As an omnivore I was skeptical. Service was lightning fast and the food was delicious, reasonably priced and generously portioned.
Meagan
Hands down the best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had. Everything is delicious and freshly made and so reasonably priced. You will leave here stuff and happy.
Avery Sliwak
The food here is absolutely amazing. Best Ethiopian overall ive ever had. Their collard greens and green lentil dish are both seriously the best ive ever had for those dishes in Ethiopian cuisine. Everything else is still show stopping. When we first went here, there was a dish with red sauce and I wasn't a huge fan - but i also am personally not a dark meaty-taste sauce person, and all the dishes here have otherwise been amazing. Even the sambusas are great! They could use a little more variety, maybe served with the green lentil dish as a side even or with a sauce- but even by themselves are amazing. Long story short, Desta is a must visit!
Skeletal Dropkick
Amazing vegan food! Super kind and friendly service. Super small, feels like you are dining with family. Perfect little neighborhood spot.
Marisol Guadalupe
Food is always fresh and flavorful. The staff is always pleasant and quick to prepare your order. Parking a little limited.
atomheart
Super tasty Ethiopian food! We really enjoyed everything we ordered; the vegetable combination plate, sambussas, and coffee. Lovely hosts and friendly atmosphere!
Kellen Arduen
best spices and healthiest I've had
Sarah L
This might be the best meal I've ever eaten in my life. So tasty and I ate SO much food and did not feel heavy afterwards. Bright & sunny, super friendly staff, smells so good. They make their injera fresh - everything was fresh. So, so, SO good!!
Abiy Fantaye Melaku
If you're a fan of vegan cuisine, this place offers the most authentic vegetarian Ethiopian dishes!
We have lived so close to Desta for years but keep missing their open hours. Finally made it today and we’re sad not to have eaten here sooner! Definitely the best food from the Horn of Africa that we’ve had in the Bay Area. Flavorful, light but filling, and delicious! Two warm, welcoming women run the restaurant and do everything from filling water glasses to cooking to bussing tables - we were impressed by their coordination.
I highly recommend the hibiscus fermented tea. Wow! The taste is unique. Refresh your body and you feel with energy after drink it. Also the samosas omg delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambusas
Tomu Tomu
This is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. The perfect five star reviews are no mistake. By today’s standards, the combo plate is an incredibly good deal. If you have even a passing interest in vegetarian food, you’ve gotta go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ajay Rattan
Amazing food. Such a nice and kind ladies who work there. Food is always made fresh and flavorful. One of my favorite Ethiopian places!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination
N
Hard to not give this place 5 stars. I love Ethiopian food but this restaurant is another level. Initially dissappointed that it was vegan, the flavors were incredible. Very intimate setting rounds up this wonderful dining experience.
1000/10 the veggie combo is so freaking good
As an omnivore I was skeptical. Service was lightning fast and the food was delicious, reasonably priced and generously portioned.
Hands down the best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had. Everything is delicious and freshly made and so reasonably priced. You will leave here stuff and happy.
The food here is absolutely amazing. Best Ethiopian overall ive ever had. Their collard greens and green lentil dish are both seriously the best ive ever had for those dishes in Ethiopian cuisine. Everything else is still show stopping. When we first went here, there was a dish with red sauce and I wasn't a huge fan - but i also am personally not a dark meaty-taste sauce person, and all the dishes here have otherwise been amazing. Even the sambusas are great! They could use a little more variety, maybe served with the green lentil dish as a side even or with a sauce- but even by themselves are amazing. Long story short, Desta is a must visit!
Amazing vegan food! Super kind and friendly service. Super small, feels like you are dining with family. Perfect little neighborhood spot.
Food is always fresh and flavorful. The staff is always pleasant and quick to prepare your order. Parking a little limited.
Super tasty Ethiopian food! We really enjoyed everything we ordered; the vegetable combination plate, sambussas, and coffee. Lovely hosts and friendly atmosphere!
best spices and healthiest I've had
This might be the best meal I've ever eaten in my life. So tasty and I ate SO much food and did not feel heavy afterwards. Bright & sunny, super friendly staff, smells so good. They make their injera fresh - everything was fresh. So, so, SO good!!
If you're a fan of vegan cuisine, this place offers the most authentic vegetarian Ethiopian dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We have lived so close to Desta for years but keep missing their open hours. Finally made it today and we’re sad not to have eaten here sooner! Definitely the best food from the Horn of Africa that we’ve had in the Bay Area. Flavorful, light but filling, and delicious! Two warm, welcoming women run the restaurant and do everything from filling water glasses to cooking to bussing tables - we were impressed by their coordination.
Vegetarian options: Gluten free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Veggie Combo Plate, Sambusas
I highly recommend the hibiscus fermented tea. Wow! The taste is unique. Refresh your body and you feel with energy after drink it. Also the samosas omg delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambusas
This is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. The perfect five star reviews are no mistake. By today’s standards, the combo plate is an incredibly good deal. If you have even a passing interest in vegetarian food, you’ve gotta go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. Such a nice and kind ladies who work there. Food is always made fresh and flavorful. One of my favorite Ethiopian places!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination
Hard to not give this place 5 stars. I love Ethiopian food but this restaurant is another level. Initially dissappointed that it was vegan, the flavors were incredible. Very intimate setting rounds up this wonderful dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination
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