Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

Never again. This place has sadly declined in quality and service over the years. They charged us 26,000 per platter which was 13,000 in the menu and the when we gave the manager feedback about this the left us in the middle of the conversation and did not come back. Poor service and extremely poor conditions of the place itself (see pictures).

This was a truly terrible experience. The restaurant itself felt abandoned and had a very unpleasant ambiance; we were literally swatting spiders away while trying to eat. The food was overpriced, advertised at 13k but costing us 26k, and it wasn't even authentic Ethiopian cuisine. The injera was particularly bad. I brought my friend here specifically for her first taste of Ethiopian food, having proudly told her it's one of the best cuisines. Due to the abysmal quality at your establishment, she now has a negative impression, and I felt utterly embarrassed. What we were served was a disservice to Ethiopian food. Thankfully, I was able to take her to Habesha Restaurant, near your location, and she loved the food there! Lalibela Restaurant Kigali, you are failing your customers and actively harming the reputation of Ethiopian cuisine. Please, either significantly improve your standards or consider closing your doors. Stop destroying people's good impressions of Ethiopian food!

This is an Ethiopian restaurant disaster!! Food wasn’t served as an Ethiopian restaurant typically does. What’s rice doing in there? The options for sauce were super limited. And the worse, there was COCKROACH walking in the cabbage. I told the waiter/cook and he just took the ladder being used to serve the food, scooped cockroach out, and then placed the ladder back like it’s no big deal 😲. The horror!! This, wasn’t an Ethiopian experience and it was a health hazard. Never going back

It was my first visit to this restaurant and it was a nice experience and I will visit them again

Delicious + good portion. Having spent one month in Ethiopia, I can say that it tasted the way it should.

We were here for the second time and the food is absolutely delicious! The waiter was incredibly friendly with a big smile on his face and helps you with whatever you need! Also the whole Ambiente is very peaceful and beautiful!

If you wants to taste original Ethiopian food just come to here but don’t too much expectation

I have been several times in Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Kigali, I tested several of their foods, specially the Kitfo, Tibs and their Doro wet's wonderful. Their service's wonferful and their hospitality is incredible. The coffe ceremony's make the atmosphere like never before.