Mela Bistro

35 Grand Ave, Oakland
(510) 844-4886

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Japi

Had a wonderful dinner experience. Cocktails, vegetarian option of course the yummiest vegan cake we had. We will be back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Need to know daily

had lamb tibs very bland

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

James Li

Delicious Ethiopian food with a great veggie selection and wonderful desserts!
Highly recommend the Tef Chocolate Cake for dessert.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

C. T.

We are staunch Ethiopian food eaters, and this is my new favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the bay area, and perhaps in the US. We shared a meat platter, which was absolutely incredible. Food is fresh, well spiced, and generous. We will most definitely be back! Thank you!

Will McCandless

Super amazing food with no Canola oil! Soo delicious and very friendly owner

Emily Zürcher

Wonderful experience! Delicious food and great service. We got the vegetarian platter for two, the veggie tibs (no bell peppers), and shiro wot (which was a few of our favourite) between 4 people because we were all pretty hungry. The server was super helpful with our questions and providing us with recommendations.

LaShon Coleman

I love this place! I definitely recommend!

Frank Sutton, MPH

The staff were very friendly and willing to create a custom drink for my wife. The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable for the market.

Josefina Cobián

Nice food. We order the veggie platter for 2, it was good size.

Joe

Thank you for accommodating us

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sharon Jan

The food was delicious and nourishing! We got the asa wot and veggie platter to share. Spiced tea was great for a cold night. The ambience was very sweet and calm. Highly recommend for a night out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: ASA TIBS, Veggie TIBS

Emeka N

We got the Beef Tibs with beets & potatoes on the side. It was soooo good! Probably the best Ethiopian restaurant I’ve been too! Love their simple menu, highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef TIBS

Julia Lambert

First time coming here and was so pleasantly impressed. Amazing food and nice atmosphere. Service was great too. Veggie platter and shiro were delicious! Can’t wait to come back!

Vegetarian options: Perfect for vegetarian and vegan!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dominique W.

Finally!! My childhood friend brought me here for my birthday ? last night. The food was colorful, beautiful and so flavorful. The Mela Mule was not for.the weak with a great ginger boost. We had the family style veggie platter with added shrimp and chicken entrées. YUM!! The injera was fresh and light. I was piggie, LOL. I will be back beautiful ladies. ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo w Chicken and Shrimp, Chicken TIBS

Devin Quinn

The best Ethiopian food in Oakland. Serene and welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and oh my gosh the chicken tibs. Veggie friendly. Ask for the samosa sauce it's green and heavenly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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