Letena Ethiopian Restaurant

"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

"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

"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

"All you need to know about Letena, a warm, friendly 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 at an Ethiopian spot in DC. But if you absolutely must bring some extra protein to the table, the juicy beef tibs are the way to go. Toss in a few cups of honey wine and their silky tiramisu too." - Tristiana Hinton

"Letena in Columbia Heights offers some of the best Ethiopian food in DC, quite the feat in a city with the largest Ethiopian community in the country. When you walk in, you’ll be surrounded by warm orange hues, rustic lanterns that fall from the ceiling, and framed art pieces hanging from the walls. The vibe is calm and there's an array of tucked-away seating options and a menu that caters to individual dining, making it a convenient spot to dine solo. The vegetarian sampler here is beautifully plated with vibrant vegetables that’ll have you thanking whatever higher power you believe in for bringing you this far (or, you know, thank yourself). After a few cups of honey wine and an order of the silky tiramisu, you’ll leave feeling buzzed and blessed." - Omnia Saed