Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Water Avenue Coffee Company, Water Avenue Coffee and Paper Tiger 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 Portland. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated ethiopian dining.
Portland's Premier Ethiopian Destinations
Portland’s vibrant culinary landscape shines in this curated collection that pairs the city's rich Ethiopian heritage with its world-renowned coffee culture. From the traditional communal platters at Lalibela and Queen of Sheba to the artisanal American brews and Italian-inspired treats at Spella Caffè and Water Avenue Coffee, there is a flavor for every craving. Whether you are seeking a hearty Middle Eastern feast or a quick neighborhood pick-me-up, these local favorites offer a diverse range of experiences across the Rose City.
13 restaurants in Best Ethiopian Restaurants in Portland | Top Rated Ethiopian Food
- Water Avenue Coffee Company · rated 4/5: American.
- Water Avenue Coffee · rated 4/5: American.
- Paper Tiger Coffee Roasters · rated 3/5: American.
- E'Njoni Café: Middle Eastern.
- Good Coffee: American.
- Spella Caffè: Italian.
- Portland Coffee Roasters: American.
- Good Coffee: American.
- Queen of Sheba: Middle Eastern.
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters: American.
- Lalibela: Ethiopian.
- Upper Left Roasters: American.
- Abyssinian Kitchen: Middle Eastern.
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.
