Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Blue Nilea yet. Call (617) 522-6453 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Ethiopian restaurants across the US
Most Ethiopian restaurants across the US open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:30 PM on weekdays; 84% are open on Sundays and 57% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 138 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
389 Centre StreetJamaica Plain, MA 02130
About Blue Nilea
Blue Nilea is an Ethiopian restaurant located at 389 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. It is one of 54 places to eat and drink we list in Jamaica Plain.
Available service options are dine-in.
You can reach the team at (617) 522-6453.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ethiopian Restaurant
- Address
- 389 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- Phone
- (617) 522-6453
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Ethiopian restaurants)
Ethiopian restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Ethiopian restaurants across the US.
Typical prices for Ethiopian restaurants across the US
Based on 28 menus with 1,285 priced items from Ethiopian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $19.99.
We don’t have Blue Nilea’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Ethiopian restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Doro Wot | 50% | $19.97 |
| Kitfo | 46% | $20.99 |
| Gored Gored | 39% | $18.99 |
| Gomen | 39% | $15.00 |
| Veggie Combo | 36% | $19.99 |
| Perrier | 32% | $3.00 |
| Shiro | 32% | $15.00 |
| Quanta Firfir | 29% | $19.24 |
Calculated from 28 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Blue Nilea there are 15 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 77 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (9), Bakeries & Desserts (8), Pizza (6), and Bars & Pubs (5).
Competition is light: 1 other Ethiopian restaurant is within a mile and 2 within three miles. The closest is Ethiopian Cafe, < 0.1 mi away.
34 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsBrendan Behan Pub< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexAcross The Border< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiMo-Mo Paradise< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanDon Tequeño y Doña Arepa< 0.1 mi
- PizzaMario's Pizza< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Ethiopian restaurant
African restaurants in the US are most often Ethiopian and Eritrean, along with West African (Nigerian, Ghanaian, Senegalese), Somali and North African kitchens. Many serve a close-knit community and are among the most welcoming places to eat in a city.
What to order
- Combination platter on injera – the best introduction to Ethiopian food
- Doro wot – a deeply spiced chicken stew
- Jollof rice – the West African favorite
- Suya – grilled skewers with a peanut spice rub
Good to know
- Ethiopian food is traditionally eaten with the right hand – utensils are available if you prefer.
- Vegetarian platters are popular because of fasting traditions.
- Dishes are often made in batches; ask what is available that day.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Blue Nilea located?
Blue Nilea is located at 389 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
What is the phone number of Blue Nilea?
You can call Blue Nilea at (617) 522-6453.
Does Blue Nilea offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Blue Nilea. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Blue Nilea?
There are 77 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Blue Nilea. Nearby options include Brendan Behan Pub (< 0.1 mi), Across The Border (< 0.1 mi), and Mo-Mo Paradise (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Ethiopian restaurants near Blue Nilea?
1 other Ethiopian restaurant within a mile. The closest is Ethiopian Cafe, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Ethiopian restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 28 menus with 1,285 priced items from Ethiopian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $19.99.
Nearby places
All in Jamaica Plain
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