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At Enat, we specialize in making traditional East African, Ethiopian dishes like Tibs and Doro Wat but with a modern flair, while also catering to our vegetarian/Vegan diners with amazing, healthy dishes like our famous Vegan platter and savory mushroom entree. Our injera is made with gluten; however we do offer gluten free injera per request. We have items for just about every taste bud. In short, we specialize in Good Food! If you’ve never tried Ethiopian food, your trip to Enat will surely be love at first Bite! We will see you soon!
A range of sharing platters are available at this Ethiopian venue with numerous veggie options.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4450 The Plaza suite d, Charlotte, NC 28215
Phone: (980) 237-0716
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Reviews
Zack Herzog
My wife and I have been going here regularly since we moved to Charlotte, and it’s become our favorite restaurant here. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is very welcoming (especially to newcomers). We also love the honey wine which is made in-house, so definitely try it!
… morePresley Peterson
We started with the sambusa, one of each flavor and although they were all delicious the lentil was the favorite! The meat platter was the perfect amount for our table of four, but the food was so good we kept ordering more. If you want authentic cuisine definitely come by, but be prepared to possibly wait on a weekend night as table space is limited and demand is high!
… moreMary Weaver
The food was amazing, and the waitress was very friendly. She helpfully explained options and recommendations and we loved everything we tried.
… moreUndead King
My My where do I begin, I absolutely enjoyed my experience dining at this restaurant, the food is impeccable and amongst some of my most desired! This Family inspired establishment deserves to be recognized in the Carolinas! Guys, pay a visit and dive into this deliciousness!!
… moreLilly Williamson
This was our first time trying Ethiopian food, and it was all amazing! The cashier was super helpful in helping us decide what sides to get with the meat platter. The green beans were delicious. We will definitely be back!
… moreTigest Alamirew
As an Ethiopian, I can say the food has the real, authentic taste. The portion was generous, the price was fair, and the flavor was just right. The service was kind and attentive, and the place had a warm, welcoming feel. Highly recommend for anyone looking for true Ethiopian cuisine!
… moreEric Kinzle
Looking for a unique date night or to just try new amazing foods and flavors, this is the place to go. Its my second time there and it was as awesome as I remembered it. Recommended the Enat special and try the Tej. This place is a must visit for foodies!
… moreKathy Hermida
Compared to other Ethiopian Restaurants in Charlotte this one is cute, good atmosphere and music and the staff is attentive and organized. I ordered the Veggie Platter, omg so good! I can’t wait to come back and recommend this place!
… moreThe Goodmans
Sambusa were incredible!!! Never had them before. The fish was delicious! Vegan food and bread was soo yummy! The service was excellent and smelled great!!!
… moreDaniel Giraldo
Exploring the world one plate at a time! Today, we visited Enat Ethiopian Restaurant, which has a large menu and a helpful dictionary on the back that explains each dish (check out the menu pic if you’re curious or need clarification).
We started with two appetizers. The Sambusa ($9)—crispy triangular pastries filled with beef—was a great way to kick off the meal. The Kitfo Roll ($9), made with lean ground beef, mitmita, spiced butter, ayib (Ethiopian cheese), and peppers, was wrapped in injera. We ordered it medium rare, and it delivered on both flavor and spice, which we love.
For mains, we tried the Doro Wot ($15), a traditional Ethiopian stew with slow-simmered spices, onions, berbere, and Enat’s spiced butter. It featured a fall-off-the-bone chicken drumstick and a hard-boiled egg, making it a rich and hearty dish. While it was good, it had a dry finish and one tone, but the injera and homemade cheese helped balance it out. The Beef Keyi Wot ($16), made with beef cubes simmered in berbere sauce, onions, Ethiopian spices, and butter, tasted very similar to the Doro Wot but with beef instead of chicken.
Overall, the food was solid, and I’d be open to returning. However, I’ve had dishes from their sister restaurant at Optimist Hall, and they were far superior. 3 out of 5.
… moreWe started with two appetizers. The Sambusa ($9)—crispy triangular pastries filled with beef—was a great way to kick off the meal. The Kitfo Roll ($9), made with lean ground beef, mitmita, spiced butter, ayib (Ethiopian cheese), and peppers, was wrapped in injera. We ordered it medium rare, and it delivered on both flavor and spice, which we love.
For mains, we tried the Doro Wot ($15), a traditional Ethiopian stew with slow-simmered spices, onions, berbere, and Enat’s spiced butter. It featured a fall-off-the-bone chicken drumstick and a hard-boiled egg, making it a rich and hearty dish. While it was good, it had a dry finish and one tone, but the injera and homemade cheese helped balance it out. The Beef Keyi Wot ($16), made with beef cubes simmered in berbere sauce, onions, Ethiopian spices, and butter, tasted very similar to the Doro Wot but with beef instead of chicken.
Overall, the food was solid, and I’d be open to returning. However, I’ve had dishes from their sister restaurant at Optimist Hall, and they were far superior. 3 out of 5.