Queen Sheba
Queen Sheba serves Ethiopian cooking on Avenue du Parc, on the edge of Mile End and the Plateau. Open since 2017 and run by owner Aschalew Abebe, it builds meals around injera, the spongy fermented flatbread that doubles as plate and utensil, topped with slow-cooked stews, legumes and vegetables seasoned with berbere and mitmita spice blends.
How to get there
Avenue du Parc is served by frequent buses along the avenue (route 80), which connect to Place-des-Arts metro station downtown. The restaurant is also an easy bike ride from the Plateau and Mile End, and it lists parking among its amenities.
What to order
Order a shared platter for two to four people to sample several dishes at once: red lentils, sautéed greens and vegetable stews on injera. Kitfo (Ethiopian beef tartare), doro wat (spiced chicken stew) and beef or lamb tibs are frequent highlights, and fish dishes are also offered. Finish with Ethiopian coffee service, or try tej, the traditional honey wine.
Atmosphere
The room is friendly and unpretentious, and meals are naturally social since everyone eats from the same platter. The restaurant takes reservations, welcomes groups and has an outdoor area in good weather. Vegans and vegetarians will find plenty of choice.
Plan your visit
Queen Sheba is ideal for groups who want to share a large platter, so reservations are a good idea on weekends. Vegans and vegetarians can easily build a full meal from the lentil and vegetable stews. If you have never eaten Ethiopian food, ask the staff to suggest a mixed platter. Avenue du Parc puts you close to the cafés of Mile End and to Mount Royal Park’s eastern slopes for a walk before or after dinner.
Good to know
- Address: 4525 Avenue du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4E4
- Phone: 514-840-9494
- Getting there: Bus 80 along Avenue du Parc
- Neighbourhood: Mile End, Avenue du Parc
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
- Budget: $$
- Reservations: Accepted
- Best for: Sharing, vegetarian and vegan diners, groups
- Tip: Eating with your hands is traditional: tear off injera and use it to scoop the stews
Why it is on our list
Queen Sheba is a friendly introduction to Ethiopian food and one of the best options in the city for shared, plant-forward platters. Our vegetarian and vegan dining guide lists more meat-free addresses across the city.
Hours, menus and prices change often. Confirm opening hours and reservation policies directly with the restaurant before you go.