African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

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Quara Ethiopian Restaurant

"Relaxed environment, vegan options. The serving we received didn't seem as generous as in the photos we saw that other people had posted, but we..."

Michael Greer

"The meal was excellent. We shared a veg combo and a meat combo among five of us, and every single thing was sooo good. The service was excellent as..."

Kurt B

"Great food and service. Fair prices. My husband and I got the meat sampler and a wot dish. More than enough food for two..."

Constance Mitchell

"Food was delicious, lots of flavors and we'll spiced. Service was slow but friendly. Would definitely visit..."

Joey Arora

"Delicious and authentic! The portion sizes were good for the price and the customer service was..."

Jasmine M

"Awesome Ethiopian food, and great service. If you have no idea what to get, just follow the server's..."

Christian Genco

"Yes! This restaurant changed locations from Adams Morgan to H Street Corridor. Same owners, same friendly staff. We ordered the usual..."

Allison Lau

"Fantastic vegetarian sampler platter, good lamb alitcha, great service, excellent price. Highly recommended. I was back again in February 2019 ..."

zsazsa felker

"The server was very kind and helpful for us as it was our first Ethiopian dining experience. He recommended the right dish for us and he even helped..."

Jackson Ho

"Simply the best, better than most Ethiopian locations in DC. Definitely a favorite. Made to order, cooked from scratch. Love on the plate, memorable..."

Purify Love

"Affordable quality in down to earth setting with fast and friendly service. Oh, and $3..."

Jeff P

"Very tasty and affordable. We ordered two large platters (veg and meat) and they provided ample Enjiri (the spongy flat bread) to scoop it up with...."

Dale Haase

"My first time trying Ethiopian food and it was quite an interesting experience. First off there are no utensils so prepare yourself to literally dig..."

Kunica Kosugi

"Excellent food! Came in here randomly, didn't even know the name. Totally underwhelming interior, but clean and three big TV's behind the bar. But..."

Suriya Jayanti

"They have delicious foods and great customer service providers. There meat combination was delicious. They have different meat options that you can..."

Fana Teffera

"Breathtaking and welcoming venue with amazing staff. This resturant is very warm and welcoming and has amazing service. As soon as you enter, you're..."

Nia

"Very tasty, had a high/booster chair for the 3 year old, and was able to accommodate our group of 8 on fairly short notice. Food was very tasty and..."

Kim Stiens

"We ate here on Fathers Day and loved our meal. After coming to DC many times we have tried a lot of the Ethiopian/Eritrean and Quara was the first..."

Kaya DeerInWater

Zenebech Injera

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time trying Ethiopian cuisine. Not sure what authentic Ethiopian food should taste like but they’re version tastes pretty good to a first..."

Andrew Bai

"Beautiful restaurant with a great patient staff and wonderful food. We didn't have to wait long to be seated and orders were taken quickly and..."

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"It was pretty open the night we came in, And where is that immediately. By looking at the menu, without hesitation immediately decided To order the..."

Rose Peterson

"I ordered a sambusa and their vegetarian combo with creamy chickpeas, spinach, split peas and beets. I told the server that I'm a wimp with spicy and..."

Nellie

"This restaurant is fabulous! We started by ordering an appetizer called Lentils Sambusa. It was a little turnover with a great sauce on the side...."

Ruth Bonacci

"If you've never indulged in Ethiopian cuisine, one of DC's most vital ethnic dining delights, start with Zenebech. You'll mix and match various meats..."

Josh Axelrod

"First time having Ethiopian food and I enjoyed it. The rubbery 'bread' is interesting, but goes well with the different 'curries.' I got the meat..."

Ellison Zhu

"The food here was great. BUT... the service, although friendly, was sloooowww. And it was shocking that, for our party of five, we received 2 - yes,..."

Julie S.

"Bruhhhh... This is SO good. I haven't had Ethiopian food in a while. Im so glad I chose this place although doordash. Damn near doubles the price...."

Andrea whyms

"First time trying Ethiopian food and I really loved it. The sour injera goes well with everything on the plate. I particularly liked the goat curry,..."

Andrew Yee

Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant

88/100 (1219 ratings)

"Ethiopian food is NOT all the same. I love this place and I also recommend carry out, if it is a busy day for you ..."

Ron Eisner

"What a wonderful place it is ! Lovely restaurant with great Ethiopian food and drinks. Caring people ofcourse who knows me well. Generally one of the..."

Alema Tesfaye

"This place is amazing. Everyone needs to eat here right now. I ordered beef jerky and spicy lentils, and instructed the man behind the counter to..."

Maxwell Neely (Max)

"Local favorite. Awesome execution of familiar Ethiopian favorites, frequented mostly by the neighborhood folk. The place is small and family run, so..."

Luis Z

"Delicious small place with authentic food and lovely staff. Can fully recommend the vegetarian mix plate and the sweet..."

Anna Krejczy

"Authentic, no frills hole in the wall. The shared platter is the way to go if you come here with a group. Absolutely everything was delicious, and..."

Daniel Irigoyen

"one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in dc. all of the food is fresh and homemade, and the service is fantastic. it feels like going to a friends..."

Christopher Moon

"Excellent. Honestly the most delicious Ethiopian food I’ve ever had. We got a full vegetarian combo plus one meat dish (the lamb) for 3 people and..."

Matt Mager

"Best Ethiopian in DC! I take all my out of town friends here and get a meat combo. Enough food for 2-4 people depending on your appetites! The main..."

Ian Kirkwood

"Very yummy food. First time trykng Ethiopian food and was not disappointed. Waiter recommend a meal for us with mashed plantains. Very unique..."

Sandy Huang

"I wish I would’ve taken a photo because the food is beautifully colorful but I couldn’t help myself I dug right in! This restaurant is absolutely..."

Michelle Hawkins

"We went to a show at the 9:30 Club and it had its good points. It was a long drive for us from where we live now and some parts of the evening could..."

Ryan Thomas

"Incredible food and service!!! Would absolutely come..."

Tino Rodao

"The food was delicious! I’ve walked by the restaurant a few times and decided to give it a try, was not disappointed. All the food we tried was..."

Shameer Zahid

"The food and hospitality was wonderful. Got the vegetarian combo it was delicious. The people were also kind and helpful. Highly..."

Ella Hinkle

"My family and I had an absolutely amazing experience here. The food was incredible! The owners were incredibly helpful with the menu and so sweet,..."

Amanda Mason

"Incredible Ethiopian food with generous portions. Injera was so soft, stews were so flavorful. DEFINITELY get the spicy lentils. And waitress is very..."

Lekha Sunder

"Fantastic little hole-in-the- wall place with great food. My boyfriend and I went on a lunch date here, and had the entire place to ourselves. The..."

Hannah Brown

"Amazing food and service, the owners are so kind and attentive, the dishes are incredibly flavorful. Definitely my favorite Ethiopian place in the..."

Mary Gordon

Piassa Restaurant

"We thought it would be a fun experience for our kids to try. The waitress was also the owner and was very kind and helpful. We had no idea what to..."

Tanya Winter

"Went for breakfast. Flavorful and fresh absolutely delicious. Service was very friendly. Highly recommended and definitely plan on going back for a..."

Linda Maria Vazquez

"Really nice woman that owns the place, great food too!!! I will be back..."

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Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

"incredible food, wonderful people, reasonable prices! a gem tucked away just south of silver spring barely within the dc border. must..."

Steph Tarno

"Very good service and love the pictures of Ethiopia and proud Ethiopians (e.g. the King of Ethiopia and H. Gebrselassie) on the walls. Great..."

Benjammin'

"Compared to other Ethiopian restaurants, the quantity was slightly less here. Normally, a vegetarian sampler/platter is enough for me and my husband,..."

Youthika Chauhan

"Were here Saturday January 13, 2018 with the family around 7pm on a semi-cold night. Had reserved and they had saved us the best table in the..."

Herman Montvelisky

"Delicious food. Friendly people, both staff and locals.. Good prices. I was very welcomed, though a different ethnicity. Nice collection of..."

Lee-Ellen Macon

"I don't know if this still has the restaurant attached, but I have been to the restaurant twice (December 2012 and spring of 2013) and both times the..."

Jessica Walkup

"Very friendly and great Tibbs. I meet great people.they have all you can eat (lunch) weekdays. Serve beer wine and sprite with fair price. Love it. I..."

Merid Kebede

"Reminded me of the food I grew up with. Very delicious and filling. The staff was great and to top it off I was able to buy some ingredients to make..."

M o

"Great food and a low key atmosphere. The food is authentic (another place nearby is heavily Westernized). Ethiopian taxi drivers frequent the..."

Ben

"Small warm ,dark and friendly with actually delicious food. The restaurant is dark and mysterious with just a few tables- several Tables by the bar..."

PUR

"Excellent customer service with Ethiopian indigenous habsha cloths and making clothes according to customer size also we have Ethiopian food..."

awol Fedlu

"We got carry out, and it was fabulous! We argued which was best, Derek Tibs, Yebeg Alicha, Kitfo (special with SPICY cheese) or Lamb Tibs. It was all..."

Margaret Albamonte

"Gosh this has to be my all time favorite spot. Keep in mind I order for pick-up. When I have dined in, the service was really good as..."

Melo Naanyane

"Wonderful place to check out for an Ethiopian food. Wonderful service and food!! Try kitfo, gebawota, meet stews, and vegetables; very..."

Lyken Kass

"My favorite restaurant. The owner is outstanding. The food is always..."

jacqueline Banks, M. Mus.

"Service is great the food was clean and delicious. the price was reasonable.l Will recommend you to check this..."

Mekonnen Kassa

"Amazing food, spectacular customer service, wonderful venue, good music and my #1 Habesha Restaurant in..."

Nahum D. Solomon

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar

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87/100 (1079 ratings)

"Stopped by one weekday morning to catch up with an old friend and this was the perfect place to do it. Loved the space and how relaxed the..."

Michael Richardson

"A great place to chill, meet friends, or to work from. Offer both outdoor sitting and indoors, with indoors spread wide open and options ranging from..."

Harshit Mahajan

"LOVED this little cafe! The atmosphere is so cozy, as it is tucked away in a little courtyard. The coffee was great, I got a lavender latte, and my..."

Lou lou alaska

"This café has been on my list for a while now as a study spot since they are open late and have free WiFi. I visited for their breakfast menu which..."

Jasmine Rodriguez

"Another amazing place to eat in DuPont Circle. Worth a trip into D.C. for a great breakfast or brunch. We happened upon this while between visits to..."

Marcy McCann

"Best coffee shop in DC. Used to go there on the daily. They serve Counter Culture coffee in a wide variety of drinks, and do it the right way...."

Omar Alami

"I stumbled upon this cute cafe while I had an hour to kill and wanted to get some work done! It’s such a great place, and I’ll certainly come..."

Joon

"What an amazing cozy spot! I and my friend came here last night around 10pm for the first time ever. They accommodated our late order request right..."

Jawad Abid

"Food presentation was great, but the bread for both the fruit toast and avocado smash was a little bit stale and the ingredients didn't taste that..."

Stephanie Carter

"Nice vibe. Hip place. Relaxed atmosphere, cool music, chill. You can actually talk to people you come with. Drinks were spot on. Max the bartender is..."

Fabienne Lelievre

"The iced caramel latte with oat milk was very flavorful and not overly sweet. Service was friendly and..."

R. T.

"I wish I’d taken more pictures in here to show what an amazingly popular place this is with the young professional crowd. Lots of delicious looking..."

Jason Locke

"They are really strict about needing to order something every hour to sit here so definitely for quick bites/sending a few emails during the day as,..."

Sebastien Siclait

Habesha Market And Carry-out

86/100 (2569 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of my favorite places for Ethiopian food in DC especially with low costs, good portion sizes, and incredible flavor. Recommend getting one of the..."

James

"Such great food and service!! Perfect for anyone that is vegan and/or gluten free, as they have a wide array of delicious plant-based stews and even..."

Joseph Matveyenko

"Probably the best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had (as a New Yorker reviewing the D.C. food scene, you know it has to be legit). The veggie platter is..."

Sanjana Kaicker

"Went for breakfast. The jumbo breakfast combo can more than comfortably feed two people! Absolutely..."

Rebecca Kim

"Great Ethiopian food & a kind staff! The food came out quickly and it was a relaxed atmosphere- great for a quick bite or for take out. Lots of..."

Julianna Violetto

"I’ve really liked the veggie platter I’ve had here. The dish in my picture has some meat in the middle that I didn’t really like but I loved..."

Alice Brumfield

"Absolutely incredible!! With its outstanding food, generous portions, and speedy service, it's impossible not to fall in love with this no-frills,..."

Sonya Hu

"Feels like Addis Ababa!! This is my 2nd day in D.C. and I can proudly say D.C. isn’t complete without Ethiopian food! Being from Minneapolis, MN, I..."

Jason Sourivong

"Favorite place to get food in the area - Hands down. Delicious! Ethiopian options. Very reasonable prices - especially lunch specials . Large..."

Mike German

"Delicious! I ordered Uber Eats from here and food was tasty and fresh, even after traveling across town. While it was a bit pricey through Uber Eats,..."

Sarah

Ethiopic Restaurant

86/100 (2160 ratings)

"Best Ethiopian food I've had in forever. Don't forget to wash your hands before dinner! Lighting is also a little dim in the evening, so us old folks..."

Christopher Field

"The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was very friendly! We got two plates of samplers for two, I was pretty big and you got to take..."

Georges Abitbol

"What a treat it was to go here. Better than expectations. They were so kind to us and we had a baby which isn’t always the easiest customer to work..."

Meredith S

"We were on a food crawl so shared the veggie sampler for one and it was still a lot of food for 4! We had it with the fried fish. Yellow lentils, red..."

Chris Le

"Samplers are great for the table, $20-$40 for a two person sampler meal. Super vegan friendly with most samplers and individual meals vegan. Very..."

Drew Landsaw

"Went with a couple of my friends here. We do this thing where we try different kinds of food, and this sparked our interested as one of us is..."

Adithya Gopinath

"First time trying Ethiopian food and it was fantastic! Delicious food, wonderful and friendly service, great Ethiopian beers and wine. Our favourites..."

Scarlett

"It was our first Ethiopian restaurant experience. We got the vegetarian sampler with fish, plus beef tibs and lamb curry, also bee'dvine honey wine...."

Victoria Florimont

"Delicious good and friendly service. Hearty portions at fair prices. Notes that they include 20% gratuity on ALL..."

Robert Jones

"The meat is so succulent and flavorful! Ethiopian food always seems to be great, but this place is..."

Wes Schierenbeck

"This was My first time trying an Ethiopian Dish. The Waitress was friendly and very helpful and suggested the Lamb Tips. I was seated and attended to..."

Donnell Halford

"Thanks so much for the chance to enjoy dinner tonight (even without a reservation) . When I was 16, I traveled to DC for a school trip. My best..."

Michele Allan

"First time having Ethiopian food and we weren't disappointed. Delicious and full of flavor! A platter is more than enough for 2 people. Ordering is..."

Mary Smith

"I’m not the first white guy to fill myself up like an injera balloon and sweat through a dish the majority of the world considers mild, and I will..."

Matt Monarch

"Very friendly staff who were also helpful with recommendations as my party was not Ethiopian. The restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated and..."

Olanma Mang

"Upon arrival I popped into Ethiopic Restaurant for dinner. OMG this place was absolutely fantastic! Traditional Ethiopian ingredients and culture,..."

Ebone Cruz (The Entrepreneur Plug)

"Great place for Ethiopian food! We got the vegetarian sampler to share, and it was all great! We were even able to get GF injira! But, hands down,..."

Pria Mani Thomas

Hiwot Ethiopian Restaurant

"A bar vibe with authentic Ethiopian food and hooka bar. Food is to die for if you’re craving for Ethiopian food and it’s worth it. So good...."

Sarah H

"Great atmosphere, great service, bring some money to get the full experience! Shisha excellent, food excellent, Owner is awesome! I get great..."

Purify Love

"There might be neighborhood customers who won't go by the rules but me and my friends are always satisfied with the amazing food and service..."

Amy's Datta

"I’ve eating here, many many times. I eaten here, many many times. We always carried out always carried out, and the food is just so good! Love it..."

Kishore Khan

"I was rooming round in DC and saw this restaurant so we decided to go dine in, the very welcoming server made eye contact and showed us our table..."

Tg

"So delicious nice service I love..."

Gizachew Ligabaw

"Nice place.Beautiful place.from the good cofee ceremony at 5 to dinner its perfect Ethiopian place. I love the dry special tibs and the vegi combo...."

Tsenu Ashna

"We order from here all the time. The shiro and key wot have the best flavors I've ever had. Can't recommend..."

Carissa Hart

"Hi is so Friendly and kind . The food is Awesome. But one things I have a chace to eat only Sutrday and Sunday. Keep it..."

Kassahun Bogale

"Delicious Ethiopian! Freshest I've had in DC. (I've ordered the veg combo twice) Nice service,..."

Bonnie Foote

"Great atmosphere, great customer service the only thing is as it being a small restaurant in DC there isn't much parking space..."

Beauty Barb

"Not a lot if parking spots only meters, food was good nice selection, reasonable..."

Darrell “Goody”

"Excellent food, especially the Lega Tibs. One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in..."

Melissa Drew

"Great food, ambiance sub..."

Nandan Setlur

Illusion Bar And Lounge

"Went for an event and absolutely love the owner and workers. All so kind and friendly to talk to. They make sure you feel comfortable. They..."

Kayley Spilman

"My favorite place in DC. Super chill but the most amazing owners. Cool locals, cool vibe, always the best atmosphere. Highly..."

Jamie Thomas

"I love Illusion Bar & Lounge. The place is beautiful, they have two bars upstairs & downstairs. The Sisters that own & host the festivities @ the..."

Jaye Luqman

"Nice clean space, dope DJs and great drink prices makes this the perfect spot for happy hour. I haven't tried the food. If it's as good as everything..."

Emily Forde

"Hospitality is superb, I am a huge critic of customer service! So that being said,... order the food and take a damn shot on me! Tell them Benjamin..."

M Benjamin

"An Ethiopian restaurant.Handicapped accessible entrance and ground floor. There are two full service bars upstairs and downstairs. The food and..."

Angie Whitehurst

"Great food! Wings and French fries on point! Service of the chart! Good ambiance. A lot of lounges in DC illusion comes with first grade service. Hey..."

Sara Ashna

"Very friendly and the customer service is the best. They have the best food and hookah. The atmosphere is so good. Multiple levels with different..."

Leyekun Belayeneh

"I went there it was empty didn't stay long. Talked to the manager she was..."

Crystal Owens

"Wow, great place to enjoy your heart's content, thank..."

Bete Samuel

"Great place to come unwind with friends, good music, excellent food, wonderful and friendly stuff too. It's a real classic place. If you visit once,..."

gedle kirstos asayehegn

"Great place for a date, or to chill with friends, good vibes, beautiful lounge, & a great staff! Definitely will make it my regular..."

Jose Info

"A nice comfortable place too meet new and old friends. Hookah selection is great and staff is great..."

Xman Hicks

"I go here all the time. Depending on which night you go, you could catch a chill vibe or you could get super lit. The place has great hospitality...."

Gloria Panholzer

"Really nice vibe. Friendly staff they make you feel at home! The music playlist is..."

Kristine Williams

Das Ethiopian Restaurant

85/100 (2337 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"DAS Ethiopian Cuisine is truly one of the best Ethiopian Restaurant in the Washington Metro Areas. From the moment we stepped in the door until we..."

Senedu Araya-Sellassie

"We were feeling a little adventurous and took our two dasughters (12 and 15) We had Sambusa's for appetizers which were great and then we all shared..."

Steve Holmes

"My family and I dined here while on our vacation as we love Ethiopian and Eritrean food; and it was amazing! Love the authenticity of the venue and..."

A.K. Johnson

"Creative and well-prepared dishes such as a wonderful flax dish not found at other..."

Vincent Hurteau

"Delicious food and great service! Will be back when I return to DC. Highly..."

Andrea Jones

"Excellent food the service was fantastic I highly recommend..."

Chuck Heard

"A friend of mine and I ate here for supper. We didn’t have reservations but the hostess told us she could seat us outside, which was perfect! Our..."

Gabrielle Bacon

"It's been a long time since I've had such a good experience. The food is amazing, the environment is amazing, and the service is incredible. I came..."

Sebastian Gutierrez

"We loved this restaurant! Went for a group lunch and enjoyed sharing food family style. The waiter was very kind and guided us through the..."

Jimena Gargiulo

"We stopped here on a whim and really enjoyed the chicken and beef sampler! However, there was a $7.50 charge for splitting our dish which I thought..."

Malissa Owen

"This is my first time trying Ethiopian Food. It was great experience. Food was fantastic, very tasty and service was outstanding. Highly recommend..."

Warakorn M

"I had the pleasure of dining at a Michelin gourmand Ethiopian restaurant in my neighborhood and it was an absolutely exceptional experience. The..."

Manoj P

"Dropped in quickly and put in a quick order. Service was super quick and the food tasted great. Highly recommend if you are in the mood for Ethiopian..."

Jay Patel

"The pleasant experience of tasting Ethiopian cuisine. Good for a party to share and try different food. We tried steak tartar, cottage cheese and..."

Anastasiia Kiseleva

"Whenever I travel to DC this is a must stop for dinner. The food is so fresh, flavorful, and steeped in spices that your senses will tantalized. The..."

Rebekah V.

"This is my first time trying Ethiopian food and I enjoyed it. I was surprise not to see utensils at first but our waitress explained to us how to..."

Mica Ann

Wazuri

"What can I say about Vagabond? Amazing! Everything was great from the space to the food to the drinks for a great price (especially for DC). I..."

Michael Richardson

"The decor was amazing as was the service. The food was just extremely spicy, including one of the drinks we got. There should be some kind of..."

Jillian Hicks

"We came to Vagabond for dinner. The host was very friendly and sat us right away. The restaurant is cheerful and has a beach vibe. My 9 year old..."

Lou Costanza

"*Update* Returned on Tuesday night because I forgot a pair of sunglasses, and the music allows for conversation on a weeknight. I met Ricky, one of..."

Xtine Be

"This place was so cute!!! Their outdoor patio was very cute and right almost on the line of Dupont and Adams Morgan, so it’s nice and quiet but..."

Lizzy Amirana

"Came here for a night cap! The theme for the drinks are Puerto Rican. Drinks were very unique and delicious. One of the drinks on the menu,..."

Sridevi B

"Simply awesome. I literally would have ordered “one of each” if it made sense for our group… everything on the menu looked delicious— and..."

Arsham Mirshah

"The atmosphere was really nice and decor was really nice. The place was a bit loud but nothing too crazy I guess cause it’s just a bit of a small..."

Lydia gomez

"Saw their post about a soft opening on Instagram so decided to try it out on the very first night. Staff still getting to know each other and the..."

Kevin Minoli

"I would highly recommend booking with Vagabond for any private event you might be hosting. Vagabond hosted our group of ~40 people in their private..."

Elizabeth Allen

"Really enjoyed the newly opened restaurant in what was Rebellion’s old space. The place feels completely different with brighter colors and a..."

Sarah Starr

"Must visit!! We recently tried Vagabond for my 21 st birthday. The restaurant is new to the area and we were excited to try it. The interior design..."

Emma Quigg

"Incredible food. Expect a loud and dim atmosphere with tight tables. Go for the food, not the cocktails. The tuna ceviche is excellent, as was all of..."

Hunter Davis

"Amazing balcony bar with well heated place for winter and definitely good collection of drinks..."

Chirag Shah

"Great vibe + menu. Cerritos drink, ceviche (a touch over seasoned), and relleno I would highly recommend. Sardines would be better if it came w..."

Kim Nguyen

"Really nice place, tons of character. Great food and service. Cool neighborhood. Must..."

Ahmad Shibel

"Cute and good service! We popped in for drinks and apps. Recommend! The basement seems to be more club vibe but the upstairs is really..."

Natasha Hansen

Fasika Ethiopian Cuisine

"This was a great place for me to bring my family from out of town! The staff was warm and sincere. The environment was inviting and clean. The chef..."

Kenan Brod

"Had an amazing meal here with some out of town friends. The restaurant is very warm and friendly. The staff is wonderful and the chef even came out..."

Renee Octaviano

"First time ever with Ethiopian food. AMAZING. Give it a shot and the management customer service showed us how to eat the food and offered us..."

Michael Owens

"Excellent food and a great service. We had vegetarian dish and tibs. The portion was good and it was very tasty. Will be coming..."

Dawit Solomon

"Best food in the world in DC . With number one chef cooks any Ethiopia food . Top notch. Travelers if you come down to DC to try Ethiopian food..."

Hector Hernandez

"WOW it's the best Ethiopia restaurant I ever seen the food was very delicious and the service also wonderful keep it up we really like it..."

Fish Takele

"Food was really awesome...specially Chicken Tibs that we ordered...One must try this restaurant for..."

Rashmi Kyadal

Askale Cafe

"Today was my first time dining at Askale Cafe and my hubby and I were so impressed with not only our delicious meals but by the great customer..."

tiff man

"Wonderful, warm, friendly, and tasty food. They always are so friendly with kids, and the food is always on point! I tried to get fancy with my order..."

Michael Henry

"Always a warm welcome, authentic, good Ethiopian cuisine, of course, great coffee and neighborhood fellowship; like one's own living..."

james scott sumter

"Wonderful Experience!! I went for the first time with my son and two seminarian friends from Nigeria. Askale treated is very well, and served us a..."

Peter Scheer

"The absolute best food I have ever had. It is truly authentic with a wonderful welcoming staff and fantastic atmosphere. I would eat here everyday if..."

Cara Geho

"An exceptional treasure. Many people get their Ethiopian food fix in Adams Morgan, but Askale is worth the trip. The owner is absolutely delightful...."

Brad Norris

"Elegant, calm, authentic foreign atmosphere. Offers authentic Ethiopian cuisine with great herbal teas and coffee, making it an ideal..."

Shaheed Couchlock

"I stopped by to do some work during lunch but ended up getting little done. I was too busy eating! The place was closed for a month due to the..."

Jess H

"The azifa sandwich I ordered was AMAZING. My girlfriend had the kik-alicha and that was absolutely incredible. If you want to try something new and..."

Brandon Forster

"Been dining here since it opened. Love the food, atmosphere and staff. I usually order coffee (excellent) with foule or lamb stew or Habesha style..."

Todd K

Keren Restaurant

83/100 (1903 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Authentic delicious Eritrean / Ethiopian food! Everyone who works here is so sweet and it felt super homey. I loved the food I ordered and would be..."

Symone Salib

"What a wonderful surprise on our trip to dc. We were looking for something different and came across Keren restaurant. The food was so good and so..."

R D S

"This is an amazing Eritrean restaurant! I try to visit it every time I go to DC. I’ve never had to wait before but this time we went on a Saturday..."

Anna Hiltner

"Keren is located in a high-energy neighborhood full of mom-and-pop shops. They operate a very modest space with great food and warm smiles. The..."

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"Delicious food, amazing atmosphere and excellent service as well. I’m so pleased to visit and have this beautiful experience today. It deserves 5..."

Awet Tesfagabr

"A small eritrean restaurant, with good (but spicy!) food. There are not many tables available, so it is quite busy for lunch. Be prepared to eat with..."

Carlos Ferreira

"Great food but sadly we ordered the wrong items since it’s our first time. They put jalapeños slices inside which made my mouth burn BAD and..."

Andy Ye

"Amazing Eritrean food! It was my first time trying Eritrean cuisine and this restaurant definitely exceeded all expectations. Prices are very..."

Queeny Qiu

"look, this is no fine dining restaurant and so you should not expect a fancy interior or “impeccable service.” this is a homely establishment for..."

Iris Peng

"Run, don’t walk to Keren! Everything I had was delicious, and there’s still so much left to try. The fish dulet was so flavorful. I would ask for..."

Apurva

Nile Market

"After reopening under new management, Nile Restaurant has made a few changes. One of them is their new lunch buffet for $9. As I had limited time..."

Brittany Puller

"Great experience. Meal was first rate, maybe best shiro ever. And the coffee was so good. Staff were very congenial and warm. Will be back..."

G Triniti

"incredible food, wonderful people, reasonable prices! a gem tucked away just south of silver spring barely within the dc border. must..."

Steph Tarno

"Very good service and love the pictures of Ethiopia and proud Ethiopians (e.g. the King of Ethiopia and H. Gebrselassie) on the walls. Great..."

Benjammin'

"Compared to other Ethiopian restaurants, the quantity was slightly less here. Normally, a vegetarian sampler/platter is enough for me and my husband,..."

Youthika Chauhan

"Were here Saturday January 13, 2018 with the family around 7pm on a semi-cold night. Had reserved and they had saved us the best table in the..."

Herman Montvelisky

"Delicious food. Friendly people, both staff and locals.. Good prices. I was very welcomed, though a different ethnicity. Nice collection of..."

Lee-Ellen Macon

"I don't know if this still has the restaurant attached, but I have been to the restaurant twice (December 2012 and spring of 2013) and both times the..."

Jessica Walkup

"Very friendly and great Tibbs. I meet great people.they have all you can eat (lunch) weekdays. Serve beer wine and sprite with fair price. Love it. I..."

Merid Kebede

"Reminded me of the food I grew up with. Very delicious and filling. The staff was great and to top it off I was able to buy some ingredients to make..."

M o

"Great food and a low key atmosphere. The food is authentic (another place nearby is heavily Westernized). Ethiopian taxi drivers frequent the..."

Ben

"Small warm ,dark and friendly with actually delicious food. The restaurant is dark and mysterious with just a few tables- several Tables by the bar..."

PUR

"Excellent customer service with Ethiopian indigenous habsha cloths and making clothes according to customer size also we have Ethiopian food..."

awol Fedlu

"We got carry out, and it was fabulous! We argued which was best, Derek Tibs, Yebeg Alicha, Kitfo (special with SPICY cheese) or Lamb Tibs. It was all..."

Margaret Albamonte

"Gosh this has to be my all time favorite spot. Keep in mind I order for pick-up. When I have dined in, the service was really good as..."

Melo Naanyane

"Wonderful place to check out for an Ethiopian food. Wonderful service and food!! Try kitfo, gebawota, meet stews, and vegetables; very..."

Lyken Kass

"My favorite restaurant. The owner is outstanding. The food is always..."

jacqueline Banks, M. Mus.

"Service is great the food was clean and delicious. the price was reasonable.l Will recommend you to check this..."

Mekonnen Kassa

"Amazing food, spectacular customer service, wonderful venue, good music and my #1 Habesha Restaurant in..."

Nahum D. Solomon

Queen Of Sheba

"Best Ethiopian restaurant in dc area . I tried the veggie combo it's one of the best I had so far and their breakfast menu was on point..."

Eyob Kassa

"Awesome service, great food and atmosphere. The owner is very attentive to the customers needs. Very friendly staff. Will visit on occasion because..."

Maresa A Roach

"Delicious food with best ambiance. The staff was..."

Sam OB

"Recommend by my hotel and this restaurant is a keeper. Delicious Ethiopian cuisine and a friendly staff. The owner was working along side the..."

Donald Mounts

"My food was delicious! And for a great price!..."

Varan Nigel

"My favorite restaurant to get derek tibs!! And I love my Uncle..."

Rahel Bahta-Lee

"Para todos los ispanos esta es una komida muy d..."

Leonel Leon

"One of the best hookah spot in the entire dmv. Food is great and service was excellent. If you are looking for something good food and hookah and..."

Samuel Beraki

"Definitely a new experience. Everyone liked at least one of the items. Some food was spicy but I am a lite weight. Great staff! We enjoyed..."

Kristy Farr

"Very pleasant environment. I felt safe the food was..."

Myriad Solutions

"OMG THE OXTAIL EGG ROLLS IS SOOOOO BOMMMBBBBB I HAVE TO GO AGAIN!!!!! and I ain’t just exaggerating they really bomb..."

Carlashae Lyles

"This place has amazing food. I have never had Ethiopian food and found the Awaze tibs delicious. My vegetarian friend got the four -sample plate..."

Kelly Barten

"Fantastic food. Get the meat sampler if it's your first time for Ethiopian. They say it's for 3 but could easily feed 4. Great service, very..."

Jesse James

"Great atmosphere. Really friendly and helpful service. Delicious food and good prices. We got the combination plate to split for two and it was..."

Nina Mautner

"In town for a quick meeting and we’re just wandering around. Owner of the restaurant came out to say hi and explain his restaurant and passion for..."

Mike Arzt

"We don't get many opportunities to eat Ethiopian food yet we love it. The food was very good and the service was excellent. There is not much of an..."

Marden Miller

"We came in on a Saturday night after another Ethiopian restaurant down the street had a wait. We were initially a little skeptical because it seemed..."

Sarah Ollila

"This restaurant has good food but for some reason every time I've gone it seems closed. Then we go in, the lights are dark but they are open so we..."

kendra k.

"Great food, service and atmosphere! Great vegetarian dishes!!!! Very clean and modern!!!! They also have live music which is great entertainment for..."

Ebony O.

"There was some confusion trying to order, we settled for a meat platter which was not listed on the menu. The food was too much for the three of us..."

Alex Nelson

"I have been there many times to have mostly dinner with friends and alone. Every time I go there , I feel like at home. They have the warmest..."

GEB BERHEA

"Enjoyed Queen of Sheba! Walked in on a Friday night around 8:30 pm directly to a table. The staff was friendly and welcoming, food was exactly what..."

Ben Roode

Letena

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

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"This place consistently provides excellent food and fabulous service. My favorite dishes are the Chef's Signature Tibs, kik and Latena salad. The..."

Karen Kassekert

"We had the veggie platter plus a small beef stew dish. Good portions for two adults plus an 8 month old baby. Everything was delicious, we especially..."

Megan Challender

"My family loves this place--friendly staff and owners, great food, good prices, and kid-friendly. What more could you ask for? Our favorite order is..."

Mary Small

"Welcoming cafe / restaurant. Delicious food and great people. If you are looking for great Ethiopian food or Vegan options, this is definitely the..."

Nelson Lathrop

"This place is the best! Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, and the nicest staff. What a great addition to the..."

Rachel Svoboda

"on vacation from Germany last year, this place is one of my faiv. i love this place and your delicious food .... i will surly vist again when i am..."

Hanna Samuel

"Must try the Chef's special plate. Perfect rice and salted meat with onions. Great service! If you are by Target and Best Buy in Columbia Heights you..."

M Evelyn Carbajal

"I love this place ! Great service ! Great presentation! Delicious fresh food ! Great Vegatarian options! I Can't wait to bring my family here next..."

Gwynne Davis

"Great food, great service and great taste in music! (Oh yeah, and very reasonable prices,..."

David Rosenblatt

"The food was so delicious and the place is very clean but the best is the staff! They want to make sure you have a great experience and are so..."

Jenney Graham

"Letena is the best! Great for vegetarians. Friendly staff and always clean and nice inside. Don’t leave without trying the Carrot Wot or Yemisir..."

Lauren Feltman

"Excellent food. Very clean and classy. Heaven for veggie and meat lovers. Highly recommend this..."

Ledet Muleta

"Authentic and Cousy with decor that is contemporary blended with cultural beauty. Exquisite taste that only Ethiopian culinary skills and spices can..."

Isaias Tessema

"Probably my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the entire United States as of now, especially because this place has amazing food, excellent service,..."

Jay Shen

"Friendly staff. To taste Lots of choices, We ordered the vegetable sampler plate # two and meat sampler plate # two, 🍽️ 😋 + shrimp goulash..."

L W Durril

"I had the pleasure of trying their meat sampler plate. The plate was a great, and featured a variety of meats such as beef, lamb, and chicken. The..."

Fabian Lopez

"Lucky for me, Letena was one of the first restaurants I went to when I moved to DC last year. It has become my most consistent go-to. My boyfriend..."

Camilla Sterne

"I had my first experience with Ethiopian food here and loved it. The staff was very friendly and happy to explain everything. My party ordered a meat..."

Heleen Raes

"Amazing food, service and ambiance. Took a group here and we all enjoyed. Will definitely be back. We order a vegetarian platter and one of the..."

L. Gabrielle Petty

"Highly recommend Letena's lega tibs if you like spicy food! We also got the veggie sampler, which includes hearty portions of lentils, steamed..."

Mikhail Romanov

"This was one of my favorite dining experiences in recent times :) We had a reservation, and they gave us this really nice corner table. We were..."

Manasij Venkatesh

"Such a wonderful spot for a cozy date night. The food is amazing—we got a two-person meat sampler—and the flavors blew us both away. Can’t wait..."

Carolyn Raihala

"One of the best Ethiopian food I had. The lamb tip was great. Juicy, tender and a bit spicy. I recommend eating with the jalapeno. For the meat..."

Charles Ho

"Best Ethiopian in DC. I write this having made the rounds. Fresh. Flavorful. Well seasoned. Plentiful. My advice: start with the broccoli & avocado..."

Jenna Peterson

"Best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had! Great flavor and very kind staff. 10/10 recommend if you’re looking for a great night out with good..."

Spencer McMaster

"In a city with numerous great Ethipoian restaurants, Letena stands out. The food is fantastic and bursting with flavor, the proprietors are helpful..."

Adam Harris

"Letena Ethiopian Restaurant has tasty Ethiopian dishes. Not DC's best, but definitely a higher-end place. Great selection of Ethiopian lagers. Good..."

Joseph Tordella

"Amazing food amazing price. First experience with ethiopian food. Loved the variety and depth of flavours. Highly recommended for those willing to..."

Leonardo Nunes Ricucci

"I moved back to DC in May of this year and Letena has become a staple in my eating out rotation. From the moment you enter the establishment to the..."

K R

"I’ve been already 5 times to this restaurant. Every single time the food is 10/10 and the waiters are so friendly. Totally..."

Manuel Becerra

"This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. Taste and presentation were great! Service was patient and friendly, but a little slow. Definitely..."

Kyle Dorough

Deset Ethiopian Restaurant

"So tasty! We were hanging out in Brightwood with some friends who live in the neighborhood and they recommended Deset. It was some of the best..."

Mika Morse

"Excellent food and gracious staff. Not a highbrow place but quite a lot of..."

Seth Dunn

"An absolutely amazing restaurant. Food was anazing and I felt right at home! Thank you so much..."

Thomas Pranzatelli

"This is an amazing ethiopian resturant with delicious food and good service and entertaining music on every..."

Negatie T Mesfin

"Delicious! My husband and I both had samplers this evening for dinner after reading great reviews and were not disappointed. Food came out quickly;..."

Sara Khan

"Amy is an excellent host! She makes us feel at home! The food is great! We enjoyed it and ate to our hearts were content! The atmosphere is the..."

Michael Hughes

"So amazing customer service and delicious food. I will definitely go back..."

Muzemil D Awel

"Great food and wonderful customer service. Will definitely come..."

Toka Ibrahim

"We had Chicken Awazi and fish Gulash with rice and salad. Both were very delicious. I would love to come back here try other dishes. The service was..."

Chayanika Das

"I was waking down the street from my AirBnB actually looking for Chinese food. I stopped a young couple and they actually said none in the area but..."

Teddy G

"If you go here in a group make sure you inform that you want your food on separate plates. Staff was extremely nice and..."

Eltoreon Hawkins

"Place to eat good Ethiopian Coffee. At this place you can come and check out Sunday coffee ceremony by..."

E Nigatu

"Had ordered the veggie combo over Uber Eats and it was very unique under all the other..."

Nils Hünerfürst

"My girlfriend and I came here because it was 11:00 on New Years’s Day and nowhere else was open. We absolutely loved it! The food came quick and..."

Sharad Wertheimer

"Their vegetarian platter was awesome and totally hit the spot. The waitress was very tentative and friendly. I heard they have live music some nights..."

Jasmin Hollywood

"The vegetarian options at Deset do not disappoint at all. 5* for food, 3* for ambiance. While this is no luxury dining, or "cozy" spot, what this..."

Raphael Tisch

"I have a veggie combination with a fish wow its very delicious and fresh one order was enough for two persons but I eat it by myself I think the..."

Salah Fozi

"Not only great food, but a wonderful service. I was picking up food to take to a friend who was having a rough time. The portions were incredible -..."

Jessica Sojorne Libere

"Impressive quality food delivered with unparalleled speed and exceptional service. Our server even taught us how to eat the dishes we ordered upon..."

Andrew Brown

"Have ordered here multiple times - all online. Really great place! Wonderful combination of nutritious food and high caloric intake. Would strongly..."

Zachary Reshovsky

"A gastronomic gem. The meats and vegetables were beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. Reminiscent of the old Adams Morgan restaurants in..."

Clarp

"I enjoyed the food. Service and food are superb!. Thank..."

Officially Abigya

"Really tasty, authentic food in this family run..."

Holly Biggers

"Stopped by this area to have a few drinks, waiter was very friendly and asked us if we wanted to try the tibsi (meat stew) they had, we agreed to try..."

feleg weldeabzgi

"We were just looking for a good Ethiopian restaurant in DC because we heard it was excellent food and this restaurant did not disappoint. The food is..."

Jared Hammer

1230 Restaurant & Champagne Lounge

81/100 (1311 ratings)

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"What a vibe! Came here on my birthday with a group of ~10. We arrived around midnight, and the top floor was packed and everybody was dancing to a..."

Shelby M

"My husband and I recently held a semi-private event at ESL. The staff was extremely friendly and helped us host a great event. The drinks were strong..."

Emma Habosky

"As a customer of the former Eighteenth Street Lounge, I wasn’t sure how this new spot was going to be like— I had some concerns about it and just..."

Samet Demir

"18th Street Lounge is a DC staple for good music, good vibes and all the dancing. So happy that ESL reopened to continue to support the DC nightlife..."

Morgan Fykes

"If you're in DC, this is the place to be. Convention Center parties make for a wild range of good times. Top notch DJs and bands, 3 serious bars,..."

Will Semmes

"Been here several times before. Great to see the transformation into the Bacardi Rum Room. I love the vintage feel of it. Lots of modern hacks but it..."

Love Lacy

"As I topped the stairs I was transported to a magical space, Victorian parlor meets speak easy, with a few sprinkles of rave. The vibe was chill and..."

Le Mont Bennett (Mr Monte)

"This special combination of great music, cocktails and atmosphere is a D.C. Icon. Cool kids, smaht kids, music nerds and beautiful minds fill this..."

Holly A

"Love this place. The wood floors vibrate to the music. They have a variety of genres being played live and by DJ simultaneously in different rooms so..."

Kathryn Wheeler

"Dance music scene at its finest. ESL has one of the best vibes of any venue anywhere. The music talent is fantastic. It's the birthplace of Thievery..."

Ken's Painting & Handyman Svcs Tyson

"My favourite place in town! On the streets, I was kindly invited by the most friendly and beautiful dog I’ve ever seen. Inside I was served by the..."

Niklas Murmann

"It was all good... Too many beautiful woman and the music was..."

Dayvone Jenkins

"Went dancing on my birthday and enjoyed dance music created by a great house beat mixed with 80s and other popular music. DJ focused on ..."

Pearl Keng

"Sweet night spot in downtown DC. There are four separate dancefloors that all place different music. On the top floor, they had a live jazz band..."

Cary Owsley

"I was a huge fan of the original that was actually on 18th St, but this new spot is really nice... Love the spot and the atmosphere.... Definitely a..."

Errol Stewart

"Loved it!!! Everything was Fabulous drinks 🍸 people and vibes! The music was definitely a delight all the varieties were amazing 😉 will return!..."

Sharde McQueen

"My favorite spot in DC. I love the different rooms and vibes in each. From live bands, DJ’s, an outdoor bar, to a nice relaxing lounge; this place..."

Will Sullivan

Kith And Kin

80/100 (1279 ratings)

"I went there with a couple of friends and ordered a lot of food (see pictures) we loved everything! The service was outstanding, but the food spoke..."

Jasmin M

"Beautiful interior and delicious Afro-Caribbean cuisine on the wharf. We went for breakfast. Options were slightly limited. Food took a little while..."

Caleb Morell

"Amazing dining experience here with some friends in town for the weekend. We loved the ambiance and great food. We circled this place for dinner..."

Khoi Nguyen

"My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our lunch at Kith and Kin! We had the Brussels sprouts, burger, and meat pies. The brussels were absolutely..."

Katherine Leonard

"The atmosphere was nice. Relaxed but still upscale. Service was excellent. Our waitress, Lulu, was attentive, pleasant and knowledgeable about the..."

Amanda (WhatsDaHype)

"We had an amazing culinary experience here! Due to all seating being reserved, we had to sit at the Hennesy Bar near the hotel lobby, but it was..."

S. Renee Weaks

"After reading all the reviews- we just HAD to try this restaurant. The dishes were creative and we had nice service. The brussel sprouts were cooked..."

Mrs. McCorry

"Unfortunately I missed the lunch and was too early for dinner BUT I had a chance to sit in the lounge and have cocktails. I was very impressed with..."

YT White

"Kith and Kin was absolutely phenomenal in every aspect you can have in a dinning experience. The food was incredible very memorable. Our waitress..."

Dondré

"Very nice place and great atmosphere. Liked the food but I have had better from various mom and pop spots around the DMV for far less. If you are..."

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