Queen of Sheba

Reviews

• Elizabeth S.

  star star star star star 13 June 2026

  Queen of Sheba is a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant that, if you blink, you can easily miss it. I know, because our Uber driver blew past it when he came to pick us up at the end of our evening.
  
  But looks can be deceiving -- the quality of the food far exceeded any Ethiopian food I've had before in other cities; Seattle, Omaha and NYC included.
  
  Other reviewers have referred to the owner/chef -- she is HILARIOUS. Very subtle, dry humor. Absolutely charming. AND the only person who works there. She cooks all the food herself, which was the place is small. And while others have commented on the wait, I honestly don't recall thinking, "Wow, this is taking a long time."
  
  The injera was a different consistency than I've had elsewhere; much lighter. I had the vegetarian plate, which I uploaded a photo of, and the yellow lentils were the sweetest, most delicious I've ever had.
  
  We stumbled on this place, and next time I'm in Denver, I plan to seek it out intentionally. The place is tiny -- but if you're going on a date or to spend some non-rushed time with a friend, I highly recommend it.

• Jason S.

  star star star star star 13 June 2026

  So I have been to a total of 4 Ethiopian restaurants in Colorado and there is simply NO comparison between Queen of Sheba and any of the others.  
  
  The food here is consistently AMAZING - she doesn't just use fresh, quality ingredients, but she also prepares the food superbly, which means you might wait a bit for your food, but it will be WELL worth the wait - and I'd rather wait for amazing food than get mediocre food quickly ;)
  
  I said "she" since there is a single chef, and she is the owner of the restaurant.  This is how they're able to achieve consistent amazing quality of their food, and the owner is just a wonderful, fun person I look forward to seeing every time I go!
  
  As for what food to get, well, I really don't think you can go wrong.  I love the chicken (especially the dark meat, which is far more flavorful) since the meat just falls off the bone it's so tender.  I also love the lentils, cabbage, potato, and veggie sambusas although there isn't anything I've tried that I disliked - which for me, almost never happens ;)

• Christine D.

  star star star star star 6 June 2026

  Back again and this place still ROCKS.  Dining at the Queen of Sheba is like going home to mom's.  The owner is very personable and she's a great cook.  I had the lamb and as anticipated, it was great.

• Kelli D.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  I worship Ethiopian food.  For some reason finding an Ethiopian restaurant every time I'm in a new city has become my thing.
  
  Don't judge me.
  
  On my first night in Denver, I found Queen of Sheba.  This is an unassuming place and if you're not specifically looking for it, you'll easily miss it.  Wandered in on a week night, somewhere around 8pm and we got the only available table.  This is a tiny restaurant and I imagine on the weekends and other peak times, it's impossible to get a seat.  
  
  There were only two people working: the elderly lady who cooks the food (grandma) and the younger guy who serves it (grandson).  I have no idea if they're actually related, but that's the relationship I came up with in my mind and it gave me the feeling of being in someone's home instead of a restaurant.  
  
  Like all Ethiopian places, you can't be in a hurry, because it does take a while to get your food, but when it arrives, OMG!  I was in heaven.
  
  The grandma/cook also came around to everyone's table and asked how they enjoyed the food, which was a nice touch.  
  
  If I lived here, I'd definitely return.

• Kevina L.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  I picked this place for my first Ethiopian food experience, and it did not disappoint.
  
  I was expecting to wait a while for service and food because of the reviews, but it was not slow at all. The restaurant itself is small, and it was pretty packed when I got there on a Sunday evening. But, the waiter was very attentive and quick with our orders and water refills.
  
  There were three of us, and we got the Sam Bussa as an appetizer and the Platter for Two to share. First, the Sam Bussa was awesome! It was filled with lentils, but it tasted much more savory than I could have ever expected lentils to taste -- my friend even thought it was meat at first. Think a savory empanada.
  
  The Platter "for Two" was amazing (I was apparently too ambitious in thinking we could have easily finished it among the three of us). The food was so flavorful and perfectly spicy, wow. Even the injera bread that you wrap the meat in complemented everything in a way that didn't make it lose its own unique flavor. The entire experience of sharing and tasting everything on the platter really made it for me.
  
  Queen of Sheba, you have my praise.