Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant and Lounge: User Reviews

Ethiopian Diamond is an excellent...
By Joni from River Forest, IL, February 9, 2007

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Ethiopian Diamond is an excellent place to dine and enjoy the company of others around you. Apart from the decor (I love the handmade table covers), the food is delectable. I noticed among these reviews a couple of mentions about slow service, but (and perhaps because I'm not typically there on weekends) I haven't found that to be the case. It's not rapid-fire service, but I would say I've never had to wait longer here than I have at other restaurants. Just order some sambusa if you come hungry- those come pretty quickly and stave off hunger pangs that may come from waiting on a full meal. Enjoy the honey wine as well- we chose a full decanter, as it was comprable to two glasses between my boyfriend and I, and we wound up with enough wine to satisfy a party of four with our order.

One of the best things...
By Jennifer from chicago, il, January 31, 2007

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One of the best things about living in Chicago is going to Ethiopian Diamond. We went with a large group for a birthday party in December and had a wonderful time, as always. I tried the honey wine for the first time and it was amazing! Make sure your group is into the idea of communal dining.

My husband and I finally...
By Rebecca from Chicago, IL, December 3, 2006

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My husband and I finally tried the Ethiopian Diamond tonight and were not disappointed. The food was delicious and seemed very fresh. The waitstaff and other diners (it was very busy) were all very friendly and the inside was much larger than we had expected. The only thing to look out for is that the service is very slow, but that's what we've found in every Ethiopian restaurant we've ever been to. It's certainly not bad service by any means, they're just not in a hurry, so wait to try it until you've got a free evening.