This is an interesting restaurant because it serves both Ethiopian food and Central American food. When you enter the restaurant, you immediately sense that food is the focus here, not the décor or ambience. Latin music was blasting, and later the TV switched to a soccer game, all in Spanish. We tried a 4-dish combo and a fish dish, all very good - tasty, complex flavors. We also enjoyed the bread (injera, like sourdough bread in flavor) and the rice that comes with the dishes. This is my first time trying Ethiopian food. It reminds me of Indian food with the uses of lots of similar spices and the complex stew dishes. Our server was nice and checked on us frequently. I also got to practice my Duolingo Spanish with him--most of it was lost in translation. It was a fun experience. The fish dish was my favorite. read more

Manna Bistro - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Delicious Ethiopian food. I've been here a few times. Service is good; staff is friendly. The woman taking orders will help you order if you ask. Ordered the beef kaey, beef tibbs, red lentils (favorite), and split peas over the phone. It was ~$5 more to order online through their website, so I called to place an order-- these hidden convenience fees, man, I'm not about it. Beef kaey- slow simmered all day type vibe. Beef is tender and seasoning is delicious. Savory saucy. Beef tibbs- sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños. I got awaze and it's a Smokey spicy sauce that comes on the side. I didn't end up using it. I asked for it spicy - had the slightest kick. Split peas- mild flavor in comparison to both beef. You can taste the garlic and ginger. This wasn't my favorite but it was good in between bites of beef to change up the taste and texture. Peas weren't hard but also not mushy- Red lentils miser watt- I love the lentils here. Super flavorful. Savory and spice forward. Ambiance is casual. They also sell Ethiopian grocery items, like peas etc. The menu hasn't been changed and prices have not gone up. read more

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Grateful for this Ethiopian spot, which also sells Mexican food. The Spanish music is a little confusing, but it seems like they get a lot of Spanish customers. The owner is extremely patient and kind as she answers all of my friends' questions when ordering. We had a group of 6 and ordered a mix of vegetarian and meat combos. We had a feast! Everything was solid. read more

Manna Bistro - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Food is always hot and delicious, good portion sizes. Lots in injera provided! We did take out, but the woman who does the order is very sweet and makes sure everything is correct. Love this place! read more

My friend and I ordered through DoorDash and the food arrived quite late. My friend ordered the Cubed Beef Tibs Firfir (no picture) with a side of rice for his meal and he found it quite spicy! The meat was also very tough to chew through. it was extremely overcooked! I ordered the Lamb Kaey with a side of Injera (Flat Bread) for dipping and wrapping. I was very surprised to learn that the lamb still had bones in it!! I was not happy with that at all! I also ordered a side of Sambusa (no picture) which shows a picture of four Sambusas in the picture on DoorDash, however, don't be fooled... It only is served with one of them! My friend could never finish his meal and ended up throwing it away. I felt bad for him. Then again, I couldn't finish my meal either, and I did not want mine at all, so he ended up taking it with him, however, he didn't end up taking the flat bread so that went into the trash as well. Needless to say, we will never ever be ordering from here again and it's a shame. read more

Manna Bistro - 19. Lamb Kaey - Watch out! Since this has bones in it, and you might be surprised! - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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This is a very unique restaurant that serves both Ethiopian and Spanish cuisine. I came here for the Ethiopian food and was confused if I was in the right spot when I walked in! I ordered the vegetarian and meat combo of 6 for 2 ($36). You can choose any combination of 6 from the menu (some exclusions apply). I went with the lamb kaey, beef kaey, chicken, split pea, red lentil, and collard greens. Chicken and lentils were our favorite! Everything tasted good but I wish the spreads were a little more flavorful. I also wish the food came out hotter. All things considered this was a solid 4/5 place. The food took 10-15 minutes to come out. A little bit of a wait but not bad. Our server was nice and was able to provide helpful recommendations on the menu. read more

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This restaurant kind of had me confused for a bit because it is a combination of a Mexican restaurant and an Ethiopian restaurant. The restaurant looks like a Mexican restaurant. There was definitely a Hispanic crowd when we entered, which had me think I was at the wrong restaurant. However, we were there for the Ethiopian food. We got the vegetarian platter for 2. The difference between this place and other places is that they would put injera bread on the plate and then place each of the food on top. Also it is not as flavorful as other restaurants. The gluten free injera was not as fresh either. The workers were very nice. The food took a while for it to come out and they forgot to bring out the gluten free injera bread so we had to wait for that. read more

Manna Bistro - Vegetarian Combination Platter For 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

The food is always absolutely delicious. The menu has a great variety, and everything I've tried was well-prepared and satisfying. The staff is also very friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for both a casual meal and a nice outing. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

The Ethiopian food is no longer authentic. My wife and I have not visited for years and today we discovered that the food is no longer good at all. It seems to be reheated, lacks flavor/ spice and is definitely not fresh. The best part of our Ethiopian veggie combo was the injera. We will not be back. read more

I love Ethiopian food and I was pleased to find a place that makes great shiro. The women running the place were lovely to talk to and they even gave me a shiro sampler. The injera is fresh and nicely sour. The shiro was flavorful and smooth, I gobbled it up. I had several other vegetarian dishes that were also wonderful, including the spicy lentils. Next time I will try the tibs, and of course more shiro! read more

Manna bistro is a locally owned business and came highly recommended. Located in a plaza, there's plenty of parking. It's a very small place casual place but the Ethiopian food here is authentic and flavorful. We ordered the combination platter of 6. We were able to pick 4 meats and 2 veggies. The spongy injera was soft and tasted similar to sourdough. The assortment of meat/veggies were all packed with flavor. The spicy beef was my fav meat dish although it wasn't very spicy at all. Prices are very reasonable and the staff was friendly. read more

Manna Bistro - Vegetarian and Meat Combo of 6 - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

This felt more like a fast casual place. My first time trying Ethiopian food and it was good I guess. It might not just have been for my taste. The order came out fast and we got our water pretty quickly when we sat down. However, it's minimal service, and that's why I felt like it was a fast casual place. The lamb tibs was a little too salty for my taste. read more

Great experience....delicious food! Will definitely come again. Staff are exceptionally friendly.

Manna has both Spanish and Ethiopian dishes. I've only tried their Ethiopian dishes, and have enjoyed the dishes my family and I have ordered. We usually order cubed beef tibbs, and the choose six sides selection. The six sides we have tried are in general, cubed lamb tibbs, beef kaey, chicken doro alicha, split pea (Split pea in Turmeric sauce with fresh garlic, ginger, basil, and selected herbs and spices), lentils, and mitten shiro (chickpeas). I absolutely love the split pea and the cubed beef tibbs. The beef is tender and the split peas are very flavorful. My husband also enjoys the lamb tibbs and beef kaey, but they are on the spicer side. Every side we've tried is delicious, but some are spicer than others. We have only done takeout, and every time it is always packaged nicely and ready to go for pickup. The injera is fresh and tasteful with all the sides. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for good Ethiopian dishes! read more

When I walked in, I thought I might be in the wrong place. Turns out they serve Mexican as well as Ethiopian food! Ordered quickly, and my carryout was ready in less than 10 minutes. Ordered the vegetarian platter and chicken doro wat. It came with plenty of injera and was well packaged to prevent spilling. The miser (red lentils) was my favorite! Chicken a little dry. Made three meals our of two dishes. Will be back! read more

Manna Bistro - Injera and other goods for sale inside the restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

My wife digs this place, which serves both Ethiopian and Latino food - we prefer the Ethiopian. This was my first time finding an Ethiopian dish I like, in this case Chicken Tibb (with Spanish rice, because I hate the sponge bread stuff). My wife enjoyed the chicken and the bread, plus some lentils, Cubed Lamb Tibbs, and red lentils. The chicken tacos I got as a backup option were actually my least fave thing. read more

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I've only tried carryout from Manna once, but that's all it took to win a top rating from me. The gomen wat (collards) dish is just right--so flavorful with just a bit of spice. And everything else in the vegetarian combo platter (messer, kik, atakilt, and fosolia) was delicious. My friend and I ordered through GrubHub and got fast delivery with no problems. I would definitely order from Manna Bistro again! read more

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Ate inside and we ordered Ethiopian plates. They were so tasty. I love the diversity of flavors of the vegetarian sampler and the beef plate was rich and delicious as well. Wish I lived closer to this place, I hope to come back soon Our server and the staff were great too read more

What a little gem! Manna Bistro & Bakery is a small Ethiopian bakery that also offers Mexican entrees, located in the Centreville Square Shopping Center. I had a huge hankering for sambusas, so I decided to check this place out while I was in the area. I ordered 8, which were made-to-order! It took about 20 minutes or so, which I didn't mind. The sambusas were SO DELICIOUS! They were the usual large sized, about the palm of your hand, with a thin flaky super crispy crust, filled with a generous portions of lentils, onions, ginger, and their house spices. Honestly, I could have ordered more and just eat these like chips! Because they were literally right out of the oil, they were super piping hot and SO crispy! No need for any sauces. The staff here were very welcoming, friendly, and very sweet! There is a dining area, but locals seem to call ahead and do pick-up orders. I'd love to return to try out the rest of their menu, especially their Ethiopian entrees. Plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot. +tasty sambusas! +friendly staff! +located in the Centreville Square Shopping Center, near the Hunter Mill Deli +plenty of parking in shared plaza lot read more

My favorite spot for Ethiopian takeout. Loved the different veggie options, everything is always so fresh and amazing giant portion sizes! Our orders are always correct and ready for pickup on time! read more

First time here - very authentic and great flavors. For an appetizer, I had the Sinig (jalapeño stuffed with tomatoes and onions) - very hot but great flavor. My entree was their tostadas - 3 crispy tortillas with refried beans. My wife had the beef kaey - it was amazing!!! I loved it so much I ate half of it. The injera was authentic Ethiopian. Met the owner and her sister Rediet - very nice people and so proud to share their culture. Overall great experience. read more

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Food was great and had tons of flavor! The vegetarian and meat combo platter was a great introduction to Ethiopian food, as I got to try multiple dishes. Service was quick and I had an overall nice experience. So glad I tried this restaurant! read more

Manna Bistro - Vegetarian and Meat Combo of 6 - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

I have had much better Ethiopian food. Not great presentation either. There is promise but just need more effort.

Amazing! A new favorite for sure! Friendly service and amazing food!! And tej!! I already have plans to go again soon!!! I've told friends and co-workers all about it! read more

Update 1/09/2021: had another amazing takeout meal from Manna Bistro and Bakery! We got: -Sambussa (think samosa but lentil filled--yum!) -Awaze Tibbs (such delicious chunks of beef, marinated an an aromatic sauce with jalapeños) -vegetarian combo for two. 5 veggies--generous portions! After serious deliberation, I decided my absolute favorite is the red lentil, followed up by the carrots and green beans, and then the cabbage. For some reason, the yellow lentils and collards don't do it for me as much) -more injera than you can imagine! I'm going to freeze some for later. I was able to get dinner for two, lunch for two, and there's still a tiny bit left over. Everything was ready right in time. Happy to see this place is still doing well. read more

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I recently ordered to go from here. The food and service was fantastic! There is a Ethiopian restaurant closer to me however after going here I will be making the drive and coming back each time. I got the meat and vegetarian combo and it everything was packaged neatly and separated. I'm assuming the lady who helped me was the owner and she was so kind and courteous. I was also impressed how she spoke Spanish to the Latin clients and they sell Latin food as well. read more

So I remembered when this place first opened years ago and I was not a fan at first but Im really glad I tried it again recently! We got carry out for the following: Minchet Abish Kaey (ground beef) - loved the flavor of this dish, floral but savory Split Pea - Sweet, light and mild Red Lentil - deeper more savory flavor Collared greens - personally not my favorite but my husband loved it. I didnt prefer the Collared greens to be chopped up so finely and they were not as flavorful compared to the other dishes in my opinion. Injera - Oh, so so heavenly when scooped/dipped in the other dishes. The food was very filling and I recommend trying a variety of options if possible! read more

Manna Bistro - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

The Ethiopian food we ordered was perfect! Met all my best memories of injera, meats, and vegetable dishes from other DC-area restaurants. I now live in Wichita, KS, where I haven't discovered any Ethiopian cuisine, so I was delighted that Manna's is not only close to my daughter's house in Clifton, VA, but also has such great Ethiopian dishes. The servers were friendly and prompt and eager to please. We noticed other customers who seem to be regulars, enjoying the Mexican food, so I'd say Manna's has the best of two cultures. read more

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Amazing Ethiopian food. Great vegetarian options. They have two kinds of Injera - the darker one has more Tef content and you can buy it just by itself to take home. The lighter colored injera comes free with all/many dishes. I prefer the darker colored Injera. Beware - if you order takeout, the packed injera sometimes pulls out pieces of aluminum foil from the packaging. read more

The Ethiopian food is delicious. I lived near this restaurant for 3 years before I tried it because the name of the restaurant confused me. And when I saw they served Mexican food and Ethiopian food, I assumed they weren't good at either. Having only tried the Ethiopian food here, I recommend it. If going will a small group or hungry partner I recommend getting a meat dish and the vegetarian combo platter - the one person portion is still a lot and you get to try a variety of veggies! Most of the dishes are spicy (which I love!) But there are options that aren't spicy, be sure to ask! I've only ever seen one lady work the two times I've gone, not sure how many cooks there are but be prepared to wait. It's not fast food. But the lady is kind and helpful. What to expect? Injera is like a sourdough tortilla. Food is full of spice and flavor. Try it!! read more

Manna Bistro - This tray contains 2 different orders. Top right is beef tips (if memory serves me right) and the rest is the Combo of 4, one meat 3 veggies - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Foods served at this restaurant are both fresh and homemade by the owners. The owner I spoke to is friendly and helpful, clearly explaining the items on the menu. Ethiopian and Mexican foods are available. Some of the Ethiopian dishes have a resemblance to those of other Mediterranean countries. The Mexican dishes are not your ordinary ones either. Vegans and vegetarians will be just as happy here as lovers of meats and seafood. You will delighted by this charming bistro. . read more

Delicious Ethiopian food! Ordered the vegetarian + meat combo with 6 toppings for one person and that was enough for two meals! I love injera, and theirs is good, a bit sour but spongy. The toppings are all so good and distinct in their flavor profiles. You can choose which one you want via online ordering. Overall if you're in Centreville and thinking about Ethiopian, don't hesitate to come here! Great portion sizes and tasty food await you. read more

Its basically an Ethiopian bakery with the attached kitchen. Loved the food. The service was great as well ! Will strongly recommend - Lamb Tibs read more

Manna Bistro - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

I recommend the food, it has a wonderful flavor and the service is excellent, super clean and calm place

This is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the DC metro region. I had the vegetarian/vegan combo meal with Ethiopian Injera, and nothing on the meal was left behind. My order was freshly prepared and came out sooner than the quoted time. I have visited many Ethiopian restaurants, especially in DC, and they are now a contender. The staff was friendly, and I love seeing the multicultural vibes of patrons eating. I appreciate this restaurant because you can select your choices, and the ordering system is easy. This made enjoying the food and service excellent. I am looking forward to coming back even for the drive; it was well worth it. Thank you. read more

Two friends and I stopped in for dinner here. We were expecting a strictly Ethiopian restaurant but this restaurant also has a full Hispanic food menu too (pupusas, quesadillas, tacos, arroz con pollo). We had the 6 item mixed combo dinner to share among the three of us. As you can see in the picture, there was a TON of food!!! The injera was super tasty and all the food was great! As a massive spice wimp, I'm always a bit cautious about Ethiopian food. The lady taking care of us made sure nothing was really spice, and I was completely fine! There was a counter with lots of yummy looking desserts that are calling my name for next time! read more

Manna Bistro - All our amazing food! - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

I was very apprehensive to try at first! I had asked for the red lentil vegetarian entree with rice and while there was some confusion with the accuracy and price of my order, it was fixed and I was able to try some foods I wouldn't have tried otherwise! This meal had sides of collards, green beans with carrots and onion, then (what I think is) the romaine salad (maybe??). It was all DELICIOUS, including the rice! The spices and seasoning were amazing. Red and yellow lentils over rice were the perfect comfort food. My boyfriend and I had so much fun enjoying the food! I tend to be picky, but since going vegan I've "opened my horizons" to new flavors and textures like never before. The inside isn't very nice, but there is authentic artwork and nice customer service from the woman at the front register. I look forward to coming back! :) read more

Manna Bistro - Red + yellow lentil with carrots over rice - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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Horrible experience!! I ordered the chicken tibs that comes with salad but only got the chicken. I ordered to add broiled eggs cause I know the beef has it so I wanted it on my meal but no egg. All I got was just chicken. What am I supposed to do with just chicken? And then when I call to let them know about my order, the lady is rude and hangs up on me. I tried calling back and she keeps on ignoring my calls. I call back for the 7th time and a guy picks up and also hangs up on me. Horrible experience with the food and customer service. I threw this whole food away! Do better and if you can't get an item on the menu to reflect the order on DoorDash then remove the order until you can. The lady also said to come and pick up the order. If I ordered through DoorDash, what makes you think I have time to go and pick up a salad? Straight horrible!!!' $30 down the trash and now I gotta order from somewhere else ‍ read more

I did not sit down to eat so this review is only for the takeout injera (ethiopian thin, spongey bread) I was looking for injera and the place near my house is closed on Sundays so I ventured to Centreville to pick some up from Manna. The injera was large and plentiful, stacked on shelves in a corner of the restaurant. They also sold various lentils and canned beans. I didn't see berbere (ethiopian red spice) on the shelves so I asked the cashier and she poured some into a container in the back and sold it to me by weight. She was very friendly and helpful. For enough injera to feed 5-6 ppl and also a small container of berbere, I paid only $10. I did think, however, that the lentils were overpriced - it was cheaper to buy them from your local Hmart or Lotte. The injera was tasty and fresh. Perfect texture but I prefer the flavor to be more pronounced (more sour). read more

I first fell in love with Ethiopian food in San Francisco, and have been wanting to find a place in Northern Virginia to satisfy my injera cravings, but for a long time I was nervous that it would be hard to find a place as good as the ones in SF. I'm happy to report that I was wrong. Manna is, interestingly, primarily an Ethiopian restaurant but also includes a decently sized menu of Latin American options as well. I wanted to try a bit of both, so I decided to start with pupusas and get the chicken doro watt and the lamb tibbs. The bean pupusas were great--they came topped with veggies and salsa and they were warm, soft, and just generally the kind of thing that you would eat so fast you might be tempted to order another. The Ethiopian food was fantastic as well. I'm not an expert or anything, but I enjoyed it so much, especially the chicken. If you've never had injera, they're spongy and slightly sour in a way that goes wonderfully with a savory meaty dish (or some veggies, if you're vegan/vegetarian). I also have to point out how incredibly caring the people who work here are. It's clear that Manna is owned and operated by family who really care about what they do. When we were asked if our dinner was good, you could tell that it's not just about making sure it's acceptable--it's a personal thing. It matters to them because they care about the food they serve. One clarification I'd like to add: Manna has a great selection of both vegan/vegetarian AND meat dishes. I was a bit hesitant because Yelp categorizes Manna as a vegan/vegetarian restaurant, which is true, but it should be known that if you're looking for meat options, Manna will suit you perfectly as well. read more

Manna Bistro - Refried bean and cheese pupusa - Ethiopian Near Me - Centreville, Virginia