Where to eat in Addis Ababa

Atlas is a compact neighbourhood between Bole and Kazanchis, known for its cafés, burger joints, pizza places and international restaurants.

Common here: French Fries, Lasagna, Tuna Salad

The streets around Bole Medhane Alem Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Addis Ababa, are packed with traditional restaurants, cafés and late-night spots just off Bole Road.

Common here: Chicken Pizza, Chicken Wrap, Margherita Pizza

Sarbet is a residential area in the west of the city, between Mexico and Old Airport, with relaxed cafés and neighbourhood restaurants.

Common here: Quanta Firfir, French Fries, Chicken Burger

Piassa is the historic heart of Addis Ababa, with Italian-era buildings, old cafés and pastry shops, and long-running traditional restaurants near St. George's Cathedral.

Common here: Margherita Pizza, Macchiato, Cappuccino

Old Airport takes its name from the former Lideta airfield.

Common here: Espresso, Chicken Tibs, Gored Gored

CMC is a growing residential district in the east of the city, on the way to Ayat, with family cafés, bakeries and casual restaurants along its main roads.

Common here: French Fries, Cheeseburger, Tuna Sandwich

Summit is a fast-growing residential area in the east of the city, near CMC and Figa, with casual cafés, burger places and neighbourhood restaurants.

Common here: Chechebsa, Scrambled Eggs, Margherita Pizza

Bole is the city's busiest dining district, running along Bole Road from Meskel Square towards the international airport.

Common here: Tibs Firfir, Quanta Firfir, Lamb Tibs

Kazanchis is a central business district near Africa Hall and the UN Economic Commission for Africa.

Common here: Tuna Sandwich, Chicken Salad, Chicken Fried Rice

Tor Hailoch is a busy local area in the west of the city, near the Tor Hailoch hospital, with affordable traditional restaurants and cafés.

Common here: French Fries, Beef Burger, Cheeseburger