It's a cute restaurant in the house, but it didn't seem to have any air conditioning. The bathrooms were upstairs and unmarked, I had to guess which door to open. The staff was nice, but kind of inattentive. I had to ask him to tell us what was what, and even then he kind of dismissed me. The food was very spicy. Sure I expect the food to be spicy but it seemed spicer than other places. The bread was good. And the water tasted metallic, they really should filter it.
C B.
Really good food and friendly service, both indoor and cute outdoor seating with umbrellas. Parking garage across the street, which is all you can ask for in Silver Spring. One entree is probably enough for two light eaters, especially if you also get an order of sambusas
Ronnie T.
Shout out to my Ethiopian brothers and sisters for this phenomenal establishment! Looking for authentic Ethiopian food? This is the spot. I was greeted by warm and welcoming customer service. I stopped in as soon as the restaurant opened and was able to choose my own table. I ordered veggie sambusas as my appetizer, traditional Ethiopian tea for my drink, and lamb tibs for my main course. The drink was warming and earthy! These herbs helped digest your food and calm the senses. Ethiopian cuisine is like medicine to the body and soul! The sambusas were so delicious and warming!!! The sauce that came with it was very warming and flavorful! I felt both fulfilled and like my senses were singing! The lamb tibs were simply divine! Juicy, tender, and flavorful! Paired with the injera bread and the vegetables! Do not get me started! During the time I was here, many people were coming in and out of this place. Best believe I will be back! It is a nice treat and well worth it! Cheers!
Of all the Ethiopian restaurants that I’ve eaten at in the DMV area, this one was the best! I thought the food had amazing flavor without being overly spicy. The service was great, and it was a cozy atmosphere. We had the veggie and meat combination and shared amongst three people. I will absolutely be back next time I want good Ethiopian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Combination
Jonael Wossen
The food was good & tasty as an habesha, but the customer service is so unorganized & lack of understanding. For example, the tea's we ordered was so sweet, they add a sugar & honey by their own without considering the interest of their customers. They have to bring the tea or coffee beside with the sugar with out adding sugar or honey.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Miguel S. Herrera Estraño
An environment with friendly people, who establish pleasant communication and attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mia K Arakaki Abdalla
Great service...food is not good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Paul Davidson
Delicious meal with friendly service. The tea and entrees were
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb TIBS
Emily Bernstein
Get Mom’s tea!! It was perfect for the cold weather and naturally sweet! We had the most delicious meal with the best host. Can’t wait to go back!
Bete (in Amharic: my house) feels exactly as it sounds: like home. Everything about this restaurant is warm and welcoming - and consistently over time. A real gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Belachew
Great atmosphere, very good service. The servers are bilingual
I have been here more than a few times over the years. The people there are very nice and helpful. It is authentic Ethiopian food. The food is very good but not amazing. It's cool inside and they have a nice outdoor space out back.
Kelly H
This was our first time here. The food was very good! Of course, I haven’t been to an Ethiopian restaurant that I haven’t liked. We got the vegetarian combination. Portions were generous, and the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Dining area is tiny.Vegetarian options: They offered the usual vegetarian dishes served at every Ethiopian restaurant. Everything tasted just the way it should – could have been a little more flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: One Veggie Item, Tomato Salad
Dennis McClain
The food is fantastic. It doesn’t get any better than Bete.
It's a cute restaurant in the house, but it didn't seem to have any air conditioning. The bathrooms were upstairs and unmarked, I had to guess which door to open. The staff was nice, but kind of inattentive. I had to ask him to tell us what was what, and even then he kind of dismissed me. The food was very spicy. Sure I expect the food to be spicy but it seemed spicer than other places. The bread was good. And the water tasted metallic, they really should filter it.
Really good food and friendly service, both indoor and cute outdoor seating with umbrellas. Parking garage across the street, which is all you can ask for in Silver Spring. One entree is probably enough for two light eaters, especially if you also get an order of sambusas
Shout out to my Ethiopian brothers and sisters for this phenomenal establishment! Looking for authentic Ethiopian food? This is the spot. I was greeted by warm and welcoming customer service. I stopped in as soon as the restaurant opened and was able to choose my own table. I ordered veggie sambusas as my appetizer, traditional Ethiopian tea for my drink, and lamb tibs for my main course. The drink was warming and earthy! These herbs helped digest your food and calm the senses. Ethiopian cuisine is like medicine to the body and soul! The sambusas were so delicious and warming!!! The sauce that came with it was very warming and flavorful! I felt both fulfilled and like my senses were singing! The lamb tibs were simply divine! Juicy, tender, and flavorful! Paired with the injera bread and the vegetables! Do not get me started! During the time I was here, many people were coming in and out of this place. Best believe I will be back! It is a nice treat and well worth it! Cheers!
Very good food. Everything was so fresh.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ethiopian Inlera, Meat Combination
Of all the Ethiopian restaurants that I’ve eaten at in the DMV area, this one was the best! I thought the food had amazing flavor without being overly spicy. The service was great, and it was a cozy atmosphere. We had the veggie and meat combination and shared amongst three people. I will absolutely be back next time I want good Ethiopian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Combination
The food was good & tasty as an habesha, but the customer service is so unorganized & lack of understanding. For example, the tea's we ordered was so sweet, they add a sugar & honey by their own without considering the interest of their customers. They have to bring the tea or coffee beside with the sugar with out adding sugar or honey.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
An environment with friendly people, who establish pleasant communication and attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great service...food is not good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Delicious meal with friendly service. The tea and entrees were
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb TIBS
Get Mom’s tea!! It was perfect for the cold weather and naturally sweet! We had the most delicious meal with the best host. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Bete (in Amharic: my house) feels exactly as it sounds: like home. Everything about this restaurant is warm and welcoming - and consistently over time. A real gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere, very good service. The servers are bilingual
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentils Sambusa, Teff Injera, Bozena Shiro, Kitfo, Lamb TIBS, One Veggie Item, TIBS, Meat Combination
I have been here more than a few times over the years. The people there are very nice and helpful. It is authentic Ethiopian food. The food is very good but not amazing. It's cool inside and they have a nice outdoor space out back.
This was our first time here. The food was very good! Of course, I haven’t been to an Ethiopian restaurant that I haven’t liked. We got the vegetarian combination. Portions were generous, and the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Dining area is tiny.Vegetarian options: They offered the usual vegetarian dishes served at every Ethiopian restaurant. Everything tasted just the way it should – could have been a little more flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: One Veggie Item, Tomato Salad
The food is fantastic. It doesn’t get any better than Bete.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentils Sambusa, Ethiopian Inlera, Chicken TIBS, Yeshint TIBS, TIBS