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The service at Merkato is rated 8.7/10 by TheFork users.

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The noise level at Merkato is rated 7.6/10 by TheFork users.

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The atmosphere at Merkato is rated 8.4/10 by TheFork users.

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The quality of the food at Merkato is rated 8.6/10 by TheFork users.

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The waiting time at Merkato is rated 8.6/10 by TheFork users.

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Reviews - Merkato

Name: Merkato
Address: 196 Caledonian Road, London, N1, United Kingdom
Price range: £25 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.6

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Reviews

8.6
of 10

Fabulous

113 reviews

Ambience

8.4

Food

8.6

Service

8.7

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Eben L. • 1 review
16 February 2025
10/10
Really lovely spot, friendly, helpful, the food is traditional and excellent, and good value.
Oliver F. • 1 review
15 January 2025
10/10
Delicious food, fantastic service, very generous portions. Would highly recommend!
Karen E. • 6 reviews
7 January 2025
10/10
Lovely relaxed atmosphere, had such a great meal with friends
Sabine I. • 7 reviews
11 December 2024
9.5/10
Absolutely lovely down to earth and humble restaurant with exactly what one would expect it to be in the original country. The food was delicious and the service really lovely.
Toby M. • 1 review
9 October 2024
10/10
I’d never eaten Ethiopian cuisine and this is a great place to enjoy it. Really lovely spot with a lovely maitre d’. Bags of character
Alice L. • 1 review
16 August 2024
10/10
So much food for such good value!
Hajira L. • 1 review
18 August 2024
10/10
Wonderful and quick service, the food was fantastic and the restaurant had a lovely family-run ambience to it. Would highly recommend!
Ghebreab S. • 1 review
12 August 2024
10/10
A Culinary Gem in King's Cross: Merkato Ethiopian Restaurant If you're looking for an authentic and heartwarming dining experience, Merkato Ethiopian Restaurant in King's Cross is a must-visit. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like a home away from home. The menu is a delightful journey through the rich flavors and traditions of Ethiopian cuisine. The dishes are vibrant, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. The injera, a staple of Ethiopian dining, is perfectly made—soft, slightly tangy, and the ideal accompaniment to the variety of savory stews and dishes on offer. Whether you're a fan of tender meat dishes like doro wat or prefer the wide array of vegetarian and vegan options, there's something for everyone here.
Susan W. • 1 review
4 August 2024
10/10
Great food, fun atmosphere and wonderful hospitality
Isabel K. • 1 review
13 July 2024
10/10
Brilliant service and the food was amazing! I I’ll definitely be going again
Rudi Z. • 1 review
4 July 2024
10/10
Good
Alan W. • 1 review
5 July 2024
10/10
The restaurant was a great find. Eating with your hands we had to get used to but the food was amazing!! served on a massive sharing plate, we couldn't eat it all between the three of us and we would have ordered more if it wasn't for the recommendations of the staff. Would definitely go back again. Prices was reasonable too!!
Runa M. • 1 review
5 May 2024
10/10
Good service and foods
Jana H. • 111 reviews
22 April 2024
6/10
Ethiopian food is my favorite cuisine, but this place missed the mark. The food had less punchy flavours compared to usual, smaller portions and the vegetarian options overall (lentils) were not too seasoned. Price is more expensive than other restaurants nearby which in my opinion are more tasty .
Nida R. • 1 review
28 March 2024
10/10
A must visit. We’ll be back!!
Brian B. • 1 review
9 March 2024
9.5/10
Great Ethiopian meal very close to King’s Cross Station. Well worth a 15 minute wander up to the restaurant the staff were excellent and the food fantastic
Patrick K. • 1 review
7 February 2024
10/10
This is an excellent restaurant. Always has a lovely atmosphere and service is extremely quite. Excellent food for vegans , vegetarians and meat eaters....hard to find better value anywhere in London today.
Vincy O. • 3 reviews
13 February 2024
10/10
Wonderful discovery - excellent food, quick and friendly service and wonderful atmosphere. The vegan platter was divine. Thank you for hosting us!
Sekratos W. • 1 review
20 January 2024
10/10
The staff were so friendly and helpful, would absolutely recommend it to anyone wanting to try out this kind of cuisine.
Louis C. • 1 review
29 December 2023
10/10
Such a unique and delicious spot serving proper Ethiopian food - order everything!
Simon K. • 1 review
9 November 2023
8/10
Food is great and very authentic and tasty ! Price point is a bit high I thought but overall a great experience.
Nadia P. • 1 review
10 November 2023
10/10
Fantastic food, tastes really authentic. Really friendly service and cost atmosphere at the restaurant.
Tom B. • 1 review
7 October 2023
9.5/10
My partner and I have lived in Ethiopia and always look for opportunities to get good Ethiopian food. This took us right back! Food, staff, and ambience were wonderful. They were short staffed the night we went so service was a little slow. But everyone was friendly, helpful and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!
CHRIS M. • 5 reviews
5 October 2023
8.5/10
Impressively delicious food in a small, neighbourhood restaurant.
Larry H. • 2 reviews
16 September 2023
7.5/10
Food was so spicy, I could not eat it. However, for those who like spicy food, this restaurant would be great. The food that was not spicy was very tasty.
Grace C. • 3 reviews
8 August 2023
10/10
Rapid service and good veggie/vegan options.
Bianca G. • 5 reviews
11 June 2023
9/10
Excellent food and super kind and joyful staff. Really recommend it for a great Ethiopian food experience. We had vegetarians and non vegetarians with us and they were happy to accommodate both :) we
Myriam S. • 1 review
24 May 2023
10/10
My friend and I came to try this cute and cosy restaurant serving Eritrean/Ethiopian food. We had the sambosa and spinach/cottage as starter and a mix of different dishes (meat and veggie). As an Eritrean I loved the food served, and we were welcomed warmly by the owner. The portions served were very generous and the right amount of spices ! My friend and I enjoyed it a lot and will come back with other friends/family! There is also a patio where you can sit to eat when the weather is nice, which we did.
Caspar L. • 2 reviews
13 May 2023
4.5/10
Mediocre food, inside the smell of incense was so strong it was totally overpowering. The cup I was given for the honey wine smelt of incense and had water in the bottom.
Stuart M. • 17 reviews
4 March 2023
10/10
Great experience,,beautiful food
Sanya M. • 1 review
4 March 2023
10/10
Welcoming staff, fast service. Cosy atmosphere and delicious food. Li
Joseph G. • 1 review
20 January 2023
10/10
Great little restaurant- really delicious food and lovely warm atmosphere. Get the vegan single dish and the sampusa - so many delicious items.
Elizabeth G. • 5 reviews
1 January 2023
10/10
We had a really lovely evening. The atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed and we were welcomed very warmly. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We will return!
Kyle J. • 1 review
1 December 2022
10/10
Delicious food and lovely staff. Highly recommend :)
Lucian A. • 2 reviews
25 September 2022
2/10
The place is a dump!! Not sure how people are even going in there…
Gregoire S. • 30 reviews
9 July 2022
9/10
The food was great ! The fish stew was really spicy, the vegan dishes were not and the ethiopian bread was soft and sour with a very good taste. Globally it was well balanced and I enjoyed the athmosphere.
THOMAS S. • 1 review
4 May 2022
9/10
Cool place, good atmosphere and great food :)
Merkato • Owner