Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant of Montclair, NJ is a favorite for both vegans & meat lovers with its authentic Ethiopian food. All of our foods are prepared with imported Ethiopian spices prepared daily. The friendly staff and warm decor makes Mesob the perfect place to relax with family and friends. Our Injera, a delicious sourdough Ethiopian flat bread that you wrap your food with, makes Mesob a favorite with kids, where it’s a treat to “eat with your hands.” (but we also have silverware, if you prefer!)
"It's so refreshing to enjoy a delicious dinner in North Jersey at something other than an Italian restaurant. The food at Mesob is simply delicious. The dishes are refreshingly simple, with just a few ingredients that are expertly prepared and seasoned perfectly. The injera bread is so addicting that I wanted to keep eating it even after I was stuffed! The dining experience at Mesob is very unique by "typical" North-Jersey standards and I cannot recommend it enough!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Mesob provides excellent service, great food. Waitress guided us into making great choices. Vegan daughter, great options. Owner came by at end of meal and gave the mom at our table a beautiful rose. Nice touch."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"It was my first experience eating Ethiopian food and I absolutely loved it!!! We ordered two main courses that come with two choices of veggies and it was enough food for at least another person. It was so yammy! I cannot wait to go back!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"I always love going to Mesob! We were originally a party of 6 but had to add 2 more. They were able to accommodate us without issues. Also, even if several of my party were late, Mesob did not make a big deal out of it."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Interesting place to go to eat. Half of the fun is eating with your hands. Must be good with double dipping though. Unless you use silverware, but that takes the fun out of this place. The food is very good and it's worth trying out the sampler platters for a variety of tastes."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"We've been dining at Mesob since they opened. We've always had a good experience. It's a hallmark of a good operation that, even years later, the food and service are consistently high quality."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Love Mesob! We just went for a pretty quick week day evening meal but me and my friend both enjoyed it. We've been there before but the menu works very easily, easy to try a nice selection and either share or have your own food."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Having been to Makeda's in New Brunswick (which I love), I'd hoped for a similar outcome. However, the portions are VERY small for the price. The food was decent, but not as flavorful as Makeda's nor as satisfying. The appetizers were tasty."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly
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"I am at Mesob at least once a month. I love the place ,the food and the staff is courteous! i would pass the on the Ethiopian options in NYC for this one. Our favorite!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Despite having a reservation we had to wait a while for our table (over 30 minutes), but it was more than made up for with the excellent food and service. Everything was extremely fresh and very delicious. We can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Shares the meat platter for two. A great choice for your first visit...get a chance to try a few different styles of meat. It also came with your choice of three vegetable. Our favorite meat was the lamb and our favorite vegetable choice was the mushrooms. Great atmosphere. Good choice if you want to try something new and different."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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"Excellent Ethiopian, we have been going here for years and its always consistent. A real treat for a first timer. You can eat with your hands. The service is attentive and helpful if you are unsure about some of the dishes. They have sampler plates which can give you a taste of everything. Love this place"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Very loud, open box of a room crammed with waiters that are on a mission to avoid eye contact wile whisking, spooning and clearing rapidly and without any hospitable flair. Food is passable but underwhelming considering other Etheopian options in NJ."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
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"This is my absolute favorite place to dine. Every time it is a wonderful experience, without fail. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the servers and owner are always warm and welcoming. This beats the pants off any of the Ethiopian restaurants in NYC. I simply cannot recommend it highly enough!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"I have been coming to this restaurant for about 5 years now, and have never been disappointed. The service is friendly and efficient. The food is outstanding and I recommend it to anyone looking to try something new!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We've been eating at Mesob for almost 5 years. Previously we lived in Highland Park, NJ & were huge fans of Makeda & were sad when it closed. Having Mesob just blocks away from us in our new hometown is such a treat! Mesob is such a warm & inviting setting. The owners are sisters, one in the back running the kitchen, the other running the front end. Service is always attentative & friendly. The food is AH-MAZING. Mesob is the restaurant we always bring out of town guests to eat. BYOB. Do try Mesob, you will not be unhappy that you did!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Nothing has changed. Still a great local restaurant with excellent food and attentive service.We have been there many times and will be there again and again."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"A unique dining experience in which small,tapas-lie portions of meat and vegetable dishes are served on a sour bread-like pancake meant to be eaten by pushing the food into your mouth with the bread (forks and knifes are readily available). Attractive, young and polite wait service and pleasant ambience compliment the dining experience. No true foodie shoud miss out on this one!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Have visited Mesob 4 or 5 times and it was always a great experience. The food is tasty, the servers help you chose the right options for you and they are friendly. Some tables are too dark and once the fan above was too strong and kept us cold. A little more lighting would help make this place outstanding!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"First time trying Ethiopian food, def worth the experience. We tried the taste of mesob so we culd have a sample of the whole menu. Great byob eating with your hands experience. For us it was a one time experience but well worth it ."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
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"The food was good but not great. When asked the difference between two lamb dishes the waitress said one was grilled and one was a stew, but it was hard to tell any such difference when the two entrees were served. On a Saturday night the restaurant was full and very noisy."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
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"My friends and my two year old nephew (last minute baby sitting call!) had a wonderful time celebrating birthdays. The staff was courteous, knowledgeable and accommodating. Food was delicious and plentiful. Look forward to visiting again."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I had eaten at an Ethiopian restaurant years ago in DC, so knew what to expect I thought. The flavors in the food were fantastic. The staff was very attentive. I'll be back."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Went here for Valentines Day. Being a busy day, they might have overbooked or the tables aren't leaving as promptly as expected. Waited 5 minutes before being seated near the front door. Expected to be very chilly but temperature was as if sitting in the back. Service was excellent as well. Waiters very attentive, food delivered quickly, and no loss in quality being a packed place. Little loud but expected in open restaurant. This is my second time there."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Have visited several times and have never been disappointed. Food is wonderful, very flavorful, very visually appealing presentation...almost too pretty to eat! The aroma of the exotic spices permeates the air and enhances the dining experience. The service is wonderful...staff are knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Portions and prices are reasonable. Eating without utensils adds to the experience!"
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Excellent food, great service. Tried the meat/chicken sampler and vegetable sampler; liked it all, even items I was sure I wouldn't. Louder than I prefer making it hard to hear at times(especially the staff who all seemed to speak softly). But overall, a great place to go and would definetly go again."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"First time experiencing Ethiopian food. We all enjoyed our meals. Waitress was very patient and kind as we did have too many questions! Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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