Amazing as always! The honey wine was stronger, more dry, and less sweet this time but still delicious. The Begeeh Mloukhiya was seasoned well and very spicy and flavorful. The Zighny Fitfit was pretty unique with sauce soaked injera and beef pieces. The timtimo went perfectly with the meals and salad.
Douglas Perrin
This is THE Boston place for Eritrean food. Don't miss out on the locally produced honey wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan Pereira
I want to leave a negative review for a restaurant that did not provide good service.The service at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. We were not attended to in a timely manner and the staff was very rude. Overall, it was a very unpleasant experience and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.We need to stand up and go.Thank you.
Service: 1
Willie R.
I can't believe I've worked in Central/Kendall for two years and only recently tried Asmara! We ordered the Vegetarian combo and a super delicious lamb dish. It's communal style and you eat with your hands, as pointed out by our hilarious server who was absolutely not here for anyone to eat using a spoon. The homemade honey wine was delicious and so unique! The simplest was to summarize the meal is excellent. Fantastic. Delicious. And it sort of felt like we were in someone's living room. It was quite busy in there for dinner, and I'm glad we got in when we did. There was a line going outside the door for most of our meal (which was slightly a struggle because the folks in line wouldn't close the door and it was cold!). I'll definitely be back here!
Yannick
Great Ethiopian cuisine! Amazing place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thibault
Asmara is the perfect choice for a spontaneous dinner outing in Cambridge, given their no-reservation policy. The cuisine is superb, and the service is incredibly welcoming. I can't recommend enough trying the vegetarian and meat discovery plate – it's absolutely fantastic and can be customized to accommodate any group size!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali Rahimli
Long waiding
Rémi Diesler
Amazing eritrean restaurant! Reservation are not possible but the wait is definitely worth it. Service is impeccable, food is very good and honestly not too spicy and there are a lot of vegetarian options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samer Salem
The atmosphere inside the place is so nice. Everything is freshly cooked and comes out of the kitchen packed with flavor. I had the meat combination, the stuffed bell pepper, and the ajibo berbere - they were so good. The sweet honey wine was a worthy addition. The server was so nice, helpful, and entertaining. Very enjoyable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Combination
Vineel Kondiboyina
Amazing! Highly recommended to anyone looking for delicious food, tasty honey wine and impeccable service.Everytime I visit, my partner and I stop short of licking the plate. Definitely recommend getting the meat and veggie combos that are perfectly portioned.
Very delicious. Strongly recommend going here. The food was unique and fun and the atmosphere was cozy, cute, and warm. We got the shareable meat dish and it was super tasty. Yum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Emmanuel Bustamante
Amazing restaurant. Food was delicious and the place is nice inside. We love it!The only issue we found is the lack of a booking system, but nothing that limits me to give them a 5 star.You should try it!
Asmara is one of my favorite spots to take out of townner or really anyone looking for something new. The food is always wonderful and consistent, the service great, and though the sesting can be limited, if there is a wait, it's well worth it! I'm also a big fan of their honey wine, too; I find the sweetness pairs well with the more floral and earthy spices in the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination
Fred Seelig
This is my favorite Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant anywhere. I've been coming here since about 1990 whenever I come to Massachusetts, and seen many changes over the years. The owners and the quality of the food have never changed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pradhyumna Ravikirthi
I visited this place and had a mixed experience. One major drawback is that it's often understaffed, which results in longer wait times for everything. They also have a strict policy of not seating anyone until the entire party arrives, which can be frustrating. Service can be lacking in courtesy. On the upside, the quality of the food is excellent, which is a saving grace.
Amazing as always! The honey wine was stronger, more dry, and less sweet this time but still delicious. The Begeeh Mloukhiya was seasoned well and very spicy and flavorful. The Zighny Fitfit was pretty unique with sauce soaked injera and beef pieces. The timtimo went perfectly with the meals and salad.
This is THE Boston place for Eritrean food. Don't miss out on the locally produced honey wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to leave a negative review for a restaurant that did not provide good service.The service at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. We were not attended to in a timely manner and the staff was very rude. Overall, it was a very unpleasant experience and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.We need to stand up and go.Thank you.
Service: 1
I can't believe I've worked in Central/Kendall for two years and only recently tried Asmara! We ordered the Vegetarian combo and a super delicious lamb dish. It's communal style and you eat with your hands, as pointed out by our hilarious server who was absolutely not here for anyone to eat using a spoon. The homemade honey wine was delicious and so unique! The simplest was to summarize the meal is excellent. Fantastic. Delicious. And it sort of felt like we were in someone's living room. It was quite busy in there for dinner, and I'm glad we got in when we did. There was a line going outside the door for most of our meal (which was slightly a struggle because the folks in line wouldn't close the door and it was cold!). I'll definitely be back here!
Great Ethiopian cuisine! Amazing place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Asmara is the perfect choice for a spontaneous dinner outing in Cambridge, given their no-reservation policy. The cuisine is superb, and the service is incredibly welcoming. I can't recommend enough trying the vegetarian and meat discovery plate – it's absolutely fantastic and can be customized to accommodate any group size!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Long waiding
Amazing eritrean restaurant! Reservation are not possible but the wait is definitely worth it. Service is impeccable, food is very good and honestly not too spicy and there are a lot of vegetarian options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere inside the place is so nice. Everything is freshly cooked and comes out of the kitchen packed with flavor. I had the meat combination, the stuffed bell pepper, and the ajibo berbere - they were so good. The sweet honey wine was a worthy addition. The server was so nice, helpful, and entertaining. Very enjoyable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Combination
Amazing! Highly recommended to anyone looking for delicious food, tasty honey wine and impeccable service.Everytime I visit, my partner and I stop short of licking the plate. Definitely recommend getting the meat and veggie combos that are perfectly portioned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination, Meat Combination, Injera
Restaurantji Recommends
Very delicious. Strongly recommend going here. The food was unique and fun and the atmosphere was cozy, cute, and warm. We got the shareable meat dish and it was super tasty. Yum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Amazing restaurant. Food was delicious and the place is nice inside. We love it!The only issue we found is the lack of a booking system, but nothing that limits me to give them a 5 star.You should try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination, Meat Combination
Asmara is one of my favorite spots to take out of townner or really anyone looking for something new. The food is always wonderful and consistent, the service great, and though the sesting can be limited, if there is a wait, it's well worth it! I'm also a big fan of their honey wine, too; I find the sweetness pairs well with the more floral and earthy spices in the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination
This is my favorite Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant anywhere. I've been coming here since about 1990 whenever I come to Massachusetts, and seen many changes over the years. The owners and the quality of the food have never changed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I visited this place and had a mixed experience. One major drawback is that it's often understaffed, which results in longer wait times for everything. They also have a strict policy of not seating anyone until the entire party arrives, which can be frustrating. Service can be lacking in courtesy. On the upside, the quality of the food is excellent, which is a saving grace.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination