Ethiopian Restaurants near Rockville, MD

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

“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 😋“

“The store is a gem and so fun to explore. The kind owner was so informative to a non Ethiopian customer like me and even gifted me some delicious house made injera bread that completed my first attempt at home cooked Ethiopian food( shiro) I will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“Absolutely! Excellent food and continuous service.“

“Wonderful lunch at Sebseb Ethiopian Restaurant! The vegetable platter with fish and beef was delicious, and the Ethiopian coffee was superb. Friendly staff, great service, and an authentic atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Ethiopian cuisine and hospitality“

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

“Their food is so delicious ♥️“

“A wonderful, authentic Ethiopian restaurant/cafe with great service. I had the vegetarian platter and it was delicious. I was very touched because I accidentally left a small thing on the table and the owner had a customer rush after me to return it (I had already crossed the street and was halfway down the block). I’ll definitely eat here again and recommend it to anyone who likes delicious Ethiopian food.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“For $40 you get a delicious 7-course vegetarian dinner for 2 with croaker and honey wine. The staff makes you feel at home and the owner is a wonderful host. Try it.“

“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.“

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

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

“We've eaten here many times over the last 15 years and the food and service is better each time we come. Everything is delicious and fresh and everybody is so welcoming and friendly.
We got the lega tibs and zilbo gomen. Both were amazing and definitely the best food we've eaten. My personal favorite is lega tibs. Would definitely recommend and will be back again next trip !“

“We eat here all the time. When we are here, we are with family. We love you Lishan, you have a heart of gold!“

“Everytime I have visited Qategna, the service and atmosphere is always excellent. This is a great place for groups or even those looking for a more private experience. Also they have great happy hour prices for hookah and drinks if you're looking to save some money. There's also have plenty of parking available.“

“food was great and drinks came quickly“

“ሥጋ ጥብሱ በጣም ነው የሚጣፍጠው ሁሌም እንደ ቤት አስበው የሚዝናኑበተ ነው“

“Had an excellent experience at this restaurant ✨. The food was incredibly flavorful and beautifully presented 🍽️, with each dish tasting as amazing as it looked…. it’s so fresh you could almost smell the goodness before it arrived 😋

The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming 🤝. The atmosphere blended cozy comfort with stylish charm perfectly 🌿✨. A truly standout dining experience.

Highly recommend! ⭐️🍷

P.S: No pics shared as always, keeping it authentic, with no spoilers 🫶“

“I went to this restaurant with my sister yesterday for lunch. The food was delicious and the waitress was very pleasant actually very very polite But, the guy at the bar was rude and plays music very loud @1pm. We had to change our seats away from the middle section. what a mixed experience.“

“Wow! We ate here as a family, party of 9. It was my fathers first time eating Ethiopian food. This was by far THE BEST ETHIOPIAN food we have had in the DMV! From the moment we walked in we were welcomed with amazing service, accommodated for our large party and assisting my father with handicapped access. They served us delicious homemade chips and the food was mouth watering. We ordered two larger platters and every bite was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Very fresh food and my dad was very impressed with his experience. We topped off our meal with yummy desserts! We will be back soon, I highly recommend eating here.“