So glad we finally made it to BERBERE. Sunday lunchtime on a 3 day weekend & it was not too busy. Shared the Caesar salad & Eat the Rainbow. Both were DELICIOUS-- really fresh & flavorful, such great spices/sauces in both. Got the Shai tea which was also tasty. The wait staff were friendly. We were upstairs, which did get loud when they make smoothies. RIP RFD, but glad to have another plant based restaurant take its place. read more

Check the open hours before you head here as they could be closed. This place was delicious. I had had the ET twist tacos, as a regular meat eater I couldn't even tell the difference. The sauce and roasted potatoes were amazing and filling! Do also try the fresh juices as they're very refreshing. I recommend the vitamin C and it's a generous size available for eat in or take out. They had water cups available with fruit steeped water which was a nice touch if you don't fancy extra calories from juices. They leave the doors open for open air but if you're covid sensitive they also have a small patio out front that can sit 2-4 people tightly but well protected off the street. I'm definitely coming back to try more from this menu, I love that it's clean eats packed with flavour! read more

Berbere - ET twist tacos and vitamin c juice - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Delicious food. Wonderful service. Great atmosphere. The owner-chef is amazing. Can't wait to return for another exciting Ethiopian dinner. Loved it! read more

Berbere - Sunday Brunch - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is amazing! The smells alone wafting from the kitchen are worth your visit! Everything was so fresh and healthy and flavorful you can feel indulgent while keeping to your strict diet. I follow Medical Medium diet and this is the only restaurant I've ever seen him recommend. read more

The inside of this restaurant is super cute and the food is incredible. The portions are huge, so I definitely recommend sharing with friends. The flatbread is a must have! read more

Extremely disappointed in my experience. I came on Sunday knowing they opened 10-3 showed up within those hours and they were CLOSED! No Instagram post, no sign on the door. Very disappointed I drove over 40 minutes. I won't be returning. read more

The food was very yummy and a new and unique take on Ethiopian food. The dessert was also very delicious! I had a lovely lunch here! Thank you read more

Berbere - Dessert - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Our server was very pleasant and kind and he had great recommendations. This place is a plant-based dream and is very unique in its menu. I would highly recommend to everyone. The food is simply delicious. read more

Berbere - Food menu. They also have alcohol but you need to ask your server. - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Second time coming here and it was even better than we remembered. We got dinner and dessert to go. I'm writing this right now as we finish our last bite of the Sublime Confection. For dinner, get the tacos!! They are out of this world and an actual flavor bomb! I can't rave about them enough. Also order the Eat The Rainbow which is with Injera and is more traditional Ethiopian (fabulous). See our clean plates Met the chef and owner, she was the sweetest. read more

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Been on the hunt for a vegan Ethiopian restaurant and was grateful to end our evening here after wrapping up some business in the area. The menu is authentic, thoughtfully crafted, and has a unique spin on the traditional Ethiopian flavors. The setting intimately infuses cultural elements with a modern ambient music playlist. I was so pleased with the rainbow platter and fast service I came back after a day to try the flatbread, which is good but not quite as flavorful as promised. I'd recommend trying this place for yourself! read more

Berbere - Eat The Rainbow Evening - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I love having this healthy Ethiopian restaurant in SM. The food was delicious and so healthy. It definitely gave me life! The service was good, and the environment was nice and cozy. The only downside was that there was a woman hosting a Zoom meeting in the restaurant, who was extremely loud. I had to eat my food in the cafe seating area in order to hear my own thoughts. I suggest that the staff not allow Zoom meetings and phone calls inside the restaurant. Otherwise, amazing lunch experience. I will definitely come back for the lentil meatballs. I ordered "eat the rainbow" which is an assortment of flavorful veggies and lentils with injera. read more

I'm surprised I haven't written a review and have been here at least 4 times. TBH Ethiopian is not my go to cuisine, but this place makes it delicious! I do enjoy the fusion dishes like the flat breads and their version of an ethiopian burrito. I mainly like the classic Eat the rainbow--it's presented well and clean tasting. Tangfaye sauce on everything! Ask them if they have off menu items that day--sometimes those are really good too! read more

Wow. This place exceeded my expectations! Service was fantastic, everyone was so kind. And the food was delicious- so flavorful (I got Eat the Rainbow and the coffee). This was my first time ever having Ethiopian food and after this experience, I am such a fan! Cannot wait to come back and bring friends with me. Parking is tough so you may want to park in one of the public lots and walk over. I also sat outside which was nice, but they only had one table. If I didn't have my dog with me, I would've loved to sit inside. The ambiance seemed great :) read more

I no longer go to restaurants very often, but a group that I had gathered with went here for lunch and we shed such a wonderful experience! The owner and staff all had such a high vibe as did the food. It is rare to find clean restaurant food that is tasty. Thank you, Berbere! read more

Delicious, filling and friendly. Had a great meal here that hit all the notes. Excellent food, well prepared. Friendly service. Relaxing atmosphere. Thrilled to find this in my hotels neighborhood! read more

Berbere - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Dined in on a week night, found street parking fairly easily. I ordered the taco plate and it was pretty tasty. Would like to come back and try more of their food. The servers were friendly as well! read more

Amazing food and service! The restaurant is roomy while feeling intimate. We ordered the French onion grilled cheese, oyster mushroom flatbread, and the wish meal for two people, which was a significant amount of food, but 100% worth it. BERBERE is high-quality vegan food at its finest! I wish you had a location on the Eastside of LA. read more

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I had a bad first experience with Ethiopian food, but decided to give it a second chance here and I'm glad I did! The Eat the Rainbow platter was so delicious and filling and the ingredients tasted so fresh. Also service was friendly and inviting! read more

Berbere - Taste Eat The Rainbow Brunch - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I have eaten Ethiopian food all my life in a vast array of cities and states. It has been a staple in my diet that I've introduced to many. Never before has it tasted like this. BERBERE says they've put a "twist" on the cuisine and boy have they. If you go in wanting healthy vegetarian foods with good portions but a strange combination of flavors, on that they'll deliver. However, if you're expecting seasoning along the lines of other Ethiopian restaurants, not so much. Once we shed the idea of it being the Ethiopian food we wanted, we enjoyed it well enough for being a nourishing meal - regardless of our disappointment. Would I go back to BERBERE in Santa Monica the next time I'm craving the warming comfort food I know and love? Not likely. The service was awkward and largely out of sight, despite the restaurant being empty aside from us for nearly the entire meal. While the injera was the most authentic tasting item, not enough was provided for the amount of food served. When I asked for a little more they wanted to charge me for it which is a first. (Other restaurants usually keep the injera flowing freely as they see you're running low and automatically include extra with your leftovers.) BERBERE has some plants, nice lighting, relaxing music, and an upscale vibe. Unfortunately, the food and service don't match up. An open kitchen floor plan meant that the cook books made readily available to the chef were visible, which tipped us off immediately that this would probably not be the experience we were hoping for. I was so excited not to have to make a trip to Little Ethiopia to satisfy my craving, but no such luck. read more

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Terrible; ordered a kale wrap for takeout and they told me in 10 minutes or less. It took half an hour. After I arrive to my destination, the bag was leaking and stained my clothing. I opened the container and it was a salad instead of the wrap...$20 down the drain. Couldn't exchange it because of the leaking, it was a mess. First and last time visiting that place. read more

Berbere - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Such a cool concept - loved it! The food was rich in flavors (and rich in oil fyi), unique and creative, and enjoyable. A modern fusion twist to a comfort meal. read more

Eat: Ethiopian Twist Tacos, Ethiopian Twist Sliders, Green Power Smoothie Saw: Full food court press, feats of fusion, taco trio, minty green, wood 'n' bricks, sauce secrets, slider pyramid Tell(e): 8.30/ 10 Hi-bite: Ethiopian Twist Tacos Lo-bite: None read more

Berbere - Instagram: @eat_saw_telle - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

If I could give this place negative-100 I would. First of all I Drove an hour to and from this eatery from Burbank. Me and my wife have been here a couple of other times. The tall Ethiopian gentleman was very hospitable previously. On Friday the 22nd, the female Ethiopian owner was very rude, yes I'm a moorish/Black Man Living here in the stolen land they call America/United States. This Woman look like she has disdain for my kind, she made me feel so unwelcome that I almost left. I wish I did, I had two separate orders totaling about $130 dollars. So she handed me my order, however they were in separate small bags so she rudely rips the bag open. I was shocked at how much vitriol she had towards me. I didn't do anything to this Woman. Furthermore, as I proceeded to leave I thought about how respectful she treated the people that called themselves white, she treated them like Gods. Lastly, when I got home I was missing 3 items, they only refunded me for the tofu item. Sadly I will never ever come here again. It's a shame because I love Ethiopian people and I have much respect for their culture. Peace, Rastafari Lives forever read more

Best Vegan Food I have tried! I'm not big with Vegan lifestyle because I've found it hard to find different options; but T&T has made it easy and fun to try different recipes every week! Every dish I have had been more than amazing. I'm a health freak with a sweet tooth and I satisfy all my cravings here. My personal favorite, Apple Pie Parfait! Man, sweet caramelize apples with granola, all on top of a chia Parfait mix!! Perfect snacking between my meals and hitting my sweet tooth! I clean that cup clean! Craving a Mexican dish with a spicy twist? Her tacos are the go to! Freshest guac placed on top! This is that finger licking great food. No pic: Order the chickpea scramble and baked potatoes for your protein carb source! Loaded with flavor! My favorite breakfast meal to get my day started and going. Cheat Day: Cinnamon Roll. Yes, Cinnamon Roll! Treat yourself! read more

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This place is exactly what the doctor ordered!! If you are looking for a real plant based burger ( not the beyond/ impossible lab patties), I'm talking made with actual vegetables, then, this place is for you. There is no comparison. You can taste the passion, love and flavors that went into making this delectable handmade burger with all fresh ingredients!! I found the chef/owner to be very kind. This place was very bright and light. The interior decor was simple but cute and welcoming. As I mentioned before, I ordered the vegan burger which came with a side of crispy wedged potatoes and garnishing. I asked for the sauces to be on the side, as the burger could stand alone without them even though sauces are flavorful. I also ordered the Sinig appetizer (2 stuffed Jalapeño peppers that had a nice kick to it. Both dishes together was a lot of food. I intend on becoming a regular and highly recommend this place to all. read more

Berbere - Plant Burger - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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As a vegan who loves Ethiopian food, I was so excited to learn of this spot. I normally go to Rahel's or non-vegan Ethiopian spots to get their plant-based options. Unfortunately, our experience here wasn't as amazing as I had hoped. The staff was friendly and the ambience is great. The food, however, wasn't as good as I was expecting. The temperature of some of the items were room temp, some cold, some barely warm. It was not pleasant to eat. Also, some menu items we were interested in were not available at the time, and we were there early around the time they opened at 6pm. We had the rainbow and tacos. Another thing, I wish they were open on Saturdays. I think I will only go back if I am really craving Ethiopian and don't want to drive out of Santa Monica. read more

I love the concept of vegan Ethiopian, and really wanted to love this fully. The restaurant is beautiful and the ambience is great, but the food wasn't nearly as good as I had hoped it would be. The lentils in the red lentil dish were really undercooked, to the point where I couldn't even eat them, which was a shame because the sauce was delicious. The chickpeas in the yellow dish were cooked perfectly, but the sauce wasn't very flavorful. The cabbage was beautiful, but undercooked as well. And the kale was tasty, but again the undercooked, tough stems were not so great. Also, I really wanted to try the burger, but there isn't a gf bun option. So overall I can't really recommend it, but I think it has the potential to be really great, and also I only tried one dish so maybe there are other dishes on the menu that are amazing! read more

Berbere - Taste The Rainbow - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Pretty good experience having lunch here with my cousin. Service was fast-walk up orders, and helpful. The owner or manager stopped by the table to chat and was very friendly. The only downside is that they allowed a person with a dig inside to wait for their order. I have a thing about nonservice animals in restaurants and grocery stores. read more

Lui was an amazing help! The food is incredible and I highly reccomend Berbere. Come here for amazing service and great vibes all around. Will be back!!! read more

Wow wow wow! This place was so delicious!! I came for dinner with a friend and we shared the tacos as well as the garbanzo stew. Both were incredible, and we finished off with the hot cacao drinks as dessert. I hope to come back for breakfast/brunch ! read more

Food is bomb, delicious, auethentic w a twist! Fresh! TT Thank you! My vegan mom loved it! My taste buds were very happy rainbow plate!!!

I'm a meat eater. Losing a bet is usually the only way I'd go to a plant based restaurant. I cannot wait to go back to this one! Tacos 10/10. Jalapeño app same. Garbanzo stew was more a thick soup, but dipping the home made injera (a spongy brown bread) was so much fun. We felt very welcomed, comfortable, and taken care of. It's a very casual spot, so go and have fun! read more

Berbere does vegan food like no other. Their burger with sweet potato fries has flavors you didn't know existed. The service is very attentive. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtful and flavorful. read more

Excuse me while I pass out. This was some of the best food we have EVER got down with. The veggie burger, the purple cabbage, the lentils, the stuffed jalapenos and uuuughhhh the grilled peaches. (and the drinks!?!?! even the hot tea had fresh spices in it. I nearly cried when I saw that. These people c a r e.) Quality is extreme. Every dish was a poem. We ordered everything basically, because we really wanted to support them and taste around the menu. And. Um. even our pitbull was moaning. (She actually has really good taste in food , hilariously.) She only moans for really good Korean food and Ethiopian food-- and this was definitely at the top of that list. I hope the entire team at Berbere dances at least once a day, because what they have brought this city is mind melting deliciousness and innovation. Can the whole city eat Berbere?? Because so many problems would immediately be solved. This is highly spiritually illuminating food. read more

The food here is INCREDIBLE!!! The Wish plate is so good as are all the sides! Really yummy, super affordable, and all healthy. I strongly recommend. read more

The food is not authentic Ethiopian food . The portions are extremely small and priced high . The ambience and service is better

I am a HUGE fan of Ethiopian food but until now, nothing west of Fairfax. This was amazingly yummy and bonus was getting to chat forever with the owners, who are nicest people on earth! WELL worth it - get the Eat the Rainbow! It's an Ethiopian veggie combo... and ask for the very spicy sauce! read more

Absolutely loved this place! I came here on Valentine's Day with my partner and were served by Anna who was a delight. The food was absolutely delicious & we even met the owner who was in the back cooking herself! Cannot wait to come back and will definitely recommend to all my friends read more

Berbere - Eat the rainbow! Definitely get something with the Teff Injera - Vegan Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is the BEST food. Fantastic spot with so much flavor. Even if you aren't vegan the food is just amazing. Breakfast burrito is amazing.

I'm a fan of traditional Ethiopian, which they have here, but I also adore the modern take they have with the rich Ethiopian flavors. I've loved everything I have had here, except maybe tofu scramble, but that's more the dish than their preparation. I return frequently read more