Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Awash, Meskerem and Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best ethiopian restaurants in NoLita. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated ethiopian dining.
NoLita's Premier Ethiopian Destinations
Explore the vibrant flavors of East Africa tucked away in the charming streets of NoLita, where traditional Ethiopian spices meet the neighborhood's trendy, laid-back atmosphere. This curated selection invites you to share communal platters of injera at beloved spots like Awash and Meskerem or enjoy a perfectly brewed cup of coffee at Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. Whether you are seeking a rich, aromatic doro wat or a quick American-style pick-me-up, these local favorites offer a diverse range of culinary experiences in one of Manhattan's most stylish enclaves.
4 restaurants in Best Ethiopian Restaurants in NoLita | Top Rated Ethiopian Food
- Awash · rated 4.3/5: Ethiopian.
- Meskerem · rated 4.2/5: Ethiopian.
- Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: American.
- Awash: Ethiopian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.



