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Massawa Restaurant


Address: 1239 Amsterdam Ave
Block: Amsterdam Avenue between 120th & 121st
Phone: 212-663-0505
Website: http://www.massawanyc.com/
Features: Ethiopian





Yelp users give Massawa Restaurant an overall rating of 3.5 based on 84 total reviews.




Slip S. says "Now here is one of my favorites, and I have this place (and another one nearby that no longer exists)to thank for introducing me to Ethiopian food. The......read more



Melinda W. says "My first experience of Ethiopian food. The 1st floor was too crowded, so they had my friends and I wait downstairs, which is where we decided to stay......read more



Drveronica E. says "The atmosphere was pleasant. The food was good. The service seemed a bit slow although everyone was nice. This particular style of food I am just not drawn......read more



  Citysearch users give Massawa Restaurant an overall rating of 8 out of 10 based on 7 total reviews.

   ( - Elissa rates it 6 out of 10) - Pretty good, not as good as Zoma but they don't deliver. Not as spicy as I like either but I would do it again in a pinch. ...read more

  Columbia standby ( - Maya G rates it 8 out of 10) - This is where I learned to eat Ethiopian food while attending Columbia. I still go today when I'm back in NYC, though I'm aware there are other good Ethiopian restaurants in the city. They have shiro, which is one of the most unique… ...read more

  Modest Food Portions ( - maisonunitas rates it 8 out of 10) - The service was great, the waitress was very friendly. I was there with a friend, and we both agreed the portions are simply too modest. I was so hungry, I requested rice but they don't have on-hand and need to prepare it. It's a very… ...read more