Came here for the first time this weekend and absolutely loved it!! The food was AMAZING and Mitmita is the sweetest person ever! I feel like I was in her home. The Gored Gored (lamb) was my favorite. Definitely will be back! read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Ye-doro Watt and Gored Gored - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I love this place. The food is delicious and never disappoints. They are happy to make the food as mild or spicy as you like and Ethiopian food is very unique! The injera is delicious as are all of the veggies and meats. Athena the owner is so friendly and nice. She was wonderful with my son and even prepared him his own plate of lentils as he likes. I highly recommend! read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Delicious chicken with beets and cabbage! - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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The serving wass good, their staff have a huge of smile in their face. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food taste yummy, adndy l loce their clean and organized place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My family and I had the privilege of eating at this wonderful restaurant. The owners are absolutely amazing and kind. Since this was our first time there, one of the owners took her time to share with us her recommendations. Everything recommended was fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious. It was a joy to be able to be surrounded by wonderful owners and amazing food. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Great experience all around. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Many tables in a cozy; Ethiopian adorned interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly and welcoming service. I had Doro Wat with 2 veggies. It is served with injera. The food was flavorful and presented well. I recommend to anyone who hasn't tried this cuisine. It is not spicy or odd. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Come in with friends or date or even by yourself.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They will explain the menu and make you feel comfortable. I will come back next time I'm in the area. read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Ye-Doro Watt. - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The best Ethiopian food in Tampa! Another restaurant where you walk in as a customer and leave as family. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant's decor is a collection of cultural artifacts depicting Ethiopian heritage and history.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner is so welcoming and always standing by to help those that may not be familiar with Ethiopian food. She is sharing her culture through her amazing food, one Injera at a time. We enjoyed both vegetable and beef sambusas, a vegetarian platter for two, Chef's Tibbs, and the very flavorful Ethiopian sweet tea. It was not the first time I have been to Mitmita's and it will definitely not be my last. read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian Plate for two, Chef's Tibbs, and Ethiopian Sweet Tea - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food was amazing and the owner sat with us to Answer all of Our questions about Making Injera Must return read more

I haven't had Ethiopian food in many years and I was excited to see that Tampa has one! The food here was delicious. I had the red lentil vegetarian dish and Buticha (kind of like a hummus dip). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The standout element of this restaurant is not the food though. You can sense that the restaurant embodies a sense of community for other Ethiopians and non-Ethiopians.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we were there, the other couple in the restaurant were clearly regulars and the owner took time to talk with them and catch up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We also witnessed a few families come in to gather for a post school day meal together.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely be back! read more

My husband and I visited a had a wonderful experience. The service was excellent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]its a cute restaurant with lots of culture present.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was incredibly flavorful and we're planning on bringing our family when they come to visit. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE could not recommend enough. read more

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First time at Mitmita & it didn't disappoint! We had lamb, beef & chicken & because they came with 2 veggies each, we were able to try almost the whole menu. I highly recommend getting extra injera, a spongy Ethiopian bread that takes place of utensils. That's right, you eat either your hands! For appetizers we ordered chicken and beef samosas. Ethiopian empanadas.. They have beer & wine + and Ethiopian honey wine. All around a fun night out if you are craving something different. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

This food is the closest thing to magic that I have experienced!!!!! Tried twice and have loved every moment! Go early and often, or late and frequent! Can't go wrong! read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Lots! - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The most flavorless, bland and thoroughly insipid excuse for Ethiopian food I have ever experienced. With the name Mitmita (a tasty spice blend consisting of chili, cinnamon, clove, cumin, cardamom, ginger etc) you would hope their food may have some semblance of flavor. I rarely ever write a bad review of a small business but this was truly an insult to Ethiopian cuisine, which is one of my favorites in the world. What a disgrace. read more

Great food. I have been coming here for over 5 years and the food is consistently great. I love the vegetarian options. There is so much to choose for all types of diets. Athena and her family are Amazing and we always get service with a smile. read more

As always, this is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Tampa Bay, and I always get the Lamb Tibbs, they are the most flavorful! Athena is the owner, along with her husband Terr, and their beautiful daughter Makeda. I've been coming here for years, have worked here myself, and can absolutely say that if you want to have dinner, this is one stop you'll have to make. And do not forget to try the honey wine, and following your dinner, a cup of the most delicious coffee. THE ABSOLUTE BEST COFFEE (ask about their coffee ceremony ). read more

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The Basics: Mitmita is an Ethiopian restaurant located in the Carrollwood area of Tampa. The restaurant is located in a strip mall and is a casual spot for some very delicious food. Things I like: I enjoyed all of the food we tried! The Sambusa was very flavorful and not greasy at all. The Beef and Lamb Tibbs were also good, but we preferred the lamb over the beef. The vegetables are my favorite part and four different kinds came with the meat dishes. The food was fresh and flavorful and the service was also great. Things I didn't like: Some of the beef pieces were pretty fatty and inedible. We preferred the lamb over the beef for this reason. I also wish a larger variety of vegetables came with the meat dishes. Overall, great Ethiopian food and a good business to support! I will certainly be back to try more variety here. read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Chicken Sambusa - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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After trying Queen of Sheeba I decided to give Ethiopian food another shot, like they say, always get a 2nd opinion. This place is located in strip center on W. Linebaugh Ave.. Mitmita seemed more authentic but I really have no way of knowing. The food was fresher but was also spicier. You get 2 Sambusa for $3 whereas the other place was $5 for one. I was right to think that the Queen place overpriced and not worth the money. I should haved rated them lower. The Sambusa here were better as well. The dish I had was Ye-Doro Watt and while spelled different was the same dish as I had at the other place. While flavors were similar, the food at Mitmita was obviously much better quality, was fresher and was a better value all around. I had the same wonderful beer and service here was better and quicker. While I am a novice on this type of cuisine, I know enough to reccomend this place over the other. There is not much of an ambiance here though. This kind of food is just not for me. read more

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After several years, I finally had Ethiopian food again and Mitmita's did not disappoint! We arrived right at opening time and the owner was so friendly and helpful in guiding us in our choices, especially since it was my fiancé's first time trying this cuisine. I had a glass of the honey wine and thoroughly enjoyed it; not too sweet and perfect alcohol taste. We split an appetizer of beef samosas and will need two orders of that next time. Then we got a chicken and beef entrée. It was so delicious along with the various veggie sides that came with it. One of the sides had beets and I'm not typically a fan of beets, but these were good! This is the place to go if you're going to treat yourself out to eat. It won't be a disappointment where you wish you just ate at home and saved your money. We will definitely be back over and over. read more

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I see why this place has five stars on yelp. It's phenomenal! I came on a Wednesday for lunch and although I was the only customer, I was not deterred by the lack of patrons. Family owned and operated, I was warmly greeted immediately upon arrival. Both employees with whom I had contact were genuinely kind and friendly. I started with the Sumbussa's and I picked the beef. It was so good, crispy, and flavorful that I immediately ordered the chicken. Boom--equally scrumptious. I seriously can't recommend one over the other, so Get BOTH! For my lunch I opted for the vegetarian platter, which includes lentils, corn, beans and carrots, greens, and beets and potatoes. Now let me tell you, I've never met a beet I've liked but these were actually good! The potatoes helped. Lastly, the Ethiopian beer is light and boasts a 5.5 abv. It's an ale and definitely goes well with the spice of the meal. I will look forward to returning!! read more

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Mitmita has gotten stellar reviews on Yelp, so I was excited to finally be in the area at lunch time. I ordered in person, and the woman helping me provided some good insight as to what to try. The dining room was empty at noon on a Friday, so there was plenty of parking in the strip mall parking lot out front. I ended up with an order of the vegetable sambusa and the Ye-doro Tibbs, which was chicken marinated with garlic. All the lunch meals came with either ice tea or lemonade, so I got the lemonade, which was good, but super sweet. I had groceries in the car, so the server was kind enough to bring my food order to my car when it was ready. I thought the food had a unique and tasty flavor, served as it was on a bed of injera bread (crepes made from teff, a cereal grain and barley, rich in iron and unique to Ethiopia) and topped with another serving of injera to scoop the food with. I did wish the food was a bit more interesting, though, especially the sides. It was honestly kind of a boring meal, which is surprising for Ethiopian food. My favorite part was actually the sambusas - deep fried and very crunchy and so full of flavor I didn't even need the dipping sauce. I definitely will be back and attempt to be a bit more adventurous with my ordering. read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Ye-doro Tibbs. - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food is unique and amazing, full of different flavors, service attentive. Wish they were more places with this kind of food. 10 stars .

The food was really good but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the environment was a little bland[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It almost feels like one is at a person's house and makeshift tables and tables were assembled.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Wow... I enjoyed this. From the initial order over the phone to finishing it off at home, it was a wonderful experience. When I called, they answered quickly, were helpful and answered any questions I had about the food. I was surprised at the time it took (they told me 45 minutes)... but some of the cooking techniques do apparently require that, and it tells me that the Injera bread was cooked when I ordered it, rather than being pre-made. Good things do take a little more time, right? I arrived to pick it up, and the staff was very friendly. A darling young girl was in the front (obviously family). I love small family owned and run restaurants... and this one is definitely that. My order was ready on time, and I discussed the alleged lack of traditional heat with the lady who checked me out... and she stated (as mentioned in other reviews) that they try to keep things mild since many Americans don't like spicy heat. But she did offer to get me a small container of the Berbere spice to take home (good stuff... wonderful flavor and a nice heat level). Arriving home, I took pics of the takeout containers (as usual) and we sat down to eat. The injera was very good.... as was my Kay Wat Fit Fit. I thought the red lentils needed more spice (and flavor)... greens were very good. My girlfriend loved her Doro Wat, but was not too sure about the Injera (she has texture issues with some foods, lol)... but did enjoy it. The sambusas were delicious as was the Buticha. This has inspired me to learn to make Injera so I ordered some Teff flour. I will be using the Injera from Mitmita as a standard though, and suspect it will be hard to beat. Be adventurous... try some cuisines you have never tried. Enjoy life... and be safe! read more

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Yes!!!!! Love this place. The food is amazing. Good portions, and the lady is super nice. I ordered veg combo for two and did a pick up and enjoyed this food so much! I will be back every time when in the Tampa area read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is our favorite place for family dinners and to bring friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is amazing. It's a different experience. You can be as adventurous as you want. I have had food so hot that I gasped for air and I have had raw meat flavored in there sauces. I knew what I was ordering. If you want something plain, get the chicken and stay safe with the sides. There is truly something there for the novice and even the pro foodie. The owners are sweet people. Athena has brought us cake to the table because she remembered it was my wife's birthday. Whenever we are there, we hear her calling people by their name. When you have this many regulars, you are doing something right. read more

First time having Ethiopian food and definitely won't be the last. The decor is clad with traditional clothing, flags, and a variety of East African artefacts. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and were sat- the service is amazing! The owner is soooo nice and recommended great dishes in which we ordered. The honey wine had a unique flavor to it that I highly recommend, my boyfriend loved the beer he had 2 in total. Ordered some Sambusas that were eaten too quickly to take a photo of; one of each-my favorite was the chicken but all are really good. For entrees we ordered the lamb and fish tibbs and were told to eat the crepe that it's served on before eating the ones on the side, as it soaks up all the juices- it was delicious! Highly recommend this place if you're in the mood to try something new and won't find anywhere else. Will be back soon! read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Beer and honey wine - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Delicious!! Athena is an amazing person. All food is fresh and served really well. Shiro is a must try read more

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Generous portions of yummy food whenever I travel to Tampa for business, mitmitas is a must visit

This was a 45 minute ride and worth it 100%. We had the BEST waitress, Athena help us navigate the menu and selections. The food was WONDERFUL and the wine and beer were terrific. We opted to skip appetizers since we thought we might fill up too much. It was a great decision since the portions are generous. This was my third Ethiopian meal -once in Europe and once in Philadelphia. This was just delicious and did not disappoint. Well worth the trip...Plan to return for those appetizers and more. Wish they were open for lunch! Thank you for a special experience. read more

One can expect wonderful hospitality, red lentils, and honey wine from Mitmita. The vege platter for two is plenty of food to share.

Fantastic service, but I found the food to be a bit bland. I'm not a huge expert on Ethiopian food. I've had it once in Ann Arbor, a couple times in Houston, once in Orlando, once in Los Angeles and once at another place in Tampa. I was disappointed with the other place in Tampa, so I was excited to try this one. Since I'm not an expert in the food I tend to judge it based on did I enjoy it. I always love getting the sampling platter so I got the Vegetarian combination. I found a majority of the options to be pretty tasteless. They all seemed very healthy, but bland. I did really enjoy the red lentil, but one out of five isn't a great ratio. I think there might be other dishes that are more flavorful, but I technically tried five dishes and wasn't a huge fan. The reason I gave them three stars is because it is locally owned and operated and our server was so nice. There were only three tables full on a Thursday night so we never felt rushed to leave. We were actually there chatting for two hours. I wouldn't say no if someone wants to come here, but I'll let them do the ordering! read more

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Just wow! This place was absolutely delicious!! This was my first time ever having Ethiopian food and I wasn't sure what to expect but it was so fun to eat and extremely flavorful!!! My husband is a little bit picky so I decided to go on my own first, but I will definitely be taking him back here. I wasn't sure what to order but the lady there was extremely helpful and recommended something for me- the Kay Watt. The beef was delicious, had such a great depth of flavor and the collards and cabbage it came with had such a unique flavor to add that the entire dish was like nothing I have ever had before. I can't wait to go back! read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Kay Watt - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The owner/chef here is honest and very kind. Would definitely give it another try. The price was average and food was excellent for sure. The injera was had excellent sour flavor. Not shy like the one down the street. And the texture was also excellent being an injera connoisseur. read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Single veggie platter and lamb tibs. - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Wow! After years of not having Ethiopian food, this place satisfied every craving and more! To start I had a hot tea and my boyfriend had a sweet iced tea. The chai is home blended to perfection, some of the best balance of spices I've ever had. For dinner we ordered the veg combo for two as well as the ye-doro watt(chicken). Everything dish had its own flavors and was cooked perfectly. The chicken slid off the bone and the injera make my water just thinking about it. To make the experience even better, the owner Athena made us feel right at home with her kindness and hospitality. We will be back every time we're in Tampa! We ate the chicken so too fast to capture on film, but here's the veg combo and tea read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Veg combo for two - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Had the Beef tibbs. Very flavorful! Great service from the lady who manages the place. The ambiance is a bit spartan, but who cares when the food is awesome! read more

It's always been on my foodie bucket list to try Ethiopian cuisine. Im so glad we decided to try out this restaurant. The service was great and the food was phenomenal! I don't know if you can cook or marinate lamb any better than this place does with Chefs Tibbs. read more

Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant - Chefs Tibbs - Ethiopian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This was our first time eating Ethiopian cuisine. We had read other reviews and based on a personal recommendation plus yelp we decided to come and try it. The owners/operators, Athena and her husband are so welcoming and answered our questions, gave recommendations and engaged in friendly conversation with us throughout the evening. We each ordered sambusa as an appetizer and a different protein and variety of vegetables as a family platter so we could all try each other's choices. They serve the food traditionally without silverware and you eat with your fingers and injera. Everything we tried was flavorful, spiced very well (not too spicy) and really really good. We ended the evening with coffee that Athena roasts, and brews traditionally as well which was AMAZING! We will definitely be returning and can't wait to share with friends! read more

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The ambiance was intimate and pretty quiet. It made the meal even more enjoyable. Service was excellent, the waitress was very attentive. The yo-doro watt was delicious. My only complaint was that I wanted more! read more

Ethiopian food is definitely top 5 for me, I would choose it most days of the week. I've been fortunate enough to have a few Ethiopian coworkers in the past, and have been invited to their homes for meals which is an amazing experience (there's a lot of love in this food and culture y'all). Mitmita is a gem. The same quality and flavors as the home cooked Ethiopian I've had (which until Mitmita I haven't been able to find in any other restaurant). The menu is small but mighty, there's nothing there that I would not enthusiastically recommend. Idk what else to say besides : go there. Eat everything. read more

I drove past this place many times over the years but never stopped in, but after working from ho e over the past year and a half, I found I needed to get out for lunch and decided to explore more of my area. I tried Ethiopian once before but didn't love it, and I think it was just a matter of finding the right place. Mitmita changed my mind. I visited every week until I ate my way through the menu. Athena is so friendly in the front of the house and her husband is a phenomenal cook. I really love the Chef's Tibbs, which is lamb cooked with onions and jalapeños. The lamb is perfect - not fatty or gamey at all. The jalapeños can be adjusted to your heat preference. I also really love the Gored Gored, Kitfo, Shrimp Tibbs and Doro Watt as well, and my order would just depend on which protein I'd be in the mood for that day. As for the vegan dishes you can add as your sides, I'm partial to the beets, the cabbage, and the collard greens, but it's all good though. Go and explore. You'll be so happy you did and to support a local family run restaurant with really great, unique food for this area. read more

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I was recently asked what my favorite type of cuisine was and for some reason the first thing that came to mind was Ethiopian (Habesha...includes Eritrean) food. I think I said it because I hadn't had really good, really authentic Ethiopian food in years...because I love food and picking a fave is not easy. I say all of that to say that I have not found great authentic Ethiopian food in the South. Mitmita is very good, but it is good for newbies who never had Habesha food. If you are Habsha or have lived in a region of the US where there is a Habesha community and you'e had the food, you know what I mean. After leaving Hawaii as a teenager I finished High School in Washington state and I lived in Seattle on and off as an adult for about 3 years total. Seattle has a huge Ethiopian/Eritrean (Habesha) community and you can find Habesha food all over the South End of Seattle. My first time having it I was with a group of Ethiopian friends who took me to lunch when I was 17 and I had the famous Doro Wat. My mouth was on fire, but I just kept eating and eating. There's something so flavorful and different about Habesha food that is irresistible if it is authentically done. Ethiopian food may have been the reason I love and am able to eat spicy foods. So, at Mitmita you will find no such spiciness in the food. I asked if they can make everything authentically Ethiopian hot, but they were honest in that they have to make the food to accommodate the typical American palate. I get it, but it sucks. Every Ethiopian place I have been to in the Southern United States has been this way. I have issues with Chinese take out restaurants for this very reason...not spice, but not getting authentic Chinese cuisine (I usually only eat Chinese food in a China Town where you see Asians eating) . I digress...I really with Mitmita would also accommodate those wanting authentic Ethiopian. They do serve very authentic Ethiopian coffee and the injera is on point. The food here is very flavorful even though it isn't authentically hot. The berbere is a lot lighter in color than I am used to...which is probably due to it not being spicy, and you can see the onions which typically is cut mush smaller and cooked down so that the onions are more incorporated into the sauce. The Doro Wat is still tasty, just not as spiced as I like. The veggie dishes are delicious. I am also used to the lentil dishes being a bit more cooked down. HubbyStanks "thinks" he doesn't like lentils, however at other Ethiopian restaurants I have been able to feed it to him because it looked like meat. At Mitmita the lentils look like lentils and he won't eat them. I do recommend Mitmita. You will not find these flavors in any other cooking (although some items are similar to Indian and other African cuisine the flavor is different). I love that it is closer to my home than the other Ethiopian restaurant in town. The service is also wonderful. The owners are lovely people and they really make you feel at home. Be prepared to eat with your hands...the injera is your utensil! read more

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