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MESOBENA Restaurant

4.7 117 reviews 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM 10810 95 St, Edmonton, AB T5H 2P1, Canada

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At MESOBENA Restaurant, the heart of Ethiopia comes alive in Edmonton. Under the warm guidance of owner Issayas Berakhi, the restaurant offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Renowned for its wholesome dishes like Chacha and Kitfo, MESOBENA delights your palate with a fusion of flavors, spices, and fresh ingredients. The accessible dining spaces cater to everyone, whether you're savoring a meal solo or sharing with friends. Diners rave about the vegetable platter and the vibrant taste of each dish, truly making MESOBENA the go-to spot for Ethiopian food lovers in the city.

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Outdoor seating
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Casual
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Reviews for MESOBENA Restaurant

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Based on 117 reviews

MESOBENA Restaurant in Edmonton is widely praised for offering authentic and flavorful Ethiopian cuisine, appealing to both first-time visitors and seasoned diners. Customers frequently commend the freshness and unique spice combinations of the dishes, highlighting the variety of options suitable for different dietary preferences, including plant-based and gluten-free diets. The friendly and knowledgeable staff, particularly management, receive positive mentions for their helpfulness and menu guidance. While the food quality and portion sizes are consistently viewed favorably, some feedback suggests there is room for improvement in the overall service experience. Overall, MESOBENA is recognized as a welcoming spot that provides a memorable introduction to Ethiopian flavors.

Eric Johnson

Apr 23, 2025

My first experience with Ethiopian food, but a friend brought us here for a group meal and it was incredibly delicious! The owner was very friendly and helpful, and told us about the meaning behind the restaurant name which was very interesting. Each dish was very uniquely flavoured and it was great to have many different options to try. Absolutely would reccomend and will be returning!!

Enrique Zenteno

Apr 23, 2025

Very tasty and interesting food.The service should be improved.

Tejas Yadav

Apr 06, 2025

Amazing food and service. Highly recommend if you want to try an Ethiopian cousin. Both quality & quantity was good for the price.

Michelle DeBay

Apr 03, 2025

Always fresh and tasty. The best Ethiopian food in Edmonton.

Maritta Renz

Mar 11, 2025

6 of us went out tonight and thoroughly enjoyed our first experience with Ethiopian food. Two of us eat plant based, and I need to eat gluten free. Our waiter/manager, Issayas helped us all navigate the menu. His guidance and suggestions were spot on. We all liked what we ordered. All the dishes had unique flavors with different spices and levels of heat.Do your self a favor and try it. We all agreed we would return.

Stephen C

Mar 08, 2025

We popped in to try the food this morning right when they opened, it felt so relaxed almost like eating at someone’s home. Groups of friends popped in to visit and share food.Issayas greeted us and explained the menu, we opted for the vegetarian platter and some spicy beef Tibs. We sipped tea and coffee and anticipated the arrival of our delicious food. Once it arrived the aroma from the platter made us feel like we were no longer in Edmonton, a quick cultural travel experience as we ate with our hands and savoured every bite.Issayas also gave us a healthy serving of beef K’ay Wot to try, which turned out to be one of our favourites from our meal. By this time the indoor and outdoor dining area began to fill up with regulars, laughing, eating and shaking hands. Certainly a place we look forward to bringing our friends to and sharing a meal.

Jaya Chauhan

Jan 31, 2025

Under new ownership, the manager Issayas Berakhi is warm and welcoming, and the food is delicious and nutritious; the vegetable platter is excellent! Best Ethiopian food in Edmonton!

David Suh

Jan 19, 2025

Went on a recommendation from a colleague and I'm glad we did. We had a few dishes today and the flavours! Wow. Try the lamb tibs but I'm sure you won't be disappointed with anything on the menu. We will be back!