Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Lounge
Popular menu items
E3. Vegetarian Sampler for 1
Includes shimbra assa, yemisir wat, kik alicha, gomen, tikel gomen and dinich alicha.
$20.5029. Shimbra Asa
Chickpea dumplings. Ethiopian Diamond was the first to introduce this authentic vegetarian dish to Chicago, prepared from chickpea dough cooked to look like a fish wat (stew). Spicy.
$19.00Appetizers
Salads
S1. Diamond Salad
Romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and onions served with a zesty citrus house dressing. Vegetarian.
$7.75S3. Beet Salad
Pickled beets and carrots mixed with freshly chopped tomatoes, onions and green peppers, served with our signature zesty citrus house dressing.
$9.75Taste of Ethiopia
E2. Meat Sampler for 1
Includes yesga alicha (mild beef stew), doro wat, kay wat, yemisir wat, kik alicha and quosta.
$25.00E2. Meat Sampler for 2
Includes yesga alicha (mild beef stew), doro wat, kay wat, yemisir wat, kik alicha and quosta.
$49.00E3. Vegetarian Sampler for 1
Includes shimbra assa, yemisir wat, kik alicha, gomen, tikel gomen and dinich alicha.
$20.50E3. Vegetarian Sampler for 2
Includes shimbra assa, yemisir wat, kik alicha, gomen, tikel gomen and dinich alicha.
$38.00E4. Tibs Sampler for 1
Includes a mixture of lamb, beef, and chicken sauteed together. Zilzil tibs, doro tibs, yebeg tibs, yemisir wat, gomen, quosta and tekel gomen.
$25.00E4. Tibs Sampler for 2
Includes a mixture of lamb, beef, and chicken sauteed together. Zilzil tibs, doro tibs, yebeg tibs, yemisir wat, gomen, quosta and tekel gomen.
$49.00Traditional (For Two People)
Yesga Alicha (mild beef stew), Doro Wat (12), Yebeg Tibs (18), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31), Gomen (33), and Dinich Alicha (37). Served with appetizer Sambussa (choose four).
$43.00 +Seafood (For Two People)
E6 Asa Tibs (28), Shrimp Wat (24), Kik Alicha (31), Tikel Gomen (35), Yatkilt Watt (36) and Gomen (33). Served with appetizer Sambussa (choose four).
$46.00Beef Entrees
03. Kitfo
Ethiopian steak tartar. Lean fresh beef minced and lightly seasoned with a touch of seasoned butter and "Mitmitta" (ground chili pepper and spices), rare, medium or well done.
$16.0005. Kitfo Na Gomen
Kitfo mixed with gomen and homemade cheese, served rare, medium or well done.
$19.0006. Tibs
Cubed beef sauteed with onions and green peppers, served with spicy Awaze sauce on the side.
$18.5007. Tibs Wat
Lightly sauteed cubed beef simmered to perfection in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce. Spicy.
$20.0008. Yesga Alicha
Lean, cubed beef simmered in alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce. Mild.
$18.5009. Zilzil Tibs
Tender strips of beef marinated in fresh garlic sauteed with onions and green peppers.
$19.00Gored Gored (Spicy)
Tender morsels of choice lean beef, tossed in a homemade chili sauce, and seasoned (Kibe) butter. Served rare.
$15.00 +Chicken Entrees
12. Doro Wat
Tender chicken legs marinated and slow cooked in spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce. Served Ethiopian style with a hard-boiled egg. Spicy.
$19.0014. Doro Tibs Wat
Sauteed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce. Spicy.
$19.0015. Doro Tibs Alicha
Sauteed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce. Mild.
$18.50Lamb Entrees
Yebeg Watt
Fresh, tender lamb (bone-in) stewed in our homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce.
$16.75 +Yebeg Alicha
Fresh lamb (bone-in) slow cooked to tenderness in a mild and distinctly flavored homemade (Alicha) Ethiopian sauce.
$16.50 +19. Yebeg Tibs Wat
Sauteed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce. Spicy.
$23.5020. Yebeg Tibs Alicha
Sauteed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce. Mild.
$23.50Meat Combinations Entrees
21. Tibs Quosta
Sauteed, cubed chicken, beef or lamb (choice of one) mixed with quosta, onions and green peppers.
$20.00 +22. Tibs Combo 1
A mixture of doro (chicken) tibs, yebeg (lamb) tibs and zil zil (beef) tibs, sauteed together with onions and green peppers.
$23.0023. Tibs Combo 2
Seafood. A mixture of shrimp, chicken and beef sauteed together with onions and green peppers.
$25.50Seafood Entrees
25. Shrimp Alicha
Shrimp simmered in a homemade mild alicha sauce with onions and green pepper. Mild.
$20.0028. Asa Tibs
Tilapia fillet coated with shiro flour fries and topped with onions, green peppers and tomato.
$21.5029a. Asa Special with 2 Sides
Whole tilapia fish with your choice of 2 sides and salad. Served with lemon wedges and a side of spicy mit mita.
$23.5029b. Asa Special
Whole tilapia fish coated with shiro flour and house spices. Fried to perfection. Does not include sides or injera.
$17.00Vegetarian Entrees
29. Shimbra Asa
Chickpea dumplings. Ethiopian Diamond was the first to introduce this authentic vegetarian dish to Chicago, prepared from chickpea dough cooked to look like a fish wat (stew). Spicy.
$19.0031. Kik Alicha
Split peas slow-cooked in a mild sauce of spices, onion, garlic and ginger. Mild.
$14.0037. Dinich Alicha
Potato cubes and carrots cooked in a mild sauce of onions, garlic, ginger and Ethiopian spices. Mild.
$15.00Okra Quosta
Okra and chopped spinach simmered in a mild sauce of spices, onions and fresh garlic.
$13.50 +Tofu Tibs
Sauteed tofu served with onions, green peppers and tomatoes in a mild exotic spiced sauce.
$14.75 +Yatkilt Wat
String beans, carrots and potatoes cooked with onions, garlic and ginger, mildly spiced.
$13.50 +Yetsom Ferfer
Classic vegan stew of tomatoes, berbere spice and small bits of injera bread, cooked together as a spicy, savory entree.
$13.50 +Sides and Side Portions
Side of Okra Quosta
$4.00Side of Plain Injera
$1.00Gluten Free Injera
$2.00Regular Injera
$1.25Cheese
$4.00Salad
$4.00Dessert
D1. White Diamond Special
French vanilla ice cream served upon light pastry triangles drizzled with chocolate sauce.
$5.75D2. Destaye
My happiness. Light pastry shell filled with dark and light raisins, pistachios, split almonds, shredded coconut and cardamom.
$6.50D3. Chocolate Diamond
A chocolate lover's dream: served with chocolate cake, served warm, oozing with rich chocolate. Served on light pastry triangles with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
$8.75D4. Chocolate Diamond Royale
A platter of all our desserts: white diamond, destaye and chocolate diamond. Presented to share for 2 to 4 people.
$13.75Beverages
African Beers (Must be 21 to Purchase)
International Beers (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Honey Wine - Mead
Must be 21 to purchase. Berele. Our homemade Ethiopian honey wine is the drink of poets, scholars and royalty. It is as refined as any other vintage with a light, subtle finish.
$9.00White Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Pinot Grigio, Zenato Italy
Must be 21 to purchase. Lemon-green in color with a lovely aroma of citrus, white peach and apple; refreshing and soft with a smooth, dry finish.
$29.00Sauvignon Blanc, Robertson South Africa
Must be 21 to purchase. Full-bodied wine with powerful varietal flavours of pineapple, granadilla, melon and green apple, good structure with lovely balancing.
$30.00Chenin Blanc, Indaba South Africa
Must be 21 to purchase. This fresh, vibrant version offers luscious flavors of tropical fruit, melon and honey pear, backed by bright citrus flavors and a light peppery finish.
$30.00Chardonnay, La Capra Italy
Must be 21 to purchase. Luscious, with pure Jonagold apple, Cavaillon melon and heather notes, followed by a fresh, lively finish.
$30.00Riesling, Hirschbach and Sohne Germany
Must be 21 to purchase. Beautifully fragrant and medium bodied wine with hints of peaches, balanced perfectly with crisp acidity to provide a clean and fresh finish. Not too sweet.
$29.00Red Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Pinot Noir, California
Must be 21 to purchase. Ample tasty red fruit with pleasantly refreshing tart acidity. This Pinot has a bright, pale cherry red with a mahogany color and medium body.
$32.00Merlot, Indaba South Africa
Must be 21 to purchase. Crafted in a fresh, clean style, this velvety Merlot offers enticing aromas and bright, juicy flavors of cherry, dark berry and plum, backed by subtle mocha and herbal notes.
$32.00Pinotage, La Capra South Africa
Must be 21 to purchase. Ripe plums and sweet berries dominate the nose of this fruity and medium-bodied vintage, with soft tannins and fresh cherry acidity.
$32.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Tilia Argentina
Must be 21 to purchase. A ripe, dark cherry scented bouquet with a hint of apricot blossom, this Cab is medium-bodied with a ripe, generous entry, crisp acidity and very pure.
$32.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Robertson South Africa
Must be 21 to purchase. Smooth, full-bodied with rich mulberry, plum and cassis supported by soft tannins. Deep red in colour and smooth, with good weight and no hard edges.
$34.00Malbec, Tilia Argentina
Must be 21 to purchase. Lovely aroma of plum, black cherry and herbal mint notes with a touch of spice. This wine shows lots of deep, dark and juicy fruit combined with spicy black pepper.
$32.00Signature Drinks (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Diamond Margarita
Must be 21 to purchase. Jose Cuervo, triple sec, sweet -n-sour and a splash of fresh lime.
$11.00Ethiopian Sunrise
Must be 21 to purchase. Jose Cuevo, grenadine, fresh orange juice and a cherry garnish.
$11.00Blue Nile
Must be 21 to purchase. Absolut, midori, pineapple and orange juice topped with a splash of blue curacao.
$11.00Long Island Iced Tea
Must be 21 to purchase. Vodka, gin, light rum, tequila, triple sec, sweet-n-sour and a splash of Coke.
$13.00Bloody Mary
Must be 21 to purchase. Our signature drink, day or night: your choice of vodka with our own special bloody mary blend.
$10.00Martinis (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Diamond Drop Martini
Must be 21 to purchase. Vodka, triple sec, lemon juice rimmed with fresh cane sugar.
$13.00Tour of Ethiopia (Archived) Archived
T1 Tour of Ethiopia for 1
Served with two sambusa, a diamond salad, choice of entree and choice of side.
$22.50T1 Tour of Ethiopia for 2
Served with four sambusa, shared diamond salad, two entrees, and two sides.
$43.50