Morningside HeightsAfrican
Massawa African in Morningside Heights
The mood
Cozy, social · good late at night · good for small groups
Known for
vegan and vegetarian dishes
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A mid-priced African restaurant in Morningside Heights. Reviewers come for the drinks, single out the vegetarian and vegan options, and treat it as a café hangout. Known for its vegan and vegetarian dishes.
“Massawa Restaurant is the oldest Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant in New York City, serving authentic East African cuisine since 1988. We prepare our food using fresh, high-quality ingredients, offering a diverse menu that ranges from mild to spicy flavors.”
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Cozy, Social
- Perfect for
- Dinner, Coffee & Studying, Food, Drinks
- Best times
- Afternoon, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
- Insider tip
- HAPPY HOUR $7 DRAFT BEER, WINES & COCKTAILS MONDAY - FRIDAY 3-7. Dining at Massawa is meant to be shared. Many dishes are served on large platters with traditional injera, making our restaurant ideal for intimate dinners, family meals, and group gatherings. Every dish can be customized to your preferred spice level.
The details at Massawa
- How to visit
- Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in · Catering
- Dietary options
- Vegan · Vegetarian
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Lively · Trendy
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom · Wheelchair-accessible seating
What reviewers mention about Massawa
Moodap read 10 public reviews of Massawa and counted what they talk about.
- The drinks3 of 10
- Vegetarian and vegan options3 of 10
- Café hangout2 of 10
- Evenings2 of 10
- The food2 of 10
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Good to know about Massawa
Massawa is at 1239 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027, in Morningside Heights, Manhattan.
Every day 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
You can call Massawa at (212) 663-0505.
Expect about $20–30 per person at Massawa.
Massawa is known for its vegan and vegetarian dishes.
In the 10 reviews of Massawa that Moodap read, the most mentioned are the drinks (3), vegetarian and vegan options (3), café hangout (2), evenings (2), and the food (2).
Dinner, coffee & studying, food, and drinks.
Yes: delivery, takeout, and catering.
Yes: vegan and vegetarian options.
Yes: indoors and outdoors.
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