The owner is a pastry chef and amazing host! She was very attentive and food was truly amazing. It’s great to support and be nourished by a community member.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meredith Dost
Had an incredible dinner at Mela Bistro. Every course stood out and the entire experience felt thoughtful and unforgettable. The staff and owner are genuinely warm, and the space has a character and beauty you don’t find often. I left feeling like I needed to be rolled to the car and already can’t wait to come back. If you’re anywhere nearby, this place belongs at the top of your list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yared Tsegaye
A Truly Unique and Delicious Experience
This was my first time trying the injera shrimp taco at Mela Bistro, and it completely blew me away. The flavors were rich, bold, and perfectly balanced — easily the best taco I’ve had in a long time. The blend of spices and the injera base created something genuinely unique and unforgettable.
The atmosphere is warm and very cozy, with soft African music playing in the background that adds to the homey vibe without being overwhelming. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed dinner, whether you’re trying something new or craving comfort food with a cultural twist.
Highly recommend — I’ll definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nigist Aklilu
The shrimp taco was out of this world for appetizers. We also had the veggie platter and tuna kifo was so delicious. The pistachio cake for dessert was a cherry on the top. We Will definitely will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monique Lee
The lentil soup is so flavorful and yummy! The Sambusas are addictive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
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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
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.
The owner is a pastry chef and amazing host! She was very attentive and food was truly amazing. It’s great to support and be nourished by a community member.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an incredible dinner at Mela Bistro. Every course stood out and the entire experience felt thoughtful and unforgettable. The staff and owner are genuinely warm, and the space has a character and beauty you don’t find often. I left feeling like I needed to be rolled to the car and already can’t wait to come back. If you’re anywhere nearby, this place belongs at the top of your list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Truly Unique and Delicious Experience
This was my first time trying the injera shrimp taco at Mela Bistro, and it completely blew me away. The flavors were rich, bold, and perfectly balanced — easily the best taco I’ve had in a long time. The blend of spices and the injera base created something genuinely unique and unforgettable.
The atmosphere is warm and very cozy, with soft African music playing in the background that adds to the homey vibe without being overwhelming. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed dinner, whether you’re trying something new or craving comfort food with a cultural twist.
Highly recommend — I’ll definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The shrimp taco was out of this world for appetizers. We also had the veggie platter and tuna kifo was so delicious. The pistachio cake for dessert was a cherry on the top. We Will definitely will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lentil soup is so flavorful and yummy!
The Sambusas are addictive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
had lamb tibs very bland
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
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
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!
Super amazing food with no Canola oil! Soo delicious and very friendly owner
Restaurantji Recommends
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.
I love this place! I definitely recommend!
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.
Nice food. We order the veggie platter for 2, it was good size.
Thank you for accommodating us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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