Blue Nile
- Neighborhood: West Rogers Park (West Ridge)
- 6118 N. Ravenswood Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60660
- 773-465-6710
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This West Rogers Park Ethiopian spot housed in an unassuming strip mall serves up meat and vegetable stews atop injera, the traditional sponge-like bread that doubles as a utensil (Ethiopian fare is traditionally eaten with the hands). Look for chicken, lamb and beef dishes such as kitfo, a spicy beef tartar, as well as a vegetarian choices like yemisir wott, lentils in a spicy sauce, and gomen watt, garlicky chopped collard greens.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Ravenswood and Ridge Avenues
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Peterson-84
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Noon-10 p.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- Ethiopian and African
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Ethiopian beer and honey wine available.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For about 35




