I had an amazing experience at Ethiopic Restaurant! The food was flavorful and comforting, and the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming--perfect for a cozy meal with friends or family. Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

Ethiopic not only gives you an amazing experience with the Ethiopian food but also displays the culture really well. I enjoyed my dine in experience at Ethiopic a lot. The food was absolutely amazing. I order the beef tibs and they were delightful. Everything from the spices and the balance of flavors was on point. Ethiopian food is close to home for me so it is always a pleasure to experience it. 5/5 for Ethiopic read more

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Food wise - tasty, spicy, filling. You have to order online and pay right away then the food comes out. This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it was a tasty meal. The spice isn't like Asian spicy and I enjoy this unique flavor. Very filling. Ordering the sampler (+ 2 extra sides) would be best shared with 3 people or more. They are very generous with the injera. Service wise - doesn't give off a friendly vibe but they are attentive. Refilling water and drinks. I also get the feeling that they judge you. Yes I realize you eat with your hands but considering I'm sharing with guests and especially during Covid times if I want to use a fork and scoop it up don't eye roll. Otherwise no complaints. Ambiance is more dark and romantic feel so take that into consideration when selecting this restaurant. read more

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This is one of our favorite spots in the city! I hadn't tried Ethiopian food before coming here and now I make it a monthly outing! Their sampler platters are great for getting a variety and you can never go wrong. The service is always attentive and the inside nice and cozy while the patio is great for summer/fall! read more

I visited with a family member after craving some Ethiopian food and there were definitely some hits and misses. The hits: as soon as we sat down we were ordered some complimentary bread that they make in house and believe me when I say that it is delicious (and a touch on the sweet side). We then ordered the veggie platter which came with collard greens, lentils, potatoes, a tomato salad and surprisingly corn and I have to say that the best items that we tried were actually the veggie options. The collard greens, potatoes and lentils were my fav and I would definitely skip out on the corn the next time as it was on the "meh" side for me. The misses: I've had good (and when I say good I mean GOOD!!) Ethiopian food before and the lamb and beef tibs that we shared left a lot to be desired. Both meats were tough and lacking the bursting flavor that Ethiopian food is known for. It also didn't help that the injera that we were given was on the cold side. Aside from the food the customer service could've also used some improvement. Soon after my family member asked for a straw (which apparently they don't have) and I ask for my sparking water to be left in the bottle we were immediately met with a less than savory attitude from our server. FYI: you order and pay for everything via toast tab on your phone read more

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Came here with a group of 6 people and I was able to easily make reservations online through OpenTable. I was the first to arrive and they had our table all set up for us right up front. I've tried many Ethiopian places in DC before but this was my first time at Ethiopic. The restaurant now fully runs on QR code ordering - which is great because it makes it super convenient, you pay ahead of time, and don't have to wait for service. But this means that you basically don't have set service - we had servers come over here and there, but it wasn't like a full sit down service. Which, I'm not saying that's bad, just different. The ease of ordering was fantastic, and since you paid when you ordered, it made leaving at the end of the meal even easier (no waiting for the check, etc). For our meal, we did all sharing platters - one meat sampler and two veggie samplers (one with fish). Everything came out very quickly (again, yay QR ordering!) and everything was delicious. I think only one person in my group had never had Ethiopian before and she loved it. I don't think there was a single dish on any of the platters that I didn't like. We all agreed, however, that the fish that came with that one sampler was the best dish of the night! It was so perfectly cooked and sliced so we could just grab a piece with our injera. Also, getting more injera when we needed it was no problem either. One of my friends did bring a small cake as two of us were celebrating birthdays, and the restaurant I guess wouldn't let us eat it there. I don't know the specifics as my friend didn't tell me, so we just had to bring the cake with us somewhere afterwards to eat it. Overall, great Ethiopian restaurant. Really easy ordering and payment. Solid food choice! read more

Ethiopic - Meat sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food was amazing! They have a new goat soup on the menu, and it was delicious. I always have Ethiopian food when I visit DC, and Ethiopic was some of the best I've tried. Really chill ambiance, and great for happy hour prices. Beza was a great server. My husband drinks a lot of water during meals, and he never had to ask for a refill once (this is his standard for great service lol). Would recommend! read more

I've only been to this H street mainstay twice, but I've enjoyed it both times. We went recently after several years since our first visit and had a great date night. It was a crowded Friday night, but luckily we got there right before other big parties and were seated right away. The service was really good and attentive despite them being busy. It's a great location and has lots of parking nearby. I also like the more upscale decor and vibe of the restaurant. The food we tried both times was really good. I love Ethiopian food and appreciate that Ethiopic has some interesting options along with the staples. Our dishes had delicious flavor and nice portions that had us feeling full, but not stuffed. The meat dishes we had were very tender and well-cooked. Overall, it's a great spot to check out. read more

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Lot of hype, but not that bad. Not that good, though, either. Tibs were a little spicy- too dependent on the jajapeńios. H Street tried...

I was so happy I came here with a friend. I ordered the lamb and a side of cabbage which came with injera obviously. The lamb was seasoned to perfection. It was delicious. My friend had the potatoes and what I believe was beef. It was good but I prefer the lamb. The honey wine was very strong and good. I recommend this restaurant. read more

Ethiopic - Lamb - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My first time trying Ethiopian food. We had: - Doro Aletcha Wot - Teff Injera - it's gluten free - Vegetarian sampler - mama's honey tej We stopped by Friday night and seated promptly with a reservation in place. The ambience is soft lighting and relaxed while all tables are filled or various turnovers taking place. The waitresses are perhaps not the friendliest but respectful and efficient. The portions are large and they are generous with starter basket of bread, followed then with huge plate of injera accompanying the main dishes. No wonder as I learned that instead of using eating utensils you use these spongy crepe like breads called injera to eat with. Thanks to the introduction to this authentic Ethiopian restaurant, I am curious to read up about their cuisine - especially about injera, it's apparent gluten free ingredient. I found their food to be flavorful and different and thus, worthy of more exploration. Thanks to the host who brought me here to try something new in my gastronomic adventures. read more

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Everything was delicious! We had the vegetarian sampler and the meat sampler, and lentil sambusas. We also had Ethiopian beer and honey wine. We were four people, and everyone left full. Currently, ordering happens exclusively on your phone. You scan the QR code, add whatever you want to your cart for dine-in, then check out and pay. If you want more, or a second round of drinks, you have to do that process all over again. It's a little annoying having to enter your information multiple times, especially because service was kinda slow despite the digital-only ordering system. You'd think it would be faster as a result! We'll be back, but next time I'm wearing looser clothing. I practically needed to be rolled home after all the injera and tasty veggie dishes. read more

Ethiopic - Vegetarian sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time actually having ethiopian food, this place left a great impression. Injera was honestly super tasty on its own. Everything on the vegetarian platter and the chicken and beef sampler were delicious. I especially like the greens they were so flavorful. Beef tibs were great too, not too tough and with plenty of flavor themselves. Would def come back. read more

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Best Ethiopian food be had in a while. Great ambience and friendly service. The service was a little slow, but it picked up as the night progressed. I will be back on my next visit to DC. read more

Ethiopic - Vegetarian platter for two with fish. Absolutely delicious! - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Was walking by, saw the restaurant and decided to have dinner here. They have a variety of dishes, but went with the beef and chicken wot sampler platter to try a mix of different food - minchet abish key wot, minchet abish aletcha wot, doro key wot, doro aletcha wot. The platter comes with injera for you to use as a vessel for the food. Enjoyed the food and the service. read more

I ordered the Vegetable Sampler I, Sambusa, and Beef and Chicken Wot Sampler via delivery. The standouts were the doro wot beef and doro wot chicken. The dish was perfectly spiced and tasted delicious with the injera. Otherwise, the Sambusa was just ok. It did not have much flavor and the lentils being whole rather than ground was not my preference. The vegetable sampler was good, but compared to the wot sampler it was a tough act to follow. The minchet chicken and minchet beef were not my favorite and I couldn't finish it. Next time I would only order the doro wot dishes. read more

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Delicious food with huge portions! My group of 8 and I had a reservation at 8pm on a Friday, we ended up late because our train to DC was delayed but the staff was kind enough to still accommodate our reservation. At 8:30pm, the restaurant was still pretty packed. Ambience is really nice, dimly lit with cute decorations. Some of them ordered the vegetarian sampler which was massive and delicious, but I ordered the ethiopic signature lamb. The meat was so tender and full of flavor, I just wish that it came with veggie sides for free (instead of having to pay $5 per side) like a lot of other ethiopian restaurants I've been to. Food took a while to come out (like prob 30+ min) but they provided some free bread with a dipping oil. read more

Service was great and the location is within 10-12 mins walking distance from Union Station if you are traveling and on a time crunch. Food was also good but I've not very versed on Ethiopian cuisine. The sambosas were packed with lentils and cooked fresh to order. Quite filling. Be careful with the green sauce! I wasn't ready !! The vegetarian sampler and fried fish was okay. I wasn't in love with the potato side. It lacked flavor and presentation. The fried fish was SUPER fried (is that a thing?)! I mean... Hard fried! Meh This was only my second time ever trying Ethiopian food. Overall, I'd check them again. read more

Great food. We got both the meat and vegi samplers and all was very tasty. Highly recommend the fish, which was fried crispy and delicious. Service was good -- waiters were generally attentive out on the patio where we sat and offered good suggestions. Perhaps the only downside of Ethiopic is the location -- it is right on H St NE, so that means sirens and loud music pumping from cars is sometimes heard. Nevertheless, still highly recommend -- my new go-to Ethiopian place! read more

Ethiopic - Meat and vegi samplers and fish - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Only my 2nd time trying Ethiopian food and had a really nice experience at Ethiopic! Came on a Saturday night around 6 without a reservation. They were full inside but had space on the patio which is covered and heated. I had a semi sweet honey wine that was delicious. It was smooth and sweet and the perfect treat. For dinner I had the fish with a side of potatoes. It comes with a side of raw tomatoes and peppers and onions too. All in all really fresh filling and tasty meal. Finished the night with honey baklava. I can only describe it as if they made a peanut butter version of honey nut cheerios it was so good!! You can order with your server or through the ordering system. Our servers were all really nice and service was good overall but a little slow as they didn't come to check in on us as often due to the online ordering system. All in all I enjoyed my experience and if you're looking for Ethiopian I'd recommend this spot. read more

Food was delicious, service was great, and the ambiance was so cozy. Perfect for catching up with friends or a date night! Our waitress was very friendly and helpful in recommending certain dishes. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Ethiopic - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been here twice. The food is good. I like the injera. The fish was delicious. The service is hit or miss. First visit was fantastic. Helpful and friendly. Second time was less than average. Different people. Not helpful or exceptionally friendly. The place is appealing. You can sit inside or outside. And they have a nice bar. Pay attention to your bill. They don't warn you that your tip is already included in your check. read more

Wow! Our first time experiencing Ethiopian food and we found this spot online. I liked you could make a reservation ahead as some of the other locations in the area didn't have that. We ordered the vegetarian sampler for 1 and lamb signature tibs. It was the perfect amount of food for two people and we even had some leftover to go! All of it was absolutely delicious but I think our favorite was the miser wot. I will say the menu online says you get all 7 sides with the sampler but you only get 4. Service was pretty slow but based on the other reviews we expected that. They also add a 20% service fee. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! I was back a second time and the service is aMazing. Will be back for round three soon. read more

Ethiopic - Veggie Platter and fried fish, - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We have had Ethiopian food before and looked forward to dinner at Ethiopic. We tried the Lamb Tibs and Beef Tibs. Both were good but we though the beef was more flavorful. We had various sides to enjoy as well. They have covered outdoor seating and indoor seating. The evening we were there it was cold and rainy so the patio area was closed. read more

Ethiopic - Complementary bread and chili oil - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

looooove this place -- still stand by it being my favorite ethiopian option in DC. the vegetarian platter II has such a good variety and the lamb tibs held up. i always leave feeling stuffed read more

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Everything was so incredible and our server Beza was delightful and gave great recommendations :)

A vegetarian review! Decent ethiopian place. Service was good and quick. Came here on a rainy saturday afternoon for lunch and it wasn't too busy (maybe 70% capacity), which was nice. Wasn't too loud. We got the vegetarian sampler for 2 which included everything from the vegetarian menu except for the Signature Shiro. The miser wot was the star of the show, followed by the fosolia. They provide plenty of Injira, we didn't feel the need to order any extra. read more

Ethiopic - Vegetarian Platter for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I ordered take out from Ethiopic by just stopping in the restaurant and placing an order. The staff was very attentive and got it placed right away. They had me sit at the bar and offered water while I waited. The food was reasonably priced. $22 for the vegetarian sampler for one. The food was delicious. Everything was flavorful. There was the perfect amount of spice. They provided plenty of injera. I was very satisfied with the meal. read more

Came here on my last evening in the city for a quick work trip and dined solo. I loved how quickly I was seated and greeted and I LOVED the ordering style - order using a QR code and pay online and then your food comes out. The best idea I've seen post-Covid and implementing the QR code system. I ordered a lentil dish of some sort and it was so much food. Definitely get what you pay for when it comes to amount vs. price. Service was attentive and the atmosphere was cozy. Very busy when I went on a Thursday evening. read more

Ethiopic - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hungry from house shopping and wanted to try Ethiopian food for the last three years. This restaurant is nice. Great service and atmosphere. The food was excellent! I had no clue what to get but I know lamb, beans, and cabbage. And so does this restaurant! The spicy red lentils were the best beans I've ever had. I don't like wearing shoes so now I don't like eating with utensils after this meal. The tray was beautiful and eating the bread under the beans was my favorite part. I have to go back! Thank you for the great hospitality. I felt like I was like eating at home for some reason. This is my new favorite restaurant. Everything was delicious! Go! read more

Ethiopic - My first Ethiopian meal. - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Booked a reservation for 3 on a sunday for the earliest possible seating time and had no issue getting seated. When we arrived, there was a reserved plaque on our table waiting for us which was nice. Service was minimal since all ordering goes through their online ordering system but we were given homemade bread shortly after we ordered. Highly, highly recommend their lamb tibs over the kitfo. The lamb was so tender and perfectly seasoned. I've had really good kitfo at another spot before and was excited to order it here but sadly, it did not meet my previous experience . Unfortunately, the butter flavor was not present which I think, makes kitfo stand out. The veggie sides are at an additional cost, which I can probably only recommend the cabbage and lentils. The chickpea dish was textured in a way that the group did not like. Get the sides if you want veggies, if not, skip it because the price is a bit steep for the portion given. Additionally, not pictured is the lentil sambusa. Super crispy and yummy! read more

Ethiopic - Bottom left: Lamb tibs Far right: Ethiopic Signature Kitfo - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Finally tried Ethiopic - it's taken a while as there are so many Ethiopian options closer to home. Overall, it was very good, there were some standouts and it's a very delicious and filling meal, however I have a few other spots I prefer to this one. We tried beef and lentil sambusas, both were just ok, the tomato salad also just ok, loved the beets, lamb tibs, beef tifs, alecha wot, and awaze tibs (I believe awaze was our favorite), and cabbage, collard greens, green beans, chickpea stew and lentil stew, all were tasty. Great meal but in general the tibs/meat dishes are good, just not our favorites in the area. Ordered online and it was ready on time and packaged well read more

This place is great, we did carry out, food was fantastic, I definitely recommend if your in the area

My friends and I had a nice time at Ethiopic. The outdoor seating was a little loud at times because the restaurant is on a very busy street, so I recommend that you call in advance to get a reservation to sit inside. The staff was very kind and we didn't have to wait that long for our food. I requested to not have jalapenos in my dish and they accommodated that very easily. The signature lamb tibs were very good, flavourful and filling. Seasoned with rosemary and served in a little special dish with a candle underneath, the presentation was nice. It seemed to be a popular spot and there were lots of other people there. read more

Ethiopic - Ethiopic Signature Tibs and Injera flatbread - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

By far the best Ethiopian restaurant in DC. When I was in college, I'd go here all of the time when they first opened! 6 years later, it's soooo busy that you need a reservation. It's a reason why! Now I travel 100 miles from RVA just to satisfy the craving. I always get a veggie platter for 2 with fish. The ladies teased my and told me that that was a lot of food for one person. I explained that I wanted to have left overs because I drive so far to get it. They laughed and ensured that I have healthy servings. I took my boyfriend here to try Ethiopian cuisine for the first time! He's hooked! I'm anticipating returning. read more

Ethiopic - Veggie Platter with Fish (not pictured) - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wonderful atmosphere and staff. The good was delicious and plated exquisitely. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My first time at an Ethiopian spot. Loved it. Would definitely go again and again and again. Located right on H street. Extremely friendly staff. Covered outdoor eating section. The food was just so delicious, light, flavorful, and healthy. read more

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Amazing spot if you're looking for some good Ethiopic food. Between my fiancé and I we ordered the lamb and spicy chicken. Meat is packed with flavor. Great spot, good service, definitely recommend. read more

Ethiopic - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Gluten free teff, excellent service, what more could a girl ask for? Get the tibs, I promise that you deserve to taste them!