Cafe Colucci
Cafe Colucci is a small family run cafe founded by Fetlework Tefferi. We've been serving East African cuisine in Oakland since 1991!
When you walk into Cafe Colucci you are immediately greeted by the warm rich aromas of cooking food - the smell of Ethiopian grown, heirloom spices. Our private garden patio features a mural by Natty Rebel and tropical plants - its the perfect spot for a private event.
Cafe Colucci has been recognized with over 25 awards, including “Michelin Guide Recommended”over the years.
We only take reservations for events.
Events
March 29th | $95
We're celebrating Oakland Restaurant Week with Marreya Bailey, the producer of Mad Marvlus ciders, a natural, low-intervention brand. Her ciders include rare and sometimes foraged fruits, flowers and occasionally honey. We'll be serving 5 family-style courses, including off-menu delights like Zilzil Tibs & Branzino Assa Tibs.
May 18th | $125
We are teaming up with one of our favorite Oakland restaurants Lion Dance Cafe to bring you 4 courses featuring Brundo Spices along with additional few surprises. Lion Dance Cafe brings bold flavors from their Teochew Singaporean & Cali Italian family recipes. We are excited to meld our heirloom Ethiopian spices and traditional flavors with Lion Dance's Michelin + James Beard celebrated vision.
The details
Traditional Ethiopian made with the freshest East African spices. Our bar features original cocktails made with African spirits and a local Black Owned wine list.
Put in an order for delivery or pick up. We also offer cookbooks, liquor and spices on our to-go menu - great for last minute gifts.
We offer to-go catering, full service catering as well as full and partial restaurant buyouts. We're here to make the party happen.
Reviews
I have eaten a fair amount of Ethiopian food. I grew up in Washington DC and the Bay Area has amazing Ethiopian establishments. Cafe Colucci in its current iteration is my favorite. I am not entirely certain why their food is so delicious. My friend and I were speculating. Are the vegetables fresher? Are the spices a higher quality?
Ethiopian food is among my favorite of all cuisine, and as someone who's tried nearly all the ethiopian places in Oakland, LA, and other cities, Colucci might just be #1. Most dishes are pretty healthy so for anyone nutrition conscious or with a sensitive stomach, this should check all your boxes. Their new location is AMAZING. Tons of space, dog friendly, incredible aromas, and wonderful staff.
First thing I knew was the heavenly waft of spices carrying me in from the sidewalk. Like what?!?! There's no way that's legal. My mouth instantly watered! Love the atmosphere. From how clean it was to the set up. Everyone was so amazingly kind and explained all of the food to me.Let me tell y'all, if I lived here I would be eating here way too often.
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