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Addis Red Sea

544 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-8727 Find location!

Photo of Addis Red Sea, Boston, MA "Unusual" doesn't even begin to describe Addis Red Sea, an intimate, funky Ethiopian restaurant in the South End of Boston. It is almost guaranteed that you have never been to a dining spot quite like this. Dark and hushed, with colorful touches throughout the room, including African artifacts, Addis Red Sea is a restaurant like no other in Boston.

The waitstaff at Addis Red Sea is particularly friendly and very helpful if you have questions on any of the menu items. Wide stools and hand woven baskets that are used for tables are scattered through the cozy room. Addis Red Sea is below street level, adding to the intimate feel of the restaurant.

Most of the food served at Addis Red Sea is simple, with healthy ingredients such as flatbread, lentils, lean beef, and vegetables of all kinds. Some of the entrees bear a slight resemblance to those found in Middle Eastern or Indian restaurants. Some dishes at Addis Red Sea are very spicy, but those who prefer mild dishes also have many options from which to choose.

Addis Red Sea is probably not a restaurant for everyone. If you are looking for more familiar food, you might be better off heading to such nearby places as The Dish or Giacomo's in the South End, both of which are terrific, by the way. But if you're feeling adventurous, drop on by to Addis Red Sea. It might end up being the most memorable, unusual Boston dining experience that you have been a part of in some time. [Editor's Note: Addis Red Sea also has a second location on Massachusetts Avenue in the Porter Square section of Cambridge.]