Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 1952 reviews

What semhary2018 doesn't like about Marathon Restaurant And Bar:
me and my friend went to have something to eat few months back. the food was so unlike any Ethiopian food, so oily we ended up having heartburn, taste was very poor, when we approached her she was very defensive and poor customer service. on the top of everything this restaurant do not take card payment therefore we have to go out and pay the whole amount for the awful food. AVOID THIS REASTAURANT AT ALL COST. View all feedback. What C likes about Marathon Restaurant And Bar:
When you go to Marathon restaurant you will feel like a personal guest of the owners rather than a customer. We came in very late and they offered us some freshly cooked Bere Wot and Shiro, and a very refreshing spiced tea. Can only recommend! View all feedback.

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 12 reviews
Tina
15.08.2018 - 10:21

Amazing eating, resonable prices and quality service! the staff is so friendly, polite and helpful. they always give recommendations on their menu. eating one o...

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Sara
31.07.2019 - 22:56

Eating is delicious and the service is really good. very reasonable prices! one of the best restaurants in london

Evelyn
04.08.2022 - 22:11

Excellent Ethiopian food! We had The mixed platter of Ethiopian dishes. We also tried the honey wine which was nice. All of them were super tasty and went down...

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Luke
03.12.2019 - 06:58

First time trying Ethiopian food and couldn’t have found a better place to go to in London. All the staff were very friendly and gave suggestions on what to try...

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Courtney
20.04.2023 - 10:18

The Doro wot was the best we ordered, although everything was great. Special Tibs, shiro, Kohl wot. Everything was authentic. Great meal.

Marathon is a mixed bag of reviews, with some diners experiencing slow service, poor quality food, and lack of payment options. However, others rave about the fantastic food, friendly service, and great atmosphere. Many recommend trying the Mahberawi and doro wot, as well as the honey wine. The restaurant offers authentic Ethiopian dishes and a cultural experience away from the tourist areas. Overall, Marathon provides good value for money, but be prepared for a range of opinions on food quality and service.

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 48 reviews
Emanuele
18.01.2024 - 23:54

Been here for food and some Asmara beer with some friends. Live music on Saturdays is very cool, very nice genuine atmosphere, and food is amazing!

Axel
18.01.2024 - 23:54

We have been to Marathon 4 adults and 2 toddlers. We stayed at the door for several minutes waiting for a staff member to open the other side of the door as our...

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Harriet
18.01.2024 - 23:54

Absolutely gorgeous veggie food and sooooooo ridiculously good for the money. Would recommend to anyone! Honey wine fab. Best dinner I’ve had on the Cally

Fra
18.01.2024 - 23:54

Family and friends cane for my book launch. After 40 of us stayed to eat. Everyone LOVED it!! Really good fresh tasty food. Lovely to sit round large sharing pl...

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WrongwayescalatorTer
18.01.2024 - 23:54

We were looking for a restaurant for locals, away from the tourist area , and something authentic when we came acrossed the Marathon Restaurant that serves Ethi...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 941 reviews
Prayash
06.03.2024 - 13:53

Cheap as chips and brilliant food! We went with an Ethiopian friend who helped us navigate through an excellent selection of curries and tipples, and we ended u...

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Esme
06.03.2024 - 13:53

Very reasonably priced for London and love the interior design! Lovely injera and good food overall! A variety of Ethiopian beers available I thought the walia...

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Vicky
06.03.2024 - 13:53

Really good food, extremely well priced, beautiful atmosphere and astonishing service! Thank you.

Andrew
06.03.2024 - 13:53

Great place to eat at. Very chilled and welcoming environment. Highly recommended! Mahberawi is pictured below.

Kristen
06.03.2024 - 13:53

This restaurant offers amazing food at reasonable prices with quality service! The staff is incredibly friendly, polite, and helpful, always providing menu reco...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
C
30.07.2023 - 02:21

When you go to Marathon restaurant you will feel like a personal guest of the owners rather than a customer. We came in very late and they offered us some fresh...

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Andy
30.07.2023 - 02:21

Marathon Etheopian restaurant is simply fantastic. On entry it doesn't look much, its basic decor and small surroundings don't prepare you for the wonderful wel...

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Giuseppe
30.07.2023 - 02:21

Best Ethiopian restaurant!! Amazing food, super cheap, clean and the owner is lovely!

Jenny
30.07.2023 - 02:21

We had a really nice evening with my ehtiopian friends. Food was really good. I took the vegeterian meal and my friends ordered meat. The owners are realy kind...

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Marco
30.07.2023 - 02:21

Nice Ethiopian restaurant, food very good, staff kind and friendly, I recommend it

Facebook
4.7 ★ from 15 reviews
Google
4.7 ★ from 525 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 328 reviews
Yelp
3.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Zomato
3.5 ★ from 5 reviews
Opentable
3.9 ★ from 2 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 61 reviews

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