Nazareth Restaurant

Nice food the vegetarian plate is good for two people
Service is little bit slow but overall food is good and is good to try once

Best injera in t. o hands down
Vegetarian friendly
The food has the most amazing taste
It’s really busy and sometimes a 30 min wait but it’s worth it
I would go on a weekday lunch/​early evening!
The owner of the restaurant is a sweet hard working lady
Seriously love this place must try!

This place was definitely worth the wait! We came in on a Saturday night at 5:45 pm for a table of 5. We waited approximately 40 minutes for a seat and then 45 minutes for the food. I guess with a bigger party, the food took longer because the tables that ordered before us got their food first. but that was okay as the food definitely made up for it!
Each order fills two ppl! We were going to order 4 things but were told that it would be a lot of food. We ended up trying 3 items: vegetarian tibs, kitfo and lamb tibs. Most, if not all, fishes are spicy. Not burn your throat or tongue spicy. It was more a hotness that only was found in your mouth. Very interesting. My favourite was definitely the lamb! There was a ton of meat and the flavour was spectacular!
The vegetarian dish was also very unique. Many unique dishes in one. A great choice to try the many different flavourings and spices of ethiopia!
Ethiopian food is my new favourite and out of the one’s i have tried in Toronto, this is definitely my favourite! I will definitely be back :)

absolutely delicious and affordable.
the beef was a little greasy, and if you have a sensitive tum, consider yourself warned, but the overall taste was worth it.
cool atmosphere too. dark interior with xmas lights and a jungle esq vibe

I love this place so much it hurts. It beats any other Ethiopian restaurant in Toronto. The food is always piping hot, flavorful and the injera is spot on. The booze is cheap. I’ve tried the veggie special, kitfo, and fish platter. I would eat all of them again. The veggie is my favourite.
There is one important thing to note about Nazareth; the wait can be long. Sometimes the wait to get a table can be forty minutes. Sometimes you wait fifteen minutes to place your order. Sometimes you wait half an hour, maybe more, to get your food. But I honestly think the food is so unbelievable that it’s well worth the wait.

You simply cannot go wrong here ordering Beef Tibs. I mean, it’s so good, slightly spicy with a little sauce. Simply excellent food.

Rude service, long wait for food, gluten free injera available but the food is not suitable for someone with celiac

Amazing food and generous portion sizes. The food is super cheap and the people there were very nice. Would definitely recommend. We got the veggie platter and it did not disappoint

Be wary of the raving reviews…
If you’re broke, on a budget and you want to pay $ 10 for a fresh meal and leftovers for an other day or two, Nazareth is your joint.
However, if you’re looking for some decent quality, fresh ingredients and competent service, Nazareth is NOT your joint. Far from it.
I came here based on the restaurant’s high rating… but shit, I called in for a pick up order and I was told about 30 minutes. I arrived there 40 minutes later. The joint was dead (9 pm on a Sunday). There were 2 other tables seated. And 5 minutes after I asked about my order, the cook came out to ask me how I wanted my meat cooked. Medium rare, please. 15 minutes later, I got my food.
Oh yeah, the lady running the show, who served me, and who also answered my call, could not have given a single shit about me being there. No apologies. Actually she barely spoke english.
Now about the food:
The good: Massive portions. My girlfriend and I could have shared just one platter. However we ordered two.
The bad: Cheap ingredients with a lot of grease and little to no taste.
My verdict: if you want a delicious cheap meal, go to Korea town.

That was a Meal that Ended My Career as a Restaurant Critic…
adventurous and not costly
The most amazing tibs i’ve ever had.
I’m still in shock with the enormous plating.
dancing drinking,
Nazaret was amazing, …

We first discovered Nazareth a few summers ago and I keep thinking about the food from time to time… can’t stay away for too long.
Come here for:
— delicious Ethiopian food in enormous portions
— an inexpensive meal that’s great for sharing
— cheap alcohol, a chill crowd
Be warned:
— cash only
— slow service, wait times during peak hours
— no utensils, messy

Never had Ethiopian food, so thought I’d try. The food was excellent. Will definitely have more Ethiopian.
The restaurant is a small cozy family owned place that seems like it’s always packed.
Had a good experience overall, but there were a few issues we had.
First, one star lost because it’s cash only. There can be all the reason in the world for a restaurant owner to have a cash only policy, but as the customer, it’s incredibly inconvenient. The fact that I had to run across the street to a bank to pay for my food makes this place less than a 5-​star review.
Secondly, two star lost because of the service. We came in and probably stood at the door for probably 5 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Different serves walked by us, and we were practically ignored. Finally, we were seated and our order taken, but it would be another 45 minutes before a different waitress came by and asked us what we would like to order. Apparently our initial order was not actually placed. Finally, another 10 minutes later, our food finally came.
Overall, Ethiopian food is good. Service was not.

You need to know 3 things for eating at Nazareth:
1) The food is fantastic. Some of the best Ethiopian food I’ve had, and better than any other Ethiopian food I’ve had in Toronto.
2) The food is very cheap. The veggie combo (which is what you should order) will serve 2 people for just over $ 10.
3) It will take forever. You will slightly annoyed at the speed with which you are seated, your order is taken, and when your food comes out. Just when the «hangry» feelings start to peak, your food will come, and all will be forgiven. The staff all mean well, and the owner can be super friendly and sweet, they’re just overwhelmed.
There’s honestly not too much more to say about this place. Great food, great price, annoying process. It’s worth it.

There’s a ton of different Ethiopian restaurants in the city but a friend strongly encouraged to go to this one specifically. It was my first experience so she wanted to take me to the «best one in the city». I trusted her expertise so we decided to trek all the way there dispite the distance.
So the idea of this is there are different meat and vegetable stews. You can order the mixed plate of both so you can try all different ones. You also have the option of ordering just one kind, but that’s boring right?! We decided to get the sharing platter where you get 4 different kinds of meats and 6 different kinds of veg.. they’re all mushed up and the flavours are really aggressive and heavy you can barely tell apart what’s what at the end.

I’ve actually never tried Ethiopian food before and I was honestly skeptical of going because I had no idea what I was getting myself into. But I was pleased to see that their first dish on the menu was vegetarian and most popular.
We shared the Vegetarian dish and it was amazing, almost life changing! I would definitely go back for seconds, the flavors were a perfect balance of spices and heat. It’s the kinda of dish you NEED to share with a friend or else you’re going home with a take out box. I also liked the fact that we had to eat with our hands, I had no shame with how messy I was getting. (So make sure you’re hands are clean or go wash them in their dark dungeon of a washroom)
A few things to mention is the food took quite some time to come, our table was very wobbly and the waitress was giving me attitude because I was waiting for a friend, who took some time to get to the restaurant and kept asking me if I could order.
P.s CASH ONLY

Nazareth’s food is still excellent. The vegetarian combo platter is still great: a fresh mix of different dishes. I’ve also tried the vegetarian tibs which is flavourful and delicious also.
Be aware that service can be slow. On our last visit, we waited over an hour for our food. Meanwhile, the next table who ordered at the same time as us received their food half an hour earlier, so your mileage may vary. Prices are higher than they used to be.

Nazareth serves the best Ethiopian food I have ever had — better than the excellent Habesha on Rideau East in Ottawa, better than venerable Blue Nile in Montréal, better even than the several places I’ve tried in the U Street corridor in D.C. Arrive by 6 or 6:30 (even on a Monday night) to avoid the line; if you don’t, there are a couple other Ethiopian places in close proximity.
You can expect the standard giant plate of different dishes on top of injera. Nazareth made some unusual and welcome tweaks to this trusty formula, like generous piles of crumbled feta cheese and an injera base that flared out at the sides, leaving more of it drier and grippable. The veggie plate options were legume-​heavy and came in more varieties than usual; a pile of spicy, crunchy kale was a standout. Enough lamb chunks in the tibs to leave two ravenous dudes extremely full.
You might be too hungry to wait in line for this very special food, but keep trying and you will surely make it in one day as I did.

The food was great, everything else was a nightmare. Avoid this restaurant, unless you order the food for take-​out!
I never had Ethiopian, so the star rating, the location near the apartment we rented, and the line-​up we’ve seen every day convinced us to try it. We arrived at the restaurant at 8:30pm. Took a good 45 minutes before being seated. There was only two groups of people before us, the staff never came to greet us before it was our turn. Once we sat down, it took another 30 minutes before the waitress came to get our order. By then we were almost ready to leave, but the food looked and smelled so great that we stayed.
We finally got our food around 10pm. We were starving! Luckily the food was great. Unfortunately, the bad service didn’t stop there. Half-​way done with our plate, we needed more injera (the bread used as an ustensil). We couldn’t see a single waitress in the restaurant. It took almost another 20 minutes before we could get additional bread — 20 long minutes we couldn’t eat since there are no forks on the table. By the time we finally got the additional bread, the food was cold and we weren’t hungry anymore.
Overall, a very frustrating night. I’m usually very patient and forgiving, especially when the food is good, but for this one, I can’t honestly give more than a star.

I’ve been here both on weekday and weekend nights for dinner. It usually about a 20 minute wait if you come around 6.30pm. Sometimes there is no staff to be seen when you walk in and its a bit confusing. It is a small place with lots of fake foliage décor (im just imagining the dust collected on them), for some reason an kindergarden animal poster in the front and 2 tv playing cp24. As said before service can be quite hit or miss here and sometimes quite slow.
Getting past the odd décor of the place, the food here is great! Got the Gored Gored last time — the sauce was flavourful, savoury and a bit spicy and it was meaty there were bones in the meat though, while the Tibs option has meat without bones. The salad and cheese it comes with really balances everything out. It comes on a large spongey bread and they also give a complimentary extra smaller bread on the side. It is so fun to eat with your hands on a communal plate. The portions are large I could share one with a friend and still leave full for a very (very) cost, its only $ 7-​$ 10 per person!
I do wish they gave hand wipes at the end!

Shared the vegetarian special and beef tibs with a friend. So much food for two people! And it only came out to $ 15 each, with 20% tip.
We were both rolling out of there by the end… prob could’ve gone with just one selection, cause we were both too full afterwards. They don’t do take out, so my tip would be to bring your own tupperware.
I’d definitely get the vegetarian special again to share. I wasn’t that impressed with the beef tibs — texture was a bit tough. I find that with Ethiopian restos, the key is good injera — and Nazareth certainly has good injera!
Atmosphere is nice and cozy, and service was good.

Nazareth c’est la valeur sûre en matière de cuisine éthiopienne à Toronto, la file d’attente peut durer jusqu’à 30 minutes mais ça en vaut la peine.
Le principe est simple vous commandez une immense assiette de viande et légumes et vous vous servez de galettes pour manger le contenu.