Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

05/02/10

Cheap food.

by aarthiasdad at Citysearch

The food was good. We had the veggie combo and it was too much for two folks for dinner. Pretty authentic Ethiopian food. The neighborhood has a lot of Ethiopian restaurants and I hope to try a few more of them. We went there on a week day evening and were the only customers. The waitress was friendly but had difficulty understanding English. But, it all added to the charm as we asked her Ethiopian words for stuff and she sweetly obliged. The ambience is very Ethiopian with chairs covered in (false?) animal skin, the bamboo/cane stuff all around. It appears that they would have music played on a few days. We saw some equipment but the waitress did not understand our query on when it would be played.

• Pros: Cheap, parking
• Cons: Neighbourhood

05/23/09

Draws me back every time

by triciacity at Citysearch

I moved from Seattle to CA a year and a half ago and always make a point of eating at Lalibela on trips back. I used to try other Ethiopian restaurants in the city but now i don't even bother. Lalibela is the best. The tastes of the various dishes are complex, subtle, and extremely pleasing. Event the leftovers are wonderful; just roll up whatever is left (mixed up is OK) in the leftover injera and you've got a great lunch. I wish Lalibela had a branch where I live now!

• Pros: Delicious, healthy food

03/09/09

Great Ethiopian food

by Lovefood99 at Citysearch

I like this place for its wonderful and tasty food.Outside the restaurant does not appear very attractive but inside has nice decor and planty of tables.Staff is attentive and polite.I usually get veggie combo,that's always my favorite.Meat combo is also worth trying.One meal can easily feed 2 people.Well worth your money.

• Pros: tasty food,good service,good value
• Cons: none

12/12/08

Great food at a great price

by sunahall at Citysearch

I like coming to Lalibela. We have been going for many years, we take our kid and eat until we are stuffed for very cheap. The ambiance may leave something to be desired for some but for me it is very friendly and easy going.

• Pros: Food, Price, Family Friendly
• Cons: Ambiance

05/30/08

A Little Slice of Ethiopia in the States

by MrHighwind at Citysearch

Lalibela is one of those great restaurants that many people will pass up because the outside looks rather nondescript. But anyone who passes this place up is truly missing out. Meskel may have the best Kitfo in town, but Lalibela is the place to go if you want good Zilzil Tibs. But the best item on their menu is the Shero Wot. It's a very simple recipe, and makes for a great side, but the only Shero Wot I've had that's better than this place was when I had homemade Shero Wot in Ethiopia itself.

Meskel may be great for beginners, but Lalibela is great if you want a more authentic take on the cuisine. I have yet to try anything I haven't liked. My only gripe: they use Lipton tea for their spice tea. It's just not the same.

• Pros: Best Shero Wot in town, great authenticity in atmosphere and taste
• Cons: The aforementioned Lipton. :(