I'm a big fan of Ethiopian food as I have eaten it numerous times so when i pass by Makeda and the place was full, I decided to make a reservation. Unfortunately, the food is changed too much to suit the French palate. The spices are completely toned down that unfortunately one dish to the others doesn't taste any different. Even the injera doesn't have the slight sourness (it's meant to be as it's a natural fermentation dough). Upon second observation, the customers of this restaurant are French people, not one is Ethiopian, so that says a lot. The cleanliness, service, and attention to details deserve 5 stars as the place is very well kept and dirty tables quickly cleaned by the waitress. If you want to try a westernized Ethiopian food with clean cutlery and such do go here, if taste is what you are chasing after, you better not, especially if you are used to Ethiopian food.. The taste is not worth the expensive price tag. 😔

I can't praise them highly enough. I'm not well versed in this specific cuisine but I believe that at least for Western palates this restaurant hits the mark. Simple ingredients prepared with care, without the overwhelming complexity which seems to be oddly common in middle-level french restaurants. Nothing of such clear, and you can tell but how well everything goes together. Staff was very friendly and handled our kids well - yes, we managed to steer them away from the nonsense "kids menu" they enjoyed the last few days and get some actual, good food which they loved. The place is also absolutely clean, another big plus for us southern Europeans visiting France. Recommended.

We were walking along and saw this place and gave it a try - and we were very pleased that we did - great food, staff and atmosphere - very very good :-)

Had a very nice lunch here on our 3 day stay in Tours. Warm welcome, good service and very tasty food. The curried and spicy lentils excellent

We had a lunch here. Delicious food, highly attentive service and cosy ambiente. I felt like I was in somebody’s dining room. The restaurant is small, you need a reservation, even during lunch time it was booked solid. We had a tasting menu with meat and could not be happier with our choice. My two non-lentil eating sons got converted. Ethiopian bread and team rounded up the meal. I was curious to try Ethiopian coffee and was not disappointed. Highly recommended.

We went for a veggie selection option and got four small bowls : one with rice , two lentils and one with sautéed courgette. It was lovely though we were asked about the spicy level and chose “spicy” which was a bit plane to be honest. Food seemed fresh and authentic Ethiopian pancakes were tangy and spongy as supposed. I found it a bit too expensive : €20 euros for a small dinner plate and €6.8 for a small glass of wine (average glass in fine wine bars is 5-6 here)

One of the best Ethiopian restaurants I've been to. Very welcoming and warm staff. Excellent quality food Very good pricing Give it a try if you're in Tours

Great food and superb service. Lovely family restaurant.

What an amazing delicious dinner! And the people are so nice! Incredible! Thank you very much!

This is a fab little restaurant. The food is authentic and the staff are charming. They are also knowledgeable and explain the dishes and how they should be served. Thank you for a great meal.

We spent the first evening in Tours in this beautiful little restaurant. There are no words to describe the wonderful welcome received. The cuisine was truly delicious, from the tasting of six typical Ethiopian dishes to the dessert, a chocolate souffle with a warm banana filling and accompanied with cream. We enjoyed it so much that we chose to go back the next evening. Thanks a lot Makeda

Absolutely amazing.

Great vegetarian options and interesting African wines. Great service too!

Delicious! Very friendly service. The Moroccan red wine is so good!

Visited as a group of four for a mid day drink, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, would definitely visit again.

Simply the best. I am a big fan of Ethiopian restaurants, and I have been to 3+ ones in Paris, and a few more in New York. For me the best is definitely Makeda. Keep up the good work!

We just enjoyed a genuinely superb meal at Makeda this evening and we’re so glad we went. The team were so friendly and kind and the food and drink were delicious. The Ethiopian beer (St George) was a revelation and our main meal and dessert were excellent. I’m so glad we went. If we return to Tours, I would definitely eat here again.

Absolutely delicious dishes full of flavors. Very kind welcome and a chef who takes great pride in her work and cares deeply. Not to be missed and don't forget to book. Thank you for the lovely experience.