The lamb was pretty good here and so was the spicy lentils and potato. They provided unlimited injera. Slightly more expensive than I'm used to but all in all not bad. read more

Came here with a party of five after a visit to a local art museum for a day-trip. We didn't realize DC mandated immunization cards, so we were glad we brought them with us. We were seated and told about the online menu. We passed my cellphone around and let everyone in my party place their own orders and attach their names to them. I pre-paid and the food came out shortly thereafter. Everything was delicious... and we even had a bunch to take home with us. The lamb in particular was a big hit with all the meat-eaters. We were hoping to try some Ethiopian wine, but they were out that day. Perhaps another time. We'll be back. read more

Food and service were excellent. Great choices and proportions. Look forward to going again soon.

For dinner, we ordered the signature kitfo and the vegetarian sampler with fried fish. Personally, my favorite bites here were the shimbra asa and the kitfo, but wasn't a huge fan of the gomen or the dinich. I also thought that the injera wasn't as sour as I would've liked. Anyway, I'll give this restaurant bonus points for amazing service (the waiters constantly kept our water glasses filled) and cute interior decoration. read more

Ethiopic - Vegetarian Sampler for 2 with Fried Fish, Signature Kitfo - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was great but the service was atrocious. First of all, they'd eat you and give you a QR code for the menu and then just leave you to figure out to order online. No one tells you, there's no sign and no one ever comes back to check on you again. We finally asked and were told to order online and after ordering proceeded to wait another 50 min before getting up to ask about our food which was then promptly served so I guess it's just been sitting there for all the time? Anyways, the food was cold when we got it but admittedly very good. There's a default 20% service charge (gratuity) which is my best explanation for the atrocious service and experience because their tip is already guaranteed. I'd put 1 star if the food wasn't so good read more

The veggie platter with fish was good. No wait on a weekday afternoon. Only a few customers there. Orders are made online and they bring it to your table. Service was friendly. Street parking was fairly easy to find that day. They have a covered outdoor patio as well. read more

Ethiopic - Veggie combo + fish - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I don't think I have ever ordered take out or sat down inside without a consistently, awesome experience from courteous staff to AH-MAZING food!!! When we take out, we get the Asa Tib (Fried Croaker)! It comes with the freshest Tomato Salad and Injera!! The croaker is ALWAYS fried to perfection and the fresh squeezed lemon juice and tomato salad wrapped in the injera are PERFECT!!! When we sat down and ate, we get the Beef Tibs and veg platter with Dinich Wot (curried potato), Gomen (collard greens) and the Spicy Lentils with the Asa Tib (Fried Croaker). This place a MUST VISIT - it's a GEM for sure and for those that aren't already privy to how awesome everything from A to Z is when patronizing this establishment, NOW YOU KNOW!!! Get there quick and ENJOY!!!! read more

Ethiopic - Fried Croaker - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My friend took me to this restaurant while visiting DC. She said it was good authentic Ethiopian food and I wouldn't be disappointed. And she was right! We did the vegetable sample II w/ fish and added lamb. The lamb was DELICIOUS! And the fish came out nice and hot. It's a nice restaurant and I enjoyed the outside view (and people watching lol) while eating our lunch by the window. read more

Ethiopic - The veggie sample II - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a solid Ethiopian choice and I'm always very happy with the food. I usually get the vegetarian option for 2 with my wife and it's enough for both of us. I'm very happy with the recent move to full service, real menus and no longer using their online ordering system--that was fine for during Covid, but it was a pain. The ambiance setting is nice but acoustically is a bit loud, and we really could have used some AC. Additionally the bathrooms are a tired and need a refresh. For this it's 3 stars instead of 5. read more

Really cute Ethiopian restaurant next to union station. The service is nice and friendly. I got the vegetarian sampler with the fried fish and lamb tibs. It was so good. I loved the injera that came with it. Definitely recommend to anybody looking for great Ethiopian food. read more

Ethiopic - Lamb Ethiopic Signature Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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OMG. The flavor of the food was amazing. My kids were skeptical and they loved everything and ate our food too. We had awaze tibs and Ethiopic signature tibs, crème brûlée for dessert. Everything was amazing, our server explained how to eat the foods as it was our first time (you eat the food with your hands). It is a quiet quaint little place. Definitely recommend if you want to try something different with delicious flavor. read more

Service was very questionable considering this venue wants to compete with fine dining. During COVID I came to dine alone but was told I had to wait to be seated outside and that I could not come inside. There was available tables and other (only white) ppl with no reservation being seated as i arrived. So I was confused ‍ Then two separate white couples came after me and were seated inside without hesitation and gifted water before their bums hit the seat. I continued to wait outside in the cold wondering until the told me I could take the seat outside but must leave in 90min as the table is reserved for someone else! I asked why it took me 39 minutes to be sat and why all as sudden white ppl are being seated inside as though the establishment was created only for them. While I was able to move inside to dine, I stayed to eat bc I wanted Ethiopian food and I had no immediate mode of transportation. I have no business eating in a place that behaves prejudiciously. So you can imagine how my food tasted afterwards I won't return and no thank you --for the experience. And after vocalizing how I felt discriminated against they did nothing to soothe the matter. I left with an over priced meal charge, that never tasted right no matter how many bites I continued to take! read more

Ethiopic - Veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The four of us went to Ethiopic Thursday night to celebrate our friend's birthday. Having walked several blocks from the Union Station metro stop, it was a relief to finally step inside the restaurant's warm, inviting space. Our wet umbrellas were stored at the front desk and we were seated promptly. Since it was our first time here, we opted to share the larger vegetarian sampler with the fish add-on and the beef/chicken sampler. A first basket of lightly sweet bread cubes came out to whet our appetite, followed by our main courses and a basket of injera (rolls of soft sourdough flatbread, characteristic of Ethiopian cuisine). The prompt and friendly waitress gave us the tip that darker meats and vegetables have more spice that the lighter ones. We dug in to everything immediately! I enjoyed the yellow lentils and the bony fried fish the most, but it was hard to differentiate all the other wots. The chicken was rather dry and stringy - probably cooked for a really long time in an otherwise tasty stew - and for the price and quality of the beef I'd rather have just ordered more vegetarian. My glass of honey wine sweetened my palate and kept the burn from the berbere spice on my tongue a bit longer. Feel free to ask for more injera - you're more than likely going to run out. One of my friends opted to buy a beer on his own tab, but only after the fact did they tell him that they had a $10 minimum for card...quite strange... As a disclaimer, I don't eat Ethiopian food that often, but I love the cuisine's lamb/chicken tibs, injera, lentils, and honey wine. That being said, I'm not sure I'd recommend Ethiopic for established fans of Ethiopian cuisine. The price bump that comes with the excellent service and cozy atmosphere would more likely be easily shouldered by newcomers looking to expand their foodie horizons. read more

Ethiopic - vegetarian sampler 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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If you don't have plans this weekend (or even if you do) take some time to celebrate all the flavors of African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisines through the DC area.YOne of my favorites will always be @ethiopicdc. I've lived in a number of different cities that have good Ethiopian food, but NONE of them are as delicious and authentic as Ethiopic DC. Ethiopian cuisine is undoubtedly amazing, and after having it so many times living in the DMV I started to add some of their signature spices and cooking methods into my own cooking routines. Recommended dishes - Ethiopic Signature Lamb Tibs - tender boneless leg of lamb marinated & sautéed w/ red onions, garlic, jalapeño pepper, fresh tomato, rosemary, herbs & spices served sizzling hot. - Sega Key Wot - prime beef sautéed in butter w/ hot sauce and fresh herbs - Dinich Wot - curried potato simmered w/ red onions, garlic, jalapeño peppers, olive oil fresh herbs & spices . read more

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Friend took us to this place as I was very excited to eat at a good Ethiopian place while in DC. It didn't disappoint. The only other time I had Ethiopian I thought the Injera bread might have been too soggy. Not here. It had a nice texture. Of course the main meal was excellent. Had the Lamb bits, Beef bits, and the Steak Tartare. Also had the Sample platter for two. (We were three males) It doesn't look like a lot but our host ended up taking an entire to go container home. We were stuffed. The service was great. My ultimate judgement is how well they keep your water filled. My glass was never empty for more than 2 minutes. read more

I love me some Ethiopian food. I ordered the lunch sampler like so many other people and it was more than enough for two hungry people. I was surprised that most of the items had meat in them so it's definitely worth the money. What makes this place stand out by far is the freshness of the ingredients and the care that everything was made with. And while the price was a tad higher, the meat was tender and the flavors were mouthwatering. Each dish tasted different and unique from the next. I've had Ethiopian all over the country and this place did not disappoint me. I would totally come back here. read more

Ethiopic - Lunch sampler- so much for 2 people. Delicious! - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food and service are amazing! We ordered the chicken and beef sampler and the lamb tibbs it was delicious with the gluten-free teff. The ordering and payment was all through our mobil devices making ordering easy and payment made at the time you place the order. I hope to come back before I leave DC. It was so good!!! read more

Our family has enjoyed eating at Ethiopian restaurants in LA, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and now at Ethiopic in D.C. Ethiopic has an Ethio-shiek ambiance that is tasteful and inviting. The food was some of the best Ethiopian cuisine we've had! Don't miss this authentic Ethiopian dining experience when you're visiting D.C. read more

Ethiopic - View towards front. - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I ordered chicken curry to go. The meal I received was not even close to curry. The food was cold and the gravy was like gelatin. The staff was nice which is the only reason I gave 2 stars. read more

Great Ethiopian food with plenty of vegetarian options. The Ethiopian wines they had were also great! Online ordering while sitting In the restaurant made it difficult to ask questions at times, but overall great experience! read more

Ethiopic - Veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had never had this kind of food. I was surprised at how delicious it was. the service was great. the atmosphere was perfect. I will definitely be back. read more

I had a craving for Ethiopian and after having a tasty but lackluster experience picking up food from a U street staple, I decided to go with the Uber Eats recommendation. I called ahead to make sure about an add on and they walked me through how to order through the app. The directions were followed closely, the food was perfection, the spice level was exactly what I needed and the portions were solid enough for a decent dinner and lunch the next day. I ordered again to make sure but likely make this my new delivery spot. read more

My first time trying Ethiopian food and Ethiopic did not disappoint. The food was fresh, flavorful and the service was excellent.

Disappointing place. I ordered the Awaze tibs to go and got siga wot instead. Aside from clearly being a stew, there was not a drop of Awaze in it and the meat was clearly slow cooked and not pan fried. They clearly don't cater to Ethiopians or anyone who knows the cuisine. Even as siga wot, the dish was overly greasy and tasted mid. There are so many great Ethiopian restaurants in the area. This is not one of them. read more

The last time we dined here was ten years ago (live across the country). It is still just as excellent now as it was then.

Amazing food great service. The food is very authentic great ambience if you've never had Ethiopian food this is the perfect beginners spot. The server was very knowledgeable and it is a great location if you want to grab drinks afterwards on eighth Street. Definitely a great spot to go to read more

Great food and atmosphere. Amazing variety and the beef ribs are a must try.

Best Ethiopian food I've had in DC. Highly recommend getting the kitfo. Their doro wot is also good

With my wife and a friend, we enjoyed a nice quiet and tasty dinner. My wife and friend never had Ethiopian food and both enjoyed it. My friend said she doesn't like collard (gomen) greens, but she liked Ethiopics. Now she's curious to learn to cook them Ethiopian style. Only thing we thought was strange is that you must order your food and pay for it from their website on your phone, the waitress doesn't take your order. We thought that was strange and very impersonal. read more

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This was my first time having Ethiopian and It. Was. Amazing. The service was great. I think there was just one guy working and doing everything but he was so nice and helped show me the proper way to eat the food. Everything we had was delicious. We had the Sambusa for an appetizer then the Lamb Tibs and Awaze Tibs for the main dishes. So incredible. Wow. I will definitely be returning!!! read more

Ethiopic - Lamb Tibs and Awaze Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went on a Friday around 2pm. Solo lunch. Street parking. Great service. I ordered Awaze tibs, Gomen (greens) and Tomato salad. Everything was very delicious. Thank you, read more

Ethiopic - Timatim, Ethiopic Signature Tibs, gomen - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Damn fine Ethiopian if I do say so myself. A bit overpriced, but fantastic either way. You can never go wrong with the veggie combo. This one came with a fried fish that wasn't the greatest. My Mom's first time having Ethiopian and she loved it. read more

I highly recommend Ethiopic! Their food is delicious--it's flavorful, light yet filling, and healthy! We used to live near the restaurant's current location. Had they opened before we moved, it would have been one of our favorite and regular spots in DC! I highly recommend the veggie platter with injera (they even serve gluten-free injera). I especially like their--collard greens, yellow lentils, red lentils, cabbage and potatoes, green beans and carrots! Everything is excellent, but red lentils is a favorite dish. Nice atmosphere and service! read more

A feast fit for meat eaters or vegetarians?⁠ ⁠ That's what you're getting yourself into at Ethiopic. This family run Ethiopian restaurant on H street offers up complex flavors, friendly service, and a great laid back dining experience. ⁠ ⁠ We got a vegetarian sampler and a meat sampler and even though it was a little too much food for just two people, we DEVOURED it. I really appreciated the balance of spicy and more subtle flavors, so you get a little bit of everything on your plate. ⁠ Only marking down on star as the service can be kind of slow. But we'll worth the wait! ⁠ read more

Ethiopic - Veggie sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent everything. Service, food, atmosphere. Everything landed for me. Definitely a more refined and quiet experience than other Ethiopian restaurants in the area. We got a large sampling of items and everything was worth reordering next time. 10/10! read more

They're rude. They deadass shoo'ed my bf and I out when it said they were open for 3 more hours. I read other reviews that said they discriminate against those that don't look like them or speak Arabic but I tried to give them a chance--boy was I mad. Don't waste your time. If you want Ethiopian in DC head over to Abuare on U street, wonderful server and pretty good prices read more

This food was delicious but a bit overpriced. It is a sit down restaurant with a fancy ambience-- better fit for a date than a family outing or dinner with friends. Definitely try the fish! read more

Food is good, but the online menu prices are a lie! Real prices are much higher and expensive.

Came here accidentally- the boyfriend walked into the wrong restaurant and wouldn't come out, so I came in knowing that this place had decent reviews and should still be worth eating at. We got the only appetizer, the beef and chicken wot sampler, and the chocolate souffle. The appetizer was alright- a meat filling in a crispy fried pastry shell. It was small, came with three but one of them wasn't filled with anything. It came with a green sauce reminiscent of a cilantro chutney (although I'm not sure what it was), which added more flavor. Not bad, but not memorable. The chicken and beef wot sampler was also not bad, but not memorable. I've had better Ethiopian, and our palates began to get bored at the end of our meal. The chocolate souffle is not a souffle- it's a lava cake, and should we have known, we would've skipped out entirely. I particularly get annoyed when desserts are misnamed- what is the purpose of a name if it doesn't describe what we are supposed to get? Service is super slow here- I was prepared to go up and ask for our check, since we were left waiting around well after our dessert was finished. The restaurant is also super dark- we could barely see, and it wasn't for the "ambiance"- the candle on our table wasn't even lit, and it became increasingly irritating as the night went on. On top of being on the more pricey side, I wouldn't recommend Ethiopic. read more

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I have never had Ethiopian food before, so this was a brand new experience for me. I know the general gist of how it's meant to be eaten as I've seen Andrew Zimmern eat it before on his show. I'm also quite adventurous nature when it comes to food. But it was just something that never came up! BF's dad suggested we stop in here for lunch on Black Friday, since they had just picked me up from the train station. They were open normal hours and we were able to find a parking spot on the same block. We were their first guests, but it filled up by the time we left. The place seems to only have one waitress during the time that we were there, so service was good in the beginning and then a bit sparser at the end. Getting the check took a while. The food was really good. But some of the dishes were super spicy! I love the aspect of eating with your hands and being able to eat your plate essentially. read more