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Ge'ez Ethiopian Restaurant

718 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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718 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

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+61 430 304 635
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ge'ez Ethiopian Restaurant

Sydney Road’s communal answer to serious appetite merges meat and vegetarian stews onto sprawling beds of tangy injera. Regulars know the drill: skip the solo plates, bring a crew, and order the combination platters to sample across rich lentils, braised beef, and samosas without blowing the budget. Service moves with genuine family warmth straight from the kitchen. Round off the feast with freshly brewed Ethiopian spiced tea or a traditional coffee pour.

  • Communal injera platters: Generous combination platters combine spiced meat and veggie stews over a base of injera to feed groups comfortably on a modest budget.
  • Traditional tea and coffee rituals: Meals wind down naturally over spiced Ethiopian tea or freshly brewed traditional coffee service.
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Why Diners Choose Ge'ez Ethiopian Restaurant

Generous communal platters, warm family hospitality, and authentic cultural finishing rituals.

  • Shared Platters for Mixed Palates

    Ge'ez accommodates omnivorous groups and couples by merging meat and vegetable selections onto generous shared injera platters.

    The menu serves herbivores and carnivores equally well.

    J L

  • Generous Feasts for Large Parties

    Groups can dine bountifully with additional stews and injera brought out while keeping costs under thirty dollars a head.

    There were 11 of us and we all ate more than our film for less than $30 each which almost seems wrong.

    Jomo Kigotho

  • Welcoming First-Time Diners

    The communal combination platters create an approachable, memorable introduction for companions trying Ethiopian dining for the first time.

    It was the first time for my hubby trying Ethiopian food and he loved it.

    Binny Hendrix

  • Warm Family Hospitality

    Attentive, friendly hosting by the owner and family ensures guests feel warmly looked after throughout their visit.

    The owner served us & was genuinely warm & friendly.

    Michael Fisher

  • Traditional Coffee Finisher

    Guests can conclude their communal feast with traditional freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee served right after the meal.

    Highly recommend having the coffee as a finisher as it was a lovely way to end it all

    Jomo Kigotho

  • Distinct Spiced Tea Ritual

    Traditional spiced tea with aromatic depth provides a distinct and invigorating ending to rich, spiced stews.

    The Ethiopian spiced tea had quite a kick to it as I didn't add much sugar - a novel taste.

    J L

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate the communal dining experience at Ge'ez.

  • Custom Platter Merging

    When couples order individual meat and vegetarian portions, the kitchen merges them together onto a single shared injera platter for communal dining.

  • Complimentary Mid-Meal Top-Ups

    Large groups reaching the end of their meal have been surprised with an additional stew and extra injera brought out directly to the table.

  • Ethiopian Spiced Tea Service

    Traditional spiced tea brewed with distinct spices is offered as a warm finisher to round off hearty, shared feasts.

  • Traditional Coffee Ritual Finish

    Diners can complete their dining experience with traditional Ethiopian coffee served as a dedicated post-meal ritual.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can vegetarians and meat-eaters share a meal easily?

Yes. Ge'ez serves both vegetarian and meat combination platters on a bed of injera, and the kitchen can combine them onto a single platter so vegetarians and meat-eaters can comfortably share a meal.

How should groups order and what are the portions like?

Portions are generous and well-suited for groups or couples. Guests often order shared combination platters (such as meat and veggie platters), which provide a sampling of stews and ample injera bread.

What traditional drinks are recommended to finish the meal?

Traditional Ethiopian spiced tea and traditional Ethiopian coffee are popular options to round out the meal.

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