Family Ethiopian Restaurant

Lots of options, we got the family vegetarian platter, and also the sambusas. Everything was very good. And the workers were all very warm and friendly. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-11

DC is home to so many Ethiopian restaurants, it can be hard to choose where to go. Family Ethiopian is definitely a great choice. Their vegan family platter is super filling. Sambucas are top notch. I recommend coming here if you want a casual, not too pricey, solid Ethiopian meal.

Disappointed. Food wasn't great

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Very homey service and ambiance with absolutely amazing food. It's almost impossible to overstate the depth of flavors and textures in this cuisine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had the family meat/vegetable platter. It was plenty of food for 2. Delicious introduction to Ethiopian food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overal it was a decent experience, no bells and whistles...just a place to grab a quick lunch and dash. I ordered the assorted mix vegetable platter and spaghetti, everything was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

We had a great experience with Family Restaurant. What a Service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had an amazing dinner at Family Ethiopian Restaurant! The family platter was perfect for four people generous portions, full of flavor, and a great way to try a variety of traditional dishes. The injera was fresh and soft, and every item on the platter had its own unique taste. The doro wat and kitfo stood out as favorites, but honestly everything was delicious.

The staff were warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere felt cozy and authentic. Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Highly recommend this place if you want a true Ethiopian food experience in DC. We’ll definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Excellent food and Excellent service, we'll definitely be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful authentic Ethiopian food with friendly staff and service. We stumbled upon this place during a conference in DC and loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The platter was incredible! Some dishes were a bit spicy but we took those as our leftovers :) a platter fed two with food to spare

Fun decor and great food but food could’ve been hotter. Great service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Family Meat and Veggie Combo, Sambusa

THE BEST Ethiopian in DC, hands down. The lega tibs and sambosas are our favorite go-to orders. Try it with some honey wine. Amazing food, great prices, and absolutely wonderful staff. My favorite place to eat in DC. Always leave with a full belly (but not that gross stuffed feeling) and heart.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband and I decided to try Ethiopian for the first time ever here a few years ago and have been back recently a second time and it was just as phenomenal. We've now tried other resturants on various trips and this one stands out. The flavor is superb, and the portions are hefty. We love getting a meat/veggie sample platter and this is the only place we're barely just able to finish it. I'd love to try other local Ethiopian restaurants but it's hard when this one is so good each time. I wish we lived close enough to return more frequently but we'll be back any time we fly into DC.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

These are not fake reviews. We had a fantastic meal and it truly is run by a large extended family. Extra points for that.

We had a family platter of vegetarian choices, and it was the familiar offerings. The Gomen was amazing.

Nothing was really spicy.

The Enduro was fresh, springy, and sour. Like it should be.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Injera, Family Vegetarian Special