Thin, light pastry shells filled with delicately spiced minced meat or chopped vegetables
A-1 Whole Lentil - Vegetarian - 4.25
A-2 Spinach - Vegetarian - 4.25
A-3 Potato and Carrot - Vegetarian - 4.25
A-4 Chicken 4.75
A-5 Beef 4.75

Vegetarian
Romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and onions, served with a zesty citrus house dressing

Diamond salad, with marinated, sautéed cubes of chicken breast

Yesga Alicha (mild beef stew), Doro Wat (12), Kay Wat (16), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31) and Quosta (34)

Shimbra Assa (29), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31), Gomen (33), Tikel Gomen (35) and Dinich Alicha (37)

Zilzil Tibs (09), Doro Tibs (13), Yebeg Tibs (18), Yemisir Wat (30) Gomen (33) Quosta (34) and Tekel Gomen (35)

Yesga Alicha (mild beef stew), Doro Wat (12), Kay Wat (16), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31) and Quosta (34)

Shimbra Assa (29), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31), Gomen (33), Tikel Gomen (35) and Dinich Alicha (37)

Zilzil Tibs (09), Doro Tibs (13), Yebeg Tibs (18), Yemisir Wat (30) Gomen (33) Quosta (34) and Tekel Gomen (35)

Lean, cubed beef slow cooked in our homemade spicy “Diamond Berbere” sauce

Kitfo (03) mixed with Gomen (33) and homemade cheese, served rare, medium or well done

Lightly sautéed cubed beef simmered to perfection in a spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce

Tender strips of beef marinated in fresh garlic, sautéed with onions and green peppers

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

Cubed beef sautéed with onions and green peppers served with spicy Awaze sauce on the side

Lean, cubed beef simmered in Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce

Tender chicken legs marinated and slow cooked in spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce, served Ethiopian Style with a hard boiled egg

Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade spicy “Diamond Berbere” sauce

Cubed chicken breast sautéed with onions and green peppers

Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce

Cubed lamb and fresh rosemary, sautéed with onions and green peppers

Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce

Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade spicy “Diamond Berbere” sauce

Sautéed, cubed chicken, beef or lamb (choice of one) mixed with Quosta (34), onions and green peppers
Lamb 18.50 | Chicken or Beef 16.50

A mixture of shrimp, chicken and beef sautéed together with onions and green peppers

A mixture of Doro (chicken) Tibs (13), Yebeg (lamb) Tibs (18) and Zil Zil (beef) Tibs (09) sautéed together with onions and green peppers

hrimp simmered in our spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce

Shrimp sautéed with onions, green peppers and fresh tomatoes

Tilapia fillet coated with shiro flour fries and topped with onions and green peppers and tomato

Whole tilapia fish coated with shiro flour and house spices, fired to perfection

Shrimp simmered in our homemade mild (Alicha) sauce with onions and green peppers

Tilapia fillet cooked in our spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce

Whole tilapia fish with your choice of two sides and salad. Served with lemon wedges and a side of spicy Mit Mita

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)

Split peas slow cooked in a mild sauce of spices, onion, garlic and ginger

Chopped collard greens simmered with onions and garlic

Sliced cabbage and carrots cooked in a mild sauce

Choose any four  (Side Portion sizes)

Red lentils simmered in a spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce

Seasoned chickpea flour puree, cooked with chopped onions and garlic

Chopped spinach simmered with onions and garlic

Potato cubes and carrots cooked in a mild sauce of onions, garlic, ginger and Ethiopian spices

Coke | Diet Coke | Sprite | Ginger Ale | Iced Tea

Orange Juice | Cranberry Juice

Perrier 3.50 | San Pellegrino 4.50

Served in a traditional clay pot
Small 6.00 | Large 10.00

Our own traditional blend of black tea spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and clove
Price per person

French vanilla ice cream served upon light pastry triangles, drizzled with chocolate sauce

A chocolate lover’s dream: chocolate cake, served warm, oozing with rich chocolate. Served on light pastry triangles with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce

* Dessert is gluten free when served without pastry triangles

Light pastry shell filled with dark and light raisins, pistachios, split almonds, shredded coconut and cardamom

A platter of all our desserts: White Diamond, Destaye and Chocolate Diamond, presented to share for 2 to 4 people

Jose Cuervo, Triple Sec, Sweet -n-Sour and a splash of fresh lime

Absolut, Midori, pineapple and orange juice topped with a splash of Blue Curacao

Our Signature drink, day or night: Your choice of vodka with our own special Bloody Mary blend

Jose Cuevo, Grenadine, fresh orange juice and a cherry garnish

Vodka, Gin, Light Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet-n-Sour and a splash of Coke

Absolut, Triple Sec, cranberry juice and a touch of lime

Beefeater Gin, Dry Vermouth and olive juice

Vodka, Triple Sec, lemon juice rimmed with fresh cane sugar

Vodka, Sour Apple Pucker garnished with a cherry

Red amber ale or light ale

Lager

Our homemade Ethiopian honey wine/mead is the drink of poets, scholars and royalty. It is as refined as any other vintage with a light, subtle finish
Glass 7 | Berela 8 | Carafe 22

Lemon-green in color with a lovely aroma of citrus, white peach and apple; refreshing and soft with a smooth, dry finish
Glass 7.5 | Bottle 26

This fresh, vibrant version offers luscious flavors of tropical fruit, melon and honey pear, backed by bright citrus flavors and a light peppery finish
Glass 7.5 | Bottle 28

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
Glass 7.5 | Bottle 26

Full-bodied wine with powerful varietal flavours of pineapple, granadilla, melon and green apple, good structure with lovely balancing
Glass 7.5 | Bottle 28

Luscious, with pure Jonagold apple, Cavaillon melon and heather notes, followed by a fresh, lively finish
Glass 7.5 | Bottle 28

Ample tasty red fruit with pleasantly refreshing tart acidity. This Pinot has a bright, pale cherry red with a mahogany color and medium body
Glass 8 | Bottle 30

Ripe plums and sweet berries dominate the nose of this fruity and medium bodied vintage, with soft tannins and fresh cherry acidity
Glass 8 | Bottle 28

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
Glass 9 | Bottle 32

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
Glass 8 | Bottle 30

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 
Glass 8 | Bottle 28

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
Glass 8 | Bottle 30