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Mama Desta's Red Sea


Mama Desta's Red Sea
3218 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
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#1,298 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: African, Ethiopian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: Lakeview/Wrigleyville
  • Address: 3218 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657
  • Phone:  773 935 7561
  • Fax:  773 935 6347
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 30, 2008

Good place for Ethiopian. Service is friendly and efficient. more

“The location is good...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 30, 2008

The location is good, but the food isn't. I was so disappointed. The meat was dry and in huge chunks. I would rather drive up to Devon area. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 30, 2008

Love the food -- the injera (sourdough flatbread) is addictive! Not as big a fan of the atmosphere - it's a bit stark. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 1, 2008

Love this restuarant. Nice atmosphere, good portions family style. Forks optional. more

“Far from the real deal”
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1 of 5 stars
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Leumas Grove
Jun 16, 2007

Hats off to the owners for trying to expose the friendly people of Chicago to another culture. Unfortunately, this place is not a good representation of how wonderful true Ethiopian food really is. My wife and I just moved here from DC where there are several great Ethiopian restaurants and have been dying to find a nice Ethiopian spot here... more

“Authentic Ethopian Food in a Hole-in-the-Wall”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago
Jul 17, 2005

Unexpectedly wonderful food from a small storefront restuarant! Not much to look at from sidewalk...or from within for that matter, but the food was excellent. We all shared entrees, lentil, 4 veg combo, fish and beef, and one dish was better than the next...especially the 4 veg combo dish. The waitress was very helpful with selecting a wide variety of... more

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3218 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Tel: 773 935 7561 Fax: 773 935 6347
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.