Asmara Bella was born from a passion for sharing the rich culinary heritage of East Africa. Rooted in tradition and family, our recipes have been passed down through generations.
"Every dish tells a story, and every meal is an invitation to our home."Read Our Story arrow_forward
The heart of our culture, where everyone gathers around a single platter.
Slow-cooked Wats and Tibs, bursting with aromatic Berbere spices.
Extensive plant-based options alongside succulent marinated meats.
Experience the ancient ritual of roasting, brewing, and sharing coffee.
Authentic Eritrean & Ethiopian cuisine – made from scratch, served with fresh injera.
Lamb
Cubes of lamb fried with onions, green chilli, spices, herbs and olive oil; served on a charcoal heated clay pan.
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Beef
Finely chopped, tender beef cooked in ghee, herbs, and paprika. Served with cottage cheese & spinach.
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Chicken
A hot chicken stew served with herbs, boiled eggs, spices, and chilli. A beloved Eritrean classic.
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🌱 Vegan
Chef's selection of vegetarian dishes – lentils, split peas, spinach and more, served on fresh injera.
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🌱 Vegan
A spiced lentil dish cooked with olive oil and traditional Eritrean seasoning. Simple, satisfying, soulful.
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🌱 Vegan
Spinach cooked with olive oil, garlic, and chilli. Light, fresh, and full of flavour.
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For 2
Chef-selected mixture of meat dishes and vegan dishes, served together on fresh injera. Perfect to share.
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For 1
A personal sharing platter – chef-selected mixture of meat and vegan dishes with fresh injera.
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Starter
Crispy golden pastry filled with your choice of spiced lentils, meat, or chicken. Perfect to share as a starter.
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In Eritrean and Ethiopian tradition, the finest meals are shared from one plate, in good company. Pull up a chair — here, you dine as family.
Reserve Your TablePerched 2,325 metres above sea level, Asmara is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its modernist architecture, palm-lined avenues, and vibrant caf– culture. We bring a slice of this timeless elegance to Manchester.
Iconic Italian-influenced modernist design.
Timeless "City Above the Clouds" atmosphere.
Green beans are roasted by hand until dark and shimmering, releasing incredible aroma.
Coffee is brewed in a traditional clay pot and poured in a single stream from height.
Abol, Tona, and Baraka – three rounds of coffee representing peace and community.
Master the art of the perfect sourdough injera and a signature traditional stew. Includes lunch.
Book ClassThe full journey: Learn to cook a feast and participate in a masterclass of the coffee ceremony. Includes full meal.
Book The Best SellerRoast, grind, and brew the perfect East African coffee. Learn the history behind the culture.
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37 Port Street, Manchester, M1 2EQ
Phone
0161 406 5773
hello@asmarabella.co.uk
"Experience the true taste of Eritrea & Ethiopia."
"The most authentic Ethiopian food I've had in the UK. The coffee ceremony is a must-experience!"
– Sarah J.
"Amazing vegan platters. So much variety and the injera was perfectly tangy. Lovely family vibe."
– Michael R.
"A hidden gem in Manchester. Great for groups and sharing. We'll be back for the cooking class!"
– Elena W.
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Welcome to Asmara Bella. I am your guide to our heritage. How may I assist your journey today?
Naturally Plant-Based
Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine is one of the world's great plant-based traditions. Centuries of Orthodox fasting days shaped a vibrant vegan table of lentils, split peas, greens and warming spices — shared on injera.
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Named among the 10 best restaurants and pop-ups at the Manchester Food & Drink Festival.
One of the best vegan restaurants, bars and cafés in Greater Manchester.
A wonderful Eritrean & Ethiopian restaurant, hidden in the Northern Quarter.
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Loved By Our Guests
“A little gem tucked away in the Northern Quarter — fabulous food with a difference.”
“Super welcoming, with a very warm atmosphere and lovely traditional dishes.”
“The food was absolutely gorgeous, the presentation superb and the service amazing.”
“The injera was really light and clearly a source of pride. Great food and so friendly.”
“Good quality, tasty, well-cooked food, a lovely atmosphere and great service.”
“Fantastic, a hidden gem — great service and excellent food. I hope more people discover it.”
