Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant

We ordered take out. We got every veggie dish on the menu except the Shiro Wot. Every single dish was flavorful, healthy and delicious! I will certainly be back getting more of their food soon!

Food: 5

Best Ethiopian food in Portland, by far. Delicious doro wot, veg combo, and siga wot (really, everything is good). The owner, Peter, is kind, friendly, welcoming, and funny. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My son and i ordered our dinner to be delivered, so obviously I can't speak to the atmosphere or table service. Our order arrived early, and the food was really delicious! We will order again from Bete Lukas most definitely. Very Tasty and satisfying indeed!

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have been going to Bete-Lukas for years and it’s always excellent! Great food and friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the best food in Portland. I can’t believe how amazing it is every time, and I eat here all the time! I bring all my friends here when they are visiting from out of town and they talk about it years later.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

After a few years away, returning to Bete-Lukas felt like coming home. This warm, inviting restaurant has been one of my most favorite dining spots in Portland for over a decade—and I’m thrilled to say that it’s every bit as exceptional.

The quality, authenticity, and soulfulness of the food remain top-notch. It’s rare for a restaurant to maintain such high standards over the years, but Bete-Lukas does it effortlessly. The flavors are deep, comforting, and incredibly satisfying—each bite felt like a celebration of tradition and home-cooked care.

The injera was pillowy, tangy with just the right bite—an ideal base for scooping up every delicious stew.

The sambusas were piping hot and bursting with flavor, a crisp and savory start that set the tone beautifully.

The vegetarian combo was a vibrant showcase of textures and spices, each dish complementing the others in a harmonious balance.

The Doro Wot was the crown jewel—rich, slow-cooked, deeply spiced, and utterly nostalgic. It’s the kind of dish that instantly transports you with its depth and complexity.

Bete-Lukas is more than just a restaurant—it’s a treasured institution. A place that consistently delivers heartwarming food, rooted in tradition and served with pride. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, you’ll be met with the same exceptional care and unforgettable flavors.

After all these years, it’s clear: Bete-Lukas is A MUST VISIT for anyone in Portland and a TRUE GEM that deserves all the praise it gets.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was so good!! I got the veggie combo and everything was incredible!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love their food and their attentive care for customers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food! And such a fun service. Can’t wait to be back!

Got the veggie combo with a side of kitfo, and each individual dish was great and super reasonably priced. Definitely eating here again. 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got diarrhea.

Food: 1

Delicious and filling. Met a friend and we both got a dish + the Ethiopian tea. Every was so flavorful. Dishes are served traditionally, meaning you use the injera (flat bread) to scoop and eat.

Very tasty and great value, I highly recommend this restaurant for delicious food! I got the beef combo and a half order of the red lentil and I was beyond satisfied!

Magnificent food! Was surprisingly delicious and fresh ♥️

Very good food - great building - nice space - No Parking !! Owner fun but mouthy !