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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 1327 reviews

What Sumaiya Mir doesn't like about Blue Nile:
We’ve been to this restaurant in the past many times, and we loved it, food was flavourful, fresh and hearty to say the least. Our most recent experience was OK. The service is always great, however the food quality has gone down. The chicken was over cooked and was tough to chew, the flavour tasted stale, like when you reheat left over cooked chicken multiple times, it loses its flavour and texture. My stomach also... View all feedback. What Carmen Schöpping likes about Blue Nile:
Best and Most Authentic!. Blue Nile is the place to go for authentic Ethiopian food in Ottawa! All my Ethiopian friends go here for their food. I've introduced this place to so many people and they continue to go and bring friends along as well! I'll never stop going here! View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 23 reviews
Sergio
20.01.2018 - 17:42

We were visiting our son and he suggested we try Ethiopian food. Food was served on a platter. You tear off a piece of bread and use it to scoop up food. No ute...

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Elisa
20.01.2018 - 17:42

We went on a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't too busy at all. We got our food in a short amount of time but the service afterwards was just lacking. He never came...

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Lucinda
20.01.2018 - 17:42

We were looking for a good Ethiopian place and came upon Blue Nile. It was everything we were looking for.

Maxie
20.01.2018 - 17:42

When visiting my son in Ottawa, he wanted to take us to one of his favorite restaurants. A new experience for us .the food was fabulous and the price was very r...

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Այտա
20.01.2018 - 17:42

The restaurant is small and clean. The prices are very reasonable. The food is authentic.If you want a balance of meat and vegetables then order a meat dish and...

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Blue Nile offers traditional Ethiopian cuisine in a small, clean atmosphere. The restaurant provides authentic dishes, including generous portions of injera, with a balance of meats and vegetables served for sharing. A unique dining experience, Blue Nile serves food in traditional style with no utensils, immersing diners in the culture. The menu offers flavorful options like the berbere and Tej (honey wine). While some guests found the stew portions small, overall the food was tasty and satisfying. This restaurant is hailed as one of the best and most authentic Ethiopian eateries in Ottawa, drawing locals and visitors alike.

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 576 reviews
Jessica
17.01.2024 - 22:37

I went to this restaurant for dinner the other night and ordered the beef combination and vegetarian combination to try a variety of Ethiopian food for the firs...

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Damiano
17.01.2024 - 22:37

The restaurant appeared clean and the server was friendly. We dined early with just the two of us, and we were the only customers in the restaurant. The service...

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Harold
17.01.2024 - 22:37

I highly recommend Blue Nile. My spouse and I have been dining at this restaurant for two years. The food is consistently delicious and the service is efficient...

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Allan
17.01.2024 - 22:37

Great food. Been here twice, once with myself and my girlfriend, and another time for my birthday with a whole bunch of people. The service is a bit on the slow...

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Carmen
17.01.2024 - 22:37

Best and Most Authentic!. Blue Nile is the place to go for authentic Ethiopian food in Ottawa! All my Ethiopian friends go here for their food. I've introduced...

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 83 reviews
Mohammed
04.11.2023 - 13:00

After 2 hrs i bought 2 injera from u guys actually it was not good

Ben
04.11.2023 - 13:00

Hot no air conditioning small amount of food particularly kitfo, for the price of $15 Canadian it's on a greedy

YUL
04.11.2023 - 13:00

Something has changed because the atmosphere was nicer ten years ago

Jennifer
04.11.2023 - 13:00

The food was good but not worth the terrible service! The rudest owner and staff in the service!

Lindsay
04.11.2023 - 13:00

The food was very good and a good price but the owner was so rude that I won't be going back.Parking can be hard to find so I had to park far away, which wouldn...

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Google
4.1 ★ from 335 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.8 ★ from 135 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 39 reviews
Zomato
3.9 ★ from 58 reviews
Doordash
4.4 ★ from 78 reviews

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