The atmosphere pulls you in, the welcoming smile of the staff makes you want to sit down, and enjoy delicious food makes you glad you came! The hot tea was a lovely addition to a great meal! I would definitely get it again. We shared the vegetarian combo and an appetizer of the spicy farmers’ cheese with bread. It's a great way to try a little of everything!

Demera is a gem of a place - a real Chicago institution - that sits perfectly in Uptown opposite the Green Mill and across the corner from the Aragon. You know this place is legit because over half the clientele are Ethiopian, so it feels like a homecoming of sorts.

Fantastic Ethiopian food, good drinks, and prompt service! My girlfriend and I were craving Ethiopian food and saw that this was the most popular place around, and we were very pleased. It's a bit unassuming from the outside, but the interior is warm, well decorated, and super lively and despite being full (we had to wait the first time we went, learned our lesson, and made a reservation the second), service was quick.

Got takeaway and it was an amazing meal - we had the platter for two and each dish was amazing, all very well packaged and arrived hot! Served us for two meals each 🙂 thank you for such a special dinner!

I ordered from Demera last weekend and let me tell you my taste buds were rocked as usual. The vegetarian mesob is everything. Every bite is bursting with flavor and spices. I have to say Ethiopian food has to be one of the most satisfying meals you can have. I look forward to a time when we can share a meal with friends again, and tomorrow will be one of the first stops on my list. But for now, take out will have to do.

I came here for restaurant week and OMG so good. This was my first time having Ethiopian food, but I was really pleasantly surprised. I got the sambussas and tried all three of their vegetarian options - cheese, lentils, and spinach and was a fan. If I were to get it again, I would do all with cheese since that was really great flavor. For the main dish, I got six veggie options, served with Injera. To end the meal, I ordered their tea which was super delicious. Altogether a really good meal and perfect comfort food!!

Demera is the very first Ethiopian restaurant that I have ever been to, and the very first time I tried Ethiopian food. And, well, the rest is history! Demera deserves all the praise for getting me hooked on such amazing, flavorful food!

I have been here so many times and it's honestly one of my favorite go-to places when I miss a nice home-cooked meal. I cannot stop raving about this restaurant! The food is fresh, light, great variety, resembles Indian food (what I grew up eating), and perhaps the few restaurants that do not cause me indigestion or bloating after.

Amazing food. I am vegan and there was so much to choose from. I got a huge all-vegan platter and it was to die for. Definitely recommend. It was so much food and definitely worth the money. One platter is enough to feed 2-4 ppl. Also, the atmosphere is very nice. I loved all the Ethiopian artwork on the walls!

Hands down a solid 5-star restaurant. There's a reason this place has nearly 2k excellent reviews because it's absolutely fab! Totally grab a group of friends and try all the different dishes. Highlights: anything lamb and all beverages. A Chicago staple.