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Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart
91/100 (1935 ratings)
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"Best Ethiopian restaurant we’ve ever been to - food and service was exceptional. Loved the vegetarian deluxe dish and Habesha cold gold..."
Jacob Molz
"Excellent food and service. Vegetarian 10-Sampler was a delight I had been waiting..."
Veronica Ocampo
"Excellent speedy service. Amazing veggie combo, great steak and had spaghetti on the menu for my daughter..."
Jose Correa
"Very traditional & tasty food! The Tej is on..."
Kristan T. Reutlinger
"Delicious deluxe platter & really friendly staff. Loved..."
Tadd Wamester
"Absolutely amazing!!!! Went here for the first time and loved everything about it. Food was exceptional! Definitely will be back and bringing more..."
Lawrence Allen
"What a lovely intimate setting and the food was absolutely delicious! My daughter and I enjoyed our meal and the..."
Amy Dickson
"Wonderful food! Glad that we went there and will go back..."
Aparajita Banerjee
"Everything is amazing. Just come willing to try anything and everything and you won't be..."
Ricardo Anglada Diaz
"I had a great time, and the food was awesome. I have always been a fan of Ethiopian food so it was a plus for..."
Stephanie Mathieu
"The bozena sharo we’t is nothing short of..."
John Maly
"Food is amazing and very authentic. Service is..."
Sangeeta Sinha
"Loooooooved the vegan options. Food was beyond amazing. A taste of home. MELKAM Addis..."
Ali Espana
"The best place to eat. I love the food it is absolutely..."
Solomon Jemaneh
"A busy place (for good reason). Service is super friendly and helpful, and seating was throughout the restaurant (a little cramped), but we sat..."
Clara S
"I’m from out of town and this restaurant was recommended to me. I was so impressed! The food was amazing - I got the vegetarian special with..."
Nicole M.
"Delicious food. It offers unique flavors and communal dining experiences. Injera, a sourdough flatbread, is a staple. Dishes like Doro Wat (spicy..."
Madan Attimagge RAJSHEKARAPPA
"Dim lit, small scale Ethiopian spot. Best for smaller crowds. Laid back vibe. Ordered the beef ribs stewed in tomato, onion, bell pepper, & jalapeno...."
Brandon Coleman
"Trying food from another country for the first time is always a fun experience. The food here is delicious and the staff are all friendly. If I come..."
Ryan Baek
"UPDATE - another delicious meal at our favorite Ethiopian restaurant. I'm not a vegetarian but their vegetarian combinations could keep me very..."
Cathy R
"It’s a small hole in the wall kind of place. Nothing too fancy except for the food. No wonder they were Michelin recommended. Have plenty of..."
Sridevi B
"Our first time trying Ethiopian food and it didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious & flavorful. The service was amazing - we had 3 wonderful..."
Allison Ashmore
"The atmosphere is not what you would come to this place for. The food is very good, but I don’t understand the hype honestly. However, the injera..."
Uygar Dogan
"What a lovely place! Our food was absolutely delicious and we will definitely be coming back. The service was also very good, everyone working there..."
Katelyn
"Absolutely love this place. Vege Deluxe platter with beef tibs and ketfo-raw will fill your happy tummy. I also had their lamb tibs but think the..."
Pantuf
"The food is sooo much better than the ones we order from Uber (in Bethesda area)! Service was very friendly and welcoming with cool vibes. Definitely..."
Eastie Forscher
"Incredible Ethiopian food experience. The veggie combo is superb and we also got the tibs which was decent. The price is a bit on the higher side but..."
Ankita Banerjee
"Chercher was a awesome experience! I was on the DC area traveling for work and have been crazing Ethiopian food. After some quick searching Chercher..."
Juan Agosto
"One of my very favorites - to eat in or order out! Vegetarian sample platter is my go to and their tibs are also quite great (pictured below). Most..."
Rebecca Kall
"such an amazing spot. the waitress was so friendly and accommodating. we ordered lots of food and everyone was full and in the end was 15 dollars per..."
Alex Li
"this place is always super packed with good reason!!! one of my favorite Ethiopian spots in the city, alongside Elfegne and Habesha but they all do..."
amy
Shebelle Ethiopian Restaurant
91/100 (172 ratings)
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"Some of the best food we've ever eaten, and easily the best Ethiopian. The lentil sambusa came early and wowed our socks off with a perfect (not to..."
Kartiké
"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING experience, food was great, service is impeccable. Overall great vibes and ambience. Beautiful decorations with paintings from..."
Nana yaa konadu
"This is quite possibly the best food I've ever had. The atmosphere is nice and the guy has a very grandfatherly and friendly vibe. I love this..."
arianne clayton
"Beautiful experience. Beautiful people. Love the atmosphere and the food tastes home cooked. Loved the meat combination and great sambusas too! The..."
Mahmoud Saada
"The food was fresh and delicious. They were very kind and attentive and helped us pick the perfect dishes. Will definitely be..."
Erik Schmidt
"Excellent food, amazing service! Tried the kitfo, doro wat, and veggie + rice on three different occasions, all were..."
Te GH
"Wonderful food and atmosphere. The customer service is excellent. Order the vegetarian combo platter to be able to try everything. I loved..."
Becky Odor
"What a wonderful experience. We made a reservation about an hour before and the tables were ready and reserved for us when we got there. Half of our..."
Nick Adelman
"We were in the area and went there attracted by the 5 star review. The food is DELICIOUS and not expensive (I had the vegetarian sampler). It is all..."
Anna SdTC
"I've been to over a dozen Ethiopian restaurants in the DC area and Shebelle is without a doubt the best one. The food is flavorful and cooked to..."
Sandra Schachat
Ababa Restaurant
90/100 (213 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Ethiopian
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"The best authentic Ethiopian food in the city! Small, quiet, & vibrant restaurant owned by a lovely Ethiopian woman! I usually start my meal with the..."
College Bound
"Lovely Ethiopian cuisine. Menu is limited but all choices are excellent. Casual and cozy place to eat. We had the vegetarian platter and it was very..."
Arun
"Really terrific Ethiopian food. Split the veggie combo, a shrimp dish, and a chicken dish between three of us and left very satisfied. Great flavors,..."
David Ottenheimer
"Filling, economical and great service. Surprisingly quiet for a weeknight at 7pm. A cute, humble restaurant north of Dupont Circle. Highly..."
Sara R.
"Amazing and authentic food in a welcoming, bright dining room. Servers were attentive and accommodating. I absolutely loved the different flavors and..."
Julia Brooks
"Great Ethiopian food! I came by myself around 6 pm in Wednesday night and it was quiet. I have been craving for Ethiopian food for a while. The..."
Amy Ward
"This was hands down my best Ethiopian food experience. Before coming here I was never really excited for getting Ethiopian and would often just..."
Gabe Picinini
"This place is the real deal! The Ethiopian food was the best I’ve ever had. Not only was the food delicious but it was an experience to eat it..."
ikwhaturthinkin
"The food here is hands down the best Ethiopian in the city. That being said it’s a one (wo)man shop and it takes a while to get your food. So come..."
Mariel Garcia
"The BEST Ethiopian food I've ever had. Everything here is super fresh and flavorful and the setting is nice and bright. Get the veggie sampler and..."
M Ramachandran
Zenebech Injera
89/100 (725 ratings)
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"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
Quara Ethiopian Restaurant
89/100 (498 ratings)
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African
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"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
Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant
88/100 (1219 ratings)
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African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
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Sit down
African
Ethiopian
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Mid-range
"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
Emissary
87/100 (1079 ratings)
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"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
Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
87/100 (342 ratings)
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African
Ethiopian
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"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
Ethiopic Restaurant
86/100 (2160 ratings)
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African
African
Ethiopian
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Gluten Free Options
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Mid-range
"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
Habesha Market And Carry-out
86/100 (2569 ratings)
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African
Vegetarian Friendly
Ethiopian
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Ethiopian
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Cheap Eats
"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
Das Ethiopian Restaurant
85/100 (2337 ratings)
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Ethiopian
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Crepes
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"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
Hiwot Ethiopian Restaurant
85/100 (195 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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
85/100 (117 ratings)
Restaurants
American
African
Ethiopian
American
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Sit down
American
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Keren Restaurant
83/100 (1903 ratings)
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Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
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Brunch
Crepes
Pesto
Fish
Beef
Stews
Pancakes
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"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
Askale Cafe
83/100 (110 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"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
Nile Market
83/100 (566 ratings)
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African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Ethiopian
African
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"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
Letena
82/100 (811 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegan Options
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Queen Of Sheba
82/100 (326 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Deset Ethiopian Restaurant
81/100 (779 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
"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
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant & Market
78/100 (1940 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Lamb
Fish
Vegetable dishes
Beef
Salad
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
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Mid-range
"So, I think I really love Ethiopian food! I was in the DC area for a work event and we stopped by Dukem when we were done. Everyone at my table (5..."
T. Quinn, Esq.
"Great injera & great service. I ordered Awaze tibs & the vegetarian combo. Food came quick & waiter was very..."
Yafiet G.
"This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, but it will not be my last time eating it because our appetizers, sambusa, and meals were delicious!..."
Chiara Smith
"Beautiful seating outdoors on the street. Small portions but good food. Not great..."
Elizabeth Khoury
"Almost everything about the food is amazing, ranging from taste to portion to variety. My friend and I went to Shenandoah National Park during the..."
Jay Shen
"This place is a DC treasure! Located on U street in the unofficial little Ethiopia. I enjoyed the juicy lamb tibs with a small tomato salad. It’s..."
Ray Moreno
"We had a wonderful experience last night at Dukem. The service was prompt and friendly, every single dish was delicious, and the atmosphere was..."
Pamela Norman
"First time ever trying Ethiopian food! Was pleasantly surprised by the food! The meat we had was cooked perfectly and delicious. The wrap and some of..."
David Wu
"GREAT!! Ethiopian food at this restaurant. Service was on point from our waitress and the food can out quickly. The flavors of everything we had was..."
Kampground USA
"Great first ethopian food experience, rich in flavour and spice. (tangy injera, SPICY fish Dora Wot.) Entree was very delicious. Sambosas as..."
Dita Niraula
"Totally love the view here, the atmosphere is so relaxing and their food is really delicious too. They have an excellent menu selection and their..."
Julia Henderson
"I came here for dinner on a Friday night and had a good experience! It wasn't too crowded and we were easily able to get a table for two. We got one..."
Muniba Khan
"WHEN I TELL YOU THIS IS THE BEST ETHIOPIAN FOOD/Restaurant/Lounge (apple lounge upstairs for hookah etc) I AM NOT JOKING! Best Patio to hang out on U..."
Cristina Payne
Addis Ethiopian Restaurant
78/100 (927 ratings)
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African
Ethiopian
Vegan Options
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Lunch
"I had the beef stew with collards on the side. Both were delicious! My cousin had the chicken stew and loved it, too. The service was great and the..."
Frida Shroyer
"I have to say this is the best Ethiopian Resturant I have been to.... Food was off the charts!! And prices were very reasonable!! I will be..."
Achim Howard
"This place is a charm. Very delicious food and awesome service. I'm satisfied with my first..."
Diadin NeterNegus Sutenkem
"Great restaurant for good food and..."
Martha Birch
"Home made honey wine! Best Ethiopian yet and I've been to..."
Jennifer Chen
"Loved the hospitality and food was very healthy...."
Patti Worsley
"The Derek beef tips was awesome to include my favorite local Ethiopian beer St George. Thanks..."
Jt Pickeral
"Great place to eat!! I loved..."
Honey Haile
"Delicious Ethiopian cuisine with a welcoming ambiance and friendly..."
Andrew Schweizer
"My house I..."
Theodros Kebede Girma
"Very vegan friendly! Strolled down h st looking to try something new and ended up here. The decor is colorful, the staff is pleasant, and the food is..."
Ariana
"Good relaxed Ethiopian restaurant in Atlas / NE DC area. Food is pretty tasty, in particular the Injera (or spongy bread, as I call it lol) tastes..."
Joe Nastri
"very good food. Got a sample plate for two and there was so much we couldn't finish..."
Blue Dragon
"We had a celebration dinner with my brother before he went off, and it was fantastic. They served the 8 of us with no problems, the food came out..."
Kevin McKenzie !
"My wife and I stopped by two weeks ago and we had the comb veggie and meat entrees, they were excellent; and we had plenty of leftovers for the..."
preston joyce
"I really enjoyed the food here. The combination plates were pretty affordable for DC standards. Definitely big enough for two people to share. My..."
JC Kollmorgen
"We had another very enjoyable birthday celebration with family and friends at Addis Ethiopian restaurant . Taking time to sit, talk, and eat..."
Asatere Haile
"Great food. Great price. Great..."
Maxine Gibbs
"My wife and I had an excellent meal at Addis last night, our first time there. It's great to have a second Ethiopian restaurant on the H Street..."
Steve Pierson
"I love this restaurant. I have hosted my birthday party and a work function there today. Service is incredibly kind and accommodating. Food is..."
Roger LeBlanc Jr.
"“Great and Authentic Ethiopian in the heart of DC” I had a great time at Addis Ethiopian Restaurant, I love this place! Truly authentic,..."
Yared Zeleke
"Incredibly delicious food. The vegetable sambusha as starter and the Vegetable platter combination 2 was really tasty. The price was icing on the..."
Ritesh Chaturvedy
"Incredibly delicious food, helpful servers, full bar, beer & wine on tap. (Nice large wine pours too!) The Addis Combo 3 is perfect to share with..."
Monika Dempsey
"Great food! Got the veggie combo to split and it had 8 amazing things to try like lentils and cabbage and other veggies. The sponge bread it's served..."
Lukewith Nopants
"I got takeout from here; my order was ready in a timely manner and the food was good. I got the vegetarian 8-dish combination, and got extra injera..."
Wellie 10
"I went to Addis restaurant with my manager for lunch. Starting from the time we entered we were treated like ROYALS. I could not such hospitality we..."
Mherete Mherete
Lalibela Ethiopian Resturant
75/100 (513 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
African
Ethiopian
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Lamb
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My first time ever trying Ethiopian food and I👏🏽am👏🏽blown👏🏽away. The bread The beed The rice The chicken The beed The coffee Just..."
Liam Amiri
"First time eating Ethiopian food. Oh was I missing out! Amazing amazing..."
Timothy Brozell
"This seems to be a local Ethiopian eatery where a lot of Ethiopians come to socialize. It was amazing sitting and watching them interact with each..."
Lamont Mckinnon
"Gem of a restaurant in DC. Family-friendly vibes, incredible quality and quantity of food, and spectacular staff. Seriously, the "for 4" could..."
John Lazzeroni Jr.
"Tasty, great price, and has an Ethiopian sports bar feel to it (we did go during Sunday Night Football). Only minor complaint was that it sometime..."
Patrick Young
"Delicious Ethiopian food! The service was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu. We had such a good visit! It is definitely..."
Begüm Ceren Karaibrahimoglu
"Amazing food and customer service! They have Ethiopian wine and beers as well.This place is open late (until 1 am on weekends) which is definitely a..."
Bhumika Saivamani
"Shisha is about 50 usd which is too..."
Ahmad Badreddeen
"Food was delicious! You can taste the many flavors and..."
T H
"Great quality of the ffod and exceotiobal service. The ingera bread was absolutely delicious. Better than most places I have had. Would definitely..."
Subhadipto Poddar
"Quite good quality. Tried the veggie combo and it tastes really good. Restaurant is super comfy and the service is very chill and..."
Nils Hünerfürst
"Staff was very friendly and really made sure we had an awesome dining experience. We got the combination special and everything was cooked perfectly..."
Kevin Tanner
"Best Ethiopian food in the US. I sat at the bar and a regular patron ordered food for me. I ate spicy lamb, with sides of red and yellow lentils,..."
Sarah Cross
"In the heart of Shaw/Logan circle northwest D.C. stands a lively restaurant and lounge with so much tradition and a ambiance that makes you feel you..."
Thomas Anderson
"So good. We didn’t know what to order so when the owner came by to say hi and see how we were doing, we told him this was out first time to eat..."
Laura O'Melia
"Great Ethiopian food. Would definitely recommend the combos so you get a bit of everything. The staff where supper friendly and the service was..."
Chinwe Bruns
"This Ethiopian restaurant offers an authentic and delicious dining experience. The cozy atmosphere, traditional decor, and friendly service make you..."
Azar-Ro Cohen
"The food is good, great combination specially the combo. They brought more enjera than we ordered, the staff's are friendly. Good I came..."
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