Zeret Kitchen Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was delicious and such great value too!"
• "The food is remarkable (get the lamb on the bone + veggie selection)."
• "Some of the best Ethiopian food I’ve had (including in Ethiopia!)."
• "The food is exquisite with the blends of exotic spices eaten with the sour ingera."
• "The food tastes like it's been cooked by your grandmother."
• "Absolutely delicious selection of wot (stew) atop wheat and rice flour injera."
• "The food was phenomenal, fresh and flavourful with the softest injera that you just want to use as a pillow."

Cons:

• "Interesting flavours but a bit too salty for my taste."
• "The sauces didn't taste good at all."
• "The vegetables were all runny and all tasted the same and the “wot “was not tasty at all, seemed like it was made quickly, very bland."
• "However, the taste wasn’t very authentic which is a shame."
• "Food has been made for more of a western taste and not as much spice or flavour as before."
• "Small flaws: beef stew was a bit too dry."
• "Unfortunately, after finishing the bread and having the platter, my dinner guest ended up feeling a bit sick but we couldn't pinpoint the reason."

Service

Pros:

• "Tafi and her staff make sure you have an excellent time and explain everything perfectly."
• "Everyone on staff was super friendly and helped us with the menu and choices."
• "The staff are always attentive and really friendly."
• "The owner is extremely friendly having come over to check in on us multiple times."
• "Incredibly lovely staff who greeted us immediately."
• "The staff always remember us and ask about our family."
• "The staff were so nice and they made sure that you didn't leave until you were full."

Cons:

• "Service was a bit hit-and-miss on a recent visit - waited 20 minutes between sitting down and having a drinks order taken."
• "Food amazing, however service wasn't great; they didn't ask us of we want deserts or more drinks during our meal or even if we were enjoying it."
• "A bit on the pricey side for what we had."
• "Small flaws: service seems slower than elsewhere, only one person was dealing with several tables."
• "Wanted to try dessert and Ethiopian coffee but didn't because trying to get the waitress' attention was nearly impossible and it was taking far too long."
• "The only problem I found was with the service: even though they are all nice, it takes a long time to get the waiter's attention despite calling numerous times."
• "They didn't want to take us at 9.50 pm and they took other people just after us."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was really welcoming and the restaurant smelled amazing."
• "Zeret has a relaxing family vibe and is the perfect place for a summer meal with outdoor seating."
• "Utterly impressed by how at home we felt."
• "The place felt really traditional and the staff were really friendly and accommodating."
• "The ambiance of the restaurant is so relaxing they play traditional music and burn incense."
• "The vibe is very cozy and friendly."
• "Really good atmosphere overall! Everyone looked like they were having a wonderful experience!"

Cons:

• "The local area looks a little drab."
• "Don't let the slightly dingy building that it is in put you off - this place is utterly charming."
• "Could do with a little more lighting and comfier seats, though."
• "There is a constant queue of people waiting to enter or be sat at a table. Kind of pushes you to eat and rush out."
• "This somewhat hidden restaurant could be a little hard to miss inconspicuously placed off of Camberwell Road in the commercial unit (depending where you walk from)."
• "It's quite out the way so probably would visit again unless I was in the area."
• "The portion size was very small we had to keep requesting injera which was a put off."

Value

Pros:

• "Affordable prices."
• "It provides value for your money!"
• "Unbelievably cheap for the excellent quality."
• "The set meals for 2 is huge and very nicely priced."
• "The portion served ws great value for money."
• "Food was very reasonably priced."
• "Absolute value for money, best time we had spent out in ages."

Cons:

• "A bit on the pricey side for what we had."
• "Prices are steep given the portions offered."
• "For £16.99 you'll find price per portion is less than good value."
• "I was a regular customer but not anymore it's only because the portion has becoming smaller and smaller by the day."
• "Charging for an extra piece of injera? An order of a meat dish not coming with small salad or small side of veggies?"
• "Delicious food but portions are tiny which is a shame."
• "They didn't want to take us at 9.50 pm and they took other people just after us."