I like Ethiopian food. I've gone to most of the restaurants in town this was our first time here snd the food was particularly good.

I really wanted to like this place. Ethiopian is my favorite kind of food. I ordered the veggie combo to go, listed on the menu for $19.99. When my box of food came out, I went to pay and was charged $27 for the dish. Surprised, as she had said nothing to me when I ordered, the response was unapologetic: "the price has gone up ". When I got home and opened the box of food, there were just four dishes: three types of lentils and one of split peas, instead of the usual 6+ salad in an Ethiopian veggie combo. read more

They are working too Slow and i was wait for the food like One hour! Please don't go there ! read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We came here for the first time since our local Ethiopian spot closed & this is absolutely a replacement! The service was great; multiple people came out to make sure we were enjoying our meal. The restaurant itself is cute, there are murals & fun paint around, & the tables were comfortable. I got the veggie combo & everything was DELICIOUS. The injira was exactly what you'd expect, with a super tasty sampling of veggies. I also had a very healthy serving of wine at a super reasonable price. Overall, this place was fantastic & I would highly recommend! read more

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Feeling for Ethiopian food? Then search no further- walk, run, take the Uber- JUST go!!! Such outstanding Ethiopian food! A friend and I went here for dinner and had such a fabulous experience. The food was seriously flavorful and well cooked. We got a mix of vegetarian dishes (lentils, potatoes, Spilt peas) and beef tibs. The beef was cooked so well and the flavors were bursting. Even though we were full we still kept eating and wanted more. We also had fresh ginger tea. Service was excellent and the owner greeted us and ensured we were enjoying our food through. The ambiance was very authentic Ethiopian with art work throughout and elements of Ethiopian culture infused. Hands down recommend- so worth the visit. I'll be back whenever work brings me back to Minnesota. read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian, and beef tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

It's a little place with few customers and few employees, but big flavor. We shared a meat platter and it I liked it as much as any Ethiopian place at which I've eaten. read more

This place is okay, but not great. The food was delicious, but portions were small. I had a wot dinner and left hungry. Also, service was slow and unaccommodating. I waited ten minutes to be seated when the place was nearly empty. They gave soda cans with no cup or ice. No napkins. read more

Meseret is our favorite neighborhood restaurant!! Went there tonight with my husband and our 7 month old baby. Super clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated dining room. It was quiet and the service was very responsive. And OMG the food was so beautiful, it looked like a magazine spread. We got the veggie sambusas, awaze beef tibs, and veggie sampler. The sambusas were fresh, warm and flaky and the filling was soo good. The awaze tibs are a favorite of ours-always great. The veggie sampler is always the star of the show. There was so much flavor and each dish tasted different. The owner is so lovely and you can taste her heart in every dish. read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - Clean, sunny, bright dining area. - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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There where 3 items with the same description. They where all priced 16.99. They explained the difference and I said I'd like the one that was grilled. The food came and was good, but a bit tough. When I got the bill, I was charged 24 for it. I said it was not correct, and pointed it out on the menu. The nice waitress pointed out something else that was grilled and was priced $24, and said that was what I had. Maybe I did get served the higher priced item, so I paid for it rather than argue with her, but I would never go back. I really feel cheated. Bait and switch. read more

The food was decent, I just would have liked for the veggies to have been cooked just a little more. Other than that, I would definitely recommend Meseret. read more

The food was alright. Very spicy I ordered the doro wat- be warned that you get only once piece of meat (in my case a single drumstick) with lots of oily sauce and a ton of injera. Disappointing for a $16 meal. read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - #2. Doro Wot - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Lovely meal served to us by the owner. We have never had Ethiopian food before, but it didn't disappoint! Delicious!! Also like the traditional Ethiopian decor on the walls - feels very authentic! read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - Decor - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ethiopian food is one of my favorites. They are generally very veg-friendly. I love to try new restaurants, and I was very excited to try Meseret! Unfortunately for me, Meseret is not as veg-friendly as the other Ethiopian restaurants I have been to. We ordered both of their vegetarian meals. Yes, there are only 2 on the menu! (Which doesn't make sense because one is a sampler. Most restaurants sell everything on the sampler, or most of the dishes!) The food was very delicious. We ordered sambosa for appetizers, the veggie sampler, and shiro tegebino. The sambosas were very unique, and one of my favorite that I've had. I also had the ginger tea with my meal. It was delicious! The server was very kind, and brought everything with good timing. (Something you don't see much anymore!) However, by the end of the meal, the server was getting quite rushed. It took us over 15 minutes to get our bill; in fact, we just went to stand by the register to pay without getting it at our table. I had to knock on the kitchen door to get our bill. Overall, I would gladly try them again. Hopefully they will expand their veggie menu and work out the kinks in the service! read more

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The food is as good Ethiopian as I've had! I frequent this restaurant every time I'm in the Twin Cities

Delicious food! Ordered the veggie combo and everything was very fresh and delicious. The stuffed jalapeño was a great touch which I hadn't seen at any other Ethiopian restaurant I've been to. The ambience is great as well. They do offer outdoor seating and it is located next door to an antique shop so you can browse while you wait for the food. Also had a chance to speak to the owner and she is absolutely delightful and very sweet! I would highly recommend and will definitely be back even though I live about 1.5 hours away from here read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - 2 #1. Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We had a delightful lunch for 5. Lots of beef dishes. Our fave was the #1 chicken and the veggies and of course as much of the injera (bread) as possible! The place is run by a sweet older woman who cooks with love. read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We did catering from Meseret for our 2018 MINN Summit conference. It was for a crowd of almost 200 people. Wow, I was so impressed by the quality and variety of options she provided. It easily the BEST conference lunch I've ever had. There were a few hiccups (gluten-free labeling, food not being quite ready on site -- so some of our volunteers had to help with prepping injera bread slices), but I am assuming that is because she was in the early stages of starting the company. I am sure things have been more professional since then. We rallied with them and it worked out great. I loved that we were able to support a small and local business. And have an amazing lunch in the process. read more

Had a long layover at MSP and needed some lunch. This place came up on Yelp so we gave it a shot. Amazing Ethiopian cuisine and friendly service. We got the veggie combo. Highly recommended! We will come back our next time in town. read more

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Wow oh wow. This is the best Ethiopian I've ever had. Ordered the veggie combo and the cornice (like a non-veg combo) and was absolutely blown away by the flavor of both. This was a sampler of several Ethiopian dishes and each one was not just delicious, but you could tell the flavors were thoughtfully layered. I could taste each seasoning and vegetable. I ate waaaay too much and ended up on the couch with a stomach ache. Each dish can easily be shared by two people. I picked up takeout last night and a very nice woman (who I believe is the owner and chef) checked me out. It's clear this is a neighborhood place with a lot of love. I know there are several other Ethiopian spots to check out but I kinda feel like I just want to keep coming back to Meseret! read more

We were told about this place by a friend who lives in the neighborhood. We looked through the menu and it all look delicious. Being we have been eating vegetarian for the month we ordered 2 vegetarian plates and the samosas. Samaosa were good, nothing super special. The vegetarian plates were enough for 4 meals...each. there is so much food in each Plate we ( family of 2 ) had 4 total meals. I LOVE their injera! Soft spongy sourdough yumminess. For the price and flavors this is a must try. It is a little spicy, but, nothing crazy. We will be going back soon. read more

I was craving Ethiopian food today. I typically go to Bole in St. Paul but due to the snow storm, I went to Meseret since it's closer to me. I ordered a to go and I gotta say I was very disappointed. I would give the food 0 star but given it 2 star because the old lady that runs the place was so sweet. I ordered the veggie combo and the whole food was cold. The injera was dried and was falling apart. One half of the food taste like it's going bad and the other half lacked flavor. I can tell it wasn't freshly made and was probably made a few days ago. I hope I don't get sick from it. read more

My husband and I both ordered a veggie combo and beer. The food was fresh and delicious! The combo came with red lentils, shiro, beets, cabbage, potato & carrots, potatoes in a berbere sauce, and green lentils. It also came with a fresh stuffed jalapeño that I've never seen served anywhere else, but my husband loved it. The owner is a wonderful woman and clearly takes pride in her food and restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I ordered the kitfo via Grub Hub. I was happy with the food from Meseret in the past, but the injera in this order was shockingly old and dried up with small pieces like one would find in a bag that has been ripped apart over tbe course of several days. I have never had anything like this coming from Meseret or any other Ethiopian restaurant in the Twin Cities! read more

Amazingly delicious food. Such rich lentils and potatoes in the veggie (vegan) combo. It looks like the owner is running back and forth from the kitchen, so the service is slow -- but the food is worth the wait! (Please come check it out so she can hire more staff!) read more

I live Ethiopian food. This was a convenient option near the Minneapolis VA that also delivered. Good injera and shiro. Recommended!

Absolutely delicious! The family working was also very kind and sweet. We had Beef Wot and the Veggie Combo and were impressed with the portions and spice profiles of both dishes. We would also recommend trying the hot Ginger Tea and ordering extra Enjira. read more

The restaurant is owned by a really nice couple. They helped me figure out a meal that would work for me as a single diner. I got to enjoy several of their vegetable dishes as well as a few of their meat dishes and I was very pleased with the experience. read more

Small family run restaurant with clean facilities and good service. Food was great and delivered hot and efficiently.

Lovely welcoming place with excellent food. We had the doro- wat and the vegetable combo - everything was delicious! Great collard greens, lentils, beets and several kinds of beans and peas with interesting spices. Highly recommend! read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - Charming setting and great food - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Enjoyed an indoor dinner of delicious Ethiopian food. Injera just right, and ordered the veggie combo and a lamb dish. read more

Meseret Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I got Zilzil tibs. The beef was cut into long spaghetti type pieces and was completely tasteless. I don't know how they make their injera but this was thick and didn't have the flavor or consistency of traditional injera. Huge disappointment and ended up throwing out my food. read more

amazing food, the owner is the sweetest woman & a fabulous cook! it's a must try spot!

Sadly had a terrible experience trying this restaurant. I ordered delivery for my family, excited because we love Ethiopian cuisine. However, food was an hour late, cold and overcooked. The little meat in the Gomen Besiga was chewy. The little meat in the Quanta Firfir was so hard it crunched. Slices of rolled injera had soaked up all the sauce, causing a dry dish that lacked much other substance. Personally, I had the Veggie Combo, which seemed the best of our dishes -until I found a chunk of hard meat in it! Here's hoping I don't get sick. Would not recommend, especially for vegans/vegetarians. read more

Currently dragging my jaw across the floor after my first meal here. This is my first time having Ethiopian food and I'm so glad that it was at Meseret. I ordered vegetable sambusa, vegetarian combo, and the kitfo special. When reading these items on the menu, there is nothing that talks about the injera that's included. I had to look it up because I was so mind blown, it's a thin spongey sourdough bread, and the vegetarian combo came wrapped inside of a generous potion of this pancake- like slightly sour bread. The seasonings in each dish is really what's keeping my eyebrows up - the vegeterian combo has drool inducing beetroot mix, savory and heart warming potato's in some sort of stew, addictive lentils and a salad with a kick to top it off! Wow o wow. The Kitfo Special is also unlike anything else I've ever tried. The lean beef has such a strong aromatic after taste that my exhales are making me smile! The veggie sambusas were 2 for $4 and were delicious I will be back again to try the Doro Wat the next time I'm feeling like treating myself to some incredible Ethiopian homemade cooking. read more

The food here is amazing. The best Ethiopian restaurant in Minnesota. The owner who is a sweet lady runs the place and welcomes you so warmly. I usually go with the veggie combo and it never disappoints. The food is not greasy or too soggy. It is very well cooked and similar to a home cooked meal. Every time I come to Meseret I leave fully satisfied. I would a 100% recommended this place and trust me you will come back wanting more. read more

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Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with delicious food and wonderful staff. Just left and am already planning my next visit!

Food was great. Service was great. We stopped here randomly on a visit to MPLS and were very pleased!

Ordered take out from here and it was delicious. A great Ethiopian restaurant that seems to be cooked with care. We ordered the awaze tibs and the veggie combo and both were very tasty. read more

I love Ethiopian food and eat it often. I decided to try Meseret because I could get it delivered. I ordered the beef wot and veggie combo which states on the menu that it feeds two people. However, it definitely wasn't enough food for two people. The one dish itself was $34+ and most of it was injera. We love injera and the amount of that was plentiful but each dish had only one small scoop. Not enough for me and my son to share. There was a salad that was plopped on top in the same container but by the time our meal arrived it was wilted and mushy from the heat/steam of the hot food. Sadly we had to toss it. That's disappointing but not a deal breaker. The real issue was the quality of the beef wot. It was really chewy with over 90% of it gristle/fat. Unfortunately, we weren't able to chew it at all. The flavor seemed good but the meat inedible. The veggie dishes were really delicious but again just really small. The veggie Sambusa was good too. I hate leaving a bad review and hope we just got a bad batch but also feel like for what we paid I would expect better quality meat. Probably won't order from them again or will stick to veggie dishes and order separate rather than the combined dishes so no one's left hungry. read more

I tried Meseret's restaurant for the first time last night (takeout, because COVID-19). It's super cute inside. The owner is really nice. And most importantly, the food is amazing. I had the veggie combo. No offense to a couple other awesome spots, but I'd say it was the best I've tried in Minneapolis! read more