African Violet in Frankfurt am Main

There were five of us there, and we all enjoyed the food. It seemed very authentic. Two of us had spent an extended period in Ghana and could confirm this. Very friendly service and a lovely 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!

Very good food, nice staff and nice atmosphere

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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%!

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!

Delicious food and friendly staff :)

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

We got the meat starter and fufu with chicken for the main course. The food was delicious and the staff was also super friendly. It's a nice quiet area and there was seating inside and outside.

The friendly atmosphere and the warm welcome made us immediately feel at home. The waiters were exceptionally nice and patiently explained to us how to properly enjoy the various dishes. The dishes themselves were incredibly tasty and offered an impressive variety of flavors. A particular highlight was when I forgot my glasses in the restaurant and one of the waiters ran after me to bring them to me. Thank you again! We look forward to coming back soon.

Good food, good service. Always my pleasure!

We really liked it, everything was delicious, the service was courteous and the prices were moderate. We'll definitely be back soon.

Great service, the food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is very welcoming.

The restaurant and food quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time. Pleasant place & Friendly Staff. Clean & Efficient. I highly recommend this business.

Very tasty, especially the vegetarian starters and main courses!

Great service. Great food. Again and again.

Super tasty authentic experience. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating! Any time.

Food and service top! Can just be recommended! Especially the fufu was very, very tasty!

Just wow. From Fofu to the skyline…

Fufu with chicken is highly recommended

We were there to meet and have Christmas dinner. The table was lovingly designed, the service was very attentive and the food was really delicious. I recommend the braised chicken. To top it all off, there was the coffee ceremony with incense.

Very friendly service and authentic cuisine!

Incredibly delicious fufu, very family atmosphere. A real recommendation from the heart!

Very nice and friendly employees. The food was well prepared, tasted good, but relatively spicy. However, it is a dining experience that is definitely recommended.

Highly Recommended! Very tasty, great atmosphere and very friendly. We felt very comfortable. Thank you

Super nice staff, the food is just perfect and recommended if you haven't eaten FiFu yet ❤️

Had an African meal for the first time, just loved it and we'll definitely be back! From the ambience, service to the food, everything was TOP! Definitely a recommendation!

Everything is delicious!! There are a lot of different flavours to try. We would recommend the fufu and the dju dju beer. The only negative point was the time that we had to wait but it is worth it.

Very tasty food, nice service & nice ambience. I will gladly come again!

Very tasty food and very good, absolutely nice service! Gladly again

Very nicely decorated and very tasty food.

Great food and friendly service

Great food, very friendly team and a wonderful interior. Real recommendation.

Very friendly staff. Food was very, very tasty and highly recommended!

Für jeden der nach etwas sucht, dass man nicht an jeder Ecke findet ist das hier eine Goldgrube. Wir waren für ca. 3 Stunden da und haben jeden Moment und jedes essen voll genossen.

The first thing I noticed was that I didn't have any cutlery🤣 African food is eaten with your finger😉 A very friendly welcome, despite not having a reservation we were lucky and got a table. We chose a mixed platter and fufu with beef. An interesting taste experience. The service was very good, the waiter was attentive. The atmosphere is modern and typical of the country. We really enjoyed it and will definitely check it out again. Thank you for the lovely evening.

It was a very nice visit and therefore a nice lunch. The service was very nice and explained a few things about the menu and the food to us laypeople. The appetizer platter was very good and is definitely recommended. The atmosphere was very cozy and you felt comfortable. If you want to try something new, this is definitely the right place for you!

It was my first time there and the food was very tasty 😋 I'll definitely come back and eat something again.

I had the fufu with chicken and peanut sauce [not spicy], it was very tasty and definitely recommended

I really enjoy being your guest. Good food and friendly service.

I have to start by saying that it was my first time eating African food, although in Africa, like in Europe, local food varies. The visit here that there is no cutlery for eating. Everything is eaten with your fingers. The only thing that helps is relatively soft flatbreads that are torn into pieces to hold the food, which in our menu consisted mainly of puree and mushy substances. It tasted very good though. They were very friendly and provided cutlery if necessary. It was an interesting African excursion, but one I certainly won't repeat every week. For dessert there was baked banana rolled out as dough balls, which were also very tasty.

Very good shop and great service. The food was outstanding!

The atmosphere and decoration are awesome. The service is very friendly and quick. Only recommended!

Delicious ! It is definitely worth it !

Very great restaurant, friendly staff, great food and a great price 👍🏼 highly recommended

Very nice people, very tasty food, very nice atmosphere. We eat there regularly 💯

Food looks great but the taste is not up to the appearance

The mix of appetizers was very tasty, then we got the vegetable and meat main dish with the injera bread and I have to say it was too spicy and that unfortunately covered the taste of food. The service is super attentive and friendly as well. I will come back for trying different dishes.

African Violet is a really great African restaurant. The atmosphere and service were exemplary. We had an appetizer platter and an African Violet special platter. The quality of the food was simply great and the platters made it easy to try out various dishes. I can only recommend the restaurant. We'll definitely come back.

The food is incredibly tasty and you feel really good.

The food was amazing. The service was very friendly. Nice atmosphere but I would have liked to have some nice African music in the background.

Really delicious food, nice selection - also for vegetarians/vegans and the service was great too! Very nice staff! I'm already looking forward to the next time!

Ordered something through Uber Eats today and it was the worst African food I've had so far. I never give just one star, but the food only consisted of oil and smelled and tasted slightly burnt.

I found the ambience and food good. Had a vegetarian plate, next time I want to try fufu. Unfortunately, I found the service really still needs improvement. The gentlemen were really nice, but not that attentive. So nobody came by themselves and asked if you wanted something more to drink. And out of our order (4 people) something was delivered wrong 3 times. Please be sure to listen better when taking your order. The store wasn't that full when we were there. So all in all very good, with a little criticism 🙂

Relaxed atmosphere, friendly welcome. Very tasty food. I liked the coffee ceremony.

Immer wieder lecker schmecker =)

Super tasty food for a fair price and very nice staff!! We were thrilled!

Very tasty food, it takes a while but it's worth it ☺️

Super Restaurant. Wir sind durch Zufall vorbeigekommen und unsere Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Sehr leckerer Mix Teller, mit verschiedenen Äthiopischen Speisen. Die Servicekraft war auch sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Gerne wieder!

food is decent, a bit pricey, and 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 eating it

Wir hatten einen tollen Abend. Das Essen ist eine glatte 1, sehr große Mengen zu super fairen Preisen. Vorallem die Vorspeisenplatte war genial. Die Bedienung immer sofort zur Stelle, zudem extrem freundlich und zuvorkommend. Am Nachbartisch waren einige Einheimische dort essen, was immer ein gutes Zeichen ist. Kommen gerne wieder!

Bombastisch. Hab noch nie so eine geschmacksexplosion durchlebt wie dort. Der Mann war sehr nett und hat auch gefragt ob alles schmeckt und so. Mussten bissln warten auf das Essen aber hat sich gelohnt. Kostet aber egal. Von Innen ist es sehr schön gestaltet

Schreibe echt selten Rezensionen aber das ist ein Muss. Sind extra aus Mannheim hier hin gefahren und haben es auch definitiv nicht bereut!!!😍 Hatten Fufu mit Rindfleisch und Hähnchen und es war unglaublich, würden definitiv so oft es geht wieder hier her kommen. Wir sind jetzt 2 Tage hintereinander hier hin zum Essen gekommen wäre es doch nicht so weit weg von Mannheim wäre ich hier jeden Tag. Die Mitarbeiter, das Ambiente und das wichtigste das Essen ist Bombe. Ihr werdet es nicht bereuen. 🥰

Wir sind extra aus Mainz gekommen und haben es nicht bereut! Unglaublich leckeres Essen vorallem Fufu war sehr sehr lecker Immer wieder gerne !

Schönes kleines Restaurant. Ambiente ist typisch afrikanisch, sehr farbenfroh. Wer gerne scharf isst, ist dort richtig. Personal ist freundlich und aufmerksam.

Super leckeres Essen und sehr freundlicher Service! Es gibt auch eine tolle Auswahl an veganen Speisen

It takes a while for the food to be ready, but it's worth it, trust me, it was amazing!! It was clean, and the people working there are very kind people. Thanks for having us 😊💚💛❤️