Top East African restaurants in Cambridge, United States

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.

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.

I have tried Asmara tea, Derhi Fitfit (chicken) and Zighny Fitfit (beef), both in a spicy version. Spicyness was manageable. Everything tasted really well and I loved the seating arrangement and the overall vibe!

You can’t miss this place! We had a wonderful diner, our waitress was super friendly and the food was top! Good portions and amazing quality! Hard to find. The best food I had from Eritrea or Ethiopia, and I have tried many. Will be back any time we are in town.

The restaurant has chicken, beef, lamb, vegetarian, and vegan options. The staff are cool and the fermented bread has a unique and interesting flavor.

Asmara is unequivocally one of the best restaurants in the entire Boston area. The meat and veggie combo (see photo) is our go-to dish — you sample a little bit of everything, and every bite is just nirvana in your mouth. Perfect dish to share and enjoy for any sized group, whether it’s a pair or a crowd of 6. Also the great thing about the food is that even if you overeat (which you inevitably will b/c it’s so dang tasty), the food is so healthy and nutritionally dense that you don’t feel “gross” afterwards. We order the meat and veggie combo every time we come here (and it’s been like 50x and counting). Last but not least, Sarah is THE BEST — she is hospitality at its finest.

I loved this place. The server was knowledgeable and friendly. We each got the vegetarian combo. There was a good amount of each type for two people. The inside atmosphere was fun!! I would come back and order my favorite item from the vegetarian combo.