Mesi's Kitchen in Islington

Mesi is an amazing host and the experience of eating a large combo meal was not only satisfying but really good.Absolutely love the place and the host.A MUST try.

This was my second visit, and I was so surprised how much they have reduced the portion sizes! My first visit was in November 2021, so only couple of months ago. Both times I had the vegan combo, and both times the food has been deliciously made, and the customer service very friendly. But in my second visit now in March, the portions of the stews top of the injera were reduced to half of that what I had in November, still with the same price, and were not properly warm when they came out of the kitchen. In November the portions were generous and I was very happy and satisfied but in this second visit I was hugely disappointed of those tiny portions and left hungry.Given how much they have reduced the portions, it is not worth of the price anymore, since I paid here almost 17 pounds as they add the service charge, whereas in many other Ethiopian restaurants you can get much more substantive and generous vegan combo for 10 pounds. However, the restaurant itself is pleasant, and people there are friendly.

Absolutely wonderful! We had the Mesi Combo for two with chicken and lamb, and every single bite was delicious. The staff could not have been nicer and we will definitely be back over and over

Really lovely place and wonderful friendly service! Tasty, authentic, affordable and delicious Ethiopian food. The service and host is lovely and really made our visit enjoyable. I'll come back many times with friends for sure

I took my mother here who is Ethiopian and the entire experience felt like home to us. The food was freshly prepared, the proprietor was the most welcoming and the atmosphere was reminiscent of Ethiopia itself. We shared a platter and two sambusa starters between 3 people and it was the most excellent. Only thing we didn’t have was the coffee but I would recommend anything on the menu.

Lovely place in Holloway Road.I visited for the first time this week after been living for many years in the area (not sure why I never did before- shame on me!)The decor is lovely, art pieces hanging from the wall, you can feel it is a place looked after with care and love.The food was ok. The started salad was a bit of disappointment as I couldn’t taste any spices on it but it was crunchy and refreshing, accompanied by warm pita bread.As main course we shared the veggie and vegan selection for 2 (around £28.00)- it was lovely, deep flavour with lots of spices and very filling- the Ethiopian beer was good.I will definitely come back and next time I won’t miss the coffee!

Delicious food and friendly service. Very filling! The combo platter was so good.

myself and a friend went for dinner, when we arrived we were greeted with such a warm welcome smile and then seated. we both ordered a mix so we can try everything. the food was lovely, so healthy and wholesome. it was fairly priced and we did not have to wait too long for our order. lovely place!

Just had a an amazing meal at Mesi’s kitchen. Delicious food, friendly staff who went above and beyond to explain the menu, great atmosphere. Will definitely be going again.

I absolutely adore this place. Banging food, great service and the Ethiopian beer is unreal. I can’t recommend the platter more with the injera. I love taking people who have never tried Ethiopian food so I can see their reaction. I try to go as often as possible and the people who run it are absolutely amazing.