Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant deserves its flowers. Five years strong — that’s something worth celebrating, especially for a spot that made it through the pandemic and came out thriving. Every time I’ve passed by or stepped in, it’s full of life — never empty, always welcoming, always consistent.

The service is warm, the energy is good, and you can tell people come here because it feels like home. The chef recommends the Lamb Awaze Tibs, and while I haven’t tried it myself (Uber driver pick-up life), I’ve seen enough satisfied faces to know it’s the real deal.

Shout-out to the whole Lalibela team for five solid years of culture, community, and flavor holding down Harlem. Keep shining — y’all built something special.

Flavors that last. Community that matters.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Worst dining experience I’ve ever had

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

If you’re looking for authentic food, don’t bother.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Lalibela sampler is delicious!!! Tibs wot best ive ever had. Large portion for the price too. Finally, nice dining room, washroom all immaculate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I enjoyed it fully! This place balances culinary skill with service excellence. The food is fantastic. We entered to a friendly staff greeting. Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant stays among my most-valued restaurants locally.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Friendly curtesy, excellent value

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo Platter Lalibela Special TIBS Doro Wot Fitfit, Kitfo

My first time there created a lasting impression. The flavors blend nicely. The staff demonstrates excellent customer care and genuine value for what they sell. This restaurant works well for group dining and offers a relaxed atmosphere. Would totally come back again.. in a heartbeat actually.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Amazing food, extremely kind and friendly staff, highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely delicious and reasonably priced food. Every time I went most of the other patrons were Ethiopian - this is always a good sign for authenticity.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic ethiopian food, friendly staff and excellent atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food good service love the art

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely one of my favorite spots in the city. The folks who run this place remind me of my uncle and auntie back home. The space is beautiful and welcoming. The food is fresh, well-spiced with generous portions. I recommend taking a friend and sharing the platters. You get to try a bit of everything and leave with leftovers for the following day... Very grateful for this lovely spot...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing turture

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The absolute best gluten free restaurant experience I have had in New York until this day!

And I cost me only $24. It is absurdly cheap. I will be tipping extra just because the food should be priced higher for such amazing quality!!!

HOW am I discovering Ethiopian food like this is naturally gluten free.

Huge portions! The picture doesn’t show how much food you truly get!
I am moving away from this neighborhood next week, but I just found this place 😭

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was very good. The ambience can be updated a bit though again loved the food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combo