Absolutely delicious authentic food and lovely staff Have tried Ethiopian food in multiple places in the UK and Europe including some highly rated restaurants and stalls. This is the best I have tried! Wasn't expecting much but the flavours were great and everything well cooked. Who knew I would find such good Ethiopian food in Nottingham of all places. Highly recommend especially for a vegan or veggie date place, and the meat options are lovely too Also has Ethiopian lager which is very good Well worth a try thank you Balageru

One of the best food experiences I've ever had. Prices are more than fair and the food was brilliant. I look forward to visiting again soon. Thankyou for a wonderful experience

My first time trying Ethiopian/Eritrean food was so great! This restaurant is almost more like a cafe in size and layout, but with nice simple music and decor giving it some ambience. As neither my dinner mate nor I had tried this cuisine before we got the mixed platters - mine vegan, his mixed veggie and meat. We both thorough enjoyed it! We spoke to the woman working there and she showed us how to eat authentically without cutlery, which hand to use etc. We felt welcomed and well treated throughout, and the food was excellent. I'd certainly go back and try more of the menu! The woman was very knowledgeable about which items were vegan suitable which was greatly reassuring for me.

We enjoyed the sharing platter for two. Lovely friendly service and delicious food. My spicy mint tea was refreshing and my partner's Ethiopian beer tasted great. Our friends loved their vegan version of the sharing platter. Would recommend.

FANTASTIC RESTAURANT. First experience eating Ethiopian food. Our server was the most helpful and the food was absolutely amazing ❤️❤️❤️. We tried their vegetarian platter which was full of flavours and textures. Must visit if you are looking for a unique experience or just good food.

Amazing food, friendly service! This 'hole in the wall' family-run establishment was a fantastic find in Nottingham city center. My partner and I wanted a new culinary experience and this place gave us just that! We had the vegetable and meat feast platter for two, which was plenty of food and so tasty!! Everything on the menu was reasonably priced and everything is homemade. The Injera (bread pancakes) was delicious, as were the curries and other additions. We would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious meal or something new for their palate!!!

First time trying Ethiopian food and I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. Eating with my hands was definitely an experience and each component had its own flavour so you’re able to combine any per mouthful.

Home cooked Ethiopian food in very welcoming environment. The lady who runs it's was very accomodating. Reasonable prices, big portions, tasty...what more can you ask for? I would recommend the meat/fish feast platter to share (2 people minimum) and try lots of different flavours. A great time was had here with friends.

Myself and my friend have been speaking about trying this restaurant out for a while. It was definitely worth the wait!! we had a vegetarian platter which consisted of 2 servings of 4 dishes with injera. I’ve never tried ethopian food before but this platter was super flavourful and such a big portion: It came out to £38 for the 2 of us and that included a drink each. The restaurant was empty throughout the time we was there with people coming in to collect orders. I believe this was due to a lot of people not wanting to venture out and try new cuisines. If i still lived in Nottingham, I’d definitely be visiting every month. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Possibly the best restaurant in Nottingham! Such a hidden gem. The food is outstanding and the staff are the loveliest people i've ever met. We had the sharing platter and every single part of it was amazing. The portions are huge so be prepared to have your leftovers for lunch the next day. Thank you so much for having us

Very cozy place with amazing portions! Can get extra of anything you want if you enjoy it. Hope this place stays open for a long time! The food is super fun to eat together with people too as you can share and discover different flavors together!

I cannot recommend this place enough! We got the vegetarian sharing platter which was more than enough food for two and everything was delicious and fresh. The owner is so lovely, she really makes you feel at home and you can tell she is passionate about sharing her food with others. A hidden gem in Nottingham city centre. I can't wait to go again!

Fantastic Ethiopian Food! The food is homemade, and very high quality. Very good value for money. The place is small so come early. The host is very happy to tell you about the food, so ask. It is mostly vegan/vegetarian, a mst try if you have those diets.

Such delicious food! All home cooked and healthy - loved that it was also all vegan and gluten free ❤

Absolutely delicious food for a great price. And wonderfully friendly staff. Will definitely be back!

Lovely flavor and very healthy. Feast for 2 can easily feed 3 as far as portions go. The lady running the place was very nice. Couldn’t have the ceremonial coffee for health reasons but definitely will, next time!

Amazing restaurant, brilliant food and the owner was super helpful and kind when recommending dishes for us to try. I'd recommend no.40 (they're happy to swap out any dishes you don't want) and their herbal tea if you're in a big group: 4+.

Food was fantastic, a must try. Service was incredible, they were super friendly and gave us great recommendations. Will go again. We got 2 of these big plates for 7 people and it was a good amount. We got to try so many different dishes from this. All of them were incredible.

First time trying Ethiopian/Eritrean food and it was super delicious! The meat platter is quite huge and it is very affordable for the size of it. All healthy and clean food. We'll definitely come back :)

The food is gorgeous and the staff are sooo lovely! I love Ethiopian food now. Would definitely recommend for great tasting food and an eating experience. Great for vegan & gluten free too.

It was our first visit to this restaurant and what a lovely surprise! The cosy interior had 5-6 tables with simple ethnic decor with the clientele to match (always a good sign!). Service was warm, friendly and helpful. We had the vegetarian/meat feast for two and were treated to a variety of tasty dishes to have with the soft bread, which was like a sourdough pancake. The lamb and beef side dishes were well cooked and deep in flavour. Served with cold Ethiopian beer, it was a perfect meal and we can't wait to return!

Amazing food, so tasty. The two ladies working at Balageru are very welcoming, and happy to share how some of the dishes were made. We wish we could go there on a regular basis but we live 150 miles away. Easy in my top 5 restaurants of my life so far.

We had the vegetable and meat feast for 2 people tonight and we loved it. The flavours were lovely and it was very filling. The injera wasn't too sour at all which we thought it might be, it was perfect for us. The staff were friendly and we had a ethiopian beer to wash it down too. Will definitely go back. Be prepared to get messy fingers!

Such lovely food, charming atmosphere and friendly service. We shared a vegan platter which was a good amount of food and we ate everything because you just can't get enough - and it was very satisfying. For foodies and vegans this a place I would recommend.

absolutely BANGING vegan / vegetarian Ethiopian food !!! Really nice vibe, can’t wait to eat here again! So delicious…

My boyfriend and I came here for a meal and shared the vegetarian/ vegan platter. The food was absolutely amazing, unlike anything we'd had before - my boyfriend will not stop talking about it! Don't let the simple interior deter you from trying this place! Not to mention the staff here are so lovely. We hope to go back one day!

Wonderful hospitality to complement a flavourful meal. I recommend it. 👍🏻👍🏻

Decided to try this place out and wasnt let down. Walking into this restaurant, it really makes you feel like you've made a bad decision as it really needs an uplift. But give it a chance, the food is really worth it. Unfortunately I didnt try the beef but the chicken was really good. This is my first Ethiopian experience so dont have a clue if the food is to good standards but it was tasty. Found it really strange as one gentleman here just sat around drinking multiple bottles by himself and moving from one table to another. And the price is so cheap.

Fabulous place. Lovely owner and you'll never leave hungry. Great for veggies and vegans. I've spent time in Ethiopia and the shiro here is just perfect :) Great for birthdays with a buffet servie available.

This place is a quiet, clean, spacious and calming place. It is very near the and close to all the lovely restaurants and bars of the area. But you can’t hear the noise of the streets in the apartment. The whole place made us feel at ease. Host was very nice, easy to talk to and very friendly when welcomed us. I would definitely come again!”

Delicious. Really suggest trying the Chai tea.

Amazing food, a great little find. The two ladies who work there couldn't have been kinder and friendlier, and I'll certainly go again. Everything was fantastic.

Lovely staff, lovely environment. Food was unique and delicious. Checked off my bucket list ❤️ thank you