Desta Bistro
Eritrean Restaurant, Vegan Entrée
Vegan options
Limited vegan options ★ 4.1 (144) · $$ · Restaurant · Eritrean, African, Jamaican · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the vegan Ethiopian plate, highly praised for its flavor"
Must-try: ethiopian plate, atkilt wot, jamaican vegan plate
Praised for: friendly service, lively atmosphere
Desta Bistro serves straightforward Eritrean cuisine with a modest, contemporary setting and offers a dedicated vegan entrée section and appetizers. The venue also includes Jamaican dishes on Wednesdays and provides outdoor seating alongside wheelchair accessibility. While the vegan Ethiopian plate is highly praised, some inconsistencies with vegan labeling have been reported.
schedule
Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 9 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM-5 PM
Thursday 9 AM-5 PM
Friday 9 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
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6665 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130
Vegan Friendliness
iLimited vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Separate vegan menu
- STAFF Basic understanding
- PROTEIN tofu, lentils, beans
Some users reported hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
Others mentioned inconsistent vegan claims on the menu.
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