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Demera Ethiopian Restaurant is a typical Ethiopian eatery that uses only the finest, most genuine ingredients in their dishes.

Demera first welcomed customers in November of 2007 and has since received numerous honors and accolades from both regional and national media outlets. Demera Ethiopian Restaurant has been a mainstay of the Ethiopian-American community in Chicago for over a decade, and is now considered one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the city. Demera, a Chicago restaurant located in the heart of Uptown, welcomes locals and tourists alike with its warm service and abundant Ethiopian cuisine every day.

Many visitors to Demera Ethiopian Restaurant, both first-timers and regulars, find that the communal “family-style” hand-eating experience shared among family and friends is what most impresses and fascinates them about their visit to the restaurant.

Numerous Chicago publications have featured and praised Demera, including Eater’s 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Hungry Hound, Yelp, Zagat, Check Please!, and the Michelin Guide’s Recommended list.


Tigist Reda, chef and owner of Chicago’s Demera, moved from his native Ethiopia to the Windy City over twenty years ago. By assisting the older ladies in her family, she was exposed to the intricacies of traditional Ethiopian cooking. When Tigist was older, she realized how much she enjoyed hosting parties and introducing others to her family’s traditions. After divorcing her husband, Tigist spent a few months planning and preparing to build Demera Ethiopian Restaurant, where she would serve traditional Ethiopian food.

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant Chicago

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