Massawa

You walk into Massawa and immediately feel the hospitality—it's the kind of place where the team genuinely wants you to have a good time. Set on Byres Road in the West End, it's unpretentious but passionate about its food. You're getting properly cooked Eritrean cuisine here: injera that's actually spongy and tangy, slow-cooked stews with depth, and spice levels that range from gentle to properly fiery. The communal eating style means you're tearing flatbread and sharing dishes, which transforms dinner into something more convivial.