The food was good, but there was a hair in my water so I tipped only 15%, but then the server lectured me about how I was wrong to tip so low (I thought 15% was high considering there was a hair in my water and she never came by the table to check on us). She continued to insist that I tip 18%. When I refused, she tried to argue that it was the law to tip 18%. Such a bewildering experience. The food was good, but not good enough to be harassed by the servers for money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Srishti Ganu
Server tried to make us order more, and tried to make us order more expensive stuff even though we didn’t need it. The restaurant was empty but she didn’t really come by to fill all of our waters. At the end I tipped only 15% because of the bad service and our server told me I can’t do that because “18% tip is required by law”. Tipping is optional, there is no such law. The whole interaction was so rude and off-putting. At the end the receipt didn’t show item by item either so I couldn’t check if it was all correct but I just wanted to leave because of the server’s bad attitude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Fetsum Admassu
Elfegne Restaurant is truly one of the best in DC. Their authentic Ethiopian cuisine is outstanding, and the hospitality makes you feel right at home. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and experience you get. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brooke Henry
So good!! Tonight was my first time trying Ethiopian and it was delish. My server Hermela was so sweet. I’d definitely recommend coming here and can’t wait to come back soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather MacMurdo
Food and drinks were both delicious! We had three drinks, three mains and four different vegetable sides and they were all outstanding.
It was our first time in DC, and we had such a wonderful experience dining here with my family! My kids loved the Shiro and Alicha Doro Wot (chickpeas and chicken), while my wife and I enjoyed the Awaze Tibs (spicy beef) along with the 6 vegetables combo everything was so delicious. The service was super friendly, and even the bathroom was very clean. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
seble kassie
We had an amazing experience at this Ethiopian restaurant! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. We came as a group and ordered the Mahberawi combo, Elfgne Special Goden Tibs, Kitfo, and Lamb Tibs. Every single dish was delicious—the flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The presentation was also impressive, making the food just as beautiful as it was tasty. This place is a true gem, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable Ethiopian dining experience. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alemayehu Bekele Tefera
Elfegne is a warm Ethiopian Cuisine a true gem in DC’s Adams Morgan neighborhood. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed the space is cozy, vibrant, and filled with the aroma of spices that instantly makes you hungry. with authentic Ethiopian flavors. The Kitfo and Tibs were outstanding, the injera perfectly fresh, and the staff made us feel at home.highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahmed Kedir
Elfegne is a lovely spot to eat. The food is enjoyable, the staff is pleasant, and the whole place has a comfortable vibe. I’d definitely recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Hagos
Elfegne is a fantastic restaurant with great food and a welcoming atmosphere. The service is friendly, and it’s a place I’d happily recommend to anyone looking for a good dining experience.
I really enjoyed my visit to Elfegne. The food tasted fresh and authentic, the injera was soft and delicious, and the vegetarian plates had great variety. The service was friendly, and the place felt cozy and welcoming. Definitely worth trying!
Awet Mola
Elfegne is a wonderful spot for Ethiopian food. The dishes are flavorful, the injera is perfect, and the vegetarian options are really good. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere make it an easy favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sumur zemariam
Elfegne is one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in D.C. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The injera is perfect—light, soft, and just the right tang. Their vegetarian dishes are especially tasty and full of variety. The service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels cozy and inviting. A must-try spot if you love Ethiopian food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nahom Girmay
Elfegne is a great spot for authentic Ethiopian food in D.C. The dishes are fresh, flavorful, and always well-prepared. The injera is soft and delicious, and the vegetarian options are excellent. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for good Ethiopian food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Naod Zemedkun
Elfegne restaurant is in my neighborhood, and I’ve been a customer for a long time. What amazes me is how consistently great the food and service are. I’m so glad it’s close by — highly recommended!
The food was good, but there was a hair in my water so I tipped only 15%, but then the server lectured me about how I was wrong to tip so low (I thought 15% was high considering there was a hair in my water and she never came by the table to check on us). She continued to insist that I tip 18%. When I refused, she tried to argue that it was the law to tip 18%. Such a bewildering experience. The food was good, but not good enough to be harassed by the servers for money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Server tried to make us order more, and tried to make us order more expensive stuff even though we didn’t need it. The restaurant was empty but she didn’t really come by to fill all of our waters. At the end I tipped only 15% because of the bad service and our server told me I can’t do that because “18% tip is required by law”. Tipping is optional, there is no such law. The whole interaction was so rude and off-putting. At the end the receipt didn’t show item by item either so I couldn’t check if it was all correct but I just wanted to leave because of the server’s bad attitude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Elfegne Restaurant is truly one of the best in DC. Their authentic Ethiopian cuisine is outstanding, and the hospitality makes you feel right at home. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and experience you get. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good!! Tonight was my first time trying Ethiopian and it was delish. My server Hermela was so sweet. I’d definitely recommend coming here and can’t wait to come back soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and drinks were both delicious! We had three drinks, three mains and four different vegetable sides and they were all outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Injera, Shiro, Elfegne Special Goden TIBS, Alicha Wot
It was our first time in DC, and we had such a wonderful experience dining here with my family! My kids loved the Shiro and Alicha Doro Wot (chickpeas and chicken), while my wife and I enjoyed the Awaze Tibs (spicy beef) along with the 6 vegetables combo everything was so delicious. The service was super friendly, and even the bathroom was very clean. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an amazing experience at this Ethiopian restaurant! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home.
We came as a group and ordered the Mahberawi combo, Elfgne Special Goden Tibs, Kitfo, and Lamb Tibs. Every single dish was delicious—the flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The presentation was also impressive, making the food just as beautiful as it was tasty.
This place is a true gem, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable Ethiopian dining experience. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elfegne is a warm Ethiopian Cuisine a true gem in DC’s Adams Morgan neighborhood. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed the space is cozy, vibrant, and filled with the aroma of spices that instantly makes you hungry. with authentic Ethiopian flavors. The Kitfo and Tibs were outstanding, the injera perfectly fresh, and the staff made us feel at home.highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elfegne is a lovely spot to eat. The food is enjoyable, the staff is pleasant, and the whole place has a comfortable vibe. I’d definitely recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elfegne is a fantastic restaurant with great food and a welcoming atmosphere. The service is friendly, and it’s a place I’d happily recommend to anyone looking for a good dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I really enjoyed my visit to Elfegne. The food tasted fresh and authentic, the injera was soft and delicious, and the vegetarian plates had great variety. The service was friendly, and the place felt cozy and welcoming. Definitely worth trying!
Elfegne is a wonderful spot for Ethiopian food. The dishes are flavorful, the injera is perfect, and the vegetarian options are really good. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere make it an easy favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elfegne is one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in D.C. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The injera is perfect—light, soft, and just the right tang. Their vegetarian dishes are especially tasty and full of variety. The service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels cozy and inviting. A must-try spot if you love Ethiopian food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elfegne is a great spot for authentic Ethiopian food in D.C. The dishes are fresh, flavorful, and always well-prepared. The injera is soft and delicious, and the vegetarian options are excellent. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for good Ethiopian food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elfegne restaurant is in my neighborhood, and I’ve been a customer for a long time. What amazes me is how consistently great the food and service are. I’m so glad it’s close by — highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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