Food
Where to eat in Eritrea: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The best-known place to eat in Eritrea is Bar Zilli, Asmara. The travel guide lists 9 places to eat and drink in Asmara. Local dishes to try: Genfo, Kitfo, Tej, Niter kibbeh, and Shiro.
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Eritrea
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Bars and pubs 1
Places travellers recommend in Eritrea
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Asmara
All places in AsmaraRestaurants and cafés
- Bar Zilli
Sematat Ave
- Albergo Italia
for authentic Italian food
- Alba Bistro
Opp. Post Office
- The Spaghetti and Pizza House
Harnet Avenue
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Asmara · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks Eritrea is known for
Foods and drinks that come from Eritrea, the most widely known first.
Genfo
porridge-like dish originated from Ethiopia and Eritrea
Niter kibbeh
seasoned clarified butter used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine
Himbasha
indigenous bread of Ethiopia and Eritrea
Doro wat
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous restaurant in Eritrea?
Bar Zilli, Asmara is the most widely documented place to eat in Eritrea: 5 Wikipedia language editions describe it.
What food is Eritrea known for?
Eritrea is known for Genfo, Kitfo, Tej, Niter kibbeh, and Shiro.
Where can you eat in Asmara?
The travel guide to Asmara lists Bar Zilli, Albergo Italia, Alba Bistro, and The Spaghetti and Pizza House.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.