it tasted good and was nicely decorated, though it could certainly be offered at a slightly lower price.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ African Violet Fufu The fufu was incredibly delicious! The consistency was just right, and with the sauce/stew, it was a real treat. I would eat it again anytime – highly recommended!

Wow. Thank you for this wonderful experience. We're from Brazil, but we felt very comfortable with you and your style of cooking. We know the spices from our own kitchen, and it was still something completely different. Thank you, truly! The chicken fufu was incredibly delicious, but my mother especially enjoyed the beef okra with tomato sauce.

We visited this very modern and stylish restaurant for the first time a few days ago. Our goal was to find fufu, and that's exactly what we got. My husband had the mixed platter for one with meat, and I had the fufu with beef sauce. The food was delicious (although the fufu didn't taste like anything to me personally and the sauce was very similar to an Italian Bolognese, my husband's platter was simply very versatile and excellent), and the wait wasn't particularly long. The drinks were also delicious; we had the homemade lemonades. The restrooms were clean and tidy. If only the service had been as good, because it really spoiled our experience at this restaurant. The young waitress/waitress barely paid us any attention; our order was taken with "So, what do you want?" We had to ask for our attention three times to pay. We were simply ignored. We understand that it might be hectic, but it wasn't very busy, nor were the waiters busy with other things. We suspect that service is generally very slow there. For us, it was a unique experience. But as I said, the food was delicious!

I ate at AfricanViolet with my husband today and had very high expectations based on many positive reviews. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. As Muslims, we are very careful that the food is halal. We asked the waiter directly about it. However, he seemed unsure, only half-heartedly confirmed that the food was halal, and later couldn't even explain what halal meant. Furthermore, the restaurant has neither an official halal logo nor any other indication of it. They also serve alcohol, which seems contradictory to us if they are truly offering halal-compliant food. The whole thing left me with the impression that the term "halal" is more of a marketing tool than an actual adherence to it. The service was also disappointing. The waiter seemed very unprofessional and seemed to be out of his depth. As for the food itself: Unfortunately, it was not tasty at all. It was far too bland, had hardly any salt, and was far from what I expected. However, I would like to highlight the location and the atmosphere. We really enjoyed both. Overall, we give it 2 stars for the pleasant atmosphere and ambiance. The food and service, on the other hand, were a huge disappointment.

Top-notch food and service. A must-try!

The food is good, but the service is a disaster. They don't get anything done. You wait 20 minutes to even get cutlery and 15 minutes to get a bill. So, this was my first and last time."

The food was OK, but the service was terrible. We waited half an hour until someone took our order and from the time we ordered until the food arrived it took another 50 minutes. We then had to wait another 20 minutes for the bill.

During our visit, the food was truly delicious and the service was attentive and friendly. Although the restaurant was almost empty, we waited over 45 minutes for our food. The red wines were particularly noticeable, disappointingly poor.

Unfortunately, the price is too high for such a small dish (fufu, lentils, peanut butter, €17.90). I didn't find the batter that comes with it tasty, but maybe it's just not my taste. Service was mostly okay. The shorter of the two waiters was attentive. 👍🏻

The food was very tasty 😋 But at €21 for fufu with peanut sauce and beef, I would have expected a larger portion. It's enough for kids, but unfortunately, not for adults. Parking was very difficult to find.

It was our first time eating African food. It was delicious, especially the FUFU. We found the value for money a bit expensive. The service was very friendly.

African Violets. Nice restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food. I had the Jollof rice, which was very tasty and spicy. A friend had the Ethiopian national dish and was very satisfied; the spiciness was just right. We'd be happy to come back.

Busy place. Good variety of Vegan options. Tasty. Napkins would be good.

One of the few restaurants in Frankfurt where you can eat fufu with a vegetarian sauce. It's so delicious, and located in a lovely corner. I love coming here.

We were really looking forward to fufu, but unfortunately, no one came to our table outside. After about 20 minutes, I went inside and asked if they were serving outside and if someone could bring us the menus. The lady behind the counter kindly confirmed this. However, no one came for another 15 minutes, so we finally left. So, in total, we waited over half an hour without any service. This is completely unprofessional and disrespectful to the guests.

We had fufu, which was delicious and very authentic. The service was attentive and friendly; we'd love to come back!

The food was delicious, and they even accommodated my special requests. An hour before closing time, we were served by a waiter with headphones in. I asked if he could pack the rest for me, and I also wondered if he could hear me. In the end, they didn't give us anything when we paid, so his music was apparently too good 😭 We only noticed it on the way home :/ What a shame

Beautiful restaurant in a great location. The prices were reasonable, and the staff were very friendly. The fufu I ordered was delicious and the portions were generous. I highly recommend this restaurant.

We were really looking forward to the meal, but unfortunately, there were a few things that really bothered us. To start with the positives, let's start with the appetizer: the samosas and dips were delicious. Now for the negatives: First, we waited a really long time for the food, and at least one of the hot dishes was already cold when it was brought to our table. Furthermore, one of the chicken dishes wasn't cooked all the way through. I definitely don't think the prices are justified for the quantity and quality of the food. Nice idea, but we wouldn't come again.

The food was delicious and fresh, and the service was very friendly. For me, this is the best African restaurant in Frankfurt.

We visited African Violet Restaurant in Frankfurt multiple times during our trip from the US, and each experience was outstanding. The food was authentic Ethiopian/African cuisine at its finest — we especially loved the veggie combo, the shire, the tibs, and the tibs firfir. The sambusa and ‘fufu’ were also fantastic, full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The service was exceptional every time — warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The ambiance is modern yet infused with beautiful African art, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. Hands down, African Violet is a true gem in Frankfurt. We’ll definitely be returning on our next visit and highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Ethiopian/African food, wonderful hospitality, and a memorable dining experience.

Delicious, friendly service and lovely atmosphere.

Unfortunately, we had to wait 40 minutes. We had fufu with peanut sauce and chicken, and unfortunately, it didn't taste of peanuts at all—in fact, nothing but spicy. Unfortunately, there were only five pieces of chicken in it at the most. Very disappointed.

The food was so delicious, everything was clean and good! I highly recommend it!

Service was very slow; we waited 1.5 hours for our meal and another hour for dessert. The place wasn't particularly busy, and the prices were also too high. The food was delicious; we had three different fufu dishes. When we asked about a specific dish, which ingredients were included (because it wasn't listed on the menu), the staff couldn't provide us with any information (very difficult with intolerances and allergies!). Another disadvantage: there is only one toilet and one sink. If everyone eats with their hands, it quickly becomes congested at the restrooms. There are also a lot of food scraps in the sink, as if someone had vomited, which looks very unappetizing. We've been there once for the experience, but we wouldn't go again.

mega delicious, good fufu, good ambience

A piece of Africa in the heart of the city! Incredibly aromatic, authentic African cuisine – the chicken is tender, juicy, and marinated with a blend of spices that will blow you away! The service is friendly, and the ambiance invites you to linger – warm, lively, with a true African flair. A real insider tip for anyone who loves flavor and hospitality! ♥️🔥 Thank you so much

The food was extremely delicious. I had fufu and my father had injera. However, I think the "side dishes" for the injera were extremely limited, which is something we're used to from other restaurants. But all in all, the food was really delicious. BUT, right in front of us, a heated argument between the delivery person and the restaurant lasted for over an hour. The delivery was left sitting in the middle of the sidewalk for over 40 minutes. The cold chain for the meat and other refrigerated foods was definitely interrupted, and I generally find such discussions about who is responsible for bringing the deliveries into the restaurant in front of customers who are eating in peace highly unprofessional. Furthermore, we were forgotten when ordering drinks for the second time, and so we had to wait another 20 minutes for another drink. The food was really good, but under these circumstances, it definitely wasn't worth a repeat visit for me.

The fufu with peanut sauce and chicken was incredibly delicious, and the jollof rice was also very good. I highly recommend it!

The food and service were 10/10. Really good restaurant; my husband works as a chef at a Michelin-starred hotel in Switzerland, and he praised the food highly.

A truly wonderful restaurant, stylish and cozy decor, great staff, clean and welcoming, a not-too-extensive menu, great food, and reasonable prices. Highly recommended

The fufu was exactly as I expected! Both with peanut and okra beef! And the appetizer platter was also very, very tasty!

We arrived on time, and our order was taken promptly. But then the chaos began: The waiter took my phone to look for a code – and disappeared with it for a whole ten minutes! We had to wait about 40 minutes for our appetizer, and then another 30 minutes for the main course. The absolute low point: We found several hairs in the fufu – at least four! An absolutely disgusting discovery that completely ruined our appetite. We've been sick ever since. Something like that simply shouldn't happen. Unfortunately, I absolutely don't recommend it!

The food here is really delicious and authentic.

Great restaurant. The food is delicious and the staff is attentive.

We were the first to arrive at the restaurant at 3 p.m. and ordered right away. We ordered two fufu dishes, chicken and beef. Even so, we had to wait over 40 minutes to receive a very mediocre dish for the price. We paid about €20 per plate, which is a bit expensive for the size of the portion we received. There was too much fufu and not enough sauce. The fufu was also hard and difficult to separate. I'm no fufu expert, but it just tasted like a potato dumpling with mensa goulash. Not highly recommended; you're better off buying a dish for €15 or so somewhere else.

It took a while to be served. However, the server was very friendly. The water was served chilled, just right for the weather. There's also a vegan option. It was my first time trying African food. It was worth the try. I'll be coming here more often during my lunch break now. In short: it was definitely worth it.

The food was delicious, but relatively expensive. Unfortunately, the service wasn't very good; it could have been better!

African Violet offers excellent Ethiopian cuisine. The food is tasty and authentic, with dishes reminiscent of the flavors found in Ethiopia. The quality of the food is consistently high, and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the visit a pleasant experience. The restaurant's cleanliness is exemplary, and the ambiance is attractively designed, creating a pleasant atmosphere. One minor criticism for me is the lack of "shiro" sauce on the mixed platters. It would be nice if this traditional side dish were available to round out the offerings. Overall, African Violet is a solid choice for lovers of Ethiopian cuisine and offers a good option for an authentic dining experience in Frankfurt. I would recommend it.

Service was very good. Excellent food, definitely recommended. We'll be back.

A truly charming African restaurant with a lovingly designed outdoor terrace. The atmosphere was relaxed, the tables clean, and the ambiance was very inviting. I particularly liked the orange chairs and the thoughtful use of plants – ideal for a cozy evening with friends. The food was authentically seasoned and very tasty; I was particularly pleasantly surprised by the vegetarian options. The only small downside: the wait was a bit longer than expected – but the friendly service made up for it. Overall, a great experience with potential for a fifth star with a bit faster service. I'd be happy to come back!

Not really convincing. We were there on a relatively busy evening, had a reservation, and ordered quickly. The food took 55 minutes from the time we ordered, which is too long. The taste was good, but paying almost €80 for two drinks, an appetizer, and two dishes isn't worth it. The portions were too small, and I'm wondering what drives the price up, especially with the vegetarian dishes. The outdoor seating, with its plastic chairs, isn't very comfortable either. All in all, not so convincing...

Very tasty fufu and general food. Be careful, it's a bit spicy.

The food tastes great every time and there are many vegan dishes!

Favorit place. I can recommend Fufu with beef.

A truly lovely atmosphere and truly super-friendly staff. The food was 10/10. We'll definitely be back.

Very tasty and very friendly and patient service…

Really lovely staff and such delicious food. You just feel good afterwards 🙌🏼❤️

Delicious food, nice service and beautiful interior design.

The African Violet is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. I love everything here, the service is always very friendly and quick. The incredibly delicious food and the cozy atmosphere. I've brought a lot of friends here and everyone loved it. Many dear African Violet team, for all the beautiful evenings ❤️

Nice atmosphere, friendly service and very tasty food. I particularly recommend the Raspberry Lemo and the Malva Pudding.

food is real good, a bit pricey, but dont order the fufu and eat it with your fingers if you have acrylic nails that are white!! mine changed colors and changed to a ugly yellow that is impossible to wash off after

Jollof and fufu were super tasty. Chicken was super marinated and very tender. The three "special" drinks are great details where you can get a little closer to the culture :) always happy

The magically colorfully furnished restaurant impressed us from the first minute. The service was courteous and never intrusive. The food was a dream of versatile spices and unknown dishes starting with a starter platter with delicious dips (chilli, date, tomato, hummus) as well as dumplings, beetroot salad and other small delicacies. The main course was a completely new experience, as fufu (a dumpling-like ball with, in my case, chicken and peanut sauce) is eaten with your fingers. It was fantastic. The Dorowot Alcha (the mild version) consisted of beef in a colorfully spiced, slightly sweet-tasting sauce that is incomparable to anything known. Unique. At the end, the Ethiopian coffee ceremony with freshly brewed coffee beans rounded off this wonderful evening. This evening was worth every penny.

Great restaurant, great ambience, great service and incredibly delicious food!! Absolutely recommended!! Thank you for the hospitality!

I would like to say more about the food, but my order was only accepted at Lieferando and after 40!!! Unfortunately, if it was canceled minutes before the actual delivery time, this is not possible. Extremely annoying!

Very nicely decorated, authentic food which is very tasty and varied, service very good. Absolutely recommended, will come back!

Consistently good: food, service, ambience, value for money - everything is okay. It's really nice to sit outside. Actually inside too, but it's pretty small and the tables are pretty close together. I would happily recommend the restaurant.

The food was quite good, extremely salty and I found the side dishes extremely petty. For 18 euros you can serve more than 2 injeras. We waited a very long time for our food. Tap water was not served upon request. We ordered the rest to take away and half of it was simply thrown away and there was only half left. This is also about mass processing. The man behind the bar gave you a dirty look. I'm not happy that we left over 100 euros. I wouldn't come anymore.

Very good food, nice staff and nice atmosphere

There were five of us there and we all enjoyed the food. Seems very authentic. Two of us were in Ghana for a long time and were able to confirm this. Very nice service and a nice restaurant on Oederweg.

Were there for the first time to try it and can't understand the hype surrounding this restaurant. Unfortunately the food really wasn't tasty. We had ordered original fufu and were both very disappointed. You could hardly get it down, the porridge was extremely hard in consistency, the meat was very strange and the portion was very very small and the price was very expensive. We drove an extra 3 hours to try it for nothing. No recommendation!

The food is really incredibly tasty, so full marks. In my opinion, there are too many tables in the restaurant itself, so it is always very crowded and therefore noisy. Conversations at normal volume are not possible, especially on weekends. But that's noticing at a high level.

Successful Sunday lunch, tables could be put together and placed in the sun without any problems. The service staff were super nice and the food was really delicious! Gladly again

The first time I had a chance to try Fufu with african lentil soup. Great restaurant and quick service. Highly recommendable.

Very very tasty food!!! Service is super friendly and the food is simply great! I can highly recommend the restaurant.

Great restaurant! The food was excellent, the service attentive and the atmosphere pleasant. Clear recommendation!

The food was okay, but the portions were too small. They cut the pan-sized injera into just two pieces, which wasn't enough. You should be more generous with portions. The food was okay, but the portion size was too small. They cut the pan-sized injera into only two pieces, which was not enough. They should be more generous with the portions.

The food was excellent. I had the Dorowot and can only heartily recommend it. Everything was really very good. The food, the service and the ambience are simply top.

Stylisches Restaurant mit netter Atmosphäre. Der Service war nett und das Essen auch sehr lecker. Mir hat es geschneckt und ich komme bestimmt mal wieder.

I have been a regular guest at the African Violet Restaurant for three years and have never been disappointed. The food is always delicious and authentic, the atmosphere is welcoming and the team is incredibly friendly. Every visit is a pleasure and absolutely recommended!!!

The shop is great, you can eat great there, very nice staff and very high quality service.

We were there for the first time. Chicken and peanut sauce once with fufu, once with rice, once with mild Dorowot Alcha; Finally, there is a coffee ceremony in which not only the freshly roasted coffee beans provide fragrance, but also incense. The food, service and ambience are great and make you want to come there more often.

Very nice location, elegant and calming, there is music playing in the background which makes the atmosphere even nicer and it has comfortable seating. It's best to reserve in advance, as it's busy and not too big. The food tastes very tasty and there is a great selection. We had the deluxe starter, which has something for everyone, and the main course was fufu with chicken. It wasn't too spicy and also tasty. We would definitely go again.

It was our first time eating there and it was really delicious. We had the deluxe for two people as a starter and fufu with chicken as the main course. All in all very tasty! However, the fufu is very filling if you are not very hungry. Service was very nice, very comfortable seats and pleasant lighting. We waited a bit for food, because it was busy :) Cash and card payment possible. All in all 10/10! :)

We stopped by because of the video from a YouTuber Abugoku, and we were very excited. From the starter to the main course, everything was really tasty. I've never tasted flavors like that before, it was just a taste experience. The ambience is also very cozy and nice.

Really good food, can especially recommend the vegan dishes!

From service to ambience, everything was great! I ate fufu for the first time and was extremely satisfied. I also really liked the presentation of the Ethiopian coffee with incense. I'd love to come back.

African food has never been better. Really lonely tip!

Super Essen, toller Service und ein klasse Ambiente, ich bin begeistert. Es war mein erstes Mal afrikanische Küche, und sicher nicht das letzte Mal.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the African Violet restaurant in Frankfurt and I can safely say that it is a truly remarkable place that not only delights with delicious food but also with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As soon as you enter the African Violet, you are greeted by an authentic African design that offers a harmonious mix of traditional flair and modern comfort. The walls are decorated with vibrant colors and artistic wall hangings that fill the room with a cheerful yet relaxed mood. It feels like immersing yourself in a piece of Africa - a place where culture and hospitality go hand in hand. I would particularly like to highlight the fufu that I ordered. This traditional African dish was not only perfectly prepared, but also a real taste explosion. The consistency was wonderful and it combined perfectly with the various sauces and side dishes. I absolutely loved the combination of flavors and the attention to detail that went into the dishes. You can tell right away that they cook with passion here and I can't wait to come back to try out more specialties. The hospitality of the staff is another highlight of my visit. From the moment we walked in the door we were warmly welcomed. The staff were always friendly, courteous and tried extremely hard to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Time was taken to introduce us to the various dishes and make recommendations that further increased our culinary enjoyment. This personal touch and authentic hospitality contribute significantly to the positive atmosphere of the restaurant. In summary, the African Violet in Frankfurt is not only an excellent restaurant, but also a place where you feel at home. The combination of delicious cuisine, especially the great fufu, the warm hospitality of the staff and the inviting African ambience makes the visit an unforgettable experience. I can only warmly recommend it and look forward to my next visit!

The fufu was super delicious 😍 will definitely come back!

We went to this restaurant with an open mind to finally try fufu :-) We were extremely positively surprised as soon as we entered the restaurant. The interior décor overwhelmed us; we immediately felt comfortable and in another part of the world. The service was excellent and we didn't miss anything. When the food was served (we had the mixed starter platter and two main courses each, with fufu of course), everything that was on the plates was explained really well. Then the first bite of Sambusa with lentils and the evening could begin. We've eaten African food before but this restaurant really impressed us. Absolute recommendation because the price/performance ratio is also really good. We will definitely come back because there are still so many dishes to try (all homemade and fresh, by the way). As a little tip: make a reservation one or two days in advance, it is very busy.

A really great African restaurant! The service is pleasantly reserved and always attentive, so that you feel completely comfortable. I can particularly recommend the mixed platters, which taste excellent both as a starter and as a main course. There is a nice selection of vegetarian options, but the quality of meat is also top. I would particularly like to highlight the white wine, which goes perfectly with the food and rounds off the evening wonderfully. If you are looking for an authentic culinary experience, you should definitely stop by here. Recommended 101%!

Wir sind unvoreingenommen in dieses Restaurant gegangen, um endlich mal Fufu zu probieren :-) Schon als wir das Restaurant betraten, waren wir extrem positiv überrascht. Die Innenausstattung hat uns überwältigt, man fühlte sich gleich wohl und in einem anderen Teil der Erde. Die Bedienung war hervorragend und es fehlte uns an nichts. Beim Servieren der Speisen (wir hatten die gemischte Vorspeisenplatte und jeweils zwei Hauptgerichte, natürlich mit Fufu) wurde alles, was auf den Tellern war, richtig gut erklärt. Dann der erste Biss ins Sambusa mit Linsen und der Abend konnte beginnen. Wir waren schon mal afrikanisch essen aber dieses Restaurant hier hat uns wirklich überzeugt. Absolute Empfehlung, weil auch das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis richtig gut passt. Wir kommen unbedingt wieder, weil es noch so viele (übrigens alles selbst und frisch gemacht) Gerichte zu probieren gibt.

Delicious food and friendly staff :)

VAT is not included in the price. This reference that you also have to pay VAT. You don't have to pay on the menu or anywhere else in the restaurant. A violation of the VAT law. Disappointment because the food was really great, but in the end I had to pay €81 instead of €65. Too bad!

I was finally able to eat fufu, I really wanted it and was pleasantly surprised, it was just so delicious 🤤, I'll 100% be back

My best friend and I really wanted to try fufu and then came across this restaurant. The food was really great! The service was also great, as was the ambience. We have been there several times since then and have not been disappointed once. Can only be recommended!!

Tried African for the first time. Unfortunately, the food was nothing special and everything was very spicy. Not for everyone, unfortunately

Have ordered, so can't say anything about the service and ambience. It was delicious, fresh, plentiful and delivered quickly. Absolute recommendation!

Delicious and different, coffee ceremony mega! I can only recommend it.

Very nicely decorated restaurant with very tasty food. The fufu in particular was very good. Service extremely courteous

Very interesting experience - African cuisine was a special experience and amazingly delicious. The staff is super nice, the decor gives a good impression of Africa. We sat outside - of course Frankfurt catches up with you 😉

Very good restaurant. If you want to eat here, you should bring your time. It took quite a long time until we got our food. But it was really tasty and the portion size was really good. There were four of us and we ordered a starter platter for 2 and the main course for 4 people. But we're far from making it. I can only recommend the restaurant

Tolles Essen, schöne Location, Preis-Leistung passt. Service könnte ein bisschen aufmerksamer sein, ist aber sehr freundlich. Empfehlung!

I grew up with an Ethiopian nanny who made me injera nearly every day for 15 years, and she sadly passed away 10 years ago. I came here to have injera for the first time in over 10 years and it was an incredibly emotional experience. Truly amazing food, the injera is outstanding, and the wine is great as well. Ephrem and his family run a great restaurant and now that I live here I’ll be a loyal customer!

Just amazing! Tried Fufu for the first time and enjoyed it a lot!

The place is good, with outdoor and indoor seating