Discover our delicious menu featuring authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine at Merkato Restaurant, Winnipeg's beloved dining destination since 2002. From our signature Doro Wat and Vegetarian Combo to Kitfo, Special Derek Tibs, and Sambosa, each dish is carefully prepared with traditional spices and served on injera. Visit our food gallery or contact us to learn more.
Legs of free-range chicken slow-cooked in a dense stew of onions, berbere, kibbeh (Ethiopian ghee), herbs, and boiled egg. A classic Ethiopian comfort dish served on traditional injera flatbread.
Chef Recommended — Merkato's most celebrated dish, perfected over two decades of authentic Ethiopian cooking.
Finely chopped prime beef mixed with seasoned butter (kibbeh) and mitmita spice, served raw, medium, or well done. Ethiopia's answer to steak tartare — served on traditional injera flatbread.
A must-try for adventurous food lovers — bold, rich, and authentically Ethiopian.
Tender marinated lamb cooked with peppers, onions, tomatoes, rosemary, and spices, served on traditional injera flatbread. A rich and flavourful specialty for lamb lovers.
A true taste of Ethiopian culinary tradition — hearty, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.