Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
321 Reviews
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- Friday1.00–11.00 pm
- Saturday1.00–11.00 pm
- Sunday1.00–11.00 pm
- Monday5.00–11.00 pm
- Tuesday5.00–11.00 pm
- Wednesday5.00–11.00 pm
- Thursday5.00–11.00 pm
About the Business
Asmara Bella | Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant in Manchester | The best Eritrean & Ethiopian restaurant in the heart of Manchester. We offer a wide range of traditional Eritrean & Ethiopian dishes.
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+441614606773
37 Port St, Manchester M1 2EQ
Hours
- Friday1.00–11.00 pm
- Saturday1.00–11.00 pm
- Sunday1.00–11.00 pm
- Monday5.00–11.00 pm
- Tuesday5.00–11.00 pm
- Wednesday5.00–11.00 pm
- Thursday5.00–11.00 pm
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Kerbside pickup
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Halal food
- Healthy options
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dinner
- Catering
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- Late-night food
- Lunch
- Casual
- Outdoor seating
- Small plates
- Counter service
Recommended Reviews
Ashruf Patel
15.03.2024
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
Very sweet cultured service, staff are extremely warm welcoming, themed very well with good atmosphere, nice smell when walking in. Very fast service, reasonable prices great drinks selection. We had been recommended the Bebeaynetu meat platter for 3 with Injera rolls, Injera may be a little too spur for some, alternative options would be nice but meat itself and food was very well cooked and seasoned thoroughly.
Derek Stokes
20.02.2024
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
Decided to try this place out for my short stay in Manchester due to the excellent reviews on Google. After my experience I completely understand why they are so good. I ordered the vegan platter Bebeaynetu special. It was so delicious and filling too !! Highly recommend the place for a cultural food experience but also for the excellent service as the food were very welcoming and attentive .
Orchid House
14.02.2024
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
Curiosity and former reviews lead us to eat at Asmara Bella. Great location in NQ -and nice staff and the waiting time for the food was reasonable. Whilst the starters were good, the main was not to my liking - I ordered the Kitfo (beef) which came in a bowl and Injera. I can only advise this is an acquired taste. Maybe I should of did a bit more research before hand, but its left what was enjoyable evening with my partner into having a disappointing meal. The staff could have explained the dishes a little better during ordering and they did not take much care why I hadn't eaten much or offered alternatives. The price vs quality of food was not reflected. A better menu description, presentation and more attentive staff would have improved the experience.
Terry Hooper
31.01.2024
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
After a day shopping in Manchester we decided to stay for dinner. A quick google search found the Asmara Bella close by. Neither of us had ever eaten Eritrean or Ethiopian food so we thought we should give it a try.When you access the Asmara Bella website there is a facility to make a reservation, as we had never been before and it was a Saturday we thought it would be prudent to book a table online for 6.30pm. We received an email confirmation of our booking almost immediately.We arrived at the restaurant at 6pm and were met be friendly staff. I explained that we had a reservation that I had just booked online. It was obvious that although I received a confirmation email of our reservation the restaurant was not aware of it. The staff said it was not a problem and found us a table. My tip would be to phone for a last minute reservation rather than use the online booking.We opted for the ‘Mosob’ which is a 2 person platter of meat dishes and vegan dishes that come with handmade Injera. Injera is described as a thick, chewy bread made from teff or other grains. I would describe it as more like a pancake. It was absolutely delicious. No cutlery comes with the meal as you use the Injera as the utensil.With our meal we ordered two Asmara beers. Neither of us are big beer drinkers, however it is always good to try something different. The beer was Ok, to me is tasted slightly malty. I would not buy it again I would opt for a wine instead.After the meal we tried the traditional Eritrean & Ethiopian Coffee for 2 people. It took a while for it to arrive as the Chef actually roasted the beans to order. When it did arrive it came with a popcorn snack and an aromatic frankincense. After a while the frankincense started to smoke the place out so we asked the staff to take it away. It was good to experience traditional coffee once, we would give it a miss when we visit again.The restaurant has good decor and a nice atmosphere. The bathroom is on the first floor and accessed only via some steep stairs. This restaurant does not have a lift.The Asmara Bella is well worth a visit.
sophie poston
23.01.2024
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
Absolutely wonderful evening here for my birthday with 40 friends. The food was unbelievably tasty and had compliments from everyone. The team created a buffet for 40 people and we had a private room, which worked perfectly. The service was just 10/10, they looked after us so well. I can't recommend it highly enough! I will be returning for many more meals in the future. Thank you so much for the best evening! x
Nigel Hannett
17.01.2024
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
First time ever having Ethiopian/Eritrean food, and we were well and truly impressed. Fabulous flavours and delicate layered spices and the authentic eating with your fingers made it all the more special. We will definitely be back!
V HH
07.01.2024
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
First time trying ethiopian cuisine and was so delicious. We ordered the mosob which is selection of meat and vegetarian dishes. And traditional coffee, took some time to arrive but ……Staff were very friendly.
Helen M
24.12.2023
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
Delicious food. I have been here several times. The staff are friendly and the food is extremely good. I love that there are Vegan options. I highly recommend and I will definitely be returning.
Samuel Halligan
22.12.2023
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
Extremely friendly and helpful service. Our waitress, Samrawit helped us understand the menu and any food we weren't familiar with, have us excellent recommendations. Food and drinks all came quickly.We had the mosob sharing platter with the Ethiopian coffee as well as some cold drinks. All beyond delicious. Especially liked the presentation of the coffee which came in a real clay pot with a small incense burner which really made the atmosphere after a delicious meal.Will definitely be coming back.
Ajay Bhatt
21.12.2023
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant
Lovely independent restaurant run by very friendly and helpful staff. The food was very tasty and portions very generous. The experience was made even more enjoyable by the staff who were happy to provide details on what everything was and lots of cultural background info. We were given small shots of delicious honey wine and we finished the meal with Ethiopian/Erritrean coffee which was truly fantastic. Congratulations to the restaurant for providing such a unique and friendly experience. Highly recommended!
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37 Port St, Manchester M1 2EQ
Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant