"I HAD A Fantastic Experience!"…read more ZARA restaurant offers delicious food, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. Every dish we tried was excellent. Highly recommend!

Great food! The lamb was spiced perfectly, and the portions met expectations for a take out/…read moredelivery order. I *almost* feel like I bought too much in anticipation that the entree wouldn't be enough for my family of three-- but we're more than content with the amount of food. The side shiro and yellow lentils were good for my toddler as they weren't as "hot" (my 18 month doesn't say spicy yet). The amount of injera that came with the Lamb entree and the side shrio was wooo perfect, because we love injera. It's best described by me - an outsider- as like an Ethiopian sourdough tortilla!?! So good, spongey and clings to every delicious flavor of anything it touches. The only thing I'd suggest they add/offer/fix-- greek yogurt or anything similar in the Ethiopian culture to help lil people/young eaters cool their mouths, luckily I had some greek yogurt in the house to help my lil girl lol because she was not ready for the handful of Jalapeno'd Lamb she grabbed . Perfect meal though! MmMm can't wait to see how any left overs reheat and that'll definitely get added to the review, because who doesn't love big portions that leave delicious left overs ?! The service was quick and on point too-- I ordered at about 4pm-- and I live on the opposite side of town-- food arrived hot and well packaged by 4:23pm. I noticed I had a missed call from tbe restaraunt, they'd ran out of my drink and wanted to offer a replacement (good and quick work to their front of house lady). They weren't messing around, attention to detail -- check , polite and respectful -- check , quick and accurate order+ seamless deliver with Grub Hub -- check!!! Definitely will be ordering again! A previous yelper who reviewed said if you like Lalibela you'll like this place, as a long time fan of Lalibela, I agree! Part of how I how I found Zara was that I couldn't order Lalibela on Grubhub.

Absolutely flavorful and delicious vegetarian dinner for two. Amazing flavors, service, atmosphere…read more Our first night ever in Columbus and Addis made it perfect. Thank you!

From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family -- and the food?…read more Everything is fresh, made from scratch, and packed with bold, authentic Ethiopian flavors. Family-Sized Mix Platter Perfect for sharing, loaded with variety, and served on soft, spongy injera that ties it all together. Every bite tells a story. This is the kind of place you come for the food... ...and stay for the amazing hospitality. Do yourself a favor and bring your appetite

this is the exact type of place I expect to get amazing Ethiopian food and Lalibela never…read moredisappoints! not your typical "restaurant" as there's a little dance floor bar area when you first enter, but as you progress through the space there is plenty of restaurant sitting - feel free to seat yourself wherever! we ordered to-go so we took our seat at the bar, placed our order with the nice young lady, which let us know our food would be about 10/15 mins. portion sizes are definitely worth the price which isn't too expensive (we got the vegetarian combo). I'll snap some pictures next time ha

Best Ethiopian food in Columbus! It's so flavorful and they can reduce spice levels if needed. I…read morelove getting their platter that comes with a bunch of veggies and you can choose either beef or lamb. I love their yellow lentils and beef! It's absolutely amazing! The first time I tried this platter I was over the moon. It was a 10/5 tbh and absolutely perfect. I just went there recently and got the lamb which unfortunately was a different experience. It tasted good but was really gummy and I felt like it was not as good as the beef. I would rate this a 3. I'm definitely looking forward to going back! I like that the majority of tables are family style, they offer coffee service and I've always felt the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. When you first enter there's like a bar and dance area but if you keep walking to the right then it turns into a restaurant with tables. I really enjoy this place and can't wait to show other friends and family!

This was my first Ethiopian experience, they didn't disappoint. We've been back multiple times…read moresince. Food is well cooked and spiced. The injera bread was a unique experience, I really liked the sourdough-like flavor and soft, pancake-like feel. I've had the Awaze Tibs (Lamb) and Derek Tibs (Beef). Everything that I've tried has been phenomenal. If you haven't had Ethiopian food, and even if you have, Ibex is worth the try!

This is our crew at the Ibex. We stopped in here for a quick bite. My brother Mikie who is a…read morevegetarian and I thought this would be fun. When we arrived the place looked closed. We tried the door anyway and it was open. We truly enjoyed every thing. We had the ibex special, vegetarian combo, the sambusas and several other items. As a side note- They seemed to know nothing about the check in coupon and their prices are different than reflected online. But the prices were still very reasonable for the amount and quality of the food we got. The server, who also appeared to be the chef and the bartender was very kind and attentive.

I would love to see more Ethiopian restaurants get a bit more attention than they do. I've only…read morebeen to Nile Vegan in the city and it's delicious! My friend had never had this cuisine so I suggested it. Parking in the rear and at the front of the building. Quite a number of customers inside too! The guy at the bar was basically the only server. He took orders for drinks and food and also delivered food to tables. He seemed busy and flustered. My friend and I both ordered the doro wat. Hers was chicken while my version was already mixed in with the injeera. It was a LOT of food. More than I usually get portion-wise. Next time, I'll order to share. The food didn't disappoint! Filling and great seasoning! It's got a larger menu than I'm used to seeing so I definitely would come back to try something else. Love it here!

Excellent! Fresh, tender injera and well flavored dishes all around. Friendly service, chill vibes,…read morefelt very authentic. Plus a bar with beer and liquor! Highly recommend.

So, after finding out this place offers delivery and carry out, I promptly ordered two dished gorge…read moremyself on. Sometimes I get way too excited about food I've never seen on a menu before.... Anyways, the food arrived quickly and was still warm. I ordered the kitfo (similar to steak tartare) and asa lebleb (spiced fish). The kitfo was buttery and tasted amazing with this tub of spices they included with the box. I'm pretty sure this is the only place in cbus that serves kitfo... The spiced fish was my favorite of the two. It's basically heavily spiced white fish pieces cooked with vegetables, other delicious things, and served over your choice of filler. I will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu!

Visiting from out of town and stopped in for lunch. We asked the owner/chef for recommendations and…read moreshe brought out lamb and chicken with rice and some kind of spinach side. Oh man, it was so good! The owner/chef was super friendly, the food was delicious, and the price was really good. I'll be back soon.

Delicious ethnic food! Yum! Try the camel meat if you're feeling adventurous. I didn't see it on…read morethe menu but I had read they have it. We asked and you can either have it fried or roasted. We opted for roasted and were not disappointed. Goat and camel were both cooked to perfection. Both meats were wonderfully tender and flavordul. It's a no frills place with pictures on the wall with prices crossed out serving as the menu. Its location isn't the greatest but it's fine during the day. You could also get takeout. Food comes out quickly. I will be back!

I am very particular about my Ethiopian good and The Nile was excellent! Injera is made from 100%…read moreteff and is a little darker than average. The stews were quite tasty and I didn't want to stop eating. Lucky Columbus that you have such a great place!

Super chill place serving delicious vegan Ethiopian food. I had the Half Garden Plate which gets…read moreyou 5 of their hot stews and 2 portions of injera. I chose the beet vegetable medley, okra and red lentils, mushroom, yellow split peas and curry vegetable medley. Everything was delicious, with the curry and okra ending up my favourites. The portions are very generous so be sure to come with an appetite. Siyum the owner told me he's been at this location for 5 years after previously operating out of a smaller space in the OSU campus. Y'all, he moved to have more room and parking for his customers. I think you know what to do. Run over there and show some love, NOW.

I heard about this place from a friend that they have really good food and great service. This…read moreplace is a very much a hole in the wall restaurant. Not much inside you to wow you at all. The place is clean, with few tables and chairs. You can also sit at the bar area. We ordered the plantains, the chicken over rice, the chicken wrap, the beef wrap, the mango juice, and the lemonade. All the food was to go. Every single dish traveled well, and it was delicious, packed with flavors! Can' t wait to go back and try other items on the menu. I highly recommend this place.

Attached to a gas station, Safina World Restaurant is as "hole-in-the-wall" as it gets. It is also…read moremy find of 2025 - the food here is made-to-order and delicious. On top of that, the portion sizes and price points are pretty great. The restaurant is set up as more of a take-out spot, and after a 35 minute drive home, my food travelled well. The inside is bare-bones - a few tables, a small bar-like area, and not much decor. You order at the counter and you can watch your food being cooked fresh. The menu is pretty extensive, and so far, the plantains, the chicken over rice, the chicken wrap, the beef wrap, the mango juice, and the lemonade have all hit the spot. I can't wait to go back to Safina to keep up with my obsession with this place.

This was my first time trying this spot and I see why the hype is there…read more I ended up getting the Safari chicken with some toppings and it was incredibly delicious. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and even the rice had a lovely taste. I got some of the garlic sauce and it was so good on it. Definitely check this place out.

So much flavor and so much food! Fantastic meal that tasted authentic and fresh. The injera is very…read moregood too with the classic sourdough fermented taste. Highly recommend this stop in the market! I'm so full right now!