The service is a bit slow and the wine list is very limited. They actually brought us the wrong bottle of wine because they ran out of the Californian Chardonnay we ordered. Luckily, we caught that mistake before we opened the wine. We loved the video and audio they played of Ethiopian music. My wife is vegetarian and I'm not. It was very nice of them to serve my chicken special ribs separately from our selection of veggies. All delicious. We'll be back. read more

Great takeout. We eat maybe weekly and it seems really healthy, as it's weight watchers friendly.

This review is going to be a bit myopic. I order the vegetarian sampler every single time. Not only that, I bring larger parties (family, friends, et al.) and order the sample for all of them too. It's a lot of food, it's not expensive, and you can eat injera to your hearts content. I do recommend their honey wine for some variety. Service is slow. Always slow. This is not a place you go to be in, out, and back in the car in under an hour. Go here if you want to tell a long meandering story or are hangry in a way that no Snickers could hope to fix. You can park on the streets, if you'd like or park in nearby pay parking. If you opt for paid parking, add 3-5 minutes to figure out how to pay and use their apps to do so. There's also a nice ice cream place not even a block away so an easy dessert before you move on with your day. read more

This place was busy I drove down and didn't know that they have a live show even so I couldn't eat because there was no seats. I ended up going a few days later and unfortunately people much got food borne illness me and my friend. Sooo yup probably won't be going back but dang the food was so good read more

got sat right away, wasn't that busy when we went. nothing really stood out to me--but the beef tips stood out the most as my favorite dish we had. I liked that the combo came with a vegetable side and we had plenty of injera. service was really quick and attentive. read more

if i could give this place a zero stars i would!! absolutely horrible service, i am also ethiopian the food is very old and inauthentic!! i waited 39 minutes to receive water. i ordered a meat plate with awaze tibs, lega tibs and alicha, and once i ordered this was my meal proportions, it was extremely small and looked stale and old . when i asked the owner laughed and said "im sure if you got more you wouldn't finish it?" and walked away mocking me and refused to serve me do not pay money to eat here theh are predatory and awful!!! - from a fellow ethiopian read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Delicious food! Everything was very flavorful and came out hot! Seated quickly with a reservation! read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Delicious! Amazing experience, great food. Definitely a fun spot for date night. If trying to make a reservation, id definitely call them by phone, they don't seem to use the open table reservations from google read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - 26 Chicken Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place was amazing! Great food, great service. I was shocked the place was empty it was delicious read more

The staff was rude . The food was absolutely disgusting. you literally couldn't pay me to eat here. This place should be investigated by the health board. read more

Great tasting food... smelled a bit when it opened, but food was still good. Needs to add soap in the bathroom especially since we are eating with your hands. read more

As an Ethiopian something I do in any city and look for Ethiopian food. Even though there are not a lot of Ethiopian places in Richmond I was excited to find a little place that reminds me of home. The food is great and they have a variety of my favs like the quanta firfir (must try) and the owner is so kind, it seems like it's family run. Also the honey wine is really nice if you like something on the sweeter side. I've had family dinners and lunches with friends or just injera runs when I need some quick. The place is great and I hope more people get to try it and support this local restaurant! read more

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Ethiopian family owned restaurant, serving authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Meat and veggie dishes were flavorful and portions are generous. Owner is almost always there and very friendly. read more

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Went there for super early dinner on a Sunday. Restaurant was empty so can't say much for the ambiance or atmosphere when it's more lively. The food though was great. Injeras were the right amount of sour to be super flavorful. Ordered a sample platter, and while it didn't look like much to start with, it definitely left me very full. I've been craving Ethiopian ever since! read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Wowowow the food is sooooo so good!! We decided to come here for a birthday lunch with a big group. They accommodated us so well. The honey wine was super good and complimented the food well. We got various meats and veggies. Let me tell you, all of them were delicious. You cannot go wrong, every dish is just so flavorful. The injera was nice and spongy. Make sure to eat with your hands! Everything had a wonderful blend of spices. The veggies were curried and seasoned to perfection. They split our orders into two plates with our big group, and it was perfect. The staff were all very kind and helpful. Thank you so much! This was our second time, and it was wonderful both times. Thank you for bringing Ethiopian food to the area! read more

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Worth the visit, for sure, especially since Ethiopian options in the city are few and far between. A bit expensive for my liking, but overall had a great experience - our server was super patient with our group of 12 or so people, and gave some good recommendations of what to get. If I could highlight two things to get, I would say the Yebeg Awaze Tibs and the Ye Doro Wot were my favorites - such tender meat in the lamb dish that went super well with the spongy texture of the injera and the chicken from the Ye Doro Wot was fall-off-the-bone, delicious, and complimented very well by a hard boiled egg - begging the ever debated question of which came first... the chicken or the egg!? Some of the other dishes were just fine - reference my photo for some visuals, but just know that anything green was delicious as well :) This place is just about as authentic as you are going to find in Richmond with a large indoor space in a really cool part of town so overall I say it's worth a try! read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it was phenomenal! The owner answered so many questions and made fantastic recommendations. The ambience of the restaurant was calm and inviting. We had such a nice evening trying new food. We'll definitely be back. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was my first experience trying Ethiopian food. The owner was helpful and provided suggestions for us as beginners. Overall the food was pretty good, though we were expecting the flavors to be a bit more bold. The other reviews are correct in regards to expecting service to be slow and food taking some time since it is made fresh. I wouldn't come here if you have limited time. Also, we made a reservation on OpenTable but it didn't seem like they were aware so it might be better to call them instead. read more

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Such delicious flavorful food! We ordered a lamb dish and shrimp tibs, both which come with a vegetable dish, and unlimited injera (a spongy simple tasting Ethiopian bread). Oh man it was hard to pick a favorite.. the cubed lamb tho - chewy and so flavorful. The prices are a little high, but you do get a quantity of food. We ordered two mains for us two people, and had ~1 serving of leftovers. The staff is very sweet too. Overall highly recommend if you haven't Ethiopian food before or just looking to try a new spot! We're big fans, and have now been multiple times! (Good amount of seating inside and outside too) read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - 20. Lamb dish, curried potato, and shrimp tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Best experience in terms of dining Our waiter was amazing and definitely gave us some of his recommendations. Each bite was an experience to remember for. The injera was soft, fluffy, easy to pick up, and really absorbs the flavors of the dishes you pick up with it. Our favorites were the ground chicken, tilapia tibs, and the lamb. This was our first Ethiopian cuisine experience and I feel like anything after this would be subpar compared to Addis. Hats off to the really good waiter there read more

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Went for Valentines day. The restaurant is so homey feeling. Food was excellent. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie platter,shrimp, and potatoes with Injera. - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food is absolutely divine. I ordered the vegetarian platter. The only downside was the fact that my delicious cabbage contained two large portions of the core. I trust that this oversight will not happen again. I will definitely return, and I will invite some guests to accompany me. read more

The parking situation in this neighborhood was atrocious. A lot of tiny cobblestone streets with no sign of movement. I ended up walking from a ways up the hill. Despite notification that my food was ready fifteen minutes before I arrived, it took a bit for them to actually get my order, which was a bit of a head-scratcher, but it did taste fresh. My veggie combo with three stews was pretty standard and the best element was predictably my spicy red lentils. More intriguingly, I ordered an appetizer of bread with chili covering and a dusting of ayib cheese; this fresh cheese isn't common at restaurants I've visited, but even in moderation it did add a fantastic flavor note. The place was surprisingly busy and a bit understaffed, but they did produce quality food. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - 2 Katenya Gluten Free - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I have eaten Ethiopian food around the world including in Ethiopia. The food really stood up and was very very tasty. If this is your first time getting Ethiopian I highly recommend getting the vegetarian sampler because vegetables are when the things they do the best in Ethiopia. The one young lady who was doing all the serving was really hustling and I don't know how she did all she did. They have a nice outside area if it's a nice day. The interior was very very fresh. And we really enjoyed our experience! read more

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Went on Superbowl Sunday and there was only one other party in the entire restaurant. Service was prompt and frequent. Overall service staff and quality was excellent. The food was amazing. Had the Beef Tibs which was very good. I travelled to Ethiopia for 3 weeks and had authentic food while there. This was very comparable in quality and taste. Prices of food have gone up, which you feel in the prices for the main entrees. It was well worth it as they do give you a good portion size. I had enough left over for the next day that I took home. Overall experience was great and I can highly recommend this place for authentic Ethiopian, excellent service and taste! read more

The food was delicious and the man who served us, who I assume was the owner, was very friendly. We got the 6 plate vegetarian option and had decided to double up on one of the options, but he gave us a sample of the one we decided not to get (it was also very good. we just didn't initially get it due to a lack spice tolerance). I would definitely like to come back if I am in the area! read more

While I have been to Addis many times for their open mic night on Mondays, I've always enjoyed the atmosphere and drinks, but this was my first time actually trying their food. And my first time trying Ethiopian food. I was beyond impressed -- Addis definitely exceeded my expectations! Not only was the service great as always, but the food was spectacular. Each dish was perfectly seasoned and everything paired well. Our server (who I believe was also the owner) was very accommodating to our large group and even took the time to give personal recommendations and answer all of our questions. He went above and beyond and offered us an appetizer and sample spices to try on our dishes. 10/10! I ordered the Shrimp Tibs and enjoyed every single bite! The spice level was perfect. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Shrimp Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Addis has been on my ever growing list of places to try in Richmond for quite some time now. Finally made the trek downtown to check it out and it did not disappoint. The vibe is pretty laid back. There is a small offering of cocktails and such but we focused on the food for this trip. We decided on a lamb dish that came with two sides and the two veggie plate so we got to sample a lot of the veggie options and everything was delicious! We also started with a deep fried pastry filled with lentils and accompanied by a simple salad that we were totally obsessed with! The lamb was perfectly cooked, very tender. The cabbage dish was also a huge standout. And for the amount of food you get I feel it's all pretty reasonably priced as well! Definitely will be returning! read more

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As usual being here makes me feel like home in Addis Ababa, try the Kitfo it's made by a Gorgi chef if you're Ethiopian you will know what that means Much love read more

Lamb and vegetables were tasty! Injera spongy bread is unique. The potatoes with carrots were buttery and tender. read more

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Our meal was good, def glad we came. Neither of us cared for the spongy bread though and about 1/2 of the items on the platter we got weren't to our liking. The other half however were SO good! Server was very helpful in explaining the menu. Place was mostly empty and our food came quickly. It was 5:00 on a Saturday so we were in/out fast. read more

Wonderful food and great service. Great twist on Ethiopian cuisine focusing on traditional breakfast and lunch flavors.

Amazing authentic Ethiopean food. I've love this food so we've ordered in Washington, DC, New York, New Jersey but nothing compares to this restaurant. On my way from NYC to Norfolk two hours out of my way but I always have to order even if it's sometimes to go. read more

He stepped into the spot from the brisk night's air; the place filled to capacity with his people. Snaps from fingertips echoed in adoration of the powerful words spoken that caressed the ears of the yearning audience. The bass player strapped up. The pianist twiddled his fingers. The guitarist strummed a few chords as the drummer counted off with the clicks of his sticks. "1...2...3...4." The groove took over while the crowd moved to the swelling rhythms. Wait a minute...this wasn't Tuesday Verses and the stage was empty. But it was Wednesday's Eve and Mr. RVA was in pursuit of his next dining excursion during Richmond's Black Restaurant Experience Week. Nestled in the heart of our beloved Shockoe Bottom, lies a staple in the Black Community. Though this notable establishment is commonplace to my people, I couldn't help but observe the diverse patchwork of the American diaspora present that evening. A smirk crept across my face, remembering a quote from Chef Wan, "I believe that food can unite people from all walks of life and cultures." Above, strands of neon green lights illuminated brilliant canvas art pieces; reflecting off mahogany wood tabletops. I wonder if owner, Mr. Bitew, ever thought that cravings of food from his native land of Ethiopia would be the genesis of this establishment; whose doors first opened in 2008. Their menu boasts of authentic Ethiopian cuisine sure to take your palate on a trip. Ladies and Gentlemen of Discovering RVA, allow me to unwrap a verse, for Addis. @addis_ethiopian_rva. . Appetizer- Sambussas~A deliciously golden Pastry stuffed with Spiced Lentils & fresh Spinach, pan fried crisp & served with a Garden Salad. . Entree- Yebeg Awaze Tibs~ Tender, cubed Lamb sautéed with a melange of freshly chopped Onions, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, & pressed Garlic, simmering in their pleasantly spicy Awaze sauce, served with curried Tikel Gomen & resting on a bed of housemade Injera. . Wine Pairing- a glass of 2020 Malbec, Siete Fincas Secreto, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina . Nick- Thank you for your hospitality, recommendations, & service. Much Obliged. . Please, if you haven't already, follow me on my official Instagram page @Discoveringrva and take a journey with the Gentleman, "Mr. RVA" and uncover the hidden gems of our noteworthy city. . #discoveringrva . #804 #rva #richmond #richmondva #rvadine #rvaeats #Rvafood #food #foodies #foodshare #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #yummy #foodblog #foodblogger #foodlover #foodpost #foodography #delicious #lifestyle #foodpic #eating #foodandwine #foods #foodie #eeeeeats #foodiegram #igfood #forkyeah read more

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It was great. Personally, I prefer everything a bit more spicy and the sambusa interior was cold otherwise the flavors were all there. Unique, healthy and delicious. Their injera was by far one of the better recipes out there and the service was on point and extremely friendly. I'd go back when I'm craving Ethiopian again read more

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My parents have been talking about trying Ethiopian food for years and we finally did. I was worried but they seemed up for the challenge so I did the ordering. I haven't been eating much meat but since it was their first time I ordered chicken, two kinds of beef and shrimp along with beef sambusas to start. I wanted lentil but they were out, that's my favorite but my family loved what they had. Once the food came I was sort of disappointed with the portions but they didn't know the difference and portions are shrinking everywhere right? I haven't had beef in ages but this time it was really good but not as good as the cabbage. Yes with this platter full of meats, I preferred the vegetables. Service was great. The wait staff was working! I'd give the food a 3.5 but because of the service 4 Stars. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - First time with the fam. - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My husband and I went here for lunch. We ordered Awaze Chicken Tibs, Chicken Keye and Chicken Sega Wot. It came with tik ganen (cabbage), and music wot, (spiced red lentils). We got their lentil appetizer too. This was some of the BEST food I have had in a long time. I have never had Ethiopian food before but I'm in love! The servings are so huge! We could barely put a dent in how much food they gave us. We took it home, the. It fed us and our children for dinner. Our kids even loved it. Our kids are ridiculously picky. The food is kid/teen friendly. Both our kids ate their full. Much to my annoyance, they made it into a burrito instead of eating it piece by piece with the bread. My kids like the cabbage and the spiced lentils and all of the meats. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Love the food and the vibe is on point. Attending The Writer's Den Poetry Slam. Entertainment and good food..:who could ask for more!!! read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love the atmosphere, good food and prompt service. Been here on multiple occasions and never had an issue. No complaints

The food was terrible. It was barely warm and tasted like it was made days earlier and just heated up. The service was fast. The restaurant ambiance is more of a bar with some tables off to the side. I do not understand the high prior reviews for this restaurant. We would never return. read more