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(415) 681-1288
907 Irving St
San Francisco,
CA
94122
37.7639
-122.4676
Neighborhoods: Inner Sunset, Central West
Hours:
Monday To Thursday From 05:00 PM To 10:00 PM Friday To Saturday From 05:00 PM To 10:30 PM Sunday From 05:00 PM To 09:30 PM
Price:
$
Last updated 6.23.11
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Payment Methods:
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Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About New Eritrea Restaurant
Featured Review
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Contributor
Even though many of the regular patrons at this neighborhood favorite wouldn't be able to locate Eritrea on a map (FYI: it's a teeny-tiny country north of Ethiopia and east of Sudan, according to Google), they do know good food when they see it. And here, good food comes in the form of spicy stewed veggies (heavy on the lentils) and meats served family-style, to be eaten with your hands utilizing chunks of a sour, spongy, crepe-like bread called injera. Don't be fooled: the dishes don't look big, but they're definitely filling. Two vaguely tropical-themed dining rooms with a variety of table…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- It can take awhile to find a space on Irving, so try Kirkham, two blocks south.
- The Extras:
- The restaurant will host private parties, call for more information.
- Know Before You Go:
- Eritrean food is similar to Ethiopian except with an extra spicy kick to many of the dishes. Ask about which dishes can be ordered mild if you're not comfortable with some serious heat.
- The Extras:
- The restaurant is a great spot for group dining and rarely requires a reservation; if you want a private party planned or have a large group, call for info.
- Save Money:
- Go for the shareable platters (there's one for vegetarians, too) for a little bit of everything at a reasonable price.
06/24/09
Great restaurant!!
by kivanov at Citysearch
Great restaurant!! The atmosphere is pretty with maps and pictures on the wall. There's a little bar that's looks charming with the glass lamps. It's usually pretty quite there though, so actually, the bar is a little unnecessary. However, if you want a fairly quiet comfortable place to enjoy a meal, than this place is great. The food is great too - good sized portions for fairly inexpensive prices! Ethiopian food is fun to have on a date. Since you'll be handling your food, it's a great ice-breaker! Lastly, they also have a a pretty good variety of drinks for a small restaurant - wines from different regions like Chile or Africa, bottled beers, sweet wines, steamed milk, and ethiopian coffee!!
12/15/06
Amazing food, good service
by al04 at Citysearch
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole Bay Area. The dishes are rich and flavorful and perfect with steamed milk or honey wine. Service is friendly and atmosphere is laid-back and great for groups.
- Pros: tasty food
- Cons: parking
09/19/06
Very nice small neighborhood restaurant.
by oldimp at Citysearch
My wife was in UCSF Hospital for serious surgery. I was staying in the area and was looking for a place for dinner. Total stubbled into the New Eritrea and knew nothing of the fare. Best dinner I had for many a day with the most pleasant and prompt service I have had in a long time. I would recommend it to everyone.
- Pros: Excellent service, excellent food
- Cons: none
02/15/06
The BEST!!!
by papillion at Citysearch
This is the BEST place for Eritrean/Ethiopian food. We go here almost every week. The food is spicy, savory and addictive. I've eaten almost everything on the menus and LOVED it!!
- Pros: Delicious, Healthy, Inexpensive
12/17/04
I've had better...
by karekano at Citysearch
I was excited to find New Eritrea not to far from our new home, but I was disappointed in the food. I've had worse, but I've also enjoyed far, far better. Nonetheless, the food was a reasonable value and it was easy to get in, even on a weekend night.
- Pros: Easy to get a seat, Decent value, Not noisy
- Cons: , Ho-hum atmosphere
