The short answer
Bonna Anne Ethiopian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
A good change from Indian restaurants if you eat plant-based. Order the beyuyinetu platter to share, eat with injera, and confirm hours and payment method before you go.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Bonna Anne Ethiopian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- Al Salam Street, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
- Dining style
- Casual Ethiopian, shared platters
- Price signal
- Mid-range
- Signature order
- Try: beyuyinetu vegan platter with injera
- Good for
- Vegan guests, adventurous groups
Why it matters
Why Bonna Anne Ethiopian Restaurant is worth your time
Ethiopian cooking has a long tradition of fasting days when no animal food is eaten, which is why plant-based platters are a normal part of the cuisine and not an afterthought. In a city where vegetarian choice often means North Indian curries, a lentil and vegetable platter on injera gives a different set of spices and textures.
For older travellers the soft stews and mild bread can be easy to eat, though some dishes are spicy and the sourness of injera is an acquired taste. The listing rates the restaurant as very vegan-friendly with three to five vegan options and a clearly marked menu, and mentions friendly service. It is not a certified vegan kitchen, so ask about butter, which is common in some Ethiopian cooking.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegan platter
The beyuyinetu platter combines several vegan dishes.
- 02
Injera
Soft flatbread used as plate and spoon.
- 03
Ethiopian coffee
Traditional coffee is mentioned by guests.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Bonna Anne sits on Al Salam Street in Al Zahiyah, a busy part of the city centre where several vegetarian Indian restaurants are also found. The directory listing describes Ethiopian food with a dedicated vegetarian and vegan section of spiced vegetables, lentils and beans.
The dish named as the top pick is the beyuyinetu platter, a large plate of several vegan Ethiopian dishes eaten with injera, the soft sour flatbread. Guests also mention a fasting menu, though the page does not describe it, and traditional Ethiopian coffee. Extra injera costs a small additional fee.
Eat as Ethiopians do, tearing injera and scooping each stew. Come as a group, since a platter is built to be shared. The menu is mixed, with meat dishes too, so tell staff about egg, dairy or Jain restrictions and ask how each dish is cooked before ordering.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Phone ahead to confirm hours
- Ask whether butter is used in your dish
- Check if cards are accepted
- Tell staff about egg or dairy limits
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Al Salam Street, Al Zahiyah (E16 02)
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner; listed open 10 AM to midnight
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The listing notes a wheelchair-accessible elevator. Food is shared from one platter and eaten with bread, so ask for a spoon if hands-on eating is hard for older guests.
- Tickets and access
- Phone +971 2 491 2128 to check hours and whether cards are taken; the listing is inconsistent on payment. Groups are welcome.
Best for
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Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The listing notes a wheelchair-accessible elevator. Food is shared from one platter and eaten with bread, so ask for a spoon if hands-on eating is hard for older guests.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Bonna Anne vegan?
It is a mixed restaurant with a dedicated vegetarian and vegan section, so ask staff to confirm each dish.
What is beyuyinetu?
The listing describes it as a platter of several vegan Ethiopian dishes, served with injera.
Is there lift access?
The listing mentions a wheelchair-accessible elevator; confirm by phone.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
