Gebeta Ethiopian restaurant and bar

We had a large group for a birthday party. The server was very friendly and patient. The food came out quickly and everything was delicious! The injera bread is slightly sour because it is fermented - not everyone liked it but that's how it's supposed to be. My son and I loved it - he is a fan of fermented foods. The food was very spicy, as in flavorful, but not hot. The platter was great to try everything - but when it says feeds 3 it's more like 5! The portions are very generous. We will definitely be back.

I had the veggie combo plate. Very generous portions and the injera was super light and airy. Great flavors on everything. You can taste that the food is made with love from fresh ingredients. Don't miss out on this spot!

This is a fantastic restaurant! I'm vegetarian and the veggie combo is to die for. Genuinely one of the best meals of my life. I simply need to make it here more. I eat here and it makes me so thankful to have them as an option in my city. It reminds of what Portland has the potential to be. Thank you so much for another amazing meal.

Update 7 months later: September 2025 Seems that the move caused the food to suffer. No longer do I see an Eithiopian clientele. Asked for Harar, told " we don't have it" then heard another table ask and behold they got it. Flavors were off and the Tikal wasn't stewed down. Would not return and wish they hadn't changed. Original review from February: We ordered the quanta firfir, a dish of beef, mixed with enjera and all coated in a spicy red sauce. We also had the missir wot and it was made to order. Everything was tasty. Local clientele, very comfortable.

I've tried a few Ethiopian places in Portland, and Gebeta is at the top of my list. I've only had take-out (veggie platter) but it is soooo good. Everything tastes very fresh, injera is super light and tangy, and the portions are generous. Will definitely try eating in soon.

Food was amazing! Plentiful plate size. Customer service was friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be returning. I ordered the meat combo and subbed out the spicy meat for a side veggies (greens).

The good: The food is AMAZING! I basically got the pick your 5 meat and 3 veggie platter. I wanted a little bit of everything since I never been to an Ethiopian Restaurant before. All off the portions were great. You can tell the food is marinated well. The salad was PERFECT! Full of flavor. The greens were a meal itself. The bread that's around it taste good with food. The Ethiopian beer was some of the best I've had! It's definitely a must try.

Went around 8pm and there were a couple of tables finishing up. We started with the lentil sambusa, then got the Veggie combo and the Gebeta Special. Everything was perfectly spiced, and the salad was also super good, albeit simple. The enjera was also on point! Highly recommend!!

Delightful and moderately priced. My two young men and myself shared the "Gebeta special" meal for 3 and it was plenty for all of us. The service was pleasant and cheerful, and we felt welcomed. The meal was spicy and savory, without being too much of either, and sharing a plate with 3 for three was perfect. I wouldn't be daunted by the parking or the humble accommodations.

This food is SO good. I am an Ethiopian food enthusiast. I've eaten it in so many places across the country. This is the best that I've had in a very long time. It was very clean and fresh. More importantly, the spices and flavors were on point and alive. I'm a bit sad that won't be in Portland again soon because I really loved the food. It's a small, home in the wall kind of place, but just make our way there?!

This is my first time at this restaurant and I was so excited to share an authentic Ethiopian meal with my friend who has never had this cuisine before! This restaurant is easy to miss from the main road and there is a small parking lot. We came on a Saturday when it just opened so there was only one other group, but it does seem like they have regulars too. The restaurant is clean, well-lit, and transport you into another culture. We were greeted right away by the lovely host/server and she was very helpful with the menu and explaining the different dishes. Even though there were only two of us, we decided to get the Gebeta Special plate that came with 5 meats and 3 veggie dishes on the iconic injera. (I am still eating the leftovers over 2 meals!) It did take more than 40 minutes to get our food, but it came on a beautifully patterned plate with all the fixings. The Injera was sour and spongy, the perfect vessel for scooping up all the yummy meat and veggie sides by hand. My favorite was the cabbage dish but everything was delicious and packed with flavor! Please come support this local business and try some bomb Ethiopian food!

Took a chance on this hole in the wall place and think I just found my favorite Ethiopian place in Portland. They give generous portions at affordable price and everything was delicious. My partner and I tried a bunch of vegetarian items. The lentil sambusas were so flavorfully simple and the lentil injera appetizer was super delicious. And all the sides in the veggie combo were delicious, even the collard greens, which other restaurants normally make flavorless. Will definitely be back!

OMG!!! Might be my new favorite Ethiopian place in Portland. We went for dinner on a Thursday night. You can choose between sitting at the bar or a table. Nice sized menu. Super friendly service. Full bar. Absolutely delicious food - gluten free injera!! Not many people dining there when we were, but lots of takeout orders being picked up. Parking lot out front. Bathroom in back.

Food was delicious it came out hot and fresh. Owner was very friendly and attentive. I love Ethiopian food and I'm always open to try new places. This place hasn't been open for too long but I will definitely be back. Service was immaculate! !

Excellent Ethiopian food on NE Killingsworth, as long as you're willing to be patient and wait. We went for the meat and vegetable combo and chose beef and lamb along with collard greens, red lentils, cabbage & potatoes & carrots, and salad, The meal was really fine, carefully prepared, perfectly spiced, so good that we're already looking forward to our next visit. The one downside was the time it took the kitchen to bring out our food. After we sat down and ordered, we waited over a half hour. The friendly waiter/bartender told us the kitchen was slammed and said we could always call ahead. A minor note: the injera on the platter was cold, as if it had just been taken out of the refrigerator. Gebeta isn't much on decor, but the place is friendly, with courteous staff and excellent Ethiopian food, some of the best we've eaten in Portland.

Great food, friendly staff. Came in on a Monday night (they're closed on Tuesday and Wednesday)

Oh my. I have a new favorite. And it's walking distance! It is a bit hard to spot, but totally worth the effort.

Location is a bit hard to find. An illuminated sign would be helpful. Ambiance could be a little better. I am willing to overlook all of that because the food was AMAZING. We ordered the Gebeta Special that had 5 meats and 3 veggies. It was a lot of food and a pretty reasonable price for $40. Our server was extremely kind also. Fortunately, Portland has no shortage of Ethiopian restaurants, and this is by far one of the best.

This place is a hidden gem in NE Portland. I am so glad I found them. I was greated with amazing smells and smiles at the door. Super friendly people. You can tell the food was made with love. Ethiopian food is in regular rotation of my diet and all I can say is their food is top notch. I am vegetarians and their veggie combo is easily two to three meals and was fire. Their Sambusa may be the best I have had. I don't know what my wife had but no words where spoken during dinner ... too busy eating. Oh and they are open until 10 on weekdays. I come home often around 9 from the gym and I am hungry. If I don't have anything prepped at home they got me. Thank you for being great

Fantastic food! Great service and friendly ambiance! I will definitely come back. Easy to find and park.

I visited here from out of state, having been to multiple Ethiopian restaurants across the country, this one was the best! Everything was seasoned amazingly. The food, service, everything was amazing. I didn't get any pictures but we ordered the veggie combo and meat combo. Highly recommend this place

Very good ethiopian food - love the veggie combo for a quick dinner! The ambience leaves a bit to be desired but that's fine by me - I typically get takeout anyways. The man who runs this spot is very kind as well and I always enjoy chatting with him!

This is a wonderful place to eat. The food is very flavorful. I chose the vegetable plate and it was a huge amount. It is served with injera. The food has slight heat, and I think the injera can tamp down some of the heat. The prices aren't too bad either. I found the customer service very kind. I will be back.

You would miss it if you weren't looking for it, which would be a shame because it's amazing!!! Literally delicious! And GF too!!! Simple decor, great customer service!!!

Best food. I will beg them to open a branch in Salem everytime I can get up to PDX. We ordered the meal for 2, Derek's tibs and my fav, Shero.

hands-down, one of the best Ethiopian food in Portland me be an Ethiopian person myself. I really have to say this is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Portland. One of the best customer service, friendly staff, and a very clean environment.

This placed just opened down the street and hubs and I couldn't be more excited! He had the vegetarian plate and I had the fish, omggg so delicious. It was plenty of food for 2, maybe even 4 the portions were generous. We recently went back and also had the kitfo and sambusa appetizers, soooo good!

Seriously amazing. Disneyland is no longer the happiest place on earth. Incredible flavors and generous portions.

Delicious Ethiopian food! My family loves Ethiopian food but last time I looked for one in the valley, there was only one and I didn't really like it. My friend who introduced me to Ethiopian food in Philadelphia came into town and we tried this place based on the reviews and they were spot on. The flavors were so good and even though they were a little spicy for my kids, I loved it. Plus the service was great, definitely felt welcome.

I absolutely love this place. The food is amazing! Everything I've tried has been delicious and there is a huge variety. The service is so friendly and you feel very comfortable in the space. They can educate you on the food and give great recommendations if it's your first time trying Ethiopian food. The bar is nice if you drink alcohol, there are many types to choose from. Don't let the outside scare you off. The family is so kind and I really can't express how delicious and flavorful the food is. There are so many vegan options too!

All the great reviews are right! Such delicious food! Friendly service and simply amazing food. And so healthy too! We ordered all vegetarian and everything was wonderful.

Amazing service! Top notch quality of traditional Ethiopian cuisine. Beers on tap were a nice addition. It was busy and we still received our food quickly and our server was very attentive. Highly recommend. We will be back for sure.

As if Haile Selassie himself rode in on the Lion Of Judah and blessed the chefs with superpowers enabling them to create magic in the confines of a food cart, nestled in a nondescript industrial park off of NE Columbia Blvd. I hesitate to leave a stellar review, only out of selfishness, as I suspect this place will soon be less of a secret and more of a go-to spot for rock solid Ethiopian fare. Rivals my favorite spot in LA.

So I see the other reviews and I'm a bit confused as to why our experience was so different. First of all the wait was unreasonable. When we got there, there were only 2 tables that were occupied. 20 minutes to order and once we ordered we waited 1hr 6 minutes for our food. This would've been ok if we spent that time waiting for an amazing meal, unfortunately the food was pretty mediocre, especially compared to the other Ethiopian offerings in Portland. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, it was just pretty average. Not worth the wait. The injera (spelled enjera on the menu) was too soft, making it extremely hard to eat. The bottom injera was completely liquified. It was like eating stew with your bare hands, lol. All in all 3 stars for the food, 2 stars for the wait/no service. I'm not sure why this place has such excellent reviews; maybe we just came on an off day, but if that's the case, the server knew he was giving us a subpar product/service. Whatever the reason we won't be giving them another try; like I said there are some excellent Ethiopian offerings in Portland, in my opinion this isn't one of them. I'm not saying stay clear, try it for yourself, just please be honest about the food and your review.

Goddamn good! I know of three great Ethiopian restaurants in Portland that have come and gone over the last 25 years. For more than five years, we haven't known of a decent local option, only eating Ethiopian when visiting Seattle. Last night, we looked on Yelp, and saw this place, located in a weird location. All of the reviews were good, so we went. 1. The address listed on Yelp is incorrect. Killingsworth doesn't go out as far as 76th, it is actually on Lombard, just east of where Killingsworth merges into Lombard. 2. The building is a former office space located on the west side of Sunbelt Rentals. Don't let that fool you. You are at the right place. 3. They have a genuine parking lot. Many Portland restaurants don't, which is why those restaurants don't get our business. 4. It is very small inside, and spare. Don't let that dissuade you. 5. There is one eager-to-please server, and one cook, as near as I can tell. Don't expect fast service. Just be patient. 6. The one server is also the bartender. His cocktail repertoire is limited, but he is learning. We ordered a lemon drop, for which he had to use the recipe book. That said, it was a very good drink. They have a decent assortment of beer on tap, but they have no African beer brands, for now. 7. The food is fantastic. The assa gulash was flavorful, but doesn't taste "fishy". The lentil sambusas were very tasty and hot. We got their stuffed jalepeños, which are essentially a type of salad. I got a dish made with jerked meat (forget the name) that was delicious. And their injera bread was very good, and they didn't complain when we ordered one more. The next time we go, I will be getting the kitfo. 8. The restaurant was empty when we arrived. By the time we left, the bar was full and several tables were full. There were a number of people of Ethiopian heritage eating, which tells me that they are authentic.

Good food great service we will be back soon, nice environment feels very relaxed. The bar attendant and waiter were very helpful and kind.

Extra awesome. Will be back again. Will make a special trip to PDX to eat here. Don't let the building scare you away.

Best Ethiopian food I've ever had. Super nice staff and reasonably priced too

This place has some of the best Ethiopian food we have had in Portland. It is in a more industrial area and tucked away, so it may not seem to fit in where it is located, but do not let that deter you. The food is fresh and flavorful and the injera is absolutely perfect. Don't miss out on this gem.

Definitely check this spot out! Flavors and temperature of food is superb! Actually one of top in the city! Good job Gebeta! The mo' the betta!

Had a fabulous dinner here. Out of the ordinary. Delicious flavors. Had some trouble finding it in the dark, but it's just east of Gartners. Not fancy but good food and a delightful server. We were a party of four and shared an appetizer and a dish (Gebeta's special?) that was designed for four. It was $35 and between that and the appetizer, we were full and gave us the opportunity to try several things. We will definitely be back! It's authentic. You will need to ask for a fork if you want one.

10/10 the food was amazing, it's the best one I've had in Portland so far! The waiter was very nice, it's a cute small place. I can't wait to go back!