My first experience with Ethiopian food and I thought it was delicious. The owner was very friendly and willing to answer any questions. Looking forward to going back and trying their coffee. read more

My partner and I are big fans of Ethiopian food and have eaten at some of the best Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurants in DC. The best I can write of Habesha is that the wait staff is friendly. We ordered the vegetarian plate (she is vegetarian, I am vegan). I found the food unappetizing, cold, and flavorless. Do yourself a favor and go to Emanu in Pleasantridge. read more

Place was as good as the reviews. Adventure in eating for sure but the calm atmosphere and friendly family make it a nice quiet place for a date or a casual dinner. The flavors were similar to Indian food but about half the price. The bread and cheese that comes with the platters make delicious additions to the HUGE portion sizes. Hurry up and get here before everyone else finds out about it and it ends up packed! read more

Fabulous! I was skeptical although my friend recommended it so highly that I felt very hopeful. Fairly long wait as the owner was cooking everything himself. We were served traditionally and even brought lovely little cups of ginger tea after dinner. read more

Habesha - Ethiopian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This iwonderful little restaurant is a great find. My wife and I ordered the raw kitfo and doro wat and both were flavorful and delicious. The tea was nice and complemented the meal. I highly recommend the restaurant. read more

A group of girlfriends and I went to Habesha for dinner this past Friday night. We LOVED it! We brought in a few bottles of wine to enjoy with our meal, and they brought us glasses and an opener. We had never been there, so we picked out a few things to order and the waitress said she would recommend other dishes and so we put it all in her hands and let her order for us. So happy we did that! Everything was delicious, and when we needed more bread, she brought us another basket to enjoy. The staff also put up a projector with some Ethiopian dancing videos and told us a little about the music and dancing and culture. The price was great and we will definitely be back! read more

Very surprised! Awesome food. Can't go wrong with chicken tibs! You eat with your hands on and with injera bread.

This is the best restaurant ever. If I could I would come here every day. I love the kitfo and the tibs because of the flavor. I recommend you coming here. It is worth your time and money. Thanks. read more

Recently moved to the area and happy to have found this Ethiopian restaurant. I have been to Ethiopia a few times and eaten Ethiopian food in many cities inside and outside of US and Ethiopia. In my opinion, their dishes are great and comparable to many of popular Ethiopian eateries in Washington D.C. (where many Ethiopians in US live) while they have a touch of home-style cooking. The restaurant is under new management and run by two nice ladies from Addis Ababa. If you want authentic Ethiopian food in Cincy, you cannot go wrong with Habesha. read more

For first timers to this food we were very pleased. Super flavorful, gentleman who i assumed was owner/chef took the time to explain flavor profiles and recommendations. Super reasonably priced gtreat quality taste and quanity. A definite hidden gem here in the Westside! read more

This was a nice little Ethiopian restaurant I found on a whim. I drove pass it the first time because it's located in a little tiny strip mall. The first visit I had was fantastic: the service was quick and kind, the food was delicious. The second visit I had we were only the second table in the restaurant and the service was very slow. The food wasn't quite as good as it was the first visit, as my meat had a lot of gristle left in it. That may have been the killing point for me. read more

Excellent food and huge portions! Very casual environments. Lots of little kids running around when we were there and football game was on tv (no music). We ordered the traditional coffee, which was really good but took a long time for the server to make. She lit incense for the coffee; the smoke soon filled up the little dining room, but we went with it. Probably wouldn't order that again. The food is the thing. read more

Lovely change of pace on the west side! The beef tibs were a little more chopped up than I'm used to but still delicious. I also liked the addition of fresh cheese to the vegetable plate. I recommend getting the veggie plate then one or two meats for three people. Sure, I've lived in DC for four years and have had some pretty awesome Ethiopian - and this place isn't the absolute best but the food is still great, I left full and would definitely go back! read more

If there were 10 stars, this place deserves it. I have had Ethiopian food in many different places from NYC to California. Habesha is by far the best one so far. Whenever we are in the mood for Ethiopian, we think of trying others in the area but the heart takes us here. So good! The meat platters are full of flavor and I have never had vegetarian food that tastes so good. I am a full blown meat eater but I can ditch that for the veggie platter here. The only sad part is that it is not in the most swanky part of town and looks like a hole in the wall from outside. Service can take some time but they cook everything from scratch. Food is top notch! read more

Place looks weird, but I believe the is the place you can find authentic Mediterranean food.

Food here is delicious and the owners are incredibly kind. We get the vegetarian platter and split it. Portions are very generous! We frequently get food to go, as it's not the most attractive setting and the tables and chairs are sometimes a little sticky. Overall, this is an excellent place to pick up some authentic Ethiopian in Cincinnati. read more

I love the food I love the atmosphere, I love the little kids running around. This place is my favorite restaurant. The family who owns it are the kindest people you will meet. Go here!!! read more

Food was very good and the prices are fantastic. Habesha was as good as any Ethiopian restaurant we tried while we lived in DC.

AMAZING FOOD. We usually get the vegetarian combo and the kitfo, though we also love their chicken dishes. The vegetarian dishes aren't too hot- just wonderfully flavorful without being aggressively spicy. The kitfo can come in a range in both spiciness and how much the meat is cooked. The food melts in your mouth and you just feel so damn good after you eat it. Delicious, delicious, delicious. It's a great place to bring vegetarian friends or those who prefer/need a gluten free diet as the injera, the spongy, slightly sour bread everything is served on, is not made with wheat so that's a great benefit. Embrace communal eating as well as eating with your hands- you won't regret it. And all of the staff are friendly and charming and delighted to educate you or help you pick something out. They also do carryout which can be a great option after a tiring afternoon/evening of running errands in Western Hills. Check it out!!! read more

Walking in we weren't expecting to be so mind blown. When our friendly and helpful waiter put our food on the table it was clear; Jesus himself made this food for my friends and I. And the coffee...sips of heaven!! Eat here, your stomach while thank you. read more

First time trying this place, and first time trying anything Etheopian. Very interesting, they ginger tea ( not sure of spelling of the name) was out of this world, and would go back for that alone. The service was great as was the food. Absolutely loved it. read more

I had good memories of the Ethiopian restaurant Addis Zemen in Clifton, but they closed some some years ago, so I was eager to try this new place. I arrived about 5:30 on a Saturday. There was one group of about a dozen people, half adults and half young children, no other customers. Since no one came out to seat me, I just picked a table for myself. After 15 minutes with no one coming out to give me a menu or offering to bring me a drink, I just got up and left. To be clear, it's not just that no one waited on ME, no staff appeared during the entire 15 minutes. read more

I highly recommend checking this place out. It was well worth the trip. The owners are delightful and the coffee is AMAZING!