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Merkato Cafe and Restaurant

 
Address: 193 Caledonian Road,  N1 0SL
Telephone: 020 7713 8952
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Merkato Cafe and Restaurant is in the London Borough of Islington
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This superb Ethiopian restaurant can be a bit intimidating for the uninitiated. There’s raucous music from live musicians and ordering can be confusing from a menu full of dishes like wot, tibs and kifko. However, the staff are very helpful and the food is first class. It can feel like a bar at times but most customers will find their visit so enjoyable that they too linger for drinks. This is a great place for a relaxed occasion, and has extensive vegetarian options.


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Live music.
Takeaway available.
Good vegetarian choices.

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Caledonian Road
 
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