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05/25/2026
🎷 JAZZ AT MASSAWA 🎷
✨ SCHEDULE ✨
• SAT, MAY 30 — 9PM
ANTHONY HERVEY
with Aayushi Karnik, Joseph Miller, Guillermo Lopez & Curtis McPhatter
• SAT, JUNE 6 — 9PM
VANISHA GOULD
with Chris McCarthy, Charlie Lincoln & Samuel Bolduc
✨This performance was with Emmanuel Michael, Jayla Chee, Julia Danielle & Josh Green
Reservations recommended.
$20 drink minimum per person at tables.
Massawa HarlemNights JazzNight LiveMusicNY
05/20/2026
🎷✨ Live jazz at Massawa.
An intimate evening of soulful performances, warm lighting, great energy, and music that carries through the night. Join us for unforgettable live sets in the heart of New York City.
📍1239 Amsterdam Ave, NYC
🎶 Live Performances
🍷 Reservations Recommended
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05/06/2026
Join us for our Eritrean Independence Day party on 5/23 ✨ Celebrating Unity, our Heritage and Freedom
05/03/2026
Thank you so much for the 5 star review Timaj! ❤️ We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service - and great choice with the platter 🌱😊
03/25/2026
Thank you @ Dick Whiting for the 5 star review on Google! ✨💛
03/04/2026
March babies - this one’s for you! Your birthday is on us at Massawa ✨
Celebrate your special month with a complimentary birthday dinner and enjoy:
• 1 entrée
• Dessert
• A glass of wine, cocktail, or any beverage
All you need is a valid ID showing your March birthday.
Come gather around the table for great food, warm candlelight, and unforgettable moments.
Tag a friend whose birthday is in March and come celebrate together 🎂✨
02/13/2026
❤️ Valentine’s After Hours at Massawa
An evening of candlelight, cocktails, and curated ambiance. After 10 ✨
Sounds by setting the mood.
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🥂 Happy Hour
Draft Beers • Signature Cocktails • South African Red & White Wines
Mon–Fri 3–7 PM | Sat & Sun 3–6 PM
An elevated pause in your day.
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🎂 Birthday Month Special
Celebrate with us during your birthday month and enjoy a special treat on us.
Because milestones deserve more than ordinary.
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Since 1988.
NYC’s oldest Eritrean & Ethiopian restaurant.
Reserve. Gather. Celebrate beautifully.
02/11/2026
Valentine’s Day, Massawa Style ❤️🔥
Saturday, February 14
Dinner 7–11PM
After Hours 10PM–2AM
Sounds by 🎶
An evening of flavor, music, and connection.
Love is shared — all night long.
📍 121st & Amsterdam Ave
Reserve: Link in bio or 212-663-0505
02/09/2026
After dinner, the night continues. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples.
It’s for friends, laughter, music, and staying out later than planned.
Valentine’s Day at Massawa
10 PM–2 AM
Sounds by
Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.
02/05/2026
Thank you Bethel and for celebrating our food and sharing it with the world. ❤️
We've been serving Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in Harlem since 1988 ✨It means everything when people feel the love we put into it.
P.S. We just joined TikTok! Follow us 🎬
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02/03/2026
37 years of serving Harlem.
Massawa opened in 1988 - the oldest Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant in New York City. This Black History Month, we honor the tradition of gathering around food, sharing plates, and passing down recipes that carry generations of story.
Our history is living history. And it tastes incredible.
What’s your favorite Massawa memory? Tell us below 👇
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02/01/2026
🎂 February babies, this one’s for you!
Celebrate YOUR way - with bold flavors, warm hospitality, and a complimentary dinner on us.
✨ Valid for 1 free dinner during your birthday week
📋 Just show your ID to redeem
For 37 years, Massawa has been the place where memories are made. Let us make your special day unforgettable.
👇 Tag a February birthday friend who deserves a celebration!
📍 1239 Amsterdam Ave, NYC
🔗 Link in bio to reserve
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01/27/2026
Thank you Sree for the 5 star review on Google and for the picture! ✨We’re grateful for your support and remembering us. We hope to see you again soon 💛
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01/01/2026
Wishing everyone health, peace and joy in 2026 ❤️
#2026
12/03/2025
✨ UGLY SWEATER ALERT ✨
All December long, wear your ugly holiday sweater to Massawa and get a FREE glass of wine, beer, or a holiday cocktail on us.
Cozy vibes, good food, terrible sweaters… what more could you want?
📍Massawa Restaurant
1239 Amsterdam Ave; NYC
📅 All December
🍷 21+ for alcoholic beverages
One drink per guest with purchase of an entrée. Dine-in only.
December ❄️😊✨
10/30/2025
Thank you for the 5 star review and pictures, Wamuyu! ✨ 💛
Address
1239 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY
10027
To reach the Ethiopian restaurant located on Amsterdam Avenue in New York, you have several options for public transportation. The nearest subway station is located a few blocks away at 125th Street, which can be reached via the A, B, C, D trains. Alternatively, you can take a bus such as the M4 or M104, both of which stop within walking distance of the restaurant.
If driving to the location, be aware that parking in this area can be difficult and limited. Some nearby street parking may be available. Additionally, there are several paid garages located within a few blocks of the restaurant if no street parking is available.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 10:30pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 11:30pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 11:30pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 11:30pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 11:30pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 11:30pm |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 10:30pm |
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What people say
Ethiopian restaurants are known for their exotic and flavorful dishes that cater to a wide range of palates. Massawa, located on Amsterdam Avenue in New York, is one such restaurant that has been serving natural, fresh, and high-quality food since 1988. As one of the oldest Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurants in North America, Massawa has garnered a large following of patrons who keep coming back for more.
What sets Massawa apart from other Ethiopian restaurants is its diverse menu that offers something for everyone. From spicy to mild flavors, vegetables to fish, beef to lamb, chicken to shrimp - you name it, they have it. Their hearty vegan and vegetarian fare is particularly noteworthy and is sure to satisfy even the most discerning taste buds.
The restaurant's culture of sharing is reflected in their large platters of food served with fluffy injera bread. Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner date or a family dinner, Massawa's warm and inviting ambiance makes it the perfect choice.
To complement your meal, be sure to try their honey wine or an Eritrean beer. And if you're a coffee lover, don't miss out on their traditional Ethiopian coffee - bunn.
Overall, Massawa is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience in New York City. With its delicious food, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere, it's no wonder why this restaurant has been around for over three decades!
