Desta Ethiopian Kitchen was suchhhh an incredible find! The food was absolutely delicious, with…read moreauthentic flavors and a great variety of options to choose from. The portions were also incredibly generous, so there was plenty to enjoy and share between my boyfriend and I. Our servers were so helpful with it being our first time. I felt like we got to try a little bit of everything! One of my favorite parts was getting to try honey wine for the first time--it was such a delicious and unexpected find! If you're looking to try something different and experience Ethiopian cuisine, Desta is definitely worth checking out!

First time trying the new location and I like it it's where Newk's use to be so there's ample free…read moreparking available. The quality of food is still good. I always get the veggie platter and it's filling. Staff were kind and courteous and I'd def be back. Place was clean, including the bathrooms which was nice. Food came out quick too.

Embilta is my favorite kind of restaurant because restaurants are about FOOD and Embilta's food is…read moreEXTRAORDINARY I got an Embilta Special Large to go... and I think I flooded my car on the drive home salivating oh my oh myyyyyyy the smells the woman working was as sweet as could be, and I can't wait to see her again when I order my next round (or when I ask her to cater my wedding)

Embilta is a hidden gem!…read more Food is always excellent and great for sharing - I love bringing groups here because the dishes are so large. Service is okay - there are not many staff, so the wait times can be a bit long, but the pay-off is soooo worth it. Bang for your buck is top notch - food is super cheap but DELICIOUS. I suggest getting the vegetarian sampler and a few meat curries.

I met a friend, and we shared four different dishes. It was delicious…read more I can't remember what it was called, but the ground raw steak was absolutely delicious.

I was in the area visiting CamiCakes on a random weekend and I've wanted to try Desta for months…read more When I entered there wasn't a host at the front and I waited more than 5-7 minutes before I asked to be seated. Glad I sat soon because it became crowded afterwards. Ordered the samosas ($6.48) & Lamb Tibs w/ gomen & injera. I had a quite a bit to take home as leftovers. The berbere seasoning was so on point.

I love Ethiopian food, and Bahel is hands down my favorite spot in Atlanta! The staff is always…read morewarm and welcoming, and the food is made fresh to order every time. One thing I really appreciate is that it's never overly crowded, so whether you're dining solo or with friends, you can enjoy a relaxed meal without feeling rushed. I've tried several Ethiopian restaurants around the city, and I personally prefer Bahel over Desta. My favorites are the sambusas, lamb tibs, kitfo, and goden tibs. For the sides, the greens and misir are always a must. Whenever I'm craving Ethiopian food, Bahel is my go-to. Consistently delicious and always worth the visit!

We finally got a chance to try Bahel after having it bookmarked for a while. As soon as we walked…read morein, the staff made us feel welcome, which was a great start. The menu had several dishes we've had at other Ethiopian restaurants, so we ordered familiar items to compare. We went with the Bahel 1 Combo and chose chicken tibs, doro wot, shiro, gomen, and yellow lentils. The food was ok. The Doro Wot had a sweeter taste than I'm used to, but it was decent, and the Chicken Tibs had a strong tomato flavor (not 100% sure it was tomato, but that's what came through), which didn't really work for me. The Shiro was excellent, though. I could've eaten that with some injera all by itself. Overall, the experience was pleasant and the service was welcoming, but flavor-wise it didn't quite hit enough for us to make it our go-to spot when we're craving Ethiopian food.

I love this place so much! I feel like I've been once a week for the past month, so I'm long…read moreoverdue to write a review about why you need to come to Bole! To start, the space is nice, spacious, clean, and thoughtfully decorated. Dark wood tones, colorful artwork, scenic landscape screensavers on the TV screens near the bar, and Ethiopian music pumping through the speakers (but not so loud that you can't hear the people you're with). The staff is also so sweet with great energy. There's a full bar with great drink prices, and I still need to try the honey wine. One thing to note is that the food is made to order and does take a little time (like 20 minutes or so), but when you dig in and start eating you understand why. I will wait every time, no problem. My favorite dish is the Fish Dullet and my favorite side is the brown lentils. My partner gets the Awaze pretty much every time. If you haven't tried Ethiopian food before, this is your sign to do so. If you already like Ethiopian food, make sure to stop by if you haven't already!

This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Atlanta. I have been eating here on and off for about…read moreeight years. They've moved into a larger location just a block or two away from their original building, but still on Virginia Avenue. The ambience is pretty swanky... Ethiopian and jazz music in background, beautiful, cultural pictures on the walls, large screen TV, African decorum, and plenty of seating.... Both booth style and tables/chairs. The food is always delicious as is the authenticity! Service is good as well. I'd highly recommend the sampler platter (veggies, lentils and meat). The plate looks small, but I can never eat it all. It is all authentic and oh sooo delicious... I would highly recommend Bole!

My first time trying Ethiopian cuisine. We went at noon on a Thursday and it was not many people…read morein the restaurant and the service was a little slow as far as the time for us to even get water from the time we sat down because the restaurant was basically empty at lunch time. We ordered drinks from the bar and the bartender although nice was VERY slow. He had to remake the drink I ordered because he forgot the peach flavor. The food all in all was good but not sure I would come back again. I will try anything once. Pack your patience.

Best Ethiopian food I've had in the city! Love that they offer tofu ribs. The decor is beautiful…read moreand they have a full bar. Servers were very nice and the food came quickly. Good portions and will definitely be back

I'm pleased to have discovered this gem when it comes to Ethiopian cuisine. Like many, my first…read moreintroduction was through Desta. I learned to appreciate the tibs, awaze for spice, and shiro along with injera. But if Desta is an entrance to this food, Kategna is the next level up. The storefront itself is humble and tucked away out of sight on Buford Highway. Right upon entering, I smelled burning incense to queue me in that this was different than even my previous experiences. There was booths and small tables. I think you could do a larger party but it'd been to be spread out. It's best for parties of 4. The decor is well loved and there's a counter up front where you can go and pay when you are done. For lunch, they have specials but I decided tk get a Kategna injera as an appetizer and then Yetebaberut (spiced ground beef). Speaking with the waitress running the front of the store, I decide to play it safe and go medium spice and medium for how cooked the beef is. Kategna injera - this is life changing. I enjoy injera but an injera fried in a pan so it's crispy and flaky in different parts and coated in awaze? Wow. This will pretty much be my go to dish every time I come in the store and I will recommend it to anyone I bring. This was so incredibly delicious that I know my words are failing to convey just how good this is. Get it if you are in the store. Yetebaberut - delicious. It's mixed with collard greens and feta cheese and goes well with the basket of injera. I ate half of it (2 injera and half the bowl) and took the rest to eat at lu cb again the next day. All in all, Kategna Ethiopian is the new standard for Ethiopian in Atlanta. If you're planning in going to Desta, I'd steer you here instead. I can't wait to bring my coworker and then my wife and then some family friends (the husband's wife is Ethiopian).

Spontaneously came here for some late night munchies and the food definitely hit the spot. It was…read moreour first time trying Ethiopian food and everything was incredibly flavorful. Service was great even when it was close to their closing time! If you're hungry late at night, I highly recommend coming here than going to some fast food chain.

Delicious food, generous portions, reasonable price and halal. What more can you ask for?read more

Visited 6 June 2026…read more Overall, we had a good experience. Parking is shared with other businesses in the plaza, but there is plenty of available parking, including enough space to accommodate 18 wheeler trucks. When we first arrived, the older employee seemed a bit intense. He encouraged us to take our time reviewing the menu, but remained nearby watching us before we ordered. He also came across as somewhat aggressive while my friend was placing their order. After another customer voiced a complaint and left, his demeanor appeared to improve and the remainder of the visit was more pleasant. The food portions were very generous. We ordered the goat with chapati, which resembles roti skin, and two people were able to share it comfortably and leave satisfied. We also shared the king fish and rice, which was excellent and still left us with leftovers. Another friend ordered the tibis with spaghetti, and that portion was large enough that leftovers had to be taken home as well. The menu described the tibis as spicy, but we did not find it spicy at all. The food was flavorful, the portions offered great value, and there was plenty of seating available. While the service could have been more welcoming at the start, the quality and quantity of the food made for an enjoyable dining experience overall.

I had gone down (by Uber) to Atlanta Vintage Books for the afternoon to lounge in their chairs and…read moreread books, soak up the culture and enjoy their resident cats. I had not eaten before I left and after several hours there, I was HUNGRY. Because I had taken Uber, I asked the lady at the counter where was the closest restaurant within walking distance. She directed me across the street - just a hop skip and a jump from the bookstore. to Jebena Bistro. Never having eaten Ethiopian food, I decided to give it a try. As "Noelle" to the right, said, it's a little "hole in the wall". From the outside, it's nothing to write home about. But as soon as I walked in, I knew I was going to enjoy it. First of all, the lady that waited on me was so kind and welcoming. I asked her for her recommendations and she suggested several things. I ended up choosing the vegetable platter. When she brought it out, she explained to me that they eat with their hands. There was no silverware. She showed me the bread that they use to soak up the food with. It was made of a sponge-like substance and was rolled up. The platter was SO good. I quickly filled up and had to get a "to go" box which was filled with food. The amount of food I received for price I paid was ample. It easily made me a second meal at home. This wasn't a fancy place. But the food was very tasty and I will go back in the future.

What a jem! We are working our way trying every Ethiopian place in metro Atlanta. Jebena did not…read moredisappoint. The food was so fresh and flavorful! We bought two platters. One to share and one to take home to eat the next day! The love and care that went in to our meal was obvious. You have to try Jebena!!!

Almost three years later and Ethiopiques is still our place. The food is consistently good, the…read moreportions are still more than I can finish, and the service is still genuinely friendly rather than the trained-on kind. Last time we were in, I got to talking with our server and she asked which was my favorite on the vegetarian platter. I told her the red lentils. When my to-go box came out, she'd added a full extra serving of them. Nobody asked her to. That's the difference between a restaurant that's good and one you keep going back to. Three years of Friday nights and it hasn't slipped once.

We arrived early, so we had personalized service. For…read moreappetizers, we decided to get Kurt rolls; with a choice of injera with homemade Ethiopian cheese and collard greens. We ordered the vegetarian platter as the main course with 2 proteins. We chose steak and salmon.. soft Ethiopian music lent great ambience. The children were so excited, that they ate with no regard to the level of spice. It was absolutely delightful! I recommend the platter if you have a party of 3 or more. You get 5 vegetables and 2 proteins- see photos. Highly recommended for something unit.