East African · Nottingham
Nottingham's Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking gets a proper airing here, in a room that's closer to a cafe than a restaurant — small, simply decorated, with quiet music playing. Worth knowing it's compact, so a pram may be a squeeze at busy times, and it fills up quickly in the evenings; getting in early helps. Sharing platters are the thing to order — the Mehaberawi or the Balageru main platter arrive as a spread of stews on injera, eaten with your hands, and portions are big enough that leftovers are almost guaranteed. There are vegan and vegetarian platters alongside the meat, which is halal, and the staff know exactly which dishes suit which diet. High chairs and a kids' menu are available. Food can take a while, so order something to nibble first. One visitor called it "such good Ethiopian food in Nottingham of all places".
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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