Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
| Address: | 89 2nd St #2, Coralville, IA 52241, USA |
| Phone: | +1 319-519-2490 |
| Site: | facebook.com |
| Rating: | 5 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM |
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Mikaela Brockett
Ill start off by saying I know Ethiopian food. I think this restaurant has potential. The atmosphere could use a little work. The restaurant is quiet and might benefit from some soft background music. The portion sizes arent huge, and some of the dishes were slightly bland. The lamb tibbs were tasty- so kudos on that one. If I went back, Id probably stick with just the lamb tibbs. I didnt care for the vegetarian dishes. The injera was really good and seems as authentic as one can get in a midwestern restaurant. Authentic injera requires specific weather conditions present in Ethiopia/Africa to be truly genuine so altercations are made here in the states to ferment the injera batter to as closely replicate authentic as possible. I would say the restaurant should work on making the atmosphere more inviting and cozy, and working on making sure all dishes are flavorful. But its really nice to see another Ethiopian restaurant in town after the one downtown closed years ago. Oh and skip the baklava- it was weird, not very good and not worth the price. Ive never had baklava without some sort of pistachios/nuts, but for $3.50 you get two small pieces, one without nuts and one with. We just thought a mistake was made with the one without nuts, but they said no its supposed to be that way. Strange- maybe its an Ethiopian thing.
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A. Darryl Moton
Been waiting for an Ethiopian place to open since I moved to the 319 two years ago, and this did not disappoint. Good atmosphere--they make the most of an otherwise generic, sterile commercial space (whoever decided to swap out the middle row of fluorescent lights for two yellow and one blue bulb is a genius), and the interior decoration is understated but distinct and comforting. The service is top-notch; my server was both very welcoming and very candid about the menu. I had the Nile Special Beef Tibs and Gomen. Absolutely delicious, reasonably priced, perfect portion sizes. Good coffee as well. Nile is a welcome addition to corridor eateries and I hope it sticks around.
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Elie Rothko
I was so excited to eat here today! But when I arrived the service was spotty, the waiter seemed completely disinterested. I ordered vegetarian sambusa but got beef instead and with generic salsa as a dipping sauce. SALSA, what?! Is this a Mexican restaurant or am I just stupid. The food was completely tasteless and bland, basically the opposite of what Ethiopian food is. It was so bad I actually didnt eat it, which is crazy. I NEVER dont eat what I pay good money for. But here I am writing this scathing review after Ive thrown the food away. Im highly disappointed. The saving grace is that the place is cute. Otherwise Id give this place a 0 out of five.
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Vinita Singh
Amazing and flavorful experience. The service was prompt and the food came out quickly. The dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious. I would recommend this budding restaurant to anyone looking for an eating experience not offered anywhere else in the Iowa City/Coralville area!
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Garik Himebaugh
Great food, comfortable seats, and lots of nice cultural touches from the decor to the bill fold. Great options for vegetarians and the coffee was delicious. I got the combo platter with all 6 vegetarian dishes.
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daniel brockett
The food was really good - delicious, and you feel good after eating it. Its definitely something a little different, but easy to catch on to (NOT an acquired taste). Good service, too.
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Jacob Beal
At last, an Ethiopian restaurant in Iowa City, and their food is excellent! Injera makes a big difference in this cuisine, and theirs is just right.
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Aaron Van Noy
Stop looking for your fork, you eat with Injera (Ethiopian Flatbread). Food is amazing! Good vegan options too. The atmosphere is not the best.
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Marcy Simpson
DELICIOUS. We tried at least half the menu at lunch and everything was just delectable. If you havent gone yet, you should. RIGHT NOW.
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James Mcgrath
Excited that this place is open. Nothing else quite like it in the area. Great food at a reasonable price. I highly recommend it.
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Rafael Morataya
The taste of the food is authentic Ethiopian flavor , portions are big but my favorite are sambusas.
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YEJUN BAE
Very friendly servers and great exotic food! I fully enjoy eating all food by my hands
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Bailey Kelley
Phenomenal food and attentive service given how busy they were. Cant wait to go back.
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Anna Harris
Best Ethiopian Ive had since living in DC. Super tasty and really welcoming.
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sanat tiwari
Excellent food. Food is similar to the Indian ones. Good vegetarian options.
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Claudia Lientz
This was our first experience with Ethiopian food. Enjoyed it very much!
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B Anderson
Amazing food. Friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend trying it.
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Sundus Yousuf
Delicious food with perfect portioning. Definitely coming back
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Kelly Kadera
Food is decent. Sterile atmosphere. Lamb stringy & chewy.
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Thein Tun Aung
Lamb Tibbs and beef special Tibbs. Interesting food
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s c
Yummy food. Nice vegetarian options.
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Saint-Paul TINGA
Good Ethiopians restaurant
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Ian Kerns
Great vegetarian options.
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Jibreel Mustefa Vlogs
Excellent authentic food!
