I've been here twice now and I've been thoroughly satisfied both times. The food is amazing, and…read morethere's a great variety to choose from. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and the decor is lovely. This is definitely going to be a regular spot for me!

I may have found my new favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the Twin Cities. AND, they have gluten…read morefree injera!! I had the Awazee Tibs with lamb. Great flavors. I don't want to leave without mentioning the wonderful service. The wait staff was extremely helpful and friendly.

I just discovered this place last night and will definitely by back. They are tucked away in a…read morenice little spot right by Union Depot and an easy walk from the Green Line. I have never had Ethiopian food before but I am always happy to support a small, local business and I will definitely be back. I had "Lamb Tibs", which are marinated pieces of lamb in a spicy sauce, served with cold vegetables and Injera (flat bread). The server was kind enough to show me the proper way to assemble the meal once it arrived, and it was truly amazing. The lamb was perfectly cooked and seasoned, with just the right amount of spice, and I had a bottle of St George Lager (an Ethiopian lager) to go with it. The beer was also very good in it's own right. Overall, 5+ stars- fast friendly service, excellent food (and they have a good selection if you are vegetarian / vegan as well) , and not that expensive. I left feeling pleasantly full for not a lot of money. The restaurant itself is clean, quiet and cozy with a very welcoming atmosphere. I am already looking forward to my next visit.

Visited Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant on a freezing cold night--Dec 31st--after heading downtown…read morefor the New Year's fireworks. It was on our way, and we decided to try something new, which turned out to be a great decision. I ordered the vegetarian platter, which came with multiple sides, and each one had a distinct, unique flavor. The food felt hearty yet healthy, and the injera was incredibly soft and flavorful, easily one of the highlights of the meal. I personally would've enjoyed a bit more spice, but that's just a preference. Overall, this is a wonderful spot with comforting food, great flavors, and a welcoming experience. Would definitely return!

Such good food! I got the vegetarian sampler and it was wonderful. Each dish was excellent. The kik…read morealicha is one of the best in the Twin Cities. I can't ever remember the name of the beet dish, but that one as another favorite. We went ridiculously early for dinner, so it was very quiet. But the atmosphere was very nice and the service was great. Can't recommend more highly!

We wanted to get Ethiopian food for our one year wedding anniversary, and Demera was both open on…read moreMonday night and near Como Zoo - so we gave it a try! AMBIANCE The space inside is so cozy and comforting - great Ethiopian decor, wood paneling, and vibes with music playing in the background. We had the place to ourselves besides a few takeout orders and bar guests. SERVICE Service is top notch here! The male working, presumably the owner, gave us some great recommendations on our order. He and the woman who cooked our meal, presumably his wife, came out to show us how to best eat the meats with the Injera. FOOD If you haven't had Injera, the sponge-like pancake that's a staple in Ethiopian food, you're missing out! We got the combo plate which included 5 different meat styles and TONS of Injera. We got 3 beef dishes - all varying in spice, flavor, and presentation, a lamb dish, and a chicken leg and hard boiled egg dish. It was TONS of food - we had to take home nearly half of it! Each was packed with flavor and such a fun culinary experience eating it with the Injera. Highly recommend this local spot - support this small business!

Wow! This is food is tremendously flavorful and fresh!!! I got a take order of the Doro Wot and…read moreDoro Firfir I sampled a little of both of them and I really couldn't stop eating! The spices in both dishes are phenomenal. I ordered too heavy on the Enjera bread, I ordered extra for each entree wayyyy too much lol but I'll definitely eat it for sure! Most definitely a place worth trying. Happy Yelping

Amazing food and service I will be going there again soon also they serve u ur money worthread more

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was…read morea nice experience. I enjoyed my dish, chicken tibs; it had just the right amount of spice for someone with a low spice tolerance like myself. My date also enjoyed her yebeg alicha. Service and ambiance were decent, nothing particularly stood out on that front.

As much as I thought they had economical options, their food was overall sloppily made and didn't…read morecontain enough flavor. I believe they toned down the seasoning a bit to potentially serve people that couldn't handle spice, which resulted in their food overall on the plain side relatively. There are still some highlights worth pointing out, though, which I will try to do. I thought the ater kik and the shiro were overall well made, and one bite with a chunk of injera offered a traditionally tasty experience. Miser was okay, and could use more seasoning in my opinion. The doro wot also didn't have enough spice, and the chicken didn't necessarily have an "off the bone" quality like I would have loved. The lantil alicha was pretty good because lentils, which wouldn't normally be considered tasty, were pretty tasty. Both the yabesha gomen (kale) and tikel gomen (cabbage) were unfortunately bland as well in comparison. Spending just around $13 for a veggie firfir, which was a veggie sampler for one person, was a good deal, though. I think those who are around the Cedar area can still have a good time here.

The Ras Lounge on WENSDAY nights Ladies nights is a nice place to come and get a great variety of…read morelive music, live Dj, great food, and drink SPECAILS. $7 Door cover (3for1 door cover until 11pm) $5 Shots top/bottom 11pm $150 bottles 11pm

The worst customer service if you call the women will put you on hold cus they don't want to do…read moreanything. And if you go to the restaurant the women will only serve men this worst service ever! And I'm not exaggerating

Good Ethiopian, but not exceptional. The food came out less than hot and I've had better samosas…read moreelsewhere.

The food is delicious and the service is top notch. I had the gomen besiga and it was wonderful, my…read morefriends shared a large vegetable plate and raved about it. Will definitely be back soon.

Our veggie combo at Dilla's was beautiful and delicious. Friendly service and wonderful food. We…read morewill return soon!

It has been a very long while since I have had Ethiopian, and I heard that Dilla's was the place to…read moretry in the Twin Cities. After a brief adventure thanks to Apple Maps, we arrived. There is a large paid lot right next to the restaurant, so parking was easy. We did arrive early--right at 5, so that probably helped. We were seated pretty quickly as well. As others have noticed, the service is quite slow (there seems to be only one person working the front of the house), though that felt like it was part of the experience--there was a distinct "gathering place" vibe, and there were plenty of regulars who were engrossed in conversation... it seemed like everyone was family there. The decor added to the family/community feel, with art, textiles, and wicker ware all contributing to a homey feel. Of course what you're really wondering about is the food. It's quite tasty. We started with the veggie sambusas, which were hot and crispy and came with a spicy tomato chutney that was just delicious. We also ordered the fule, which was quite tasty and filling. I loved the seasonings and textures. My favorite dish, though, was Dilla's Mix. It was absolutely beautiful to behold thanks to the jewel-toned beets and golden squash, and the juices of the veggies combined with the spices to create a glorious sauce. It was very comforting and oh-so-satisfying. Of course, all was served with springy injera to scoop it up with. Their injera is a bit lighter and milder than some that I have had elsewhere, but it does the trick nicely. As others have mentioned, Dilla's serves entrees in their own dishes, which is great if you are a group that likes to share.

Stopped in for lunch today and ordered the Chicken Tibs. The chicken was simmered in a sauce (mild)…read morewith onions and peppers. It was served with a tasty mini salad, rice and injera. It was very good. I also ordered lemonade and it was served with dry mint sprinkled on top. Not much of a mint taste. For any of you who haven't tried Ethiopian cuisine, you eat mostly with your hands. Injera is a spongelike thin bread that you break into pieces. Hold the injera and pinch the food and eat. Very easy and tasty - kids will love it. My only concern was that the server had a very dirty shirt. He needs to wear an apron if he helps in the kitchen.

This was my first time having Ethiopian food. My dinner partner and I both got one of the Tibs…read moredishes. Very tasty! We ordered them spicy, and the spice level was a good kick but nothing too crazy. If you like spicy food, don't be afraid to order spicy. Otherwise it was a nice quiet restaurant. It had good ambiance for a date or special occasion.

This is a nice family owned place, food always comes out hot and fresh but it certainly takes a…read morewhile so cut out at least 90 minutes for your visit. We got the Meat Combo Plater which had 4 different dishes included, all very tasty (see photo for description)! But I was left wanting a little more spice/heat. The menu say this player would feed 2 but I have a smaller appetite so I think it could easily feed 3 or 4. Also when you're ready to pay, you go up to the counter and wait for a person to appear to ring you up (which can be confusing if you've never been there before).

Great Ethiopian food. Service is good as well. We have veggie/meat combo, aware lamb tibs and…read moremeat sambosa. Each one is prepared perfectly. The portion is big as well. You will not go home feeling hungry.