Dahlak sharing platter with injera, chicken and vegetable dishes

Ethiopian & Eritrean cooking · Sheffield

Come together over injera.

Family-owned Habesha cooking in the heart of Sheffield — generous stews, sizzling tibs, colourful vegan dishes and the pleasure of sharing one table.

Open daily · 11:00–23:00

Welcome to Dahlak

A warm table in the city centre

Dahlak brings the food traditions of Ethiopia and Eritrea to Castle Street. Tear a piece of injera, scoop up a little of everything and take your time. Cutlery is always available — hospitality comes first.

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Made for sharing

Choose a mixed platter or build your own table from slow-cooked wot, freshly sautéed tibs and plant-based favourites.

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Coffee, prepared with care

Ask for the traditional coffee ceremony when you visit. It is unhurried, aromatic and best enjoyed together. £6 serves up to two people, with additional guests at £2.50 each.

A taste of home

Look out for imported Ethiopian and Eritrean beers, including Asmara Lager when available.

Dahlak platter with stews, vegetables and injera arranged for sharing

A shared platter prepared and served at Dahlak.

The shared table

How to enjoy a Habesha meal

The meal arrives as a shared landscape of injera, stews, vegetables and sauces.

  1. 1

    Tear

    Take a small piece of injera with your right hand.

  2. 2

    Scoop

    Use it to gather a bite of stew, vegetables or tibs.

  3. 3

    Share

    Move around the platter and enjoy the different flavours together.

Two women preparing a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony

Coffee ceremony

Coffee, prepared with care

Ask for the traditional coffee ceremony when you visit. It is unhurried, aromatic and best enjoyed together. £6 serves up to two people, with additional guests at £2.50 each.

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Loved by our guests

5.08 Google reviews
“I was absolutely blown away by the delicious food, warm hospitality and vibrant atmosphere. One of the best Habesha restaurants in Sheffield.”

AbelGoogle review

“Great food, very tasty and generous amounts. Friendly staff, authentic atmosphere.”

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“Great food and experience — will definitely come again.”

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Sheffield city centre

Your table is on Castle Street

9–11 Castle Street, Sheffield S3 8LT