Marathon Ethiopian Restaurant

103 10 St Nw., Calgary, AB T2N 1V4

3.5

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+1 403 283 6796

Enjoy one complimentary A LA CARTE ENTREE when a second A LA CARTE ENTREE of equal or greater value is purchased or for those who prefer - 25% off the regular price of any buffet for up to 4 people. . . The cuisine of Ethiopia is ... more on entertainment.com

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This was a great and authentic Ethiopian restaurant. more on Restaurantica

I have been to other Ethiopian restaurants and they don't compare in the least...if you want a truly authentic experience from the ambience, to the food, to the service you need to visit Marathon in the heart of Kensington. more on Yahoo! Travel

The vegetarian /vegan choices are abundant with about 1/3 of the menu made up of pure-veg delights... more on Yahoo! Travel

Small restaurant and very plain, but they served lots of delicious food. more on Restaurantica

The Injera bread makes a meal very filling, and there's a wide variety of dishes to choose from, none of which disappointed. more on Yahoo! Travel

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I wasn't sure what to expect from an Ethiopian restaurant, but whatever it may be, Marathon certainly doesn't disappoint. I went tot he Vine and Dine evening there whilst visiting Calgary during the summer.

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Ever since I tried the Marathon Ethiopian restaurant (about 3 or 4 years ago), I crave their food and eat there at least once every couple of months. The food is very tasty and the people are great! ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I have been going for Ethiopian Food at Marathon for about five years already and have even come to crave it on a regular basis...

I have been to other Ethiopian restaurants and they don't compare in the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Really there is no better Ethiopian restaurant in Calgary. To be honest there are few better restaurants of any type. Along with the laid back atmosphere, the wonderful music and the exceptionally nice staff it is really a treat ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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I loved this place. I went in thinking it was a la carte but it was a buffet. The buffet was great. I could taste a little bit of every dish. And never experiencing Ethiopian food to the fullest; It w ... more on TripAdvisor

If you're looking for a good place to try something different, this is the restaurant for you. The decor is casual, service attentive and the food is a very good introduction to Ethiopian cuisine. We ... more on TripAdvisor

Food is really tasty and the combo plates are a good bargain. It always takes a while to arrive, so it's a "marathon" ... more on TripAdvisor

I went with my US cousins in July 2011 as they wanted Ethiopian cuisine and this was the restaurant in Kensington. Service was very slowy and the staff were lazy. We ordered the dishes at about 8 PM w ... more on TripAdvisor

Don't go if you're in a hurry or with a closed mind more on TripAdvisor

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This was a great and authentic Ethiopian restaurant. The server was great and very helpful- especially since our table was not very experienced in Ethiopian ... more on Restaurantica