Amazing Ethiopian restaurant! The food was fantastic, all dishes were delicious and authentic. Lots…read moreof options for vegetarians or meat lovers alike with the different platters offered. Started with the spicy katenga and sambussa as appetizers. Then came the main course which was a hearty portion of yum with a variety of meat and vegetable dishes served on top of the Injera. The service was above and beyond with extremely friendly and attentive servers. This is a family owned restaurant, the owners are very friendly and proudly share their Ethiopian culture and cuisine. Ambiance was very nice and homely with tasteful decor. Addey Ababa is a must try for top notch Ethiopian food!

I love Ethiopian food and struggle to find locations, but I'm glad I found this one…read more Upon arrival I was greeted with a warm smile from those who worked there. The fresh flowers, details, and cleanliness made them stand out to me. If I had space for dessert I would've definitely indulged-- I'm pretty sure like everything else I had there it would've been amazing.

I cannot believe how many years it has been since I have updated my review for Walia. Since my…read moreoriginal review five years ago, I have gone back to Walia repeatedly and over the years it has become my absolute favorite Ethiopian restaurant within a respectable driving distance of where I live (which I define as about 30 minutes). I am happy to say that almost everything I said in my last review still rings true. The decor has changed a bit, with new paintings hanging and the seats getting rearranged now and then as reservations demand, but for the most part the restaurant still looks and feels the same as before. It is a comforting, welcoming yet elegant restaurant in its own way. It isn't super fancy, which is great because it makes it appropriate for everything from a casual date night to a birthday party. The service at Walia continues to be fantastic. Their staff is always friendly, accommodating and willing to answer questions. They are also very nice about getting you extra Injira bread (as I do every time I'm there). The food at Walia is amazing. Everything is flavorful and the spices are wonderful (I generally keep the heat at medium level). The Alicha Watt (pumpkin) remains one of my favorite dishes and I often take an order of it to go whenever I eat here. Walia is a wonderful business and I highly encourage everyone to support it!

I've eaten in my fair share of Ethiopian restaurants and the cuisine and service at Walia is…read moreexceptionally high quality. I'll be back anytime I'm in the area!

I had never had Ethiopian food before. So my friend suggested, we try this restaurant out that she…read morehad been to several times before. Cozy spot with great service, attentive and helpful with suggestions and explanations I like that the food had the authentic names to each dish.Even though it was hard to decipher what exactly each dish was, it stayed true to the culture which I can appreciate. I have to admit the food is not very photogenic, but it did taste good. I feel like we got to try a little of everything by getting the sampler options. I would highly recommend taking that option when trying for the first time. I also ordered the mint tea, which was a great choice because it was so warm and comforting, especially with the cold rainy day we visited. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who's never tried Ethiopian food before.

Everything they serve is divine. Service is friendly, food is fresh and delicious, and I love the…read moreatmosphere and decor here. Kinda glad Ethiopian restaurants are rare in the area so they don't have much competition lol This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.

I ordered the veggie combo for 2; the food was good. I was not a fan of the plating. Instead of…read moreeach item placed on the plate twice (one for each person) it was 1 large serving of each item. The honey wine is served in a traditional berele which I liked, but I did not like the wine at all. Tasted house-made and under fermented. I recommend if you're into liquid sugar. They played Spanish music in the Ethiopian restaurant The waitress either checked too frequently or barely, no in between. This is the worst ethiopian spot I've ever been to, but it's decent for take-out/uber eats. Ideas for improvement: Better plating Actual East African staff Training wait-staff to be appropriately attentive (do they have clean napkins?) Giving wet-wipes with the check (customary with finger-food dining) Play Ethiopian music.

What a treat this was! First experience with Ethiopian food and I am hooked for life!! Wonderful…read moreservice, nice lowkey vibe at the restaruant, really can't ask for more. Get the sampler!

One of the best Ethiopian restaurants I've been to, and the fact that it's all vegan is a bonus…read more The vegetable combo is my favorite, but the Bersi combo is also really good. Excellent coffee as well.

SERVICE - located in greenpoint about 10 minutes walk from…read morethe subway station - spacious yet small interior with seating for small or larger groups - no reservation required - coffee set up in one corner adds an element of cultural decor - server was quick to take our order yet took a while to bring us the check after we finished eating - food served relatively quickly - ambiance good for a semi casual meal MENU - Ethiopian mains and brunch specials - all vegan/vegetarian - average price FOOD - vegetable combo (9/10): I got the combo that lets you choose five dishes and is served with injera. I chose the misir wor (red lentils), shiro (ground chickpeas), gomen (collard greens), tofu tibs, and cabbage carrot dish. The mixture was a good blend of heartier lentils with fresher greens. Each dish had a unique flavor even though they use similar spices. My favorites were the shiro and the tofu tibs. The gomen felt undercooked and could have used more flavor. The portion felt adequate for one person. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes. I liked the flavors and the casual ambiance

Amazing service very attentive, and the food was delicious! The food came out very quick and the…read moretamarind juice is delicious.

Incredibly delicious. Got a platter of a bunch of different foods and even the picky eaters found…read moresomething they liked. Have only even eaten takeout, but the owner is very nice.

Given all the positive reviews, we had been excited to try Benyam for some time. Our go-to…read moreLucille's across the street was recently closed for a private event, so it seemed like a great opportunity to finally give it a shot. The misir wot and creamy lentil dishes were all generally very tasty. Along with the potatoes and fasulye, these were probably our favorite items. The gomen and cabbage were fairly standard. I have to say that we left here still very hungry, after sharing the vegetarian sampler for two. The portions of both the vegetable dishes and the injera on the side were quite small, and we wished we had been advised to order more.

I mean, delicious Ethiopian food in a lovely setting prepared and served up by the sweetest,…read morekindest family about three blocks away from my son's apartment...whats not to love? My only regret is that I haven't dropped in at Benyam sooner, now that I have, they will be on my regular rotation. Do not delay, do not miss out, head to Benyam tonight! *We got the vegetarian sampler and one of the meat samplers, honestly, I liked the veg slightly better and the iced tea I ordered which was flavored with cinnamon and cardamom smelled and tasted heavenly!

Delicious food! Lots of vegan options, super sweet staff, and the restaurant is very cozy. Loved…read morethe yummy spiced tea I got too!

Absolutely love the ambience and the food. We tried many…read moremany dishes so it is really hard to remember the names, but ingudai tibs stood out as well as the collard greens. The injera itself is soft and delicious. They have many options for different spice levels and the servers are always knowledgeable about the menu - it really was great service and food. So glad a good ethnic restaurants exists in stamford!

Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant wasn't bad but it didn't particularly stand out to me for Ethiopian…read morerestaurants, especially when there are options like the Bunna Cafe in NYC to which Abyssinia pales in comparison. My friends and I ordered both the meat sambusa and vegetable sambusa to start. The former was definitely tastier than the latter which was unfortunately quite dry. As for our mains, we shared the beef (I'm forgetting exactly which one) but it wasn't memorable as easily 70% of it was solely onions. Sure the meat and lentils given to accompany were tasty but I felt ripped off at the end. In addition to this, the injera wasn't great and didn't taste fresh. All in all, I wouldn't go back since there are much better options in NYC.

First time ordering delivery from this reasonably priced Harlem restaurant. Ordered 2 Abyssinia…read moreVeggie Combos + 3 sambusas + extra order of yellow lentils + extra order of stewed cabbage/carrots + 2 orders of injera. They hooked the injera uuuuup. Abyssinia food exceeds my previous favorite Ethiopian restaurant. I usually don't like beets but their soft, sweeter version was killer, as were the stewed vegetables, lentil dishes, sambusas, and tomato/onion salad. Portions were huge, flavors were hearty and satisfying. On the short list of great Ethiopian spots my boyfriend has discovered so far!