Ethiopian Restaurants near Bethesda, MD

“the food food, the taste taste, the service, the ambiance just impeccable, my God!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾“

“The food is wonderful. We always eat here when we come up from Richmond, VA. The staff is great as well.“

“very tasty Ethiopian dishes and very good atmosphere also excellent services!!!!“

“I stopped in with friends before a event Sunday evening. The staff was warm and welcoming. I had the lentil sambusas and a peanut-infused coffee at the staff’s recommendation. The food was fast and delicious- the sambusas were warm and spicy, and the peanut coffee was delicious! In a kind gesture, the chef sent over a sampling of sushi to our table. Fresh and refreshing, the sushi was a nice complement to my sambusas and hot beverage. I’m not on this side of town often, but now I have a reason to come back.“

“Go. Now. If it’s closed, just wait outside til it opens and thank me later. I CANNOT recommend them higher. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Portion sizes that can feed 2-3 people. Ridiculously delicious food. Great prices… and most outstanding THE SERVICE! The lady running the place was quite simply one of the kindest sweetest souls you’ll ever meet, took care of us like we were part of the family and honestly was just incredible.“

“AMAZING food, service, and prices! The mushroom dulet , fish gulash, and honey wine highlights! Because of how well priced it is, I was worried about the proportions, but I was pleasantly surprised about the amount of food that came with each meal! We were two people two ordered two dishes and had plenty of leftovers. Everything was so flavorful, the perfect amount of spiced, and the injera was so soft. This is the best restaurant I’ve been to in a while, despite it being quiet and unassuming it is absolutely phenomenal food.“

“Excellent food and atmosphere. The bartenders were also super chill and make really creative drinks. Recommend the honey wine!“

“it is amazing food and great service“

“I recently visited Letena while on a visit to D.C. from Israel. Amazing food! Great option for those who keep kosher...just ask the super helpful staff about specific preparations. Loved their injera! I often find injera too sour for my personal tastes, but this injera was wonderful!“

“Our first time eating Ethiopian food, and we were blown away! The waitress was really nice and helpful when it came to recommending us what to try and for portion sizes (which are very generous by the way).
Food itself was nothing short of amazing, very good food, right level of spiciness (and we love spicy food). Lots of vegetarian options. We took the chicken and fish with the vegetarian combo and we highly recommend it. Tiramisu for dessert was also amazing!
This restaurant definitely deserves the good rating it has.“

“Absolutely! Excellent food and continuous service.“

“Experience was amazing. Server named Marakiy that helped and served us was amazing. vVedy helpful with her recommendations and knowledgeable on the menu. She also can teach you so much about the culture and experience of Ethiopia which is a plus. 10/10 experience, definitely would go again. For anyone seeking a trip to Ethiopia Sebseb is a great welcoming to that!“

“Rolled up to this restaurant with 9 folks from the west coast and asked for them to bring us the foods they like best (minus seafood). Oh boy was this a delicious meal. Honestly, I'm not from DC but this by far was the best Ethiopian food I've eaten. Everything was delicious and we all stuffed ourselves way too much. Thanks for the great meal!“

“The food was phenomenal. We tried the signature lamb and signature beef dishes. We didn’t have to wait long at all, maybe 10-15 minutes and the food was served. These options were recommended by Beza Y. Great choice, and she was kind and explained the dishes well. Would def come back.“

“The food was excellent. We tried several different dishes and loved all of them. Nice ambience with jazz playing in the background Our waiter was delightful and helped us think through our decisions. Only one of the three of us had eaten Ethiopian food before. Will definitely go back again and I live in Annapolis.“

“best ever!!“

“Always the best food and the family that runs this restaurant is amazing. We like going places where you feel appreciated as a customer.“

“great food and service nice spot“

“Learned customs I was unaware of. Wonderful! Rahwa & Ella servers very helpful to a neophyte“

“Delicious food! Shared the Beef Tips and the Veggie Platter between 2 people. It came on one platter and was the perfect amount of food. Had the Ethiopian hot tea, spicy and delicious! Atmosphere is casual, lots of locals, TVs on the walls, but they're muted!“

“Got the meat combo for 2. Incredible value for about $30 before tax and tip and the best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had! Delicate meaty stews full of flavor without being too rich or salty. If more people knew about this place it’d probably be very crowded.“

“I went to the restaurant Monday night, even for a Monday night the place was packed. My wife and I ordered the special 1 and the special 3. The food was very delicious but the service was even extra ordinary! After our server realized my wife has a hearing problem, she tired to help us order by the few sign language she knows. She told my wife “Going out for dinner experience includes ordering food for yourself so I wanted you to part of it” which made my wife so emotional. By the end of our night we taught her some new sign languages which might help her for other customers. She was so friendly and patient even though the house was so packed. I’m so happy my wife had the experience she did. I didn’t know it met so much to my wife until I saw how happy her face was. I will definitely recommend it for people who have hard of hearing or family member. It will definitely make them happy they are part of the EXPERIENCE rather than sit there while other people order the food for them.“

“Great experience. Definitely recommend combo platters to test the waters. Excellent service.“

“I had a wonderful dinner at Moya Cafe and Kitchens .The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was welcoming. I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back again. Thank you for a great meal!“

“Their food is so delicious ♥️“

“Had the Awaze Tibes. Very succulent and tasty. Came with a side of corn meal I think it was and lots of Injera bread. Everything cooked to perfection. The owner and cook was very pleasant and accomodating. Hope to be back soon.“

“Had a really good experience at Meaza. The food was fresh, flavorful, and tasted very authentic. The injera was soft and perfect. The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff were friendly too. Definitely one of the best Ethiopian spots I’ve tried in Virginia. I’ll be coming back again.“

“Thanks to Tracye McQuirter of By Any Greens Necessary for recommending this Ethiopian Cafe to me. The sign on the store says Bethel Cafe. I ordered the Vegetarian Platter. THEE VERY BEST! Friendly staff and accommodating. I will be venturing out to Arlington, VA on occasion just to come here.“

“The food was good and approachable if a little spicy. We loved the short ribs.“

“They made my special day unforgettable!! Thank you guys for the exceptional catering service! From the presentation to the taste, every detail exceeded our expectations. The variety of dishes offered were not only delicious but beautifully crafted. The staff was professional, attentive, and ensured that all our guests were well taken care of. Overall, a flawless experience that truly elevated our event. Highly recommend!“

“This hidden little gem is outstanding! I’ve lived within a mile of this unassuming coffee shop/restaurant for years and wandered in today for the first time. What a treat! The coffee is the best I’ve ever tasted, and my breakfast of full with injera, was perfect 👌🏽😘“

“The best, most authentic Ethiopian food in DC… pour up the homemade tej from the plastic soda bottle & taste the realness 🤤“

“Enjoyed a great dinner at Beteseb Restaurant when we came into town for the funeral of a dear Ethiopian friend. The food was excellent and the owner/chef and her brother (who was our server) were very kind, helpful, and welcoming. I highly highly recommend this place, especially for their kitfo!“

“I’ve loved coming in and seeing the staff make the fresh coffee on Sunday from the pot. Such a refreshing aroma. I like their espresso coffee with steam milk .“

“We came for a weekday brunch. We ordered a breakfast sandwich and a spinach omelet. The delicious sandwich was on a beautiful grilled bagel, and the egg portion was generous as was the cheese. The omelet was stuffed full of saites spinach, mushrooms, sausage and cheese. It was served with homemade potatoes and toast. We finished the meal with a generous fruit cup that was also delicious. The only thing that would have made it better was eating on a real plate and not paper. However, the food is totally worth making this a regular stop!“

“I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! I brought guests with me to introduce them to Ethiopian culture and cuisine, and Meda truly exceeded my expectations. The food was incredibly authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional as well. Hanna was very attentive, welcoming, and friendly throughout our visit, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I will definitely be coming back again! If you have guests and want to show them what authentic Ethiopian food tastes like, this is absolutely the right place to be!“

“So authentic and tasty. yummy and feels like herby spicy. thank you“

“Food: Had the fish gulash with kik alicha. Fanta orange drink. Buna after meal. The fish gulash was delicious and the portion size was adequate. The kik alicha was a watery, but tasty. The buna was on the weak side, but a piece of free ambasha covered for it.

Service: Excellent service. However, the tables are often dirty and need to be wiped down.

Atmosphere: nothing really bad, nor really good. However, this place has HVAC issues since the inside is really cold on cold days. They have 2-3 spaces heaters that barely keep up.“

“The best coffee in Washington, DC! The staff is professional, friendly, and provides excellent service. I always enjoy coming here—the atmosphere is welcoming, and the experience is consistently outstanding. I love this place and highly recommend it!“

“The lamb was good and very tender. Kale with beets was surprisingly tasty, I’m not a fan of beets. The samosas had just the right amount of spice! I’ll definitely be back 😋“

“Best Ethiopian Restaurante in Town! I recomendar this place“

“its a very cozy business that gives you a very intimate and familiar feeling. the food is bomb and served fresh and hot. the service was very good. felt taken care of.

Kid-friendliness: not much alcohol sold here and the restaurant is brightly lit so it’s comfortable for children

Parking: street parking and a parking lot behind the building

Wheelchair accessibility: there are table seats that can be removed and replaced by wheel chairs and there are no stairs

Dietary restrictions: vegan, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian.“

“Today i sat down with the owner and held discussion about successes and challenges...She is such a fascinating woman and entrepreneur. She redesigned the hall, bar are, and ceiling to meet its coziness and attractions...I proved that during my stay in there. I think we should encourage business with stronger women entrepreneurship!! Besides, she is 100% devoted to self cooking, customer service and hospitality to customers. She faces a challenge of overcoming business recovery post covid phases. Its evident!“

“We had the awesome Chef Mekonnen and the Nazret team cater our ~50 person wedding. My wife and I couldn't be happier with how things turned out. They were able to provide full support from a wonderful setup through bar support and went the extra mile to help clean after they had packed up their gear. \n\nThis is a lovely spot and I'd recommend not only dropping by for a meal, but trusting them with ANY event you could throw.“

“Thank you for the delicious food, the wonderful hospitality and for your kindness.The servers were very polite, checked us out every 10 or so minutes and were professional in every manner!I'd definitely recommend the place to have a nice dinner and drinks.“

“Delicious Ethiopian cuisine with excellent service!!“

“I was rooming round in DC and saw this restaurant so we decided to go dine in, the very welcoming server made eye contact and showed us our table gave menu, come back to take our order also suggested that I should try sautéed Lamb onions, tomatoes and potato wedges with Engera or freshly backed bread I took the suggestion order Lamb. While waiting for my food I turned to see dine areas the atmosphere was great, the Lamb was cooked Beautifully and the portion was large so I asked to go parcel, definitely I would suggest this restaurant and when I go back DC I would love to visit the restaurant again.“

“My first experience at Enjera, and my first experience with Ethiopian food. Highly recommend!“

“Fantastic food. The crab rice was amazing!“

“1st Timer. I ordered the Mac n cheese and the 2pc chicken. Unfortunately we only were able to do take out but the food was good. The breast was juicy. A lot of times the meat is dried out but this meat was flavorful and juicy. I tried the naked but I’ll be back for some more Spice!“