Rendezvous Restaurant

Anyone who has walked down the west side of 95 street will have passed by the conspicuous looking white building on the corner of 108 Avenue — and usually have kept right on walking. The place has been reincarnated over the years as several different restaurants, none of which had any staying power. Until now.
With new management that has created a new look inside the place, combined with a new menu of Ethiopian cuisine, Rendez Vous is stepping away from its sketchy past into a delicious future. The menu includes a variety of vegetarian and meat (mostly beef and lamb) dishes prepared in a traditional Ethiopian style. All meals are served with injera, a kind of spongy, sour flat bread which is used instead of a fork. We ordered vegetarian combos, which featured generous portions of three kinds of lentils, spinach, and salad. Our food was served to us within 20 minutes and was absolutely delicious. The food also had a lot of kick to it, and we found ourselves pulling out some of the hot peppers in the food while still enjoying the meal.
While we did not try any of the meat dishes, from their descriptions they were tempting. Beef in different kinds of sauces, grilled lamb — freshness and flavour appear to be a priority. Vegetarians in particular will love Rendez Vous because the colourful, flavourful lentils and other veggie delights are quite delicious and unique. Friday evenings features a vegetarian buffet. Most of the entrees are in the $ 12-​$ 15 range and extra injera can be purchased for a dollar each. A traditional Ethiopian coffee service is also available, as is a full bar.
Overall, the food is great and the service is excellent. Check it out after a shopping trip at the nearby Italian Centre.