Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant Seattle

Really good food. Not super familiar with Ethopian food. But seemed quite authentic based on clientele. The Injera was soft and soaked up the sauces really well with a good tangy flavor. The chicken stew was very rich and flavorful. We had 4 of us and did the 2 person meat/veggie combo and added the chicken stew. We had leftovers but we're really happy sampling all the dishes. Loved the collard greens and chicken and each lentil dish tasted unique. (Some restaurants you feel like you get the same flavors with different proteins, but not here). Definitely would recommend to others. Friendly service.

I’ve always loved Ethiopian food — the flavors, the spices, and the way it’s meant to be shared. No matter where I am, if I see an Ethiopian restaurant, I usually end up there. Seattle was no exception. We came here with friends to Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant in Seattle’s Central District, a family-owned spot just south of downtown. Seeing Ethiopian families eating here felt like a good sign right away. I usually order the vegetarian dinner combo, which is perfect for sharing. This one came with misir wot (lentils), shiro, spinach, cabbage, collard greens, and salad, served on injera made from teff. The food was deeply flavorful and satisfying — one of those meals that keeps you full and happy for a long time! Highly recommend if you’re in Seattle.

Just had dinner at Filmon’s – seriously packed, had to wait 20 minutes even with a reservation. The portions were huge for the price, which was great. My veggie combo was a little intense with the spices, but the injera was fantastic, super tangy. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, felt like a proper neighborhood place. Would have liked the injera to be a bit warmer though.

I recently visited the place at 2800 E Cherry St in Seattle and found a cozy, traditional ambiance with a simple decor that was welcoming. The place was quite busy during dinner, so there was some waiting to be seated, but it wasn't overly crowded. Staff were friendly and attentive. The portions were generous—especially those greens in the meat combo—which made for great value considering the price. However, I noticed the injera could have been a bit warmer. Overall, a nice spot with authentic Ethiopian cuisine, though maybe bringing your own blanket would help keep your food warm!

Just had dinner at Filmon’s in San Jose – wow! It was packed, definitely a lively place. The portions were huge, seriously generous, and the price was good for the amount you get. The injera was a little cool when it arrived, but the food itself was incredible, really authentic flavors. The staff were super friendly too, felt like a real local spot.

As a person who has eaten at many different Etheopian restaurants across the united states, this place stands out. The portions were generous, the food was fresh, the flavor and spice on point. The price point while slightly higher than most of the Etheopian restaurants ive been to, seemed reasonable for Seattle. I split the meat and veggie combo for 2 with a friend. We both have big appetites and still had enough food leftover for a personal meal the next day. I will definately be coming back. Overall great value, exceptional flavor, good ambiance and clean bathrooms, what more could you ask for?

Had dinner here on December 12. First time having Ethiopian food. Tremendous. Had the vegetarian combo and the meat combo. The teff injera bread was go good and so different from anything any of the four of us has ever had. Boxed up what we couldn't finish and mixed with eggs for breakfast the following morning. Still just tremendous. When back in Seattle in February will be back here again! Highly recommend!

I can confidently say that this is the best Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle. I have been visiting for a long time, and over the last four years, the food quality, atmosphere, and service have remained unchanged… the consistency is amazing. Each dish bursts with authentic flavors that transport me straight to back Home, and the injera is always perfectly soft and tangy. The staff greets you like family, making every visit feel like a warm reunion. Even during busy hours, they manage to maintain a level of attentiveness that is hard to find elsewhere. I often recommend this gem to friends, and they always leave raving about their experience.

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

We enjoyed the meat and veg combo for lunch. A generous portion. There were standouts including the yellow and orange split pea and lentils. Yum. Also really appreciated the pickled veggies, potato and carrot. One of the meat dishes was grisly, though had a good flavor, and the one in the middle was my fav, dark in color and complex and rich in flavor. I expected Ethiopian dishes to be spicier and I asked about that as everything seemed mild. The server responded all their dishes have this mild level of spice. I'm not familiar enough with Ethiopian cuisine to know if level of spice is a regional thing or not. Tasty just the same. Service was slow but pleasant.

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.

Very good food. I had the vegetarian and gluten free options. Full of flavor and spice. I recommend

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!

This was my first time eating at Agelgil Restaurant, the food was good, the service was great and the price was right for 5 of my family member and the coffee was of the chain! If you haven't visited yet I advised you to go and check it out for a new food experience!

Lively ambiance and good food. Went on a Saturday evening and People start coming in at around 7-7:30. Restaurant was full. A lot of the patrons looked Ethiopian so you know that means it passes their taste test. We got the meat and veggie combo dish and it was good. Also Looks like they have a stage for performers, not sure what nights they have live performances though. We finished the meal with the coffee ceremony which was a nice end to the meal.

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

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.

Food and service were wonderful! The veggie combo was incredible, and more than enough food for one person. So glad our cab driver recommended this place!

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

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.

Great ambiance , should come around 7 pm when it gets crowded . Ethiopian music playing

Best Ethiopian food in Seattle by far. Everything we ate was AMAZING and impeccable vibes

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

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!

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 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 :)

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 !

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 ...!!!

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.

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!

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 !

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!

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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