Ambassel Restaurant in Frankfurt am Main

Very great restaurant. Super authentic. Service great. Something different.

Great food and a cosy setting. The flavours were outstanding.

My visit was a real experience and a feast for the senses! As soon as I entered the restaurant I felt welcomed: the atmosphere was warm and inviting, the furnishings were lovingly designed. The menu offered an impressive selection of traditional Ethiopian dishes. The quality of the food was outstanding. Every ingredient tasted fresh and the spices were perfectly balanced - strong but never overpowering. You could tell straight away that the chefs place great value on authenticity and quality. Another plus point was the service. The service was extremely friendly. I'll definitely be back!

Wow - that was good...!!! Beautifully decorated, small, authentic African restaurant with a bunch of typical local specialties. Totally nice service and a real taste experience. And not even expensive... We asked ourselves - why not more often...?

Frankfurt has great East African restaurants. This is one of them.

Excellent Ethiopian cuisine with a view of the Main river. Definitely try the Yedoro Wot. Staff was wonderful and the atmosphere cozy. Nice chill electronic music. A 5 star experience.

Thanks to Sara and the whole Ambassel team for the great birthday party with you. The food was extremely good and the atmosphere was just great. We felt very welcome and would love to come back.

We were here with a larger group for my birthday. The service was super nice, even though they had a lot to do with us. All of my guests were thrilled with the food, we had a few vegetarians in the group who all felt well looked after. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed. We felt completely comfortable. Many thanks to the Ambassel team for a successful evening :)

Super delicious.. as always!!! I would like to give 10 stars 😊 Food: incredibly delicious Staff: fantastic We're always happy to come back!

Very tasty food, nice atmosphere and very nice staff. We love coming here often!

Food was delicious. Loved the overall experience.

It was my first time eating Ethiopian food and I picked up a platter of everything to try. Every single dish had a unique taste. Everything was very tasty and the portion filled us both up. Nice restaurant and very, very nice service. I can only recommend!

Very authentic and great atmosphere. Be sure to eat the Kitfo!

Nice, small, authentic restaurant. The food was very tasty and a large, large portion. The service was friendly and attentive. All in one a very tasty and beautiful evening.

Amazing food, the service was great n the place is nice

Great restaurant!! Delicious food in a super relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, good service. Food exceptionally good, great quality. Highly recommended 🤗

Very nice atmosphere, the food was great. Friendly condition. Happy to drive another 70 km. here.

Very tasty, tender food, I fell in love with this cuisine 😍 Thank you for the wonderful evening ♥️ I will come back to you again and again!

Fantastic, extraordinary food, beautiful place and kind staff

You sit really well and nicely, the food was really great, one star deducted for the fact that there are only 2 vegetarian main courses, even though the website says there is a lot of choice of vegetarian... The delicious presentation deserves special attention.

The service only speaks English. Typically in the country, you eat with your hands and you don't get water at the table. To wash your hands you have to use the toilet, pick up door handles, go back to the table and then eat with your hands. Hmm, not nice. Cutlery upon request - a fork! That's it. Quality of the food poor. Beef tough/chicken dry and everything lukewarm to cold. We weren't satisfied.

Very authentic Ethiopian restaurant! The food was extremely delicious!!! Eating with your fingers wasn't a problem. If necessary, you can also receive cutlery, but this is not necessary due to the consistency of the food. The Dju Dju beer was also very tasty and exceptional. The service was very nice.

Best Eritrean And Ethiopian Food 🤩🤩

Dined here for the third time in a month. Very appealing ambience, clear menu with mild or spicy options. Very nice staff, delicious food at reasonable prices. Everything just fits here. What was a bit unusual for me was the lack of cutlery at the table. The lady who brought the food to the table then explained to us how to eat this meal without a knife and fork. Alternatively, I could have had a fork, but I decided not to. I conveniently reserved the table via the website. Update: still worth recommending in 2023. Next update; We still like to come for dinner. There were currently a few places outside again. A request to the city of Frankfurt: Leave a few parking spaces in front of the restaurants for catering. There are enough parking garages in the area and there were enough outsiders parked in front of the Ambassel today who could also get into the parking garage. It was so nice to have a few more outdoor seats during Corona. Update: We will continue to recommend this in 2024. Very nice ambience, very nice atmosphere, friendly welcome, reservation possible via the website. Another tip for parking if you come by car, cheap and not far to walk, the Alt Sachsenhausen car park.

Super delicious food. We'll definitely go there again. It was very plentiful and a bit unusual to eat with your fingers. Simply great. Keep it up.

By far the best of all the African restaurants in Frankfurt!

Tolle neue Erfahrung. Ich hatte noch nie äthiopisch gegessen und bin begeistert. Das Lokal ist sehr modern und ansprechend und geschmackvoll eingerichtet . Wohlfühlambiente. Der Service war sehr zuvorkommend und herzlich. Ich habe mich, als Neuling, für die gemischte Platte entschieden. Super - abwechslungsreich, aromenreich von allem etwas.

Great new experience. I had never eaten Ethiopian before and I loved it. The restaurant is very modern, attractive and tastefully decorated. Feel-good atmosphere. The service was very courteous and warm. As a newbie, I chose the mixed plate. Great - varied, full of flavors and a little bit of everything.

Food is delicious, staff friendly and nice. A great culinary journey

Despite a reservation, we had to wait 45 minutes to order drinks and 2 hours for food and didn't even get an apology or anything to accommodate us. We were a group of 12 people, made a lot of sales and finally had to argue with the owner because she withheld 3 desserts and didn't serve them to us. Embarrassing, unprofessional and totally overwhelmed staff. The main course tasted good, but we were served cold bread and no lentils or other side dishes. The fruit for dessert was from a can and the ice cream from the supermarket. There was no difference between coffee and espresso and everything was served very carelessly.

Very good African food with a good price/performance ratio. Highly recommended. However, the ambience needs to be spruced up a bit.

As always, it was a great experience. I like to go here with good friends to eat outside the mainstream. Then I don't order from the menu but have the kitchen put together a plate for everyone. This is always very tasty. Also this time. Since the food felt like it was a little less than last time, I deducted a star. But the quality is top, as is the service. I feel very comfortable there.

It was my first time eating African food - it was tasty, but unfortunately the service was rather poor and the atmosphere suffered a bit due to the sparsely attended restaurant. You can do it but you don't have to.

Super leckeres Essen und schönes Ambiente. Kommen immer wieder sehr gerne ins Ambassel.

Super delicious and (in my uneducated European opinion) authentic food. The drinks where great as well; very generous and good. Service is super sweet and friendly. Highly! Highly recommend!!

Worth a 5-star rating! Absolutely loved everything about this place, the service, the food, the ambience, and most of all the Ethiopian beer! All in all it was a great experience. Would love to visit again the next time I'm back in Frankfurt ❤

Sehr schönes Restaurant. Schöne Ambiente und das Essen ist lecker. Das Servicepersonal war sehr freundlich zu uns! Gerne wieder dorthin! :)

Wir waren hier zum Abendessen und waren schlichtweg begeistert. Super freundlicher Service mit guten Empfehlungen. Wir haben uns den Vorspeisenteller geteilt und anschließend den Mix als Hauptgang bestellt. Super zubereitet und geschmacklich ausgezeichnet. Dazu gibt es eine tolle Auswahl an Bieren, die man so nirgends findet. Wiederholubgsvedarf.

Einfach perfekt! Nicht umsonst gibt es diese Restaurant bereits seit Jahren ohne jemals nachgelassen zu haben!!

Leckeres Essen und freundliches Personal

Sehr freundlicher Kellner, der uns das richtige Essen mit den Händen auch vorgeführt hat, da wir dies zum ersten Mal machten. Das Essen (vegan) war total lecker und ich komme gerne wieder und empfehle dieses Restaurant weiter :)

Sehr freundlich und zwei sehr leckere vegane Gerichte :) vielen Dank!

Ich komme seit 13 Jahren immer wieder mal nach Frankfurt ins Ambassel und bin bisher jedes Mal rundum zufrieden gewesen. Das Restaurant ist recht klein, hat ein angenehmes Ambiente und das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Das Essen ist großartig, mein Favorit dabei das Shifenfen Ambassel, da ich sehr gerne unterschiedliche Gerichte probiere oder genieße - da kommt so eine gemischte Platte gerade recht. Preislich für Frankfurt absolut verträglich und dabei eben grandios lecker :)

Essen ist exotisch und schmackhaft, tendenziell kleine Portionen. Unser Essen kam schon relativ kalt an und die Vorspeise wurde vergessen. Also in Summe eher mittelmäßige Experience

I recently dined at an Ethiopian restaurant and it was an exceptional experience. The food was not only delicious but also showcased the rich flavors of South Africa. The sharing tables allowed us to explore a variety of dishes, each one a delightful surprise. The service was warm and attentive, making the entire meal even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was soothing and calm, providing the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to savor authentic Ethiopian cuisine in a welcoming environment.

Ein sehr gemütliches Restaurant mit traumhaften Mainblick. Das Essen ist authentisch und sehr lecker. Das Personal ist immer freundlich und aufmerksam. Ich finde es sehr empfehlenswert.

Maravilhoso! O ambiente é muito bonito , com decoração típica , elegante e confortável. A comida é deliciosa, em grande quantidade com um preço acessível! O atendimento igualmente excelente! Para mim o melhor restaurante etíope de Frankfurt! Muito obrigada novamente a Samiel pela simpatia e disponibilidade em nos oferecer uma noite especial 😊

Leckeres Essen ( wir hatten eine Platte mit eigentlich allem für 4 Personen) Netter Service und sehr guter Kaffee. Auf jeden Fall wieder.

A tiny and cozy place. The food is amazing, and the service is super friendly.

Never had African cuisine before and after eating at Ambassel I must say that I was surprised in the best way possible, I didn't know what to expect but the service was immaculate in presenting their dishes and the food was absolutely spectacular! Highly recommended!

Unbeschreiblich lecker. Ich werde nie wieder nach Frankfurt reisen ohne hier zu Essen.

Immer eine wunderbare Erfahrung! Super freundlich, fantastisches Essen.

Ein paar schöne Stunden immer wieder mal gerne im Ambassel. Wie aus 1000 und einer Nacht. Erholung pur!

Sehr leckeres, authentisches äthiopisches Essen. Gehen immer wieder gerne hierher. Empfehlenswert ist die gemischte Platte und das Dju Dju Bier. Wir reservieren immer über Google einen Tisch, da wir ab und zu mal keinen Tisch mehr bekommen haben.

Als Äthiopier gehe ich gerne mit Freunden zu Ambassel, um ihnen äthiopisches Essen zu zeigen. Schmeckt wie zuhause bei Mama. 😊

Auf der Suche nach dem etwas anderen Essen auf dieses Lokal gestossen und überraschen lassen. Das Essen ist ein Traum und die Portionen sind mehr als genug für den Preis. Auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung wert.

6 von 5 Sternen in jedem Bereich! Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.

Amazing Ethiopian restaurant with delicious food, interesting plating and polite and friendly staff. The prices aren't that high considering the location. The overall experience was great for me. I wouldn't hesitate to visit this place again.

One the Beste African Restaurants, Very Nice Host! Excellent African Ethiopian Food, the Mixed plate was AWESOME! If u are in Frankfurt and if u wanna eat really good authentical african food u need to come over here

Very cozy Restaurants with a nice view & cool attendance

Phänomenal!!!! Supernetter Service und phantastische Küche- klare Empfehlung!

Excellent food, but the portions were not so big, service was friendly and efficient. A little bit expensive in terms of money value.

Waren an Silvester hier zu Gast. Es gab ein festgelegtes Menü (vegetarisch oder mit Fleisch zur Auswahl). Das Essen war geschmacklich gut und macht einen authentischen Eindruck. Der Service war allerdings total überfordert, bis wir bedient wurden hat sehr lange gedauert und wir wurden den kompletten Aufenthalt auch nicht mal gefragt ob wir noch etwas zu trinken möchten. PLV war auch nicht wirklich angemessen. Für afrikansches Essen, gibt es aus meiner Sicht in FFM bessere Alternativen.

Friendly atmosphere and delicious Ethiopian food in Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen. The restaurant serves generous sample platters on the traditional enjira bread and a selection dishes if you know Ethiopian food. Excellent fruit beer from Ghana and Ethiopian honey wine (available sometimes) make the visit very memorable. The tibbs is pleasantly spicy and the yellow lentils are to die for.

Gemütliches, kleines Restaurant, toller Service und phantastisches Essen. War eine gute Wahl, dort essen zu gehen, kann jedermann nur empfohlen werden.

We ordered online for a friends dinner. We got a reservation confirmation pre e-mail the day before our stay. When we went it was closed and we phoned the people. The answer was only that it was closed and sorry, they hanged up on me by phone

Auf der Suche nach einem Restaurant mit ausländischen Spezialitäten bin ich auf das „Ambassel“ gestoßen . Die überwiegen positiven Bewertungen hat sich dieses kleine ,Äthiopische Restaurant wirklich verdient . Sehr authentische afrikanische Köstlichkeiten, auf schönen Platten serviert und das beste „es wird mit Fingern gegessen“ 😍 Bei schönem Wetter unbedingt einen der wenigen Tische außerhalb an der Straße am Mainufer reservieren , man hat einen tollen Blick auf Römer , Main und teile der Skyline. Ein herrlicher Abend , wir kommen definitiv wieder !

Wonderful place with great ambiance. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the service quick and no fuss. Extra bread provided as required. The food was excellent and served on a huge platter. The meal "for3" was more than enough for us and everything was extremley tasty (even though I wasnt sure what it was lol) Would recommend this place 100% for people looking to try something a little out of the ordinary German fare of Schnitzel and Pizzas. We will return I am sure.

Das Personal bzw. die bedienende Dame ist sehr freundlich. Man fühlt sich sehr wohl. Das Restaurant und Ambiente sind sehr schön. Auch das Essen ist gut, allerdings könnte es noch ein bisschen besser sein. Habe schon besser afrikanisch gegessen. Der Salat war kaum gewürzt. Dennoch alles frisch, lecker iwo und lohnenswert.

Ein gelungener Abend, an dem das essen sehr gut war und durch den exzellenten Service noch weiter veredelt wurde. Sehr gemütlich. Sehr freundlich und kompetent. Und das Essen war authentisch. Jederzeit gern wieder. Man fühlt sich herzlich willkommen und wie Zuhause.

Eine Küche, die nun nicht sehr bekannt ist - aber zu Unrecht. Leckere einfache Speisen und für Anfänger in diesem Bereich sind der gemischte Vorspeisenteller und die "gemischte Platte" perfekt zum Probieren. Kräftige Küche die satt macht...und mit den Fingern essen macht uns doch fast allen Spass! Das Bier lecker...die Bedienung super nett und schnell. Preis Leistung ist auch sehr fair! Ich geh da auf jeden Fall wieder hin!

I’ve never had Ethiopian food so we decided to give this place a try after finding it on Google Maps. The place was cozy and intimate, with artwork on every wall. We decided to try a mixed platter served with their Injera bread, which made for a memorable dinner experience.

We had several dishes there. Most of the times we go for the mix, which is fun and tasty. We also had the African tartar, which was very good. Same with deserts. The atmosphere is nice, staff friendly, but it takes rather long even when it is not crowded. Maybe they cool everything on the spot

Posizione molto bella e ottimi piatti africani. Consigliato per gruppi di persone medio-grandi (4-5) in quanto offre diverse specialità da condividere. Lasciatevi consigliare dallo staff! Interessante anche la birra aromatizzata alla frutta.

C'était la première fois que je mangeais éthiopien, et j'ai trouvé ça très bon. Le vin, sud-africain, a été servi dans les règles de l'art et était également très bon. C'est très bien servi, mais il faut vraiment avoir une grosse faim pour engloutir toute la pâte.