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Mid City - Lalibela Ethiopian restaurant
7.6

Lalibela Ethiopian

  • Mid City
  • $$
  • African
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Tasty tradition in every bite

The creativity found in imaginative dishes like the Veggie Utopia with Trout is simply spellbinding. The Injera, described as flavorful, delivers a soft, spongy relief infused with a perfect tang. Don't even get us started on the Awaze Tibs, their mind-blowing flavors have been heralded as life-changing. That being said, freshness and portions remain a pick of the draw, while the variety could use a slew of poultry options.

  • Very Creative

    Unique combination dishes unseen at other restaurants, creating special experiences.

  • Okay Portions

    Huge portions seen as a positive for some, excessive for others.

  • Bad Variety

    Limited poultry options, repetitive menu choices described as subpar.

Top 3 dishes at Lalibela Ethiopian

  1. 1

    Veggie Utopia with Trout 🏆

    Offers a diverse, flavorful assortment of vegetarian dishes; truly enjoyed.

    Veggie Utopia with Trout dish
  2. 2

    Injera

    Injera is described as flavorful, soft, spongy, and perfect tang.

    Injera dish
  3. 3

    Awaze Tibs

    Awaze tibs praised as mind-blowing, super flavorful, and life-changing.

    Awaze Tibs dish

Vibe: Intimate setting with popping tunes

The cozy, inviting ambiance boasted by chic décor and mood lighting crafts a setting ideal for romantic dates. Couples can foster love nests enveloped by beautiful Ethiopian pop music, complimenting the interactive atmosphere. Nevertheless, if drinks are your poison, tread lightly as their specialty beverages disappoint, dampening the overall mood.

  • Great For Dates

    Quiet, intimate setting with mood lighting ideal for romantic dates.

  • Negative Buzz

    Ambience plain, needs warm traditional Ethiopian decorations.

Perks: Hectic parking meets dietary delight

While parking may irk you to your core, the abundant diet options are a silver lining. Here the vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free folks will feel right at home. Reserving a table might challenge your patience, but the spacious, comfortable back patio and varying vibe to groups do make up for it. And while the servers could use a shot of speed, their usual positivity balances the equation.

  • Great For Diets

    Abundant diet options, easily accommodating vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free needs.

  • Okay For Groups

    Varied experiences with group dining; some positive and some with slight issues.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Requested a reservation via Yelp but never received a response.