My experience at Meda (Yohanes Cetffo) Ethiopian Restaurant was truly disheartening. I came in for a simple cup of tea, but left feeling small, unwelcome, and deeply disrespected. The place wasn’t busy at all — just a few people inside — yet I was completely ignored. The waitresses were standing around, laughing loudly, giving all their energy and smiles to the tables they thought were worth their time — the ones spending more. Meanwhile, I sat there waiting far too long, like I was invisible. And when my tea finally came, the way it was served said everything — rushed, cold, and without a trace of warmth. I was given short, dismissive responses, as if they just wanted me to drink quickly and leave. No welcoming face, no kindness. Just the message: “You're not important.” No one should be made to feel that way. Respect and hospitality should never be based on how much someone spends. I came in hoping for a quiet, respectful moment. I left feeling hurt, and honestly, a little ashamed for even thinking I’d be treated with decency. I will never return, and I sincerely hope this place learns that every guest deserves to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity — no matter what’s on their bill.
Sinan Fikir
Unclean restroom.
Fanaye Mengstu
They take along time take your order an when your
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
M N
Service was very bad. We ordered Shekla tibs and kitfo. The food was cold. The shekla didn't have even flames and the waitress told us she will bring it after she served the food never happened. While being distracted sitting with her coworkers on their tablets and taking selfie, we even had to call them to remind them to orde/brng the drinks we ordered. This is UNACCEPTABLE and must be FIXED ASAP.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brian Mead
I came here to get dinner before work. This was the second and absolutely shall be the last time I come here.I ordered the kitfo + qurt combo. It's just fresh raw meat, it shouldn't take long to serve, it somehow took >20 minutes to come; I nearly gave up and ran off right before it finally arrived. Food was alright, but lacking in flavor and spice.The atmosphere was loud and obnoxious. It's a bar primarily. If you don't want a club atmosphere, don't come here.Now comes the bad part.I had been here before and got a tummy ache the following day. This time, I ended up with a really bad time in my guts. Raging mega diarrhea for the next 5 days. I had to miss work, and I was very sick. My intestines simply wouldn't absorb anything, neither drink nor food. I was empty yet it kept coming, passing just bile and slime.Don't come here. This place is terrible. I filed a health department complaint. I pray it does something.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Sintayehu Bedasa
We ate here on Sunday July 30,3023 and 8 families out of 9 who are here get very sick and hospitalized. E-Coli and salmonella bacteria was found in our lab result. We almost survived death.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ari Tk
The service was absolutely terrible, but the food was delicious
Esengo K Rachad
I have been seeking a new Habesha café to frequent and I think found it. The atmosphere and flavors here instantly pulled me in. Well prepared beef tartare with all the right spices. Fresh Bunna ☕️ was also the highlight of my night.
Rachad Ya Sen
I have been seeking a new Habesha café to frequent and I think found it. The atmosphere and flavors here instantly pulled me in. Well prepared beef tartare with all the right spices. Fresh Bunna ☕️ was also the highlight of my night.
Tewodros Mergiaw
It is a restaurant with a very beautiful place and excellent food
The best Ethiopian Restaurant in DMV area located in Colombia pick Arlington , VA . They have very delicious food in this place !! I highly recommended this " Yohanns Kitfo " to visit
April 14D
Sign saying see srver to be seat I been waiting no one come to be just standing no one come to me after 10-to 15 minutes no one willing take my order finally placed my order still waiting to get my order that's not good starting for business I know this place previously place still same issue.great atmosphere ZERO customer service
Parking: Hard to find parking
Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Svet Lana Lozanova Sunny
Sunday afternoon with friends
My first try on the cuisine.
Interesting
Ed Aldrich
Great food, atmosphere and service! My first experience with Ethiopian food.
My experience at Meda (Yohanes Cetffo) Ethiopian Restaurant was truly disheartening. I came in for a simple cup of tea, but left feeling small, unwelcome, and deeply disrespected. The place wasn’t busy at all — just a few people inside — yet I was completely ignored. The waitresses were standing around, laughing loudly, giving all their energy and smiles to the tables they thought were worth their time — the ones spending more.
Meanwhile, I sat there waiting far too long, like I was invisible. And when my tea finally came, the way it was served said everything — rushed, cold, and without a trace of warmth. I was given short, dismissive responses, as if they just wanted me to drink quickly and leave. No welcoming face, no kindness. Just the message: “You're not important.”
No one should be made to feel that way. Respect and hospitality should never be based on how much someone spends. I came in hoping for a quiet, respectful moment. I left feeling hurt, and honestly, a little ashamed for even thinking I’d be treated with decency.
I will never return, and I sincerely hope this place learns that every guest deserves to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity — no matter what’s on their bill.
Unclean restroom.
They take along time take your order an when your
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Service was very bad. We ordered Shekla tibs and kitfo. The food was cold. The shekla didn't have even flames and the waitress told us she will bring it after she served the food never happened. While being distracted sitting with her coworkers on their tablets and taking selfie, we even had to call them to remind them to orde/brng the drinks we ordered. This is UNACCEPTABLE and must be FIXED ASAP.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I came here to get dinner before work. This was the second and absolutely shall be the last time I come here.I ordered the kitfo + qurt combo. It's just fresh raw meat, it shouldn't take long to serve, it somehow took >20 minutes to come; I nearly gave up and ran off right before it finally arrived. Food was alright, but lacking in flavor and spice.The atmosphere was loud and obnoxious. It's a bar primarily. If you don't want a club atmosphere, don't come here.Now comes the bad part.I had been here before and got a tummy ache the following day. This time, I ended up with a really bad time in my guts. Raging mega diarrhea for the next 5 days. I had to miss work, and I was very sick. My intestines simply wouldn't absorb anything, neither drink nor food. I was empty yet it kept coming, passing just bile and slime.Don't come here. This place is terrible. I filed a health department complaint. I pray it does something.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
We ate here on Sunday July 30,3023 and 8 families out of 9 who are here get very sick and hospitalized. E-Coli and salmonella bacteria was found in our lab result. We almost survived death.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The service was absolutely terrible, but the food was delicious
I have been seeking a new Habesha café to frequent and I think found it. The atmosphere and flavors here instantly pulled me in. Well prepared beef tartare with all the right spices. Fresh Bunna ☕️ was also the highlight of my night.
I have been seeking a new Habesha café to frequent and I think found it. The atmosphere and flavors here instantly pulled me in. Well prepared beef tartare with all the right spices. Fresh Bunna ☕️ was also the highlight of my night.
It is a restaurant with a very beautiful place and excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The best Ethiopian Restaurant in DMV area located in Colombia pick Arlington , VA . They have very delicious food in this place !! I highly recommended this " Yohanns Kitfo " to visit
Sign saying see srver to be seat I been waiting no one come to be just standing no one come to me after 10-to 15 minutes no one willing take my order finally placed my order still waiting to get my order that's not good starting for business I know this place previously place still same issue.great atmosphere ZERO customer service
Parking: Hard to find parking
Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Sunday afternoon with friends My first try on the cuisine. Interesting
Great food, atmosphere and service! My first experience with Ethiopian food.
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