Restaurants

Lula's Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine

21 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU, GB

Rating: 4.8 ★ (423 ratings)

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Lula's Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine offers a truly distinctive dining experience in Oxford, bringing the warmth of East African hospitality to Park End Street. This family-run restaurant, nestled within Makespace Oxford's Community Works, cultivates a cosy and unpretentious atmosphere, frequently enhanced by live jazz music and poetry readings, creating a unique and welcoming setting that stands out amongst the city's eateries. Its tastefully decorated interior provides a friendly backdrop for an authentic cultural journey.

The cuisine focuses on traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes, freshly prepared with care, natural ingredients, and a healthy approach. Diners can enjoy staple dishes like injera, a distinctive spongy flatbread often made with brown teff flour, used to scoop up a variety of richly spiced stews and curries. Popular choices include Zigni, a tender lamb stew in a fiery berbere sauce, and a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan options such as red lentils, yellow split peas, and shiro, a chickpea stew. The experience is often highlighted by communal sharing platters, complemented by traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean honey wine, Tej, and a ceremonial coffee service.

This delightful establishment is particularly well-suited for casual dining, group gatherings, and those seeking an authentic culinary adventure. With extensive gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices, it caters brilliantly to diverse dietary needs, ensuring everyone can enjoy the rich flavours. Lula's is ideal for celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, or simply enjoying a relaxed meal with friends and family, offering a memorable and culturally enriching experience in a genuinely friendly environment.

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

Contact

+44 7843 916756

Comments

indipindy16
22 Aug 2026
5.0 ★
Delicious food, with welcoming and attentive service. I'd never tried Ethiopian food before and they explained to us what each of the options on the menu would be like, how it's traditionally eaten, etc. The server even gave us a taste of the two types of Ethiopian honey wine they offer, sweet and dry, so we could decide which one we wanted - both were delicious, but we preferred the dry. We got a sharing platter for 2 with their spicy chicken. It came with these large (gluten-free; I'm not sure what the grain is that the flour comes from, I'm sure it's on the menu though, I just forgot!) savoury pancakes so that you can scoop it up and eat with your hands, but there's also a knife and fork if you prefer. The side dishes on the platter were two kinds of lentils, beetroot with potato, and potato with other veggies (cabbage, carrot, red pepper...) and all were amazing, but the chicken was definitely the star of the show. The restaurant also has a really cool atmosphere, the decorations are beautiful and they have some shelves of fiction and non-fiction books about Africa, and the building is also host to the Oxford Poetry Library. The food was so good, we stuffed ourselves full and had to ask them for to-go boxes for the leftovers! So yes, portion sizes are excellent and generous. I also had a shot of their specialty Ethiopian coffee (forgot the name, sorry!) after eating and it was delicious as well, a nice smooth taste. We'll definitely be coming again to try out the date mead and the lamb platter. I highly recommend it to everyone!
AneesAhmed
4 Jun 2026
5.0 ★
Having travelled extensively in both Ethiopia and Eritrea, I found Lula’s to be a remarkably authentic representation of the Horn of Africa. The food reflects the flavours and traditions of the region, while the décor and atmosphere create a genuine sense of place.

The selection of Ethiopian and Eritrean coffee, beverages and desserts is particularly good, and everything was served with care and attention. The service was warm, efficient and welcoming throughout.

A very enjoyable experience and, in my view, one of the more authentic Horn of Africa dining experiences available in Oxford. Thank you.

Excellent service by Claire.
Linh C Mauer
25 Apr 2026
2.0 ★
Service was lovely, they explained the dishes in detail and suggested the sharing platter to try a bit of everything, the restaurant itself is clean and decorated tastefully. However - The food was absolutely not to our liking. The spicy chicken came out cold, with a tiny bit of warmth at the bottom of a chunk of meat so I‘m not sure if I was served the chicken that’s chilled for takeaway, but chicken is never supposed to be consumed cold. One of the sauces (chickpeas / lentils) was too salty, the beans mushy and the spices of all 5 dishes on the platter just generally not harmonizing with each other (nor the injera). Happy if other people enjoy the food but the combination of spices, the soggy textures and the cold chicken was not our taste at all.
Andrew L
19 Apr 2026
5.0 ★
Was looking forward to trying Ethiopian cuisine and it did not disappoint! My only regret is only being able to come here once and for breakfast. I would love to try the dinner/lunch menu!

Had the Enqual Tibs and it’s essentially a really good egg scramble. I got it with the injera bread since I have a gluten allergy and that was safest. This place is so accommodating with that and the food was excellent! I also had the Buna coffee and it was similar to espresso and perfect to start the day with. Can’t wait to come back one day!
Nicole Peterson
15 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Excellent Ethiopian food in Oxford! We stopped in on a Saturday when there was some live jazz, and the space itself is nicely done so it was a very relaxing meal. The service was also great, and of course the food was as well - we shared the vegetarian (actually vegan) combo and a lamb dish. The injera was great but rice is also available. The tej for two was also tasty and a good compliment to the food.
Adrian Vanzulli
20 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
One of, if not the best tasting meals we had on our entire trip. Large portions. Tons of flavor. Great service and a warm vibe. We were visiting during a story time for children and the restaurant was very open and inclusive. We will definitely return again.
Fiona Frank
8 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
The most fabulous food, relaxed decor, friendly lovely staff . I had the tasting vegetarian ngera for one and it was amazing , I LOVED it.
Andrew Cruise
7 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Delicious! We shared a chicken platter. Spicy chicken and 3 lentil dishes and a potato dish on the sour pancake. All were really tasty. The pancake alone is good, but each of the dishes are interesting with a good level of spicy heat. The honey wine also goes wonderfully with the food. I highly recommend. Enjoyed the live music too
Paul Harhen
6 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
We had the Vegetable Platter for three which was 100% vegan. It tasted delicious. Very different especially with the Injera. We also had a Biscoff Cheesecake and a double Buna. Great service. Nice ambiance.
Naomi Leigh
30 Dec 2025
5.0 ★
Lovely place located right accross the road from Oxford railway station. We ordered the gold plate vegetable platter for 3 and it was absolutely delicious!! And all Vegan too! The service was great!. They had lots of lovely looking desserts (all vegan too) may have to go back to try them one day but was too stuffed on this occasion!

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