Blue Nile Ethiopian
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Blue Nile Ethiopian

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← Centretown
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ABOUT

This Centretown Ethiopian restaurant serves traditional East African dishes in a casual setting at budget-friendly prices. The menu features injera-based platters with well-seasoned doro wat, misir wat, and gomen, plus substantial vegetarian options that work well for sharing. Blue Nile offers beer and wine to complement the food, making it a straightforward choice for casual dining in the neighbourhood.

HOURS

Sunday (today) 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:30 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

🍽️ Service Options
βœ“ Dine-in βœ“ Takeout βœ“ Delivery
⭐ Popular For
βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner βœ“ Groups
πŸ₯— Offerings
βœ“ Vegetarian options βœ“ Beer βœ“ Wine βœ“ Coffee
πŸͺ‘ Dining Options
βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner
🏠 Amenities
βœ“ Washroom
πŸ‘₯ Crowd
βœ“ Families βœ“ Groups
πŸ“… Planning
βœ“ Accepts reservations
πŸ’³ Payments
βœ“ Credit cards βœ“ Debit cards βœ“ NFC mobile payments
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
βœ“ Free street parking

REVIEWS

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Rossdan Craig
February 14, 2026
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We ordered the 4 main dishes with salad and black coffee. Plenty of food and very delicious!

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Ain Hans
September 28, 2025
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Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant under the new ownership is a true gem! The vegetarian platter was beautifully prepared with a variety of flavorful dishes, and the lamb tips were incredibly tender and well-seasoned. The warm hospitality made the experience even better. A must-visit spot on Gladstone!

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Sebastian Duque
June 28, 2025
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The food was incredible, so savoury! The experience was very nice. It was my first time eating Ethiopian food, and I really enjoyed it. The people were also very nice!

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Moriah Whelan-Ellis
December 26, 2023
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Delicious food! Had to call about a dietary restriction and the service was friendly and funny πŸ™‚

Ordered food online and it came packaged perfectly within the container with extra bread, and all the curries within stayed warm. We ordered the vegetarian platters and they were well balanced and left us feeling full with leftovers πŸ™‚ would absolutely order from here again!

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Fiona L
October 28, 2023
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Absolutely delicious food and for an amazing price! My favourite was the vegetarian platter where you got to try every vegetarian dish on the menu!

!! Unfortunately I can only give a 4/5 rating because the service was very slow… and there was a lot of fruit flies in the restaurant and in the washroom :s

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707 Gladstone Avenue
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707 Gladstone AvenueOttawa, ON K1R 6X2
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πŸ₯— Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Confirmed Vegetarian-friendly
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
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Wheelchair accessible
Accessible entrance, seating, or washroom
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Patio
Has outdoor seating - patio, terrace, or sidewalk
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Full bar
Serves spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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