Living in Washington DC where there is a large Ethiopian community, I've had a lot of great…read moreEthiopian food and Mesob is right up there. It may be easy to miss up a small driveway, but once you find it it's like walking into someone's kitchen. The host was friendly and accommodating and speaks English. We had the mixed vegetable plate as well as chicken tibs. I was disappointed that they were out of Doro Wot because I like spice and this was 7/8 o'clock so get there early if that's what you're looking for. The lentil dishes were especially good but I missed the heat that I'm used to at home. I hear that Europeans are less tolerant of spucybso perhaps Mesob tones it down for their usual customers. Be forewarned: the restaurant switched to CASH ONLY about a week ago according to the proprietor which would have been nice to know before I pulled out my credit card. All in all, I would definitely return on my next trip to Rome.

A little off the beaten path but defiantly worth a stop if you're looking for a great meal in Rome…read more We started with an order of falafel and lentil sambusa. Each were freshly fried and the best of their respective variety that I have ever had. Then we shared the doro wot and vegetarian combination. The whole meal was extremely flavorful and an excellent value in a city where overpaying is easy. To top it all off, the owners were extremely kind and called us a cab back to our hotel after the long walk to the restaurant. Overall excellent experience!

What an amazing Ethiopian Restaurant! As an Ethiopian, I can say the food here is 100% authentic…read more We had twice in our very short visit to Rome. Very welcoming owner and great service all around. The ambiance brings everythingIf you want real Ethiopian food in Rome, Asmara is the place to go.

Absolutely delicious food and even better service. If you are in Rome- and needing your East…read moreAfrican fix, or even want to just try it- THIS is the SPOT! They have a variety of dishes, at extremely reasonable prices as well as descriptions of each dish for newcomers. I will be back here again and again!

This was a great ethiopian place- a good respite from all the typical pizza and pasta we've been…read morehaving. The restaurant itself played African music and was fully adorned in all matter of African decor. The food was delicious and flavorful. As vegans/vegetarians we got the mixed veggie dish and asked for it family style. The dish consisted of all five vegetarian dishes and was the very perfect amount for our family of four; it filled us up to the brim and was so tasty it only took us a few min to devour. Great find! However, it is a little farther down than the yelp map indicates right near the intersection of the two via calatafimi streets.

Being an Ethiopian I was delighted to find an Ethiopian meal in Rome. But unfortunately, to all my…read moreexcitement I was taken aback by the horrible attitude the waitress displayed throughout my stay. And to make it worse the food sucked. If you are an Ethiopian and want to grab Ethiopian food in Rome then Kilimanjaro is not the rite place for you.

I was really craving something other than pizza and pasta in Rome. I eat Ethiopian food often in NY…read moreand Philadelphia so I don't consider myself a novice. I was really, really pleased with the quality and quantity of both the food and the atmosphere. The man working that night was uber friendly and explained everything to my Italian friends who had never eaten Ethiopian before. I always get the vegetarian plate and it did not disappoint. My friends had the beef, spicy and not so spicy, and gorged themselves on the Injera. Rookie mistake! Prices in the States are cheaper but were pretty reasonable for being in Rome, about 12 euro a person including beer and water. Based on the other reviews we got there early because I assumed we'd have to fight for a table. Umm.. we were the ONLY people there for the entire duration of our meal. I guess 20:00 is like the early bird special. Anyways, I'd go back in a heartbeat and I'm definitely recommending that my friends eat here!

From the owner: sambusa: triangolini di pasta fillo farciti con carne di manzo tritata e lenticchie fortemente…read morespeziate kategna: rotolini di ingeria con burro speziato e karité dulot: coratella macinata speziata. Assaggia poi lo zighini di manzo, di agnello o di pollo, dadini di carne affogati nella salsa aromatica: una vera delizia per il tuo palato. Oppure scegli il kitfo: carne marinata in una miscela di spezie e peperoncino. Ricorda che i piatti di carne sono sempre accompagnati da assaggi di verdure. Infine concludi il pasto con il rito del caffè eritreo-etiope,un salto nella cultura di un popolo meraviglioso!

What a wonderful experience. They serve authentic Etricean food which I have never tried before. I…read morehad Nigerian food in the past but this was different. The food was delicious and full of flavor. They don't give you silverware since it is tradition to eat with your hands. Just grab a piece of the bread and dig in. Service was great and the server was very friendly and informative. I will definitely be back before I leave Rome!

It's crazy we went all the was time Italy to have African food but here we are eating it up. I…read morethink during our holiday we had enough of pasta and sometimes flavorless food so this was a welcome change. It was spicy but not horribly hot. The space was engulfed with African artifacts all around the restaurant. You just wanted to go around and touch or take pictures. It was picture perfect. It does take some time to get your meal but upon arrival, your food is made to order and I can accept that. Its plentiful to allow multiple plates to share with your group. The wine was impeccable. This is right next to a bar Julius Caesar (they don't have bar food). So go have a good meal relax before going next door to enjoy the happy hour and music.

Good food, large portions and very cozy ambient. ( better make a reservation as it can get very…read morebusy ). We loved the enjera and zighini... but I would increase the wine selection. Recommend!

If you like Indian food, eating with your hands, spicy and flavorful dishes with a unprecedented…read morelevel of flavor and texture, then this restaurant is perfect for you. We ordered all non-vegetarian dishes (cous-cous and others) and they were all fantastic. I highly recommend getting the mixed plate antipasti; it's perfect. The bread is mind-blowing as well, and is a staple of every meal in this restaurant. You *must* use it to scoop and eat your meal. If you're not, you're missing out. There's plenty of space and the decor is mind-blowing. Service is decent and prompt; and English friendly as well. Come here, you won't regret it.