Lucy Ethiopian Kitchen

Reviews

• Jenny T.

  star star star star star 7 June 2026

  This place is great. Lucy is the cook, she is friendly and makes awesome food. We ordered the meat platter and the meat and veggie platter (number 16 and 17), along with a separate dish of kitfo. First, I gotta say the salad that comes with the platters is so good. It's lightly seasoned with something that just makes my taste buds happy. The meat is tender and flavorful along with the veggie dishes.
  
  All in all, this is one of the better Ethiopian experiences I've had. This restaurant is also small, and quiet (at least when we were there at 7pm on a Saturday). I'd definitely come back, and definitely recommend.

• Ruth H.

  star star star star star_border 7 June 2026

  What a great first time trying Ethiopian food! This little restaurant doesn't seem like much from the outside, but the food more than makes up for any lack of ambience.
  
  The fire alarm went off while my partner and I were the only ones in the restaurant and the woman serving us, who seemed to be managing everything alone, came out and waved a tea towel underneath it. While some people might not have appreciated that, I loved it! It gave it a really homey feel.
  
  The food though!!! I ordered the Meat and Vegetable Platter which came with plenty to feed three people. Though you might need extra injera which was offered readily. The beef was cooked to perfection and the lentil dishes were all distinct, being spicy or more subtly flavourful. I really enjoyed the variety on the platter and had a lot of fun scooping it up with the injera.

• Annie D.

  star star star star star 31 May 2026

  What a great first experience trying Ethopian food!! Went on a Thursday night around 7. The owner sat us and left us with the menu.
  
  Knowing absolutely nothing about Ethiopian food, the choices were a little daunting at first but the descriptions provided enough information to allow me to make a choice. We also asked the owner a few questions about the menu. I finally settled on the Key Wat but with lamb instead of beef. The owner said this was a spicy sauce based dish.
  
  We went downstairs and washed our hands, a must since we were about to eat with our hands, the traditional way. When the food came out, my dish smelled absolutely delicious. It was a deep red spicy sauce and the lamb was so tender. I loved finally having a dish where I wasn't familiar with all spices and seasonings. Now injera, I think I'm in love lol. If you love the texture of pancakes/crepes you will love injera. I took the extra injera we were served home and ate it with nutella lol. Blasphemous I know, but sooo good!! It really is a perfect "bread".
  
  Overall, this was a great introduction to Ethopian food and I would highly recommend Lucy Ethopian Kitchen for your next injera fix.

• Aliaa K.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  The best Ethiopian restaurant in Toronto. Staff is incredibly friendly and genuine. Food is flavorful and filling. Really well priced. Must try the coffee.
  Will definitely be coming back regularly.

• Bridget B.

  star star star star star 19 May 2026

  Amazing flavours, and super friendly staff! We don't both with the small dishes we go right for the meat and veggie platters! It comes with endless Injera bread (which is to die for) and you will not leave here without a full tummy! Hands down my favourite place to get authentic Ethiopian food!