Meskie's Ethiopia Restaurant

Came here recently after not having Ethiopian food in forever and it’s just as good as I remember. The food here was so fresh and could be made gluten free.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service was very nice. The atmosphere was unfortunately affected by a very loud client, hopefully will not be there the next time we go.The server even gave me some roasted milled flax and instructions on how to make her delicious smoothie at home, explaining the significance of the drink back home.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Injera, Meat Combination, Vegetarian Combination, Carrot, Mango Juice and Telba

We went for lunch, and the place was not crowded at all - maybe only 2 other customers. The back patio is a nice space. But we had to wait maybe 45 minutes for our food - even our drinks did not come for 30+ minutes, and the server did not tell us that the soups we ordered weren't even available until we asked where all the food was. While the food was tasty, and I suspect the restaurant was handling online orders, the lack of (proactive) communication about our order was really frustrating and significantly delayed our schedule for the day.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the world not only Bay Area! The food is tasty the portion is big the price is very affordable. Best restaurant ever to me!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meat Combination

Great vegan food. One of the Ethiopian restaurants in the bay. Must try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is so cool. The food is always plentiful and delicious. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The back patio is lovely. The food is phenomenal. If you want to sit forever talking, this is the place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

It’s been 30 years since I’ve had Ethiopians food and was very excited to get a vegetarian sample plate and meat samplers.

The injera bread was great and they had a gluten free version that was even better! But the on the veggie plate, the food lacked robust flavor and the cabbage and potatoes undercooked.

The meat plate had decent flavor but the meats were so dry, it was not edible and the chicken tasted as if it had turned . So bummed. Nothing like I remembered

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Amazing food and service

Great food, ambience and service. They have a mini golf area for keeping the kids busy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Injera, Vegetarian Combination

It was fantastic! Been craving Ethiopian food for months, and this place fulfilled ten fold.♥️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meskies Ethiopia is my absolute favorite restaurant! The most nourishing, comforting, and refreshing vegan food, not to mention the Taj which I crave almost daily. Thank you for the kind service, equitable pricing, and love you can taste with each bite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food slaps so hard you’ll have an out of body experience. I’ve been here twice now and I’ll be back again. Don’t sleep on this place because you’ll sleep like a baby afterwards knowing you ate some of Berkeley’s best Ethiopian food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Ethiopian food in Berkeley! The gluten-free injera is particularly good. Great for take-out or to eat there - they have a lovely patio in the back. Sometimes the service is a bit slow, but we’ve never minded.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Definitely get the string beans and carrots, and Ethiopian beer!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination