ROMINA GROUP

Building Businesses
That Shape Tomorrow.

We build, grow and invest in businesses that create lasting value for people, communities and the future.

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RESTAURANTS & CULINARY

Romina Restaurants
Home of Great Service.

An Iconic Eatery in the heart of Addis Ababa

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RESTAURANTS & CULINARY

KOBA Patisserie
Crafted with Passion.

Pastries, Cakes, Breakfasts and Coffee, across Addis Ababa.

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RESTAURANTS & CULINARY

Meskott Culinary
Diverse Experiences, Unified.

Fine dining, and an unparalleled selection of International Cuisine

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ROMINA COFFEE

Romina Coffee
Legacy of Ethiopian Coffee.

Sourced from six regions and exported across four continents since 2009.

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OTHER BUSINESSES

Romina Imports
From our Partners to You.

Quality FMCG imported and distributed across the Ethiopian market.

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JAQUAR WORLD

Jaquar World
Complete Bathroom & Lighting Solutions.

Faucets, Showers, Sanitary-ware and more, from exquisite luxury to Jaquar Premium.

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Who We Are

Find out all about Romina's
corporate business.

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Welcome to Romina Group

Founded in 1973 by Girma Taye as a small restaurant in 4 Kilo, Romina has grown over five decades into a diversified Ethiopian enterprise, through strategic expansion, successful partnerships and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Girma Taye opens a small, cherished restaurant in 4 Kilo, in the heart of Addis Ababa.

Years of Excellence

Since 1973

From a single restaurant in 4 Kilo to a holding company across hospitality, coffee, trading and distribution. Five decades of growth marked by strategic expansion and successful partnerships.

Our Businesses

Our Diversified Portfolio

Restaurant Management & Hospitality

Home-styled Dishes, Warm Service and Distinct Culinary brands across Addis Ababa.

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Cakes, Pastries & Confectionaries

Pastries, Handcrafted Cakes, Signature Breakfasts and Specialty Coffee, baked fresh across Addis Ababa.

Explore KOBA

International Culinary Services

International Cuisine, Curated Drinks and a Welcoming Setting for Memorable Dining in Addis Ababa.

Explore Meskott

Coffee Exporting

Upholding the Legacy of Ethiopian Coffee, from farm to cup, across four continents.

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Freshly roasted coffee beans turning in a roaster cooling tray

Coffee Roastery

Coming soon.

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Supermarket aisles stocked with packaged goods

FMCG Importing & Distribution

Quality FMCG imported for Local Consumption.

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Why Choose Romina

Striving for superior performance and quality in everything we undertake.
Committed to continuous creativity and adapting to stay ahead of the curve and the competition.
Providing our customers with the highest standard of products and services available.
Operating in an environmentally friendly way, protecting our resources for future generations.
Conducting our business with unwavering honesty, transparency and ethical standards.

Featured Brands

Romina dining room, brick wall and pendant lights

Breaded cutlet with saffron rice, lime and side salad

Mixed grill with rice, mushroom sauce and crispy greens

Backlit bar shelves stocked with wines and spirits

Vegetable pizza with a side of avocado dip

The Dining Room

An iconic eatery in the heart of Addis Ababa

The Home of Great Service

We don't just serve food; we invite you into an experience that mirrors the inclusion and warmth of home. Home-styled dishes from across the world, prepared as the most comforting versions of what you love.

Culinary Promise

European dishes
Asian dishes
Ethiopian dishes
Signature Agelgel

Locations

4 Kilo
Romina Restaurant, Bar & Cafe +251 11 111 0005
Balderas
Romina Restaurant / Takeaway Center +251 964 414 141

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Coffee processing hall with sacks ready for export

A single green bean in a Romina sample tray

Two hands holding freshly picked red coffee cherries

Processing Hall

Launched 2009

Upholding the Legacy of Ethiopian Coffee

Ethiopian coffee is inseparable from daily life here. We export it as more than a commodity: one of life's little luxuries, spread across continents.

Markets

Europe
The USA
Asia
The Middle East

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Square vessel basin with a wall-mounted matte black mixer

Outdoor wall and bollard lights on display

Glass pendant light with a woven brass shade

Twin wall lights with frosted glass shades

Freestanding bathtub and floor-mounted filler in the showroom

Showroom wall of wall lights and chandeliers

Basin & Wall Mixer

The Only Premier Partner with Jaquar Group

The Complete Bathroom & Lighting Solutions Destination

Faucets, shower systems, sanitaryware, smart toilets, jacuzzi baths and architectural lighting, from Artize luxury to Jaquar Premium.

Brands

Jaquar Premium

Locations

Kazanchis
Zewditu Street, Joberg Building, 1st floor
Meskel Flower
Off Ethio-China Street, Martreza Building, ground floor +251 114 701 650

Visit Jaquar World +251 944 143 073

Glazed chocolate dome pastry on a marble board

Layered macchiato in a glass cup and saucer

Milk poured over iced coffee at the table

Milk tea poured from a white teapot into a glass

Sparkling mint and lime cooler in a tall glass

Signature Dome Pastry

Patisserie & bakery, established 2020

Crafted With Passion. Made Fresh.

Artisan pastries, handcrafted cakes, signature breakfasts, specialty coffee and savory dishes, baked fresh by skilled pastry artisans across Addis Ababa.

Locations

4 Kilo
Pastry & bakery takeaway center +251 900 898 989
Sandford
Pastry, bakery, meals & drinks cafe +251 941 000 022
Atlas
Pastry, bakery, meals & drinks cafe +251 900 989 898
Peacock
Elevated coffee experience
Bisrate Gabriel - ICS Coming soon
Pastry, bakery, meals & drinks cafe

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Bacio Cremeria gelato counter, flavors on display

Waffle topped with ice cream and chocolate

Affogato in a glass cup with coffee beans

The Gelato Counter

A blend of authentic flavor and modern creativity.

A Blend of Authentic Flavor and Modern Creativity.

Handcrafted ice creams, gelatos, and elegant sundaes, made with fresh dairy ingredients sourced directly from Romina Dairy Farm. A premium ice cream and gelato concept in Addis Ababa, made for moments of connection.

What We Make

Handcrafted Ice Creams
Gelatos
Elegant Sundaes
Fresh Dairy Ingredients

Locations

Bole Japan
Ice cream, gelato & sundae cafe
Bisrate Gabriel
Ice cream, gelato & sundae cafe

Visit Bacio Cremeria +251 94 100 0033

Meskott entrance and green wall at Sellassie Twin Towers

Lounge seating beneath framed Ethiopian art

Garden terrace tables under the Meskott sign

Stone-clad bar counter and stools before the Meskott green wall

Courtyard tables with red and green cushions among plants

The Entrance

Fine dining, VIP tables, a street food garden and the bar

Meskott Culinary Experience

International cuisine led by talented chefs, paired with a curated selection of wines, spirits and classy cocktails. The new upscale meeting place in the city.

Locations

4 Kilo
King George VI Street, opposite Menelik II School, ground floor, Sellassie Twin Towers +251 90 387 9999

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Two partners reviewing a presentation on a tablet

Bins of long dried pasta in several varieties

With Our Partners

Quality FMCG imported for Local Consumption

Connecting you directly to premium global products

What began as sourcing for Romina's own hospitality operations grew into a dedicated importer supplying the Ethiopian market.

Upholding the Legacy of Ethiopian Coffee

Ethiopian coffee is more than an export commodity. It is one of life's little luxuries, a catalyst for meaningful social interaction, and a source of inspiration worldwide.

Quality control in the Romina Coffee warehouse

Quality control at our export warehouse.

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Wet mill stations

Located across all major coffee-growing regions, at advantageous altitudes.
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Coffee-growing regions

Sidamo, Limmu, Yirgacheffe, Guji, Neqemte and Nansabo.
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Tons of annual capacity

Annual production capacity, in tons.
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Farmers Collaborated With

Supplying beans of varied tastes and profiles.
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Specialty Farmer Partners

Smallholders producing specialty coffee in the Oromia region.
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Certified Stations

Holding Rainforest Alliance & Organic Certifications

"Spreading the Magic Across Continents."

Exporting to

Europe
USA
Asia
Middle East

Sacks of export coffee stacked in the warehouse — Ready for export

A Romina sack stamped Produce of Ethiopia, washed Arabica — Produce of Ethiopia

Green coffee samples lined up on the cupping table — Cup testing

01Farm
02Harvest
03Wet mill
04Processing
05Cup testing
06Export
07Global market

Green coffee in open sacks on the processing floor, with the quality team inspecting

Quality Assurance

Careful handpicking and rigorous cupping tests before any lot is approved for export.

Hand-sorting green coffee at a washing station

Traceability

Farm-to-cup tracking, from the station where a lot is washed through to delivery.

A coffee farmer checking the branches of his coffee tree

Farmers First

Training and knowledge transfer, disease-resistant seedlings and shade trees, and fairer compensation through higher pricing and a post-sale share.

Our Accomplishments

Milestones We're
Proud Of.

1973 Founded
Founded in 4 Kilo

Girma Taye opens a small restaurant in 4 Kilo, Addis Ababa, the seed of Romina Group.
3,714 Community
Farmers Supported

Romina Coffee directly supports 3,714 smallholder farmers across Ethiopia's coffee regions.
7 Certifications
Organic & Rainforest Alliance Certified

Eight certifications including organic and Rainforest Alliance recognition for sustainable practices.
4 CSR
Schools Built in Coffee Communities

Four schools constructed in remote coffee-growing communities, improving access to education.
50⁺ Infrastructure
Potable Water & Road Infrastructure

Potable-water sites and road infrastructure developed to serve rural coffee-growing regions.