I can’t believe I haven’t left a review yet. I love Meskerem! It’s my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in New York City. Such delicious kitfo, such welcoming people. Relaxed environment. Nice decor. I’ve been frequently this wonderful spot for the past few years and it’s upheld its food quality consistently.
Quiet enough to hold a conversation. Never too crowded. Reasonable prices. Accepts Apple Pay. Has restrooms. Good sanitary hygiene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kai ammari
I have been going here for over ten years, and it has continued to be one of my favorite restaurants.
From the kind staff, delicious food, very fair prices and consistent quality, Meskerem remains a gem in NYC for an affordable and soul/tummy nourishing meal!!
My favorites are the misir wat, misir alicha, kik wat and shro wat <3
Highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erica Delgado
Delicious! Visited from Portland OR. I loved the veggie platter. Extra injara was a nice touch. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ameal Tesfaye
Awful place. Food is terrible
Nebiyou Ermias
Authentic Ethiopian flavors, perfectly spiced dishes, and warm hospitality. A true NYC gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R A
Probably embarrassing but I come here at least once a week for the vegetarian combo. I love how crispy and sour the injera is here and since I’m introverted I like that the staff just lets me chill. Appreciate this place so much
Al Dana Villas Sharm Fujairah
I visited this Ethiopian restaurant in New York for the first time with guests of another nationality. While the food itself was good, the service was very disappointing and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the male host/waiter completely crossed professional boundaries. He spoke to my guests using unnecessary and inappropriate words, made unacceptable jokes, and did not allow us to enjoy our conversation. He stood at the counter directly in front of us for a long time, constantly talking, which made us feel very uncomfortable and wasted our time. In addition, his appearance and hygiene were not suitable for this kind of place. Cleanliness and neat presentation are very important in hospitality, especially for staff who interact directly with customers. When we asked to take the remaining food with us, instead of properly packing it, he placed a used glass and spoon on top of the food. Because of this, we had to order new food just to take away, which was very frustrating. As an Ethiopian, I felt ashamed in front of my guests because of this behavior. This kind of service does not represent Ethiopian hospitality or culture. I strongly advise the restaurant owner to ensure that staff are professional, respectful, clean, and understand personal boundaries. No customer should experience this, especially on their first visit. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and improves the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
KishoreKumar Venketaraman
First time trying Ethiopian food, loved it!. Really amazing.
At first glance, the Zagat ratings and New York Times writeup posted in the window makes this restaurant look promising from afar until you see these ratings are 15 years old.
There was a moldy smell inside. Staff looked completely checked out. Food took forever to come out, 45 minutes, and the place was practically empty. Food was bland, small portions, really too expensive for what you’re getting. Everything tasted kind of old.
Tons of tiny flys everywhere. To top it off, there was a literal hair in our food.
Two stars because there is so much potential here. In 2009, The New York Times rated you the best Ethiopian food in the Tristate Area. What happened? You were once champions of the world.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Md Shamim
No body go there, it’s very dirty ,and service also bad Eating spoiled food causes stomach upset.
the food here is excellent. i would say one of the better spots in nyc. it is a hole in the wall vibe. come here for yummy food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jake Luce
Loved the jams
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Keaton Peterson
Overpriced for mediocre quality of food. I’ve been here twice and each time was a disappointment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Zelalem Jembre Yalew
Trust me on this! I'm an Ethiopian, I cook too, and I've had Ethiopian food on multiple continents. This is by far the worst Ethiopian food you'll ever taste.
Robert Aitchison
A fantastic, intimate dining spot in the Village. The food was a flavor celebration and plenty of it too! Great service and positive vibes at this spot.
I can’t believe I haven’t left a review yet. I love Meskerem! It’s my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in New York City. Such delicious kitfo, such welcoming people. Relaxed environment. Nice decor. I’ve been frequently this wonderful spot for the past few years and it’s upheld its food quality consistently.
Quiet enough to hold a conversation. Never too crowded. Reasonable prices. Accepts Apple Pay. Has restrooms. Good sanitary hygiene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been going here for over ten years, and it has continued to be one of my favorite restaurants.
From the kind staff, delicious food, very fair prices and consistent quality, Meskerem remains a gem in NYC for an affordable and soul/tummy nourishing meal!!
My favorites are the misir wat, misir alicha, kik wat and shro wat <3
Highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious! Visited from Portland OR. I loved the veggie platter. Extra injara was a nice touch. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awful place. Food is terrible
Authentic Ethiopian flavors, perfectly spiced dishes, and warm hospitality. A true NYC gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably embarrassing but I come here at least once a week for the vegetarian combo. I love how crispy and sour the injera is here and since I’m introverted I like that the staff just lets me chill. Appreciate this place so much
I visited this Ethiopian restaurant in New York for the first time with guests of another nationality. While the food itself was good, the service was very disappointing and uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, the male host/waiter completely crossed professional boundaries. He spoke to my guests using unnecessary and inappropriate words, made unacceptable jokes, and did not allow us to enjoy our conversation. He stood at the counter directly in front of us for a long time, constantly talking, which made us feel very uncomfortable and wasted our time.
In addition, his appearance and hygiene were not suitable for this kind of place. Cleanliness and neat presentation are very important in hospitality, especially for staff who interact directly with customers.
When we asked to take the remaining food with us, instead of properly packing it, he placed a used glass and spoon on top of the food. Because of this, we had to order new food just to take away, which was very frustrating.
As an Ethiopian, I felt ashamed in front of my guests because of this behavior. This kind of service does not represent Ethiopian hospitality or culture. I strongly advise the restaurant owner to ensure that staff are professional, respectful, clean, and understand personal boundaries. No customer should experience this, especially on their first visit.
I hope management takes this feedback seriously and improves the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
First time trying Ethiopian food, loved it!. Really amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambosa, Kitfo, Timatim Fitfit, Meskerem TIBS
At first glance, the Zagat ratings and New York Times writeup posted in the window makes this restaurant look promising from afar until you see these ratings are 15 years old.
There was a moldy smell inside. Staff looked completely checked out. Food took forever to come out, 45 minutes, and the place was practically empty. Food was bland, small portions, really too expensive for what you’re getting. Everything tasted kind of old.
Tons of tiny flys everywhere. To top it off, there was a literal hair in our food.
Two stars because there is so much potential here. In 2009, The New York Times rated you the best Ethiopian food in the Tristate Area. What happened? You were once champions of the world.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
No body go there, it’s very dirty ,and service also bad Eating spoiled food causes stomach upset.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
the food here is excellent. i would say one of the better spots in nyc. it is a hole in the wall vibe. come here for yummy food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Loved the jams
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Overpriced for mediocre quality of food. I’ve been here twice and each time was a disappointment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Trust me on this! I'm an Ethiopian, I cook too, and I've had Ethiopian food on multiple continents. This is by far the worst Ethiopian food you'll ever taste.
A fantastic, intimate dining spot in the Village. The food was a flavor celebration and plenty of it too! Great service and positive vibes at this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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