Massawa NY

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1239 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10027
Massawa is a family owned business serving fine Eritrean and Ethiopian food. We are conveniently located near Columbia University. Massawa was one of the very first Ethiopian restaurants in the Northeast, and has enjoyed a large following of patrons since its opening in 1988. Everything we serve is natural, fresh, and of the highest quality. We offer exotic dishes, serving everything from spicy to mild flavors, and vegetables to fish, to meat. While we’re known for our hearty vegan and vegetarian fare, we also serve fish, beef, lamb, chicken, and shrimp. We truly have something for everyone. And if you prefer your dishes on the mild side, we can customize any dish to the exact spice level that you wish.Ethiopian food and culture lends itself to sharing, so many of our dishes are served on large platters accompanied by our fluffy injera bread. Our restaurant is perfect for both an intimate dinner date or for a large family dinner. Make sure to order a glass of our honey wine or an Ethiopian beer. Coffee lovers should try our traditional Ethiopian coffee, bunna.

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4.0458 reviews
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Jill K.
11/10/2025

Great food, Nice interior ambiance (outside is overlit at night), and Good service (once seated inside). We took a friend who never had Ethiopian cuisine before, and blew her mind! Thanks Massawa.

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David Y.
10/27/2025

Came here on a Friday night. My friend mentioned this spot and after doing some research, I suggested we try this spot out. I have never tried Ethiopian food before, let alone African food but I'm...

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Aryana A.
10/11/2025

Long time neighborhood staple, ruined by app integration. I've loved this place for years, for its comforting food and tasty drinks. Usually order from the servers directly, but we were...

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Kathy X.
9/25/2024

My friends and I stopped by this sleek restaurant serving Ethiopian cuisine for dinner. The interior was classy and grown up, with a comfortable ambiance. We ended up sharing 3 entrees, which...

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Kathryn W.
11/2/2024

I ordered takeout from Massawa and really enjoyed it. We started with the chicken sambusa, which had a flaky crust but flavor was slightly lacking. For the main entree I ordered the vegan sampler,...

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