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Queen Makeda

Restaurant in Harare

RestaurantEthiopianβ˜… 4.5 (130 reviews)US$10–20

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About

Queen Makeda is a Restaurant based in Harare Central, Harare, Zimbabwe. For a quieter visit, come by on a Saturday. It stays open late, until 22:00. Price range: budget-friendly. Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian. Cuisine: Ethiopian. Also offers outdoor seating, table reservations, takeaway. Rated 4.5β˜… from 130 reviews, it is among the best-reviewed spots in Harare.

Amenities

Outdoor seatingTakeawayBarTakes reservationsFamily friendlyParking

What diners mention

  • Service9
  • Value for money3
  • Ambiance3
  • Portion sizes3
  • Food quality3

Frequently asked questions

Where is Queen Makeda?+

Queen Makeda is located at 3 Lanark Rd, Harare, Zimbabwe, Harare.

What kind of place is Queen Makeda?+

Queen Makeda is a Restaurant in Harare serving Ethiopian.

What are Queen Makeda's opening hours?+

Queen Makeda is open seven days a week. Queen Makeda stays open late, until 22:00.

Is Queen Makeda open on Sundays?+

Yes, Queen Makeda is open on Sundays.

When is the best time to visit Queen Makeda?+

It is busiest on Thursday and usually quietest on Saturday.

How expensive is Queen Makeda?+

Queen Makeda is generally budget-friendly.

Does Queen Makeda have vegan, vegetarian options?+

Yes, Queen Makeda offers vegan, vegetarian options.

What does Queen Makeda offer?+

Queen Makeda offers Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Bar, Takes reservations, Family friendly, Parking.

Location

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What people say

β€œEthopian Special food in Harare . Very good delicious πŸ˜‹ food . Must visit .”
β€œWonderful family run restaurant. The food is always a hit. Recommend for a hearty homemade meal!”
β€œWow wow wow. Food was absolutely amazing. The setting felt like home and the service was impeccable with smiles all night long. Super happy!!!!!!!!”

Reviews sourced from Google.

What diners say on Google

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A wonderful Ethiopian restaurant, with a serene outdoor seating area and garden providing a quiet space to relax during your meal. Food is of an excellent quality and the lady & young man running the restaurant provide truly fantastic service. Authentic, delicious, welcoming, and a hidden gem in Harare's suburbs.

Vouchlineβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Service & Atmosphere: Queen Makeda offers a peaceful, homely settingβ€”it’s based in a house with the option to sit indoors or outdoors. The ambience is calm and welcoming. The server was friendly, transparent about prices, and took time to explain the menu, which was helpful for newcomers to Ethiopian cuisine. Menu & Pricing: I ordered the Alecha Wot ($14). Food took about 32 minutes to arrive, which is on the longer side. For the price, the portion could have been larger; it worked more as a light lunch than a full meal. Food: The Alecha Wot tasted good, with tender meat and mild seasoningβ€”it wasn’t spicy, making it approachable for those unfamiliar with Ethiopian food. A note for diners: eating with your hands is traditional, and the dish can leave your fingers stained yellow from the spices. Overall: Queen Makeda is a charming introduction to Ethiopian cuisine, especially for first-timers. While the portion size and value could be improved, the quality, ambience, and warm service

Patricia Leeβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Great little cafe in Harare with vegan food! It can be so hard to find vegan food in Harare but with Ethiopian food, you can never go wrong! We opted for the veggie platter which comes with four or five different options - everything was so delicious, and felt clean/healthy. Thank you for providing options to vegans.

Tonderai Matandaβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Lovely set-up by the hostess in a garden that was cool compared to the heat of October nights in Harare. We enjoyed a meal which everyone has been raving about since. It was a great way to catch up with old friends after years apart. I enjoy dining at Queen Makeda as much as the next person, and this time the meal felt extra intimate and extra special. Thank you again for the awesome hospitality!

Fariβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Really had a good time here😁 The food was great, and Aaron was an awesome waiter. He told us a bit about the food we where eating and it's significance. He was polite and quite professional as well πŸ€— I really enjoyed the food. I wish I had ordered a vegetable dish as well but it was great food! I was just a tad bit annoyed I suppose when the owner refused a $100 bill I wanted to use to pay because it had some writing on the back. I had received the money that way actually from an ATM...and from my understanding it's an issue when money is torn or perhaps, like fake, but not if someone's written on it. We used it soon after at Gelato Crema and it wasn't a problem. So I had to wonder if it had anything to do with the way we looked and if they would have requested the same ( to use a different bill) from anyone else. However, maybe I'm bringing baggage from the way I've been treated in other restaurants to this experience. Maybe it wasn't about the way we looked at allπŸ˜‚. I also had

jayesh khamkarβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Ethopian Special food in Harare . Very good delicious πŸ˜‹ food . Must visit .

Rati Vβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Wonderful family run restaurant. The food is always a hit. Recommend for a hearty homemade meal!

Suleiman Bismillaβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Wow wow wow. Food was absolutely amazing. The setting felt like home and the service was impeccable with smiles all night long. Super happy!!!!!!!!

Reviews sourced from Google.

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