Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

Lalibela was my introduction to Ethiopian food. The Vegetarian Combo Sampler is where it’s at. I’ve also ordered most of their veg entrees by themselves & I cannot recommend them highly enough.

This review is for the Brick + Mortar restaurant, not the food truck that sometimes parks on an Orange between Wall and Elm- ordered the lunch version of the veg combo & was way lackluster- almost like the truck & the restaurant were unrelated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lalibela Vegetarian Combination Sampler Dishes

This is truly the best restaurant in New Haven. The food is absolutely delicious, and the owners are simply wonderful people. They graciously helped us host a birthday celebration with over 60 Yale students, and everything turned out festive, joyful, and filled with amazing food. Thank you so much for making the celebration unforgettable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best Ethiopian food in CT/NJ/NY area.
Service was perfect and staff are like family. Real Ethiopian spot!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I really enjoyed my time here, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was welcoming!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doro Wot

Amazing food, music and vibes in the restaurant. Felt very much like home

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

When I go to Newhaven, Lalibela is my first choice. Best food with a lot of choices for vegetarians and non vegetarian people with best service. I love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is arguably the best African Restaurant in New Haven:)

It's my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine and it was a pleasant experience. If you haven't tried it before, give it a try. You use your hands to eat, and Lalibela offers an authentic experience. I'm pretty sure it's vegan and vegetarian friendly too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Super delicious food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food, I had the Non-Vegetarian Platter with Doro Wot, Misir Alicha, Shuro and Kosta with Gluten Free Injera. The ambience is very relaxing. The person serving-Binyam was so kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doro Wot

The food was delicious and server was kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

▪︎ Portions are very SMALL
▪︎ Expensive for food amount
Recommendation: NYC Ethiopian restaurants (Any will do - Great food!)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Food is so flavourful. I love the mixed speciality plate, and it’s great for vegans like myself

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was so flavorful and delicious, I give it a 10/10 worth the try!! The culture food and coffee was delicious and beautiful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food. Try the Ethiopian traditional coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4