Berbere Chicken
African

Berbere Chicken

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← Centretown
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ABOUT

This Centretown restaurant serves Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine with a focus on flavorful chicken dishes prepared with traditional spice blends. Berbere Chicken offers casual dining in a modest space and is known for its authentic flavours and reasonable prices. The venue also serves coffee and has washroom facilities available.

HOURS

Sunday (today) 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

β™Ώ Accessibility
βœ“ Wheelchair-accessible washroom
🍽️ Service Options
βœ“ Dine-in βœ“ Takeout βœ“ Delivery
⭐ Popular For
βœ“ Breakfast βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner
πŸ₯— Offerings
βœ“ Coffee
πŸͺ‘ Dining Options
βœ“ Breakfast βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner
🏠 Amenities
βœ“ Washroom
πŸ‘₯ Crowd
βœ“ Dog-friendly
πŸ’³ Payments
βœ“ Credit cards βœ“ Debit cards βœ“ NFC mobile payments

REVIEWS

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Sololiya Williams
July 16, 2024
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The place has the best samosas and the betsi sauce is amazing!!!! The sauce is good with chicken as well. You will have to come and try it to know what I’m talking about!

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GreekNick
July 16, 2024
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Amazing food! Quick and polite service and the owner makes you feel like family. When you try this place make sure and get the Betsi Sauce, absolutely scrumtious! Also it’s right by the Parliament so it’s the perfect spot to grab a bite while you see Ottawa!

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Lemon Line
July 4, 2024
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This is two restaurants sharing a kitchen: an Ethiopian restaurant and an Indian restaurant. It seems to only be run by two men.

Came here last week, ordered the lunch special, and only received the rice, veggies and meat, even though the menu stated there was a dessert and bread included.

The men running the place were nice enough, but the food was not good at all. Couldn’t finish my dish, and was scared of getting food poisoning. The place seems kind of run down, and didn’t smell great.

They also don’t accept tap as payment.

I hope the restaurant(s) can do better in the future, because it’s an interesting concept, but I won’t be coming back.

It’s a great location, but the space is in need of a serious makeover, more staff to run the place, a proper menu, and better quality food.

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Brynden R.M.
June 16, 2024
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Very tasty lunch buffet, fresh injera and a great assortment of tibs, everything was very flavorful but not spicy at all (I do enjoy spicy foods though).

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Edward Lee
November 7, 2020
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WOW! I just ordered their $8.99 lunch special and it was amazing! The unique spices are flavorful and the chicken is not dry! Don’t be fooled by the spice the spice level, I ordered the REAL ORIGINAL and it had me sweating. The restaurant is located in the old D’Afrique restaurant in the basement. Definitely worth a visit! Make sure to call in advance if you plan on picking up your meal!

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164 Laurier Avenue West
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164 Laurier Avenue WestOttawa, ON K1P 5J4
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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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Vegetarian-friendly
Good vegetarian options on the menu
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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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Confirmed Accessible
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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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Confirmed Dog-friendly
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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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