Bolé Ethiopian Cuisine – Ethiopian
Bolé Ethiopian Cuisine invites diners into a vibrant, aromatic sanctuary where the air is thick with the warm scent of berbere and the convivial spirit of shared plates. Golden, spice-filled sambusas and crispy kitfo offer a modern, textural play on tradition, while colorful mounds of beets and goat cheese sit alongside rich, bubbling shiro dips meant for scooping with torn pieces of injera. It is a place where bold flavors and tactile traditions collide, turning every meal into a soulful celebration of Ethiopian heritage.
1341 Pascal Street North, Saint Paul 55108 https://boleethiopiancuisine.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners at Bolé rave about the succulent burgers and the relaxed vibe that creates a perfect setting for a casual meal. Reviewers highlight the prompt and attentive service, noting that staff check in regularly to ensure a high-quality experience. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and consistently flavorful dishes, the restaurant is praised for providing a comfortable environment that keeps guests eager to return.
Menu
- Kategna - $8.95: Lightly toasted injera spread with spiced butter infused with berbere, topped with fresh cottage cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Crispy Kitfo - $15: Steak tartare-style ground beef mixed with seasoned herbal butter, rolled in lightly toasted injera. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veggie Wings - $12: Cauliflower dipped in buttermilk mixture, fried crisp, tossed in spiced sweet chili sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Dirkosh Shiro Dip - $9: Crispy toasted injera served with rich chickpea stew dip, topped with cottage cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Beef Sambusa - $9.95: Pastries filled with lean ground beef, onions, garlic, and cumin. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veggie Sambusa - $9.45: Pastries filled with lentils, onions, garlic, and cumin. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Mitmita Fries - $6: Hand-cut fresh potatoes seasoned with mitmita spicy chili blend. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Regular Fries - $5: Hand-cut fresh potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- House Salad - $11: Crisp greens, ripe tomato, sliced onion, and shaved carrot with house vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Beets & Goat Cheese Salad - $15: Roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, sweet pecans, and orange slices over fresh greens with raspberry vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Kitfo - $15.95: Prime beef tartare seasoned with spiced butter, herbs, and mitmita. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Candida
- Special Kitfo - $18.95: Kitfo mixed with spiced collard greens and cottage cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Kitfo Dulet - $18: Minced lean beef seasoned with mitmita, onions, and chopped peppers mixed with herbal butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Gumer Kitfo with Kocho - $29.95: Beef tartare served with kocho (false banana bread). Good for 2 guests. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food
- Gored Gored - $17: Cubes of beef mixed with herbal butter, Awaze, onions, and jalapeños. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Raw-Food
- Asa Kitfo - $15.95: Ground fish cooked with oil, ground chili powder, onions, and jalapeños. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Asa Gulash - $16.95: Cubes of Tilapia fish sautéed in aromatic herbs, onions, and tomatoes in berbere sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Whole Tilapia Fried Fish - $15.95: Fried whole tilapia served with a side salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bozena Shiro - $15.95: Beef tibs added to chickpea stew with herbal butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Quanta Firfir - $15: Dried strips of beef mixed with injera in seasoned sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Yebeg Tibs (Lamb Tibs) - $17.95: Lamb meat, house spices, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and herbal butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Lega Tibs - $16: Fresh lean beef seasoned and cooked with onions, jalapeños, and traditional herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Awaze Tibs - $17: Cubed beef sautéed with berbere sauce, tomatoes, jalapeños, and red onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Doro Tibs - $15: Diced chicken sautéed with hot peppers, onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Zil Zil Tibs - $19.95: Lean beef strips sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and a dash of berbere. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Derek Tibs - $18: Lean beef cooked well-done sautéed with onions, jalapeños, and traditional herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Doro Wat - $18: Traditional bone-in chicken dish slowly cooked in rich, spicy berbere sauce with a hard boiled egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Yebeg Alicha - $15: Lamb chunks slow cooked with onion, garlic, turmeric, and herbal butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Siga Wat - $14: Lean chopped beef simmered in medium hot berbere sauce and herbal butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Miser (Large) - $13.95: Split lentils simmered in oil, onions, garlic, curry, ginger, and berbere. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Shiro (Large) - $13.95: Ground chickpeas, onions, garlic, and traditional spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Ater Kik (Large) - $12.95: Yellow split peas, onions, ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Fasolia (Large) - $13.45: Green beans, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Tiqel Gomen (Large) - $13.45: Cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Gomen (Large) - $12.95: Collard greens, onions, ginger, garlic, and traditional spices. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Small Veggie Sampler - $11.95: Choice of three vegan dishes (4 oz each). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Regular Veggie Sampler - $15.95: Choice of five vegan dishes (4 oz each). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Super Veggie - $28.95: Variety of eight vegan dishes selected by the chef. Good for 2 guests. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Kitfo Sandwich with Fries - $11.95: Minced beef seasoned with mitmita and spiced butter on fresh bread with cottage cheese and collard greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak Sandwich with Fries - $14.95: Thinly sliced tenderloin beef, bell peppers, and onion with an Ethiopian twist. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pasta with Meat Sauce - $15.95: Al dente pasta with berbere-spiced tomato meat sauce, garlic, and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mac & Cheese - $7.95: Classic macaroni and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Strips with Fries - $6.95: Breaded chicken strips served with fresh cut fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Millefoglie - $5.25: Layers of puff pastry with aromatic vanilla cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $5.25: Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa.
- Baklava - $3.95: Layered filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and honey syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Crème Brûlée - $5.95: Rich custard base topped with hardened caramelized sugar.
- Injera (3 rolls) - $1.5: Traditional Ethiopian flatbread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Gluten Free Injera - $3: Gluten-free version of traditional flatbread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- White Rice - $2: Small bowl of white rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic