Where Ethiopia Comes to the Table
Communal platters, hand-torn injera, and spices perfected over centuries — Louisville's best-kept secret is waiting.
One Platter. Everyone Eats.
Ethiopian dining was built for sharing. A big woven tray arrives, injera lines every edge, and everyone reaches in. No forks needed.
From the Kitchen
Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Ceremony
The honey-lemon-turmeric tea is something guests keep talking about. Pair it with Ethiopian coffee served alongside a smoking incense burner.
The Hidden Gem Worth Finding
Tucked along Bardstown Road in Louisville's Buechel neighborhood, Addis Ababa is the kind of place you might drive past before you discover it — and once you do, you never forget it.
What our guests are saying
Every city has its secrets, and in Louisville, one of them is a hidden gem that feels more like a passageway than a restaurant. Addis Ababa Ethiopian Bar and Restaurant isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a place to remember. I didn’t expect much. I never do. But when I searched for ethnic food, I found
Michael McGill
This was my first but certainly not last time at this restaurant and trying Ethiopian food. Our table shared the vegetarian platter and meat platter. Everything was absolutely delicious! In my opinion, this is a place where you will order food for the entire table and share food. You use the bread
Stacie Moss
First time dining here. Small but nice atmosphere. Food was very good. I had the vegetarian platter. The collard greens were seasoned and lightly spicy. The yellow lentils and the red lentils were spicy, for me could have been spicier. The salad with onion, lettuce, tomato and lite dressing was ver
Diana Shannon
This is the best and most authentic Ethiopian food in town. We enjoyed the beef and lamb tibs which were seasoned with flavorful spices. The entree portions were large and came with a side of salad and lentils. The chef here makes his injera with 100% teff flour and you can tell, it is the perfect t
Matthew Makk
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals do you serve?
We serve Dinner
Where are you located?
We are located in Louisville, KY at 4750 Bardstown Rd
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Louisville, Meadowview Estates, Wellington, Kingsley, Strathmoor Village, Strathmoor Manor, Seneca Gardens, Hollow Creek, Spring Mill, Houston Acres, West Buechel, Jeffersontown, Cambridge, Lincolnshire, Hurstbourne Acres, Forest Hills, Watterson Park, St. Regis Park, Poplar Hills, Hurstbourne.
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