Abyssinia Restaurant

This place is so good. I had been here in quite a while and had forgotten how much I enjoy it. The flavors are so unique and delicious. Eating everything family style with the ingera as a utensil is the way to go. I can't recommend this place enough.

Could not make up my mind, so got a platter for 1. Only disappointment being that it would have fed two easily and I ran out of room long before I ran out of food. Everything was seasoned and spiced to perfection.

A fantastic friend of mine is vegan. We were trying to decide on a spot for lunch, and he suggested Abyssinia. I've never tried Ethiopian food before, and I was excited for something new. We headed over when they opened, and my mind was absolutely blown. The flavors, the spices, everything is married perfectly and packs the best punch. I enjoyed every single bite and can't wait to come back and try some of the non-vegan options as well! The people are fantastic too! Excellent, courteous, and kind service! I also loved the vibe of the restaurant. Very comfortable and low-key. Can't wait to go back!

Love the food, family, and atmosphere. Authentic Ethiopian cuisine is beyond all others. Absynia is the most delicious & ital option for any being or higher life form to enjoy !! The atmosphere is quiet & peaceful. with artifacts & artwork from Ethiopia. Haile Selassie’s glorious image painted on a mountain nyala antelope skin. The family are the most lovely and amazing Sistren and momma’s we could ever hope to be graced with their presence. We are grateful every time

Great service, great food. First time trying Ethiopian dishes, and it was a good experience!

One of my favorite places for vegan options. Excellent coffee with or without sugar! Servers are polite and attentive and food is authentic and delicious. My favorite it the timatim salata 😍 but everything is well seasoned and delicious! It's real Ethiopians in the kitchen and serving your meals, that's how you know the food is real! ❤️

Food is amazing. I always come hungry and leave happy. There's nothing negative to say about the food at all. Service is always quick, and staff is very polite and friendly. Would be nice to get a water refill, but all things considered, that's very minor. Also, I don't know what category it falls under, but I must say that I always make my friend order, as I don't know what anything is, and the descriptions are nonexistent, or not helpful. Atmosphere is where they need the most improvement. It is way too quiet in the ambient noise department. No music, just a small TV playing what looked like an Ethiopian wedding show. A couple sat right next to us, and if you wanted, you could easily listen to their entire conversation, as they could ours. All in all, service and food make this place excellent. Will continue to go back, hopefully more frequently to get more acquainted with the cuisine.

Wow! Fresh, authentic flavorful food! What an amazing experience to enjoy a meal at Abyssinian. You can taste the quality and love in the food.

We came as a group to celebrate a co-worker's birthday. As appetizers, Sambusas. They are similar to an empanada, the consistency of a spring Roll. They had two types, beef or veggie. We ordered both. I prefer the veggie ones, crisp and flavorful. The beef has a very strong seasoning of cumin. Our table ordered an array of dishes; a vegetarian, combination dishes with different kinds of meats, chicken and beef dishes. Mine was called Cha, cha. Of course, I had to try it. Not bad, strips of beef in a non-spiced sauce. Everything was accompanied by Injera(a crêpe sour dough) bread rolled up. And St George Amber Beer. It seemed to be a family-owned restaurant with very nice people, attentive.

My family loves this place! Kind, cheerful service, excellent food and drink. Wine and beer available, as well as spiced tea, or coffee service. This is communal food: The more people in your party, the better! The entrees arrived on a platter, placed in the middle of the table, and you scoop up the slow-cooked vegetables or meats with pieces of injera bread. This is like a sourdough buckwheat pancake; the grain is called teff. This is vegetarian and vegan heaven; omnivores are also very happy. Everything is delicious. There's a TV in one corner playing classical Ethiopian music, on a loop with photographs of the country and it's people.

I got takeout from here so I don't know what the vibe of the restaurant was like, but the food came in a plastic bag which helped keep all the liquid from getting everywhere (which was much appreciated). The food was still warm also. I got the Beyaynetu with key sir wet, misir alicha, bozena shiro wet, yatakilt wet, and kik wet. It came with a perfect portion of injera to scoop all of the yumminess up. Everything tasted so good!! I didn't know what to expect at first as I've never had Ethiopian food before, but I will definitely be having more of it!

A fantastic friend of mine is vegan. We were trying to decide on a spot for lunch, and he suggested Abyssinia. I've never tried Ethiopian food before, and I was excited for something new. We headed over when they opened, and my mind was absolutely blown. The flavors, the spices, everything is married perfectly and packs the best punch. I enjoyed every single bite and can't wait to come back and try some of the non-vegan options as well! The people are fantastic too! Excellent, courteous, and kind service! I also loved the vibe of the restaurant. Very comfortable and low-key. Can't wait to go back!

A cozy warm place to grab a weeknight dinner! Sometimes the wait can be longer so if you aren't a fan of that take out is a good option for you. The people are very nice and kind. They are very welcoming as well. The menu has a good variety including dinner menu options for more than two people. I love ordering a list of items and sharing amongst each other and this menu caters to people with that in mind.

At home feel to this restaurant as if your Auntie's are preparing the food. Service is a little slow but worth the wait for the freshly prepared food. Good family style meal with an authentic Ethiopian experience. This place is certainly worth making a staple for both your in restaurant dining experience and the takeout is just a good, especially the next day!

The spices and flavors are the best Ethiopian in Rochester. Delicious vegan options. Abyssinia is our go to restaurant every several weeks. Get the vegetarian combo for any party size. We typically order for 2-4 people when we visit. Get all the vegetables, everything is delicious. The injera is great, and you can always ask for a little more. Service is slower, so be prepared to enjoy your time. Try the coffee or wine. It's not fast food, but it's worth the wait. It's a great take out option as well. It is rarely busy on holidays, so go here instead of a traditional american restaurant.

Picked up for a night with friends. It was so good! I got different vegetarian options but the flavors were amazing. Some spicy. Would recommend to try.

This place from the outside just looks like your average food place in a strip mall, but it far exceeded that reputation. I've been to Ethiopia and have tried Ethiopian food all over the U.S. because I travel for work. This place is really good!! The injera is less pungent/milder than what you get in Ethiopia, but otherwise just as flavorful. I typically eat alone, so haven't been able to experience the family style experience, but I do order the Yebeg Awaze Lamb Tibs. Pictured is the collard greens, but I usually get cabbage and spicy lentils! Wonderful family owned business and exceptional food. I'll be moving soon and totally going to miss this place.

The food was excellent. The flavors were exquisite with many nuances and changed over the course of the meal as the bread absorbed more of the flavor. Best Ethiopian food in town! The interior may not look like much, but it's elegant in its own right, and a nice environment for the meal. There is easy parking in the lot. The service was fast and pleasant.

Delicious food! Cozy interior, but unfortunately we got takeout and didn't get to dine in. Food was ready in 15mins. I recommend the specials if you're like us and don't know what anything on the menu is so you can try a bunch of different things

I haven't had a good Ethiopian meal since I was in Texas. This was a very, tasty surprise. The menu was a good combination of all the great food this country has to offer. Service was friendly and quick. This was definitely worth the travel time. I will be back.

The best Ethiopian in Rochester! Family run business by lovely people, the food takes a bit but so worth the wait. They can do gluten free injera on request and I have celiac and have never gotten sick all the times I've eaten here. Can't recommend this place enough!

Incredible Ethiopian food! Went with a group of 4 so we got the shared platter II for the four of us. Came out to $50 TOTAL and we were stuffed! The beef and chicken were so so tender and the cabbage, veggies and sauces were so flavorful. Would 10/10 recommend and plan to come again! There is a spacious parking lot in the complex and the restaurant itself has a lot of seating. Staff was very friendly and overall a lovely experience!

Had the most amazing food here. We ordered a veggie platter for 3 people and finished every bit of what was served. The flavors were amazing. And everything was made Vegan for our dietary restrictions. The decor might look dated but if you are going for some great food you are in for a treat. Will be stopping back again when in the area.

Highlight: Ethiopian restaurant right by the Hospital and undergrad UofR that serves excellent food. When I say Ethiopian food, the first things i your mind should be gravy meats, sour pancake Injera, and spiced vegetables. Ethiopian food is heavy- and the sour pancakes really balance out the oils. Ethiopian cuisine is only something I have recently revived and this place is so good, that it was something I craved for a couple of weeks but couldn't go alone because I craved for their Dinner for 2 option. If you got a pal, order the Dinner for 2 option- that way you've got a balanced meal and can sample many dishes. I don't really take lamb, so I took option 2 (tibs for steak, Doro chicken, and Tikil Gomen). Ethiopian food. When you say Japanese food, you think of sashimi, ramen, and tempura. Well, when someone is to say Ethiopian, you think of Injera, Tibs, and Tikil Gomen. I'll explain these dishes. Rice goes with everything in Asian cultures, bread for any European or American place, and Injera for any Ethiopian dish. Seriously- this gray fluffy spongy sour pancake that is super tangy comes in endless rolls. The first time I had Ethiopian food, I didn't know how to eat that stuff and we ordered 10 dishes and each dish came with 10 Injera- that we had to take it to go. This fluffy spongy pancake requires you to dip your gravy meats, vegetables, and beans with it. Prepare to get MESSY. Not a place to go to if you expect to keep your white coat pristine before seeing patients btw. Tibs is basically stewed beef. Ethiopian food is super oily btw- you MUST use that injera or prepare to take pepcid afterwards when you get home. The weird thing is the Injera is tangy and addicting b/c when you pair it with greasy sauces, it's some crazy crack like addiction that makes you go, dang, I need to go back to Abyssinia to get more of that Injera (wait, did I just say that?). A lot of Tibs at Ethiopian restaurants are usually too dry and too charred. I like the one here at Abyssinia b/c it's actually tender and comes out in a gravy stew dish. Doro is chicken. The one that comes on this platter is 2 fat drum sticks, still tender and not overly stewed. It is highly garlicky in an almost thick chicken soup gravy thing. Mild and very pleasant. Tikil Gomen is a cabbage dish that is yellow from turmeric, onions, garlic. You also get a vegetable (garden beans with potatoes and carrots) There is a dish with mashed yellow lentils that reminds me of Dal at Indian Restaurants. Friendly people- a little reserved but polite and nice staff.

My favorite Ethiopian restaurant! This was the first place to introduce me to really delicious Ethiopian food, and I always have to come when I'm back in town. I'd definitely recommend choosing one of the combination plates. Instead of paying full price for a single entree, you can try a bunch of different ones, which are all incredible, and it turns out to be really cheap for however many people you're sharing it with. The only thing is that you can't substitute anything; once we had one that had lamb, which neither my mom nor I are a big fan of, but we weren't able to switch it to another meat, although it really wasn't a big deal. They give you plenty of injera to go with the meal and will give you more if you ask. The meal comes on a huge platter that takes up the entire table, so you eat with your hands family-style, which I always really enjoy for a meal. I think it used to be a carpet store or something else before Abyssinia, so the layout is a bit strange for a restaurant, but it has a really nice, home-y feel to it. All of the staff are very warm and can provide helpful suggestions if you're not familiar with the cuisine. Whether or not you've had Ethiopian food before, you have to come to Abyssinia for an authentic, delicious meal!

I used to live in DC, which has a very robust Ethiopian cuisine scene, supported by a significant Ethiopian population. So, I'm spoiled. I thought the food was just okay. Not bad--and I wouldn't be surprised if it were the best restaurant of its kind around--but definitely not the best Ethiopian food I've ever had. The server was very nice and arranged a veggie combo for 4. She clearly explained what the dishes were and pointed out the spicy ones. The interior was fine. Nothing special. So, overall, I'd say this place is okay.

We went to Abyssinia on a whim. The restaurant's setting and interior is nice. I enjoyed the decor. Our waitress seated us promptly and she was attentive. It wasn't too crowded when we went but there were a few other large parties. I was elated to see that they had so many vegetarian dishes on the menu. I was also happy to find that I could try all of them on one dish. I've had Ethiopian food a couple of times before and I've loved it every time. The dishes were great and delicious and very filling. I have no complaints whatsoever. I didn't dislike any of them. I recommend it! I'll definitely be coming back

I was heading back to the city from Rochester, looked up veggie options and this place popped up. I was hesitant because Ethiopian spots in New York disappointed me before (Ethiopian is one of my favorite cuisines) but decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint! The food was fresh and all the items delicious. Really happy I gave it a try! Highly recommended

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. I didn't really know what to expect or what to order. I went with a friend and had the waitress pick out a meal for us to share. She ended up selecting three meat dishes and three vegetable dishes. I think the meats were goat, beef, and chicken. For people that have never eaten the Ethiopian food, I guess I would describe it as a mix between Mediterranean food and Indian food. Everything is served on a large crepe-like airey flat bread. It has a slight purplish color and has a sourdough taste to it. Additional bread is served rolled up on the side. You are supposed to use the bread to pick up and eat the meat in lieu of using silverware. Overall, I enjoyed the meal. I don't really have much to compare it to besides other types ethnic foods. I think I would go back again. The food is seasoned well and interesting enough to distinguish itself from other ethnic foods. The food took a while to prepare considering there weren't many people in the restaurant at the time. We went a little bit after the lunch rush would have ended. I had mango juice to drink which tasted more like canned mango juice than fresh. We also had coffee after meal. The coffee is similar to Turkish coffee. It took a long time to make though. It was enjoyable and probably one of my favorite parts of the meal.

The food is always good at Abyssinia. Never had an issue with the food whatsoever, and we would go once every month or two since it was a little bit of a drive to get there but the food was excellent and the staff was nice. Unfortunately, the last time we went, we used a gift certificate that we had lost previously but had recently found under a few clothes in a closet. The gift certificate was about 2 years old. We were unexpectedly excited we found it because we enjoy the food so much, and figured this certificate would allow us to try a few things we have never tried before. When I arrived, I happily paid with my credit card in addition to the gift certificate. What happened next totally caught me off guard. The employee proceeded to berate me over trying to use a gift card that was 2 years old, saying I should not be doing that and it was not right to use something this old. I told her we lost it and had just recently found it under a pile of clothes in a closet. She did not want anything to do with it and continued to comment about me using an "old" gift certificate event after cashing me out. I just stood there waiting for the food thinking I was in the Twilight Zone or something, as she continued to make comments about it with her back to me. I went home and told my fiance about it and she became very upset when I told her what happened. I work with two Ethiopian coworkers and told them about it, and asked if I accidentally violated something cultural and they said absolutely not, I did not do anything wrong. It's unfortunate because it's been a year, and we have not gone back and have no intentions of going back. They lost customers for life over an "old" $25 gift certificate. And the craziest part was the name of the restaurant employee who signed the gift certificate 2 years ago was the one who cashed me out and berated me for using it. Shame.

I didn't think I could enjoy an Ethiopian restaurant in Rochester more than Zemeta or Addis Ababa, but this one might take the cake. Although it lacks a buffet (on the Sunday afternoon that I went, at least) and I didn't see an option for gluten-free injera, it was still excellent in many ways, ranging from the quality service, the varied menu options, the attention to vegetarian options, the coffee, the artwork/decor and the overall atmosphere, not to mention a cool display featuring intriguing artifacts and objects from Ethiopian culture. I visited with a group of at least 12 people and we were seated at a long shared table. For $12 plus tax, I had the vegetarian combo, which featured samples from 5 dishes: shiro we't (a spiced split pea dish), tikil gomen (sautéed spiced cabbage), mesir we't (berbere-spiced lentils), yatakilt we't (fresh carrots, potatoes and string beans sautéed with turmeric, garlic and onions), and timtim salata (tomato salad with onions and green peppers), served on injera bread. If you haven't had Ethiopian food, be warned, it can be a little spicy for some tastes. I loved it and thought it was comparable to anything I'd had at the aforementioned Ethiopian establishments in town. We also received coffee poured from a distinctive vessel, which was delicious. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone interested in Ethiopian food, delicious food in general, and/or something new and different, especially since the price point is very decent. Check it out!

Never had Ethiopian food before last night and wow. Everything was so unbelievably flavorful and delicious. I got a plate with about 5 vegetarian option and each one was outstanding. And everybody working was so nice! I can't wait to go back. Love love love this place UPDATE: here two years later, have had tons of Ethiopian in cities across the country. Still obsessed with this place :)

Food was delicious!! They were definitely under staffed the night we were there but they did their best to accommodate. So much food! Great bargain.

I love Natural Oasis, so I was nervous to try this place, especially since it's not strictly vegan like Natural Oasis. I liked that the menu had the vegetarian/vegan section explicitly labeled with definitions underneath. 2 others and I all got the beyaynetu with different vegetarian dishes. Everything I tried was pretty good! For $13, I didn't leave completely full though. The service was friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice. I would go back again! And if you haven't tried it, do so!

In my continuing search for vegan options, I've come across Abyssinia. Natural Oasis will always have my heart, but their hours are limiting and they're often closed when my veggie cravings strike! Service: We had a solid server. She came over only when necessary so it was nice not being frequently interrupted. Food: I got an assorted veggie sampler where I was able to pick 5 dishes and get a sampling of each. I really can't figure out what I ordered, but it was all delicious. The salad was fresh, albeit slightly oil but the combo of veggies had a great flavor. I got cabbage which had a wonderful savory flavor, split peas, and some greens all plated on top of a delicious tasting injera. The portions were rather small and I wasn't completely satiated upon leaving. FANTASTIC vegan/vegetarian options that are whole foods rather than a lot of imitation meats or dairy which I appreciate. Ambience: It's a large open dining space. The restaurant is located in a strip mall and what you see is what you get. No nonsense dining room where the focus is on the food! This won't be my go-to spot, but a great option with more flexible hours when I'm craving some delicious veggies and injera!

Great food! Service was terrific! Never tried it before, glad I did. Very helpful on ordering our food.

Who would think that Rochester NY would have such a fantastic Ethiopian restaurant! Family owned and run; truly authentic. Smiling staff and delicious food. Great atmosphere too. We ordered the special for two; lots of food and perfect flavors. Definitely worth a stop.

Abyssinia SpecialCombo PlatesDoro WatShiro We'tKik AlichaSourdough FlatbreadTibs AlichaZemetaVeggie ComboVegetarian ComboVegetarian ComboTomato SaladTimtim SalataTikil GomenTikil GomenTikil Gomen

Very delicious!! Tiny bit pricer than other places, but the food is worth it. Definitely worth a try, especially if you haven't tried Ethiopian food. The owner has great recommendations!

Finally made it to this restaurant after enjoying several delivery meals. (Ethiopian food is a new adventure for me. Love it!) The combination of spices are so complex and exotic to my taste buds. And, it's like magic how that sourdough spongy flatbread like injera just enhances all the flavors of the sauces. Food delivery is good, but eating in the restaurant with a friend or two or three or more is "an experience". Bring some handwipes because you will eat with your fingers. Make sure that you know the level of hygiene in the eating habits of your friends and family because the best way to dine is "family style" where all the foods are served on a huge round of injera and your utensils will be rolls of injera that you use to pick up dollops of we't and alicha dishes, to name a few. If you want to get a general idea of what they have to offer, start off with a special platter. My favorite is the Abyssinia special 1. I also love the fit fit which has the bread mixed into the sauce and protein. Wish I took photos, but I was too excited to dive in. The furniture probably needs some spiffing up, but ... the food was THAT good. Even my friend was skeptical about sitting...but the food was that good! I think the only reason why I didn't add the fifth star was the appearance of the furniture, which I could overlook once I started eating. Maybe I'll add the fifth star after my next in-restaurant visit. Service was a "relaxed pace" as there was just one server when we arrived a little after noon. Looking forward to my next visit.

Delicious - my younger son loved the beef and my older son loved all the fantastic vegetarian options!

I've had to Injera lot of turmoil in my life. Including lots of bad Injera. That all changed when I came to Abyssinia. So to speak. Injera is the antithesis of injustice. It is so addictive you may need to take out an injuction against it. You may injure-a yourself trying to shovel it down your throat. In fact, practice putting large squidgy things that look like rolled-up injera down your throat before you even come here, so to speak. But I'll say no more. This review has been censored - thank you team! So, wanna do dinner here? Just us? Romantic date? Starting with Injera. Hopefully not ending with ins***nation (hint: missing letters = record label). OK great. How's 7pm? Cool. Abyssinia in a little while. What to get: Combo #1 (thanks Breanna)! I plunged into the Abyss (not *that* sort of abyss), and gave it a try. Oh my goodness. It's so damn good. First and foremost let me tell you that this is the best Ethiopian I've ever put in my mouth, in my life. Even better than my college roommate from Addis Ababa. Seriously, the taste of everything on the Combo #1 is beyond orgasmic. It's not just the best Ethiopian Food I've ever had. It's one of the best tasting meals of any kind that I've ever had. By the way Abby told me you're cheating on your partner. And she didn't hear about it from a friend either. Abby's-seen-ya with her own eyes. Secondly, let me tell you that it's not just a case of Ethiopian food being excellent. It's pretty good, but the versions I've had in DC and Houston and even a couple of the Buffalo ones, were usually 4 star experiences, which for me is kind of average. However this one is the king of the castle, the cream of the crop. I wish everybody could have a taste to see how damn good it is. You may well fall in love. People swallow strange things. Or put strange things in strange places. But if you have an Abacus-inya then I honestly could not imagine how pulled that off, so to speak. Thirdly, if you're in Buffalo, there is a place that tastes almost this good. It's called - surprise surprise - Abyssinia. It's inside the adorable West Side Bazaar, so the decor is nowhere near as fancy. But the food is phenomenal. And you can switch the okay-ish Injera there for rice, which is tasty, seasoned, greasy and amazing. But that's not this place, that's the one in Buffalo. It's cheaper and nearly as good so make sure you check it out. My Dad has a lot of issues, but senility only affected him recently. So I Added-senile to his list of issues. Fourthly, back to this Abyssinia in Rochester - the best Ethiopian I've ever had. It may be more expensive, but the flavours are richer and sexier and tastier than any other, so it's worth the money. The decor is also a lot nicer than any other Ethiopian place I've been to. And the service was absolutely lovely. Wonderful people that didn't look at all like Marathon Runners. Well maybe a little, but only a little. If you're having an affair with a Talmudist, then it could be said that a Rabbisinyou. Whereas if you're possessed by the Goth chick from NCIS, then Abby's-in-you. Fifthly, the Injera! I've never enjoyed it before. I usually avoid it. But because of the reviews and because it was the only real option, I got Injera. My goodness! The freshest, moist-est, luscious-est Injera ever! Thanks to Abs (I call them Abs because who doesn't love Abs and who doesn't want Abs?) I now *get* Injera! Yay me. Yay Abs. Yay Injera. So now in one year I finally "got Abs" in the gym (ish) and then I finally "got Injera" thanks to Abs. Awesome. And you get a ton of it, and it's so tasty you can eat it by itself, so you can literally go right through the Injera. Speaking of going right through something. Oh never mind I can't say that. I asked my teenage brother why he has to act so "gangster rap" and he was like "Ahm-a-teen-yo." Now for the negatives. Abyssinia charges too much. Abyssinia in Buffalo is amazing and significantly cheaper. I would eat here more regularly if they shaved a few dollars off the prices, or did half portions or lunch portions. My sister is a nail technician by day (she always does everyone in Coral even if they ask for something else, although she likes the new color "Back To The Fuschia"). But her hobby is that she prognosticates people's futures (not people's fuschias). And she loves it. She's an "Avid See-er." And she asked me to add that while she is a nail technician, she has never nailed a technician. I'm not sure why she wanted that clarified. Guilty conscience probably. Conclusion: one of Rochester's very best restaurants. You must come here. You must get Combo #1. You must have foodgasms. Do it. Be champions. Like an Ethiopian Marathon Runner on chemically-undetectable PEDs. Speaking of which, don't ever go in a passageway between buildings with rabid men. Because if you do, they may well Alleytagteamya. I speak from experience. Because I am Thor. (I have a lisp). There is Norway you saw that one coming. TWSS.

Taking 1 star off because I went in to pocky up a grubhub order that the app told me was ready but when I arrived at the restaurant I had to wait 15 or so minutes to get my food. Taste was amazing and the portions were worth your cash

If you have ever eaten at Abyssinia, you are probably still there. This is the slowest service I have ever had. And it's not like we ordered something weird, no odd requests like extra pickles or anything. Just stuff right off the menu. But it wasn't just the food that took a long time, it was everything. Takeout containers, the check, you name it. Two hours total. Sweet Jesus. The food is pretty good, not as good as other Ethiopian places locally. Plus at other places you won't miss most of your family's birthdays and several major holidays while you're waiting for them to bring you a styrofoam box. Oh, and they don't refill your drinks while you wait. Smell ya later Abyssinia.

Best Ethiopian food in period. We've been to other places in Rochester as well as Toronto, and they simply do not compare. Flavorful, generous portions will leave you feeling satisfied

The food is always amazing here! Best Ethiopian place in the area! Make sure you're hungry if you're getting the combo plates

Love, love, love this restaurant. Their Kik Alicha is the only vege protein my kiddos will eat...hahaha. Been a patron for a long time and they make you feel like family.

Great staff and cheap and good food! I ordered Vegetarian Abyssinia for two people and spicy Ethiopian tea. Very good. I felt like I was in a different country being inside this restaurant, many beautiful Ethiopian things and flags.

Love this place so much - wish I lived closer! Warm and welcoming staff. Amazing injera and a great value considering how much you get. Btw, their vegetarian combination dinners are also vegan because they use oil, not butter.

Service was so slow that we almost got up and walked out, but we are too polite to do it. It took over an hour to receive the soda and beer we order and we didn't receive our food until after the 2 hour mark and it wasn't what we ordered. We didn't dare send it back because we would be there another 2 hours before it was corrected. Food was tasty, not the best Ethiopian I've had, but we will certainly never ever ever come back here again. Save yourself several hours of your life sitting there wondering what the hell is taking so long when the place isn't even that busy and go somewhere else.

Super happy we stopped here while visiting Rochester today. We were seated right away, the ambiance is cozy and casual. The staff is all very nice and helpful with menu questions. We ended up getting the vegetarian combo platter ~ it was amazing! Would definitely come back again. Also worth mentioning is the great prices!

Food was really good. Decent portion size. Friendly service. I would order again if I am in the area

I went with my family. Everyone loved their dishes. The server was very nice and attentive, and explained the many spices used in the dishes. We will definitely go back.

1st time having this cuisine. Loved it! Had the family style all vegetables & non-meat platter for our party of 4. Awesome flavors! Craveable! Their coffee was strong & good! Great service! Going back for sure!

One of the best place to go for a good Ethiopian meal. Me and my wife got hooked up to the Ethiopian food after we had our try in the only one Ethiopian restaurant Mesob Cafe in Virginia Beach, VA. If you like Indian food then you would definitely look Ethiopian food. Ethiopian is little different in the kind of bread they give and it not your regular wheat or flour naan or rice but a Sourdough-risen flatbread called Injera. Eat it hot or cold with your choice of sides it just goes in. So we wanted to try all of their Veg choices and ordered in their combination for two which gives you all of their 9 menu listed veg choices. The veg choices are close to what you would eat in homemade food in India like Dal (Lentils), Spiced up cabbage and Spinach or collards, Carrots etc. We had very tasty food and had some extra servings of the Injera. To me I would have asked for more veg servings...but that is limited. The place is set to reflect the Ethiopian culture and nothing too jazzy or upscale. The service is very home like and they take good care of you and your tummy! We are definitely going there again to check out there Chicken and lamb choices! Cheers!

This is one of my go-to, fail safe restaurants, because it's always consistently delicious and no matter what you order, it's going to be good. Some of my favorites are the doro we't, fifit, shiro we't and mesir alicha. Everything is described on the menu for dumb Americans like me. If you don't know what to order, or are new to Ethiopian food, just get one of the specials, it's like a sample platter of a variety of the meat and vegetarian dishes. You really can't go wrong with that.

This is one of favorite places. The place serves good spicy food. Also, the food choices are unique and that brings in a new dimension. The serving size is very filling and it's reasonably priced.