Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant Seattle

Our favorite eithopian place in Seattle. I love that the meat can come spicy. Great portions and just amazing. I can't wait to try more things.

Delicious Ethiopian food! Loved the greens in the meat combo and very large portions, but I do wish the injera was a bit warmer.

I had a wonderful experience at Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant! The place was very clean and well organized, which made the atmosphere feel warm and welcoming. The staff were incredibly professional, respectful, and provided excellent customer service from the moment I walked in. The food was delicious, and everything was served fresh and on time. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for authentic Ethiopian cuisine with top-quality service!

The food here is amazing. The owner is super nice. The vibe is very happy and friendly and busy. I called to check they are open and they were super helpful on the phone. The owner was there seeing that guests were happy and also he and his sister are cooking the food as well and overseeing it all. The taste of the food is excellent. The portions are very big. One combo platter can feed 4 people if not 5! They can easily make it gluten free just specify. It’s also dairy free. They have vegan options as well as meat options.

Had the pleasure of dining there yesterday and the food was fantastic, I had the combo and everything was delicious. Service was great with beautiful wait staff. The manager/owner stopped by our table and was very pleasant. Thanks for the experience.

The food was delicious and Ethiopia traditional coffee wonderful thank you waiter Eleni (ኢለኒ) for the service

This place was a wonderful surprise! We happened upon it because our first choice was closed due to a street fair; I am not overly familiar with Ethiopian food; my son had never eaten Ethiopian before: it kind of looks like a hole in the wall... BUT... The food was absolutely delicious! Very very fresh and flavorful! We will definitely be returning. We had the small size veggie sampler platter combined with a meat option that was steak tips with spices and peppers. We stuffed ourselves! The portion sizes are very generous and the prices are very reasonable. Our only regret is that we don't have larger stomachs.

My friend and I came in accidentally before they opened and they still seated and served us. First time trying this location. Great portions and very friendly staff. loved the presentation of the food! Definitely worth trying. Got the veggie combo for two and it was so much food that we both had plenty of left overs. (:

As soon as we walked in, I knew the food was going to be extraordinary. The smell of the spices was potent, even over the incense and coffee. My husband and I had never had Ethiopian food before, which we were upfront about, and our server was very polite about giving us etiquette tips! They didn't rush us at all, even though we were there close to closing.

Came here on a recommendation. Great food. Family owned spot. Service was meh. Perhaps it was because it was a slow day. Who knows. We ordered the vegetarian plate and a fish plate. Such flavor! I also appreciate that the injera wasn't super sour. My least favorite part of the spongy bread is the sour part and there's was a perfect balance. I also tried honey wine for the first time. Different. Not bad at all. The prices are fair for the quantity and quality of food served. Definitely would return.

We went here for some lunch with some friends over the weekend and I was shocked about how much of their menu changed since the new owner took over. They have completely transformed not just the menu but the place as well. They have remodeled the restaurant and hired new people. The servers were friendly, detailed oriented and courteous. The food was amazing, especially the Cornis, I think it's three or four different dishes combined in one and it was amazing, I loved the creativity. Also, their latte was the best latte I have ever had in a restaurant. If you are around the area, give them a try.

Delicious food and great service! We came here for a late lunch and as soon as you walk in, you can smell how good the place is going to be. We ordered the meat/veggie combo platter to share. It says on the menu that it serves 2 people, but I think it could serve up to 3-4. I highly recommend the platter because of the variety of dishes you can try. Each were so flavorful and paired well with the injera on the side. I would definitely be coming back!

I recently visited Seattle for the ESFNA tournament, and I have to say--Agelgil is hands down the best Ethiopian restaurant in the city. The food is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious--just like a home-cooked meal. But what truly sets Agelgil apart are standout dishes like their Dulet and sizzling Shekla Tibs--both absolutely off the charts in taste and presentation. To top it all off, the brother-and-sister co-owners, Danny and Rahel, bring a level of warmth and hospitality that makes you feel like family. Their energy and kindness are the perfect complement to a truly unforgettable dining experience. If you're ever in Seattle, Agelgil is a must. Sammy from LA

Agelgil is absolutely delicious, a great value, and has very friendly staff. The veggie/meat combo is amazing - 15 separate dishes including the injera!

So much delicious food that's easily shareable! The injera was lightly fermented and fluffy, the veggie and meat dips were umami, each bringing a different flavor to the table. A standout was also the samosa-like appetizers we got, super flaky and crisp, while spiced perfectly. "You know it's legit when there are uncles chilling the background" - Ethiopian friend

Delicious food!! The vegetarian combo is huge, delicious, and plenty for two, plus leftovers. Service meets expectations, as does the ambience, which is to say: it's fine, but that's not why you go to Ethiopian food at 28th & Cherry anyway, so just enjoy the food. And the VERY LOW prices: three people for dinner, plus a drink each, tax & tip came in at just over $100!

This place was soooooooooooooo good. Best Ethiopian food I've had. Great variety of dishes in the combos, highly recommend the combos, both the special combo and the vegetarian combo. So good I wanna come back

The food here was so flavorful and there was so much variety in the combo special that I shared with my friends. Between 4 people we shared 2 combo specials and still had a lot of food leftover to take home! Ill definitely be back - it's great for sharing with friends. The restaurant is super spacious and it was pretty empty when I went.

This was my first time eating Ethiopian food and it did not disappoint! This combo was perfect for 2 people (my friend and I had leftovers too!) and an amazing introduction to the cuisine. The flavors were very unique and everything went together well. Staff was welcoming and service was quick.

Great food, awesome service. Some of the best Ethiopian food I've had in a while. Really enjoyed this restaurant

This place is great! The people are super nice and the food is spot on. If you're looking for great Ethiopian food in Seattle, I would absolutely recommend this place :)

Really good food. Service started a bit slow but it was very curtious. Restaurant was very clean and there was ample parking. If you dont know what to get or never tried Ethiopian, go with the combo.

This is easily the best Ethiopian food I've had in Seattle. It was super authentic, and we kind of felt like we'd been transported to Ethiopia with the whole vibe and the way things were set up. The food was incredible. We got an Agelgil combo and a veggie combo. Note that the Agelgil combo is massive and includes within it an entire veggie combo in addition to the meats. Note that the Agelgil combo can feed at least four very hungry people. This is how I would recommend going to Agelgil: Go with a group so you can get a combo and try a delicious sampling. The more, the merrier, so you can also order items not on the sampler. This one is not for date night. Service was reasonably fast and really friendly. My only regret is that I didn't bring more people so I could try more things. I will be back soon!

Stopped in here last night for Ethiopian food. I haven't eaten Ethiopian food in years, so was delighted to eat it. The server was very nice, and even offered us some complimentary honey wine freshly made from her mother. The food took awhile to come out, but that's too be expected due to the freshness of the ingredients and the cooking time needed to make the food. I liked most of the items, although think the beef and lamb could have been better spiced and seasoned. Not a bad option for Ethiopian food in Seattle !

My friend and i ordered the veggie combo with a few customizations but generally this is what you'll get. This was the combo for 2 people and we both had plenty of left overs even though we were stuffed. Great portions and super kind staff! I haven't been here before but it looks like they also have a bar and a small stage so maybe Ill come in the evening some time and see how the night life is. Overall good spot and i recommend trying it.

WOW, this place is amazing! Friend took me here to try Ethiopian for the first time, and this place left an amazing impression. So much flavor and variety in one dish, plus they're very generous with the meat! The price is pretty reasonable especially for the size. We couldn't understand the menu, but our server was very kind and patient with answering our never ending questions. Will be coming back for sure.

A ethiopian GEM hidden in a indistinctive block of buildings that served me one of the best wot dishes in seattle. This is located in an area with a lot of ethiopian restaurants. It is in an easy to miss building with darkened windows that stop people from noticing the amazing food that they serve inside. Inside there is a nice open area with clean tables and bunch of TV. This area was actually bigger than what i was expecting. Between me and my partner we ordered the Shiro Wot and Doro Wot. They were so good that we wolfed down three entire injera and two entire servings of the spicy tangy berbere filled gravy. I have tried 6 ethiopian places around seattle. Undoubtedly one of top three for shiro Wot and one of the top 2 for doro wot. I wish they could add some more presentation to their serving hall and the dish. But I am coming again ...!!!

I went to Agelgil for a family celebration of a party of 12. We were greeted with a smile, an accommodating customer service. The food was delicious and the service was great. We will definitely come back.

One of the best Ethiopian dining experiences I've had. Great ambiance, always a good crowd. Their honey wine is amazing ! I've found Ethiopian food and portions to be hard to translate into more American-style economics and dining out options for solo customers. I wish they had something like a lunch menu or smaller portions at a lesser price but I guess it a culture of food -sharing so they don't think about these things. Highly recommended and don't go there alone !

Visiting from NYC and this place was great! Food was authentic, delicious, and one of a kind. We definitely recommend the veggie combo and were blown away by the beef too! Great friendly service and they also had a bar area that looks nice for just drinks.

I'm still missing my LA Ethiopian food, as it was my first experience and set the standard for the rest. This place comes close with great service with a smile, fast food prep, yummy injera and veggie platter ($15), and FANTASTIC sambusas ($2.50 each). So why not 5 stars? We needed more injera than we were given, and the veggie platter was smaller than the ones I have had elsewhere and had 1-2 fewer piles of lentils/veggies. (Plus I still believe sambusas need some kind of chutney or salsa on the side, although that is not the norm at Ethiopian places in my experience.) Still, I would return, and likely will... very soon! Bottom line: Yum ditty dumb!

Good food with horrible service. Let me preface this by saying that I am also a food service worker so I completely understand the annoyance that can come along with the job, but I also believe that regardless of how you personally feel, your job as a food server is to provide great service! I came with three other people, two out of towners, and my partner. I had come to this place two years ago when I first visited Seattle, and since then, I was convinced this was the best Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle. It's not. When our server came, she did not greet us warmly or with any semblance of wanting us (or herself) to be there. I asked for a substitution of the beef in the combo plate to chicken because one person did not eat any red meat. She stared directly at my friends face for 10 seconds, clearly deciding whether or not we could do that. There would have been no issue if no substitutions were allowed; we simply would have ordered a-la-carte. But there was an issue with her attitude and demeanour while staring at my friend, and when she finally said yes to the sub, she sighed and sucked her teeth as if it was a problem. It felt like after that point she just had an issue with us because she barely said two words to us. Everyone's mood was put off by her and honestly, it made the food taste worse. Don't get me wrong, the place has good food, but a place with good food AND good service? That's a winner.

The food is absolutely amazing and the staff is so friendly. Would recommend so hard. I came here my first day out of residential treatment for an eating disorder and as the three of us gathered around the table we all agreed that this was undeniably the most delicious thing we had ever tasted. Would probably recommend just getting the normal size rather than the large for three female bodied people. It was perhaps a good amount for four or five people though!

Delicious food and what an experience . Only problem I had is of course no one wore masks inside ! Servers wore masks. Wish they had outside seating . Anyway , do try this food if you have not already . We ordered the large meat and vegetable specials . Be prepared to eat with your fingers .

Absolutely fantastic food, massive portions and packed really well to go. The meat combo contains a ton of different kinds of meats and veggies. Every single thing we had was really good. The meat dishes are extremely flavorful and hearty. The veggies are fresh and delicious. The portion size lasted my wife and me for two full meals and a breakfast after that so do keep that in mind when you order. The injera was better than many other places and even kept well in the fridge overnight. After a couple of our favorite Ethiopian restaurants in the city closed down, we've been on the lookout for a spot and I think we might have finally found one. I'll definitely be going back here.

Ordered food to host dinner for 8; tasted so fresh and you could tell it was cooked with love and packed up with care. Ate so much- doro wot, lamb, two chicken dishes and tons of veggie sides. The greens and cabbage were my faves but also likes the lentils, carrots and potatoes. Injera bread (there were 2 kinds) was light, springy and perfect to scoop up some of the sauces. Surprisingly, after eating all of that I didn't feel sick from being so stuffed.

The veggie combo is superb! The owner and staff are very friendly and always greet me with a smile. I haven't had better Ethiopian food in Seattle.

Me and half a dozen others got horrible food poisoning here. We think it was the sambusas.

Absolutely the best Ethiopian in and area with lots of options! We have tried them all and now we go nowhere else. We live nearby and order from Agelgil probably once per week - our toddler loves it, too. Plus, we're always greeted with a warm smile.

The weekend is a great time for an Ethiopian feast. I tried the Deluxe meat and veggie combo from Agelgil Ethiopian in the Central District, and it was spectacular. Ok, fine, more spectacular dine-in than flattened in takeout boxes during the pandemic, but think of the colors, spices, flavors, and textures! Enjoying Ethiopian food takeout style is definitely a bit different, but we got 5 huge injera loaded with 7 different types of veggies and 5 different types of meat. Then you just lay everything out on your kitchen island and feast! Every item was so well spiced and delicious. This dinner for two can easy feed 4-6 people, but I don't regret upgrading to the deluxe combo so we could try everything. Go support a black-owned business run by a sweet family, and make sure you try a bit of everything!

Agelgil is an excellent choice for Ethiopian food along the cluster of Ethiopian places on Cherry. The servings are generous, not greasy/oily and excellent flavor. A few of the dishes run a little spicy, maybe three-stars. The cubed meat in the meat combo plate is a little tough, but with the flavor being as deep as it is, I would still order the meat combo plate again. The service was excellent, which puts Agelgil FAR FAR ahead of the smaller of the two local competitors who offer outdoor seating (Agelgil doesn't have outdoor seating). I brought my own large platters for take-out, instead of having the food put into clam shells; there was enough food for three platters, and the staff person offered to loan one of the restaurant's platters for my use, which was thoughtful and much appreciated.

This is the best Ethiopian food I've had in Seattle. The staff here is above and beyond. All and around had such a great experience and I will definitely be back! Highly recommend this little hidden gem in the heart of the CD. I wanted to thank Rahel and the rest of the kitchen, the veggies and meat were perfectly prepared. The two different types of injera bread were both delicious the original gluten free was to die for!

Good amount of food, but I found hair in my injera. I ignored it and kept eating, and then found a second piece of long hair inside my food. At that point I couldn't eat it anymore.

Excellent food, great service. The combos were amazing, as well as the sambosas. As good as the ones we had in DC.

Just had this yesterday and I really cannot stress how GREAT this place is!! I have ventured out to try other Ethiopian spots in the same neighborhood and I frequently had Ethiopian cuisine in Los Angeles' Little Ethiopia and I can say hands down that Agelgil is the absolute best I've ever had! Its so good that when I crave it I have to have it immediately and drive from Redmond just to get this!!! Always consistent and always amazing!!!!!!

Came back and got the meat/veggie combo, it was absolutely amazing. Shoutout to our waitress, I asked her her favorite foods and she said doro wot and kei wot; kei wot was part of our special so I'll have to try doro wot next.

We love Ethiopian food and we are working our way through the many choices we have here in Seattle. Right now we are just working our way through all the choices on Cherry Street. We usually go to another place down the street and love it there but wanted to mix it up. On the positive side, portions are large. We ordered a vegetarian sampler and a fish stew. Tasty but not better than our usual place. They are very friendly and nice here but the taste profile was missing a beat.

I took 34 eighth grade students here and we all loved it! The food was amazing! And the people, Daniel and Rahal - the owners, the staff, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. They explained all the dishes and taught my students how much they love authentic Ethiopian food. Almost all of us want to go back. Arranging a school trip like that is no easy task. I appreciated how accommodating they were and willing to offer up so much of the restaurant to 13 and 14 year olds. To make everything easy, we ordered the same combo plate for each of the tables in advance. There was tons of food. We were all full and bringing carry-out boxes back with us. This is sure to be one of our greatest highlights for our eighth grade year.

this is my favorite ethiopian restaurant in the seattle area! they provide you with a large combo of meats (beef/lamb) cooked with various vegetables and a side of ricotta cheese to help ease the spices. i've been coming here for the past 2 years and have always ordered the large combo with sambusa to start. the combo is good for 3-4 people to share and it's only $30. i would highly recommend coming here if you have a large appetite and are ready to chow down! they don't get too busy but parking spaces can be limited. they have about 7 spots in the front then there's street parking around. if it is your first time wanting to try ethiopian food i highly recommend starting here especially with the combo plate! large portions of food that keep you full all day. they also have gluten free options for injera.

Amazing customer service and phenomenal food! Brunch on Sunday's is a must!!!! Beef TibsVegetable Combo

The vegetarian dishes here were incredible and huge for the price. Five of us shared four entrees and were completely full; and we normally eat six or seven entrees at other Ethiopian places. The yellow split peas were the table favorite but all dishes were wonderful. The injera was nicely flavored and they do have an all-teff version if you'd like. The dining area was pleasant and clean. The service was very good. So far, this is one of the top Ethiopian restaurants I've found in Seattle. I'll definitely return in between trying out all the rest. Vegan note: there was a side dish of cheese that came with the entrees. We did not know this at the time, but best to ask they not include it to maintain a vegan meal.

I have frequented this place pre COVID. The food was good- generous portions for the veggie combo but what I disliked was their ambience. The time we went, there was a random guy who walked in and was (badly and loudly) playing the open piano that they had set up. I shouldn't say playing, as he was merely smashing random keys on the piano. Ruined the dinner mood. We tried letting our waiter know but they couldn't really do much since he was by the bar sipping on some beer he just bought. This guy played for about 15 more minutes before our appetite completely went away, and so did he after he was asked by the waiter to leave. Overall, food was good. Hence the three stars.

I'd never had Ethiopian food before. The service was wonderful and very helpful at recommending "first time" food. The flavors were gorgeous!

Love this restaurant. It is delicious and the staff are so kind. The Vegetable Combo is my favorite.

Ive never had Ethiopian food until my man brought me to this amazing place! The Lamb Tibs were so fire and the service was great!

Food was incredible, I come here every time I visit Seattle and it's always good. Service is excellent too and the owner Rahel makes the all of the food herself! Highly recommend to all!

Got the veggie combo and it really wasn't good. The spinach was the best thing but even that lacked flavor compared to some of my fav Ethiopian places. Not sure what's up with these reviews but I wont be trying this place again.