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Ethiopian Restaurant in Calgary, AB

On International Avenue in Forest Lawn

Ruth Gebeta Restaurant serves Ethiopian food at 3719 17 Ave SE, on International Avenue in Forest Lawn. The menu runs from Ethiopian breakfast to kitfo, tibs, doro wot and vegan fasting platters. Dishes are served with injera. Eat in, or use Order Online for pickup or delivery.

Ethiopian food on International Avenue

Ruth Gebeta is on 17 Avenue SE, the Forest Lawn stretch known as International Avenue. It is rated 4.6 on Google, 65 reviews. Google reviewers describe it as a family owned restaurant and mention the welcoming room and the owner.

From breakfast to dinner

Breakfast includes Quanta Firfir, Dulet, Foul and Kurs Combo. Lunch and dinner bring Kitfo, Lega Tibs, Doro Wot and Yetsom Shiro. Yetsom Beyaynetu is a vegan fasting platter of vegetable stews. "Gebeta" is the Amharic word for the shared platter.

Jebena coffee

Buna Begebena is traditional Ethiopian coffee brewed in a jebena. Macchiato and tea are also on the menu.

Ruth Gebeta Restaurant sign above the storefront in Calgary

Calgary neighbourhoods near Ruth Gebeta

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Questions about Ruth Gebeta

Where is Ruth Gebeta in Calgary?

Ruth Gebeta Restaurant is at 3719 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0S1. It is on International Avenue in Forest Lawn, SE Calgary.

Can I order Ethiopian food for pickup or delivery in Calgary?

Yes. Use Order Online for pickup or delivery. The order page shows whether your address is in the delivery area. See Ethiopian food delivery and Ethiopian food takeout in Calgary.

Which Ethiopian dishes are on the menu?

Lunch and dinner include Kitfo, Gored Gored, Lega Tibs, Doro Wot, Yetsom Shiro and Yetsom Beyaynetu. Breakfast includes Quanta Firfir, Dulet and Kurs Combo. Dulet Kitfo is one of the Specials. Dishes are served with injera. See the full menu.

How is kitfo served at Ruth Gebeta?

Kitfo is finely chopped lean beef mixed with Ethiopian spiced butter and mitmita. You can have it raw, rare or well done. Special Kitfo adds ayib (cottage cheese) and gomen (collard greens).

Do you have vegan Ethiopian dishes?

Yes. Yetsom Beyaynetu and Yetsom Agelgil are vegan fasting platters. Yetsom Shiro is a lentil-based fasting stew cooked with onion, garlic and mild spices.

What are your hours?

Open every day, 10 AM to 10 PM.

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Eat in at 3719 17 Ave SE, or order online for pickup or delivery from Ruth Gebeta.

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Address 3719 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0S1
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Opening hours

  • Monday – Sunday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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