This spot has been around forever and my sister did not know about it. They have moved at least once, but appear to have always been in Brooklyn. We noticed their rating and it gave us a bit of pause, but we ultimately decided to give it a shot out of curiosity. We got there right before they were supposed to open, and we saw a staff member inside setting up around the restaurant and behind the bar. About 5 minutes after the hour, they opened the door (just a tad late), and we were their first guests. We were greeted and told we could sit wherever we wanted. There were a bunch of cats up as decor, for Halloween decor I imagine. I observed some really nice frames hanging up and a lovely mantle arrangement. And I saw a sign for happy hour that occurs on some days, we love that! Their menu has some creative cocktails, mocktails, and unusual ingredients. And of course, they have the classic veggie platters that we love to try. We got the plate for 4, picked out items, and got to work. Everything tasted fantastic, truly. We had fresh injera, and it was easy to make out what each item was. The menu advertised the beets as also having potatoes, which we immediately realized were missing -- turns out the menu needs to be updated haha, they aren't supposed to be included anymore. All this to say, we had a great time there. And there's only one thing I could add that's different here compared to other Ethiopian restaurants: the portions are definitely smaller. If I had a plate like this anywhere else, I would've been overstuffed. I wasn't still hungry though, I was satisfied. But if you have a lot of room in your stomach usually, the smaller portions may disappoint. But as for me, I'd totally return. read more

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The food was so delicious. I ordered the meat and veggie tasting platters and everything was very well seasoned and tasted great! The server took great care of us and was very attentive. The drinks she made were also delicious (we got a margarita and a spicy saffron drink, but i forgot the name). The inside was beautiful, and I loved how the place was decorated. I'm removing a star only because I felt that the portions for the meat were very small, especially compared to other ethiopian spots I've tried. Everything tasted great, but for the price I wish there was a bit more food read more

Nice ambience with upbeat music Dim lights, not crowded on a Friday perfect for easy conversation. Ordered the Kategna, 1 meat combo and 1 veggie combo to share for 3 which was perfect amount of good. Everything was tasty and not overly spicy. read more

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We went out for a late-night karaoke vibe, but when it came time to order drinks, there were only two bartenders--one handling the drinks and the other managing the register. Our first round included two margaritas (one with Patrón and the other with Casamigos) and a Tito's with seltzer. The margaritas were weak and poorly made, though my Tito's and seltzer was simple enough to get right. When the bill arrived--$72 and change--I was horrified. Still, it had been a while since my friends and I went out, and I had promised to cover the first round. For my second drink, I ordered the same Tito's and seltzer and paid around $13. The third time I ordered that same drink, the charge jumped to $17. I approached the bartender making the drinks to question the price difference. Respectfully, he blamed his colleague for ringing it up wrong and offered to give me cash from the tip jar as compensation. I declined, but it left me wondering--are drink prices supposed to be fixed, or do they fluctuate depending on the bartender? And more importantly, does the price somehow depend on how intoxicated they think the customers are! read more

I went here for the first time with some family. The food and drinks were great; good flavors and the portions were decent. At first I was worried it wouldn't fill us up but surprisingly by the end I was so full. We ordered the tasting plate for four people. I also appreciate that it wasn't too loud that I couldn't hear our conversation. The service was lacking to be honest though. There were only two people working, a man and a woman. The woman was waiting tables and working the bar, which seems like too much for one person to handle. I strongly recommend they staff their restaurant better, especially on a weekend. I hate having to flag someone down just to ask for another drink or the check. That's the only thing that would keep me from coming back here. read more

One of my favorite Ethiopian spots in NYC! Vibe, food, drinks, and service are immaculate. Highly recommend!

Bati is such a cozy, laid-back spot with some seriously delicious dishes. My group (three of us total) walked in and split the vegetarian sampler for two and the rosemary beef tibs, with some extra injera just to be sure. Man was it an awesome meal! We were able to try such a variety of flavors and ingredients, and everything was plated so beautifully. The staff was lovely too and did not rush us at all. Bati is just an all-around comfortable, affordable and tasty restaurant that I highly recommend to anyone interested in Ethiopian cuisine. read more

Went on a Saturday and had a great experience! Our waitress was amazing- super friendly ,attentive and very professional. She made us feel welcome and taken care of the whole time. The food was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly definitely coming back. read more

Holy flavor!!! This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and now I'm hooked. I've now tried a few other spots and this still remains my top so far. I even love getting this food to-go. I've only tried the vegetarian platter but can't recommend this enough. So packed with textures and spices, it tickles your taste buds in all the right way. Also can't recommend the spicy Kategna enough. SO DELICIOUS. Love the chill vibe in here, great for catching up with friends. Service is awesome. Can't wait to come back! 5/5 read more

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I found the portions skimpy which made it hard to enjoy the meal but food itself tasted good

Every item on the menu deserves consideration. The workers balance attentiveness with respectful space. Their kitchen turns out perfect meals. Basic cooking with attention to detail works for me. I'm truly looking forward to going again. read more

- tasty drinks - good service - injera rolls were good and proteinaceous - low lighting makes for a cool date-like atmosphere - friendly staff with full knowledge of the menu read more

Incredible ambience inside, dim lighting but beautiful interior decor. Great quick service. Tried the meat and vegetarian sampling platters for four people, which was just the right amount of food. I found everything to be delicious and served with plenty of yummy injera. Would love to return! read more

Stopped in for their grand opening never had Ethiopian food before so I was really excited to try this new cuisine. My friend and I shared the sampler which I included a picture of and we enjoyed the different options it came with. I had the Ethiopian expresso martini which was ok, also they don't offer utensils as to keep the dining very authentic read more

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server (think it's spelled khyrsten) mentioned a TEA which is the carafe i saw on the counter while eating at the bar. It has steeped cardamom and other spices. she then told me the staff tends to add lime juice and sugar to sweeten it. i get the check and was charged as a $10 MOCKTAIL. I was under the impression i was getting a tea because that's what she called it initially & how it was explained to me. i even asked her to not make it "too sweet". that wouldn't have even been a question if i knew i was getting a mocktail and the prefect opportunity for her to clarify... it's not the end of the world or would stop me from coming back but definitely annoying. you tell someone a tea and they'll expect a tea price. not a 12oz, $10 beverage. read more

The place looks nice however, the service was lacking. We didn't have to wait to get to our table. After we place our order, no water was served to us, we have to ask for it after a while, no napkins were given also, and the food is eaten with our hands. There's no hand sanitizer either. Based on the small quantity of food we got, it was kind of pricey. Our 1st time trying Ethiopian food so can't compare it to others but I can say the food was okay. read more

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We've been here several times. The food has always been good. The service is good when it's not too full. The ambiance feels very generically African which is cool...even if Ethiopia is pretty far away from the Nigerian Afrobeats music they play. But it does give it a nice vibe. Drinks are good too. Overall, I'd say it's a great date night spot or spot to try a new cuisine with friends. Get more than you think you want so that you don't leave hungry. read more

One of the better Ethiopian restaurants on the city and the ambiance inside is great. We're glad that they started to serve in-person: I'm sorry to see how many bad reviews they've gotten with their takeout service, which I've admittedly not tried. It really doesn't seem like the type of food that travels well. Anyhow, we usually get the vegetarian combination for two and tried the honey mead with it this time: An excellent pairing that should be tried by all. read more

Some of the best Ethiopian food I've had in NY! I met a couple friends here for dinner before a ballet at BAM. I'm vegan and another friend is vegetarian, so this place was ideal. We ordered the Vegan Combination Platter for 3 people, so we got to enjoy an enormous plate of spongy injera bread topped with generous portions of 7 or more dishes - lentils, chickpeas, collard greens, cabbage, beets... delicious and nutritious! Plenty of protein as well. For dessert, we ordered their baklava (also vegan!). It was so rich that we couldn't finish - I'll save more room next time ;) read more

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen - Vegetarian Combination Platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a lovely place. After being mistreated by staff at nearby Olea, my date and I decided to go here for dinner. Their smiles, kindness and care should have been enough to fix an evening that was almost ruined. But to compliment it, their food was delicious! No wonder its always packed. The food is tasty, spicy and exotic. But again - what make my day is to see their smile and treating guests with kindness, unlike Olea. read more

Excellent food and beautiful ambiance. The vibe is great and super relaxing. I've been a few times and each time it's been a great experience... read more

We hit this spot shortly after ingesting way too many edibles. Well I ate the correct amount but my girlfriend went overboard which later led to a series of unfortunate events, but more on that later. Being that our DNA was cannabis infused, obviously we lost track of time and money and maybe ordered too much or too little food, can't be sure, can't remember. Anywho, we ate two or so appetizers and then had the combination. Enjoyed it fully. read more

First time I ordered from them was pretty good! It came in a great container to properly scoop the stew and veg with injera! The injera was nice and warm, the beef stew was a bit watery but the lentils and cabbage were great! The second time I got much less food in little cups. Difficult to eat from as well. The injera was stale and the lentils were soupy all of a sudden as well as the beef being more liquid than meat?? Good flavors but I don't want to pay almost 30 dollars for this... Inconsistent read more

So glad Bati is back. Delicious food. Great service. Love the new location and gorgeous bar! Was pleased to see mocktails on the menu as I don't drink much these days but still love a fancy drink here and there. read more

Bati is good enough. Your standard Ethiopian dish selections (but no sambusas here). The portions are somewhat small for the price. A vegetarian combo for one, priced at 16 bucks gives you a spoonful of four dishes of your choice (lentils, split peas, collard greens etc) served on injera accompanied with One injera on the side. For some reason they price their mushroom dish (engudai tibs) separately ($18) and that can only be ordered with two dishes. All other Ethiopian restaurants I've visited include it in their veggie combo. The food is good and their ater kik alicha (yellow split pea stew) is probably one of my favourites out of all the various Ethiopian restaurants throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan, but I always leave somewhat hungry. As far as ambiance, it's a small but nice space, dimly lit and good for a date or a few friends. They also serve my favourite St. George's lager which is always a plus. read more

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen - Vegetarian combo. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ordered take out for dinner. It is hands down the best Ethiopian food I've had in NYC! I'm so glad I got put on to this place. Whoever is cooking there, is throwing down with love You can actually taste the freshness and the quality of the food! read more

The first thing I noticed about the place was how good it looked. It was lit with dim light, which created a great atmosphere. The service was impeccable; we were seated pretty quickly. The servers were very kind and friendly. The food itself was amazing. I had never tried Ethiopian food before, but it was a fantastic first-time experience that opened a whole new door for me. I will definitely be coming back. read more

First time trying Ethiopian food (vegetarian dish) and it was so so delicious! My only thought while eating takeout here was why I hadn't done so sooner. read more

I've been to a few Ethiopian places in the city and this is my favorite. The low lighting is so romantic and the food is always on point. Definitely a must try if you're in the area read more

Caveat: I was ready to let go of the late order due to covid19, but the food was terrible. 1) this place took 1.5 hours to get my order delivered. They delayed it 4 times. They never contacted me when they arrived. They left the food on a different floor at a different letter (I am F, they left it at R). I only stumbled upon it by accident when I went downstairs to check why it was taking so long. 2) the food was sub par. The injera was dry and thin like a stale tortilla and was almost offensively cracked; pieces broke off like a cracker. This place is either diluting the injera with wheat, or they are adding too much water, or something. The shiro was very watery. The missr was passable, as was the alicha. Overall a disappointment. 3) one star because I learned about buticha and key sir and zero stars is not an option. It is always good to expand my knowledge of ethiopian food. read more

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen - This injera was paper thin and dry. It could not soak up the moisture at all. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The ambiance is nice and cozy but service is not good. It took forever to not only place our order but to receive it as well. I had finished half a glass of wine by the time the order came out. The consistency of the veggie combo is very runny. The server wasn't friendly and they don't accept Amex. read more

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My boyfriend took me to this spot to start our "Alphabet Date" series, where we switch off and plan a date for each other for a letter of the alphabet. He wanted to start and A was for African food! This place is a cute, cozy spot in Clinton Hill. It's great for a romantic date night with its dark tables and mood lighting. They only have beer and wine so we didn't drink but the options they had seemed good. We ordered the Kategna for an app and the Meat Combo for Two for dinner, along with Baklava for dessert. Kategna- These were toasted triangles of injera brushed with berbere and kibe. They were nice and crunchy with the right amount of spice. Meat Combo- I really liked everything that was there- stewed lamb, beef, and we got the gomen as our veggie side. The injera was delicious and sopped up all the curries perfectly. Baklava- Nice size piece that was warm and crunchy, yet soft and sweet. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Came for dinner the Saturday night before Christmas and the restaurant was mostly empty, which made us a little nervous. But then we had the food....and now I cannot understand how this place could ever be empty. The food was fabulous, the vibe was great, and everyone was so nice. We asked for a "tasting" of both the meat and vegan dishes, and left it up to our server to choose for us. She did not disappoint. Everything was so flavorful and very filling; we had to take the rest home because we were so stuffed! If I could eat here every day, I probably would. Can't wait to come back! read more

Delicious food! Had to get more. The cocktails were great too and the service. Would recommend :)

Tasty cuisine, for sure! The price is significantly higher than other Ethiopian restaurants in town and the portions are smaller. The staff also turned away a group that wanted to wait for a table, even though we were just getting ready to leave and they totally could have been seated where we were. As spices go, the food was flavorful but not particularly spicy... Not more than "mild" salsa. Great place to go with vegan friends! read more

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen - 2x meat combo, 1x veggie combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The vegan options were pretty ok, but my friend had said the meat choices were not the best. We both got the platter, but the food took a long time to come out, and the server often forgot to refill my friend's tea with hot water. For the price, there are better dining options in the area. read more

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Decided to order takeout from Bati after looking for a truck in the area and never finding it. We ordered the chicken and beef entrees. They were both underwhelming. First there is no meat . The prices are too high for a drumstick and a meatless beef stew. The injera is too dry, too thin and too sour. I know that's how it's supposed to be but with both stews and sides also being sour I found it hard to stomach and my mouth was dry all day after. I really wanted to like this restaurant but I don't see myself going to any Ethiopian restaurant in a very long time. read more

Highly recommend the $18 vegetarian combination! It's for one person but if you're like me it makes two meals... they're not stingy with the injera, and the to go containers are practically divided. Order online (not by phone), and after your order is confirmed you get a countdown to when it's ready! Nice. You can choose the four options you want, and the only one that's not available in the combination is the mushroom. The berbere lentils are delicious but not too spicy. Nothing else comes close to spicy, but I guess you could ask them to liven it up a bit. The collard greens are good, as are the beets. We tried the chickpeas with onion and weren't so impressed (it's kind of a plain paste), but the cabbage is excellent and so are the split peas. My dining companion recommends the chicken with egg, which is a bit spicy. I think next time I'll take the mushrooms, which come with two sides, and for those I'd choose the berbere lentils and collard greens. The Ethiopian beers are good too, especially the pale one. I'm excited for covid to be over eventually so that we feel safe dining here in person! read more

We used to go to eat here and it was delicious. We decided to order and get it delivered because Covid we couldn't eat in. Extremely disappointed that this is the way the food came. Completely inedible. Look at picture read more

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen - Veggie and meat platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ethiopian cuisine at its finest: slowly simmered stews, perfectly prepared njere and warm, friendly service makes this a can't miss spot. When my Ethiopian friend said this is her favorite restaurant, I knew we had to experience it. Her recommendation did not disappoint. The collard greens (gomen) and cabbage (tikil gomez) were not overcooked- a personal pet peeve - but weren't raw either. My Ethiopian favorite - especially on my plant based diet- is Missir Wett (berbere stewed split lentils) was amazing as well. Njere kept coming upon request and the staff were very accommodating. To get the most use of the space and bang for your buck- as well as get the most of the Ethiopian cultural experience- order the same thing for your whole party (not individual plates). They will allow you to add additional options if you need and it's the best way to go! It makes for a really fun dining experience as well! read more

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen - Best Baklava ever ... they toast it! - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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