Letena Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant · Columbia Heights ·
Art-accented Ethiopian counter serve with veggie classics
Art-accented Ethiopian counter serve with veggie classics
"For the days when there’s no better company than your own, head to Letena Ethiopian Restaurant. Snag a comfy seat, drown out the world with Ethiopian jazz, and dive into their solo-friendly menu. We swear by the vegetarian sampler—the seasoned green collards and spinach, peppery orange lentils, and vibrant red beets will have you thanking whatever higher power you believe in for getting you here." - omnia saed, allison robicelli
"All you need to know about Letena, a warm, friendly Ethiopian place in Columbia Heights, is that the vegetarian sampler is the best thing on the menu. Not only is the portion big enough to split, but the colorful lentils, beets, and tomatoes are some of the freshest you’ll find in DC. Aside from the sampler, they have a lengthy vegan and vegetarian section on the menu with dishes like shiro wot and mushroom tibs. Order a few cups of honey wine and their silky tiramisu, too." - tristiana hinton, madeline weinfield
"You’ll have no trouble finding good eats at Letena in Columbia Heights. When you order the vegetarian sampler, expect a beautifully plated meal of vibrant veggies that’ll have you thanking whatever higher power you believe in. And it’s not just the food that’s appealing here. The restaurant is painted in warm hues of orange with rustic lanterns and framed art pieces lining the walls. And although Ethiopian food is customarily eaten in a group, Letena is the perfect place to dine solo—there are tucked away seats and a menu that caters to individual dining. After a few cups of honey wine and an order of the silky tiramisu, you may feel both buzzed and blessed." - omnia saed
"Is participating in the two-day summit 'Limitless: Claiming Space for Abundance' Dine Around on Saturday, April 26, offering the chance to share a table and enjoy a three-course tasting menu with drinks for $75; the Dine Around is available only to summit ticket holders (the summit runs April 25–26), and summit tickets start at $375 and have consistently sold out since the program debuted two years ago." - Emily Venezky
"With one of the largest Ethiopian communities in the country, great Ethiopian restaurants in the city are not in short supply. And some of the best DC has to offer can be found at Letena in Columbia Heights. When you order the vegetarian sampler, you get a beautifully plated meal full of vibrant vegetables that’ll have you thanking whatever higher power you believe in for bringing you this far. And it’s not just the food. The restaurant is painted in warm hues of orange with rustic lanterns and framed art pieces lining the walls. After a few cups of honey wine and an order of the silky tiramisu, you’ll leave feeling buzzed and blessed." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed