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: gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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
Starters
- Kategna - $8.95: Lightly toasted injera spread with spiced butter infused with berbere, topped with fresh cottage cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Kitfo - $15: Steak tartare-style ground beef mixed with seasoned herbal butter, rolled in lightly toasted injera. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Wings - $12: Cauliflower dipped in buttermilk mixture, fried crisp, tossed in spiced sweet chili sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirkosh Shiro Dip - $9: Crispy toasted injera served with rich chickpea stew dip, topped with cottage cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Sambusa - $9.95: Pastries filled with lean ground beef, onions, garlic, and cumin. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Sambusa - $9.45: Pastries filled with lentils, onions, garlic, and cumin. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mitmita Fries - $6: Hand-cut fresh potatoes seasoned with mitmita spicy chili blend. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Fries - $5: Hand-cut fresh potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $11: Crisp greens, ripe tomato, sliced onion, and shaved carrot with house vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets & Goat Cheese Salad - $15: Roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, sweet pecans, and orange slices over fresh greens with raspberry vinaigrette. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Kitfo - $15.95: Prime beef tartare seasoned with spiced butter, herbs, and mitmita. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Kitfo - $18.95: Kitfo mixed with spiced collard greens and cottage cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitfo Dulet - $18: Minced lean beef seasoned with mitmita, onions, and chopped peppers mixed with herbal butter. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumer Kitfo with Kocho - $29.95: Beef tartare served with kocho (false banana bread). Good for 2 guests. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gored Gored - $17: Cubes of beef mixed with herbal butter, Awaze, onions, and jalapeños. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asa Kitfo - $15.95: Ground fish cooked with oil, ground chili powder, onions, and jalapeños. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asa Gulash - $16.95: Cubes of Tilapia fish sautéed in aromatic herbs, onions, and tomatoes in berbere sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Tilapia Fried Fish - $15.95: Fried whole tilapia served with a side salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bozena Shiro - $15.95: Beef tibs added to chickpea stew with herbal butter. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quanta Firfir - $15: Dried strips of beef mixed with injera in seasoned sauce. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Yebeg Tibs (Lamb Tibs) - $17.95: Lamb meat, house spices, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and herbal butter. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lega Tibs - $16: Fresh lean beef seasoned and cooked with onions, jalapeños, and traditional herbs. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Awaze Tibs - $17: Cubed beef sautéed with berbere sauce, tomatoes, jalapeños, and red onions. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Tibs - $15: Diced chicken sautéed with hot peppers, onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zil Zil Tibs - $19.95: Lean beef strips sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and a dash of berbere. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Derek Tibs - $18: Lean beef cooked well-done sautéed with onions, jalapeños, and traditional herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Wat - $18: Traditional bone-in chicken dish slowly cooked in rich, spicy berbere sauce with a hard boiled egg. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yebeg Alicha - $15: Lamb chunks slow cooked with onion, garlic, turmeric, and herbal butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Siga Wat - $14: Lean chopped beef simmered in medium hot berbere sauce and herbal butter. Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan Options
- Miser (Large) - $13.95: Split lentils simmered in oil, onions, garlic, curry, ginger, and berbere. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiro (Large) - $13.95: Ground chickpeas, onions, garlic, and traditional spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ater Kik (Large) - $12.95: Yellow split peas, onions, ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fasolia (Large) - $13.45: Green beans, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tiqel Gomen (Large) - $13.45: Cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gomen (Large) - $12.95: Collard greens, onions, ginger, garlic, and traditional spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Veggie Sampler - $11.95: Choice of three vegan dishes (4 oz each). Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Veggie Sampler - $15.95: Choice of five vegan dishes (4 oz each). Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Veggie - $28.95: Variety of eight vegan dishes selected by the chef. Good for 2 guests. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Sandwiches
- Kitfo Sandwich with Fries - $11.95: Minced beef seasoned with mitmita and spiced butter on fresh bread with cottage cheese and collard greens. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Sandwich with Fries - $14.95: Thinly sliced tenderloin beef, bell peppers, and onion with an Ethiopian twist. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta with Meat Sauce - $15.95: Al dente pasta with berbere-spiced tomato meat sauce, garlic, and onions. Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Mac & Cheese - $7.95: Classic macaroni and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strips with Fries - $6.95: Breaded chicken strips served with fresh cut fries. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Millefoglie - $5.25: Layers of puff pastry with aromatic vanilla cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 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, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Brûlée - $5.95: Rich custard base topped with hardened caramelized sugar.
Sides
- Injera (3 rolls) - $1.5: Traditional Ethiopian flatbread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free Injera - $3: Gluten-free version of traditional flatbread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $2: Small bowl of white rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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