Serenade Art & Food
A longtime Addis secret, Serenade serves home-style Mediterranean and North African cooking — mezze, slow braises, multi-grain salads with citrus-mint dressing — now hosted in the leafy compound of the Alliance Ethio-Française. Contemporary Ethiopian art on the walls and herbs snipped from the patio garden complete one of the city's most charming dinners.
☀️ Local tip
Evenings only on most days and tables are few — call or check their Facebook page to confirm hours and reserve.
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