Australia's First
Ethiopian Restaurant

Experience a part of history

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LOCATION

91 Irving St,
Footscray, VIC 3030

HOURS

Monday - Sunday
12 pm - 10 pm

CONTACT

03 9678 0300
cafelalibela@gmail.com

Origin

Café Lalibela, Australia's first Ethiopian restaurant, opened its doors in 1996, introducing the nation to the vibrant flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. This pioneering eatery has gained widespread recognition, even catching the attention of the renowned Herald Sun.

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Cafe Lalibela: A genuine Ethiopian journey where cutlery is replaced by the joy of eating with your hands. Flavors that unite and memories that linger.

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Broadsheets

Cafe Lalibela: A genuine Ethiopian journey where cutlery is replaced by the joy of eating with your hands. Flavors that unite and memories that linger.

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Trip Advisor

Delightful cosy unassuming restaurant, love the friendly staff who we let select our dishes. Beautiful authentic experience eating with your hands, just loved it.

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Herald Sun

Cafe Lalibela: Embrace traditional Ethiopian dining at this Footscray gem, where hands replace cutlery and communal sharing fosters connections.

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CONTACT US

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WE'RE OPEN

Monday - Sunday : 12pm - 10pm

91 Irving St,
Footscray, VIC 3030

Tel: 03 9687 0300

Email: cafelalibela@gmail.com