The best Ethiopian restaurants in Toronto make for a great night out, complete with belly-warming, aromatic comfort food, great ambiance and a reasonable bill at the end of the meal. All the top spots in the city are in fairly small and intimate spaces, filled with spicy smells and happy eaters.

For those interested in the slow food movement, this is the cuisine for you. You can expect to wait a good half hour at most of these places so be sure to bring along good conversationalists and good eaters. Served on one large platter for the table, the dishes are meant to be shared.

An assortment of stewed vegetables and meats are served on a pancake-like bread called injera that is used in lieu of utensils. Think pita and hummus, but with softer, spongier bread. It's a messy affair that's as much about the great food as it is about having the full experience, which is made especially charming at the spots that have proper, traditional coffee ceremonies.

It's a feast of earthy ingredients like lentils, split peas, black beans, collared greens, and stewed meats. Every place on the list has vegetarian-friendly menu items but for those looking for a little more in the meat department, you can't go wrong with tibs or kifto.

Here are the best Ethiopian restaurants in Toronto.

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