Feru Bar and Restaurant

Exceptional Ethiopian Food, Culture, and Hospitality: We had a wonderful family dinner at Feru Restaurant and Bar, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. My wife, daughter, and I shared one of their combination platters along with the avocado salad, and every element was thoughtfully prepared and deeply flavorful. The injera was a standout—properly sour, soft, and clearly made with real teff. Exactly how it should be. The vegetable dishes were vibrant and complex, each with its own character, and the spicy meat dish was rich, tender, and perfectly balanced with heat and spice. This is soulful, authentic Ethiopian cooking done right. We also enjoyed tej, the traditional Ethiopian honey wine, which was lightly sweet, refreshing, and paired beautifully with the meal. As a final touch, the staff brought out traditional Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee, prepared and served in the classic style. It was aromatic, smooth, and a memorable way to close the evening—more than a drink, it felt like a cultural moment. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the service was genuinely kind and attentive, and the overall experience felt both authentic and special. Feru isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a place to slow down, share food, and experience Ethiopian hospitality. We’ll absolutely be back. Highly recommended.

Went out to dinner with a good friend to catch up and had a great time. The server was welcoming and engaging, she really made the restaurant experience lovely. We got the veggie combo and the food was fresh and tasty! I highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for some authentic Ethiopian food and an easy going atmosphere with a little charm.

The staff were lovely and the food was DELICIOUS. It was our first time trying Ethiopian food and now we’re hooked! The waitress made us a lovely ginger tea while we waited for our food to go. I will definitely be coming again!

Took my wife here for her first Ethiopian food experience. The coffee was excellent and the food so tasty. We love how they show the beans and roasting. We ordered both the veggie and meat combo. A great way to sample a variety for first timers. Definitely will be returning here for more.

We had an incredible lunch opting for the veggie combo. One plate was good enough for two moderate eaters. Each dish was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We did not leave a single drop on the plate. Our server was so kind and friendly, even offering a sample of their homemade honey wine after our meal. The prices are definitely fair considering the amount of food you get. There’s also a full bar for a night out. Also plenty of free parking in the lot. Highly recommend this place :)

Feru is the absolute best. It’s my third time here and the food is just delicious. Don’t miss the coffee ceremony, it’s an experience! I love the veggie platter with chicken and beef tibs. Niberet the owner is so warm and welcoming.

Niberet, owner of the restaurant, was absolutely delightful. She is an excellent chef. Every item was delicious including Baklavas and Tiramisu. She performed a coffee ceremony which was an experience in itself.

If you have not ever tried Ethiopian food, this is the place to do it. The food is incredibly delicious. Lots of vegetarian options if you are vegan. We had the veggie sambusa, ASA Tibs which is a fish dish, meat and veggie platters. The flavors of everything was wonderful. Topped everything with a glass of honey wine. I can see them in the future as a Bib Gourmand.

We enjoyed a fantastic Ethiopian lunch at Feru Bar & Restaurant in Alexandria. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. We loved the warm, friendly atmosphere and cozy setting. If you haven't visited FERU yet, you're missing out! They're open daily and always ready to welcome you. Coffee Ceremony is highly recommended! We are definitely coming back!

I realize that I'm disrupting the unanimous 5 star reviews for this restaurant, but I'm not being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian - call it 3.5/5. The good: - The veggie sampler was very flavorful with a wide variety of vegetables. There were an ample amount of herbs visible (big sprigs of rosemary). The collard greens in particular were a standout, because I usually don't like collards at Ethiopian places - They were very generous with the amount of Enjera bread provided, I didn't have to ask for more like at some other places - Service was friendly The bad: - My derek tibs were overcooked beyond belief. I know that they're supposed to be crispy, but these tibs were cooked well past well done. They were basically dark little hard rocks of beef jerky on my plate that I had to force down and drown with sauce - The cabbage was very disappointing: I'm used to eating the hell out of the alicha at Ethiopian restaurants, but I didn't even finish the underseasoned, limp cabbage here - The service was spotty at times. The waiter seemingly forgot that I had ordered a beer until near the end of the meal. And then when I was trying to flag her down to get the check, she was zoning out and staring into space This place has potential, but is not nearly a 5 Yelp star restaurant

Really good solid Ethiopian food. The last few Ethiopian places I've had were salty and the food didn't seem fresh. Coming here, the food was fresh and cooked well. I ate a ton and had a great appetite. Def recommend it here...

Came here with my mom and it was definitely a great choice. Our waitress was amazing-super friendly and gave us a complimentary coffee to try (which was so so good). We had the awaze tibs and the veggie combo. Everything was incredible-the seasonings were absolutely perfect and the meat was tender and flavorful. I love Ethiopian food and will definitely becoming back here when I'm in Alexandria.

Unbelievably disgusting service. The store says they're open from 11AM on Fridays. I ordered on grubhub and the restaurant accepted the order and when I got there at noon on a Friday the door was locked and nobody was there and the sign even said they're open from 11AM on Fridays. Horrendous to be so deceitful and unreliable.

Hidden gem just under our noses. Everything was cooked to perfection and flavorful. We had a party of 3 and ordered one meat combo ($60) and one veggie combo ($20) and there were still leftovers. We also got 2 bottles of homemade honey wine ($35 each) that was subtly sweet with a touch of effervescence. They're not on DoorDash yet but we will def be back. Their owner Nibert is so sweet and attentive. Stop by and check it out! We will definitely be back.

Nice and clean, food is amazing. Try the Lamb, Beef and mixed vegetables. Don't forget to order Ethiopian coffee!! A m

Absolutely delicious and authentic food in a cozy atmosphere with great service! Been meaning to try this place for a while as my wife has been here a couple times for business lunches and always brought home great leftovers. Finally got a chance to come and it didn't disappoint! Highly recommend!

I had the best Boula Gonfo at this place. The owner was so nice and was amazing at explaining every dish and recommended this dish for me and it was my absolute favorite! This restaurant is a must if you are looking for authentic Ethiopian food! Must try!!!!!

Great food and even better service! Awaze tibs were amazing just the right amount of spice

GO HERE!! The customer service was so welcoming and accommodating. The food was delicious!!! The collard greens, lentils, rice, and the chicken was the best Ethiopian I've had! And the homemade coffee was so special. WOMEN OWNED TOO. Thanks Feru!!

This restaurant has moved to the H Street corridor at 12 & H NE , really enjoyed the restaurant service and ambiance were delightful definitely going back

The food was so good. We got the vegetarian platter, beef tibs, and fish. Great choice. It went all really well together. Beef was so tender and had a nice spicy tomato flavor to it. Very satisfying. Will definitely come back.

The food was phenomenal ! We'll definitely be coming back. Especially recommend the veggie platter and veg sembusas. The staff is also very warm and attentive.

Amazing Ethiopian food! We got the honey wine which was in a really cool traditional goblet. For our entrees, we got the feru tibs, which were deliciously seasoned with peppers and the veggie combo! This is a small woman owned restaurant and the chef is the owners mom! Props to the chef!

Food was so good, very warm spice and surprisingly filling! The waitress is so friendly and chill, the music bumping is relaxing.

I had a wonderful experience here for my friend birthday! Neb was such an amazing bartender! She was attentive and very welcoming. The food was delicious. It was my first time having Ethiopian food but will definitely not be my last'

Best Ethiopian food that I've had in decades! Wonderful restaurant, fantastic service, and a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours.

Just moved here and I have found my go to restaurant. I've never had Ethiopian food but I chose this place because of local (convenience). I love the food, staff was nice, drinks were tasty and I did enjoy myself!!!!

Excellent espresso and great atmosphere too. Yirgalem Is an outstanding server! She is very knowledgeable about food & drinks. Nice bar selections. With many dishes to choose from on their menu. Smooth jazz music for your listening pleasure.

Food was delicious and customer support was a 10/10. I would definitely recommend coming here! Excellent theme of a restaurant!

A goto place to enjoy Ethiopian cultural cousin with warm hospitality and ambience. A place I recommend to people open to new experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Feru, named after the lovely owner. My husband and I shared the vegetarian platter for two, which came with plenty of injera. Service from Feru herself was warm and welcoming. Ethiopian music played at a nice volume in the background. We happened upon someone's birthday, and he ended up sharing his cake, a cream-filled pastry, light and delicious. We will definitely return.

Great, authentic food. Excellent service. Definitely a good bang for your buck. Will be a new frequent stop.

Came here randomly on a Friday. It's really nice inside with all the fresh flowers. Our food was so delicious too! The waitress asked if we liked spicy and brought a container of jalapeños, which was nice since we could adjust spice level. We ordered the veggie combo and a fish entree and it was more than enough food for two. We liked the spices on the side that we could add as well. Would come back!

Had a wonderful lunch the other day at Feru. We came upon the restaurant by accident but what a great accident. The food was delicious, the people lovely and for me, best of all, they had teff injera readily available. This may not sound like a big deal for most people but I love Ethiopian food and unfortunately I have a medical condition that prohibits wheat products, so regular injera is a no no. If you love Ethiopian food, are gluten free and looking for a place to go in Alexandria, I heartily recommend Feru. Also looks like a fun place to spend an evening and live music may be available. ,

The dishes were delicious ,every bite was heavenly. The best Ethiopian restaurant in DMV area.

Really enjoyed the food. I've been to a few other places in the DMV area Feru is a "stand-out" to me. It is a bit out of the way for me but worth the drive.

Food was great, portions were generally and staff was wonderful. They have a bar which was a nice surprise. Highly recommend.

We visited Feru after reading a very positive review by Tom Sietsema of the Washington Post. We were very pleased, too. The atmosphere was surprisingly upscale for a small restaurant in a strip mall and the food was some of the best Ethiopian that we've had in the area (and we've visited most Ethiopian restaurants in Alexandria). The service was also terrific from (we believe) the owner who seemed to do it all, with ease. I highly recommend Feru. Here's a caveat, though: The website is confusing -- the menu (at least as of our visit) only listed lunch items and the only times to reserve were up to 5 pm. But the menu also applies to dinner and the hours of operation are through the evening. I called to confirm this and didn't need a reservation for a weekday at 6 pm.

This place is a must if you enjoy Ethiopian food or it's your first time trying it. It was my first time yesterday and it was phenomenal. The service is great, our waitress helped my friend and I navigate the menu and it goes without saying that it helped us choose the best dinner meal I've had in weeks.

Everything was great! The ambiance, the service, and of course the food. My visiting friend and I went here to catch up and we were so happy with the experience. My husband, who is not really into trying new foods, tried the leftovers I brought home and wants to go again for dinner tonight.

Great food, great patient service and very positive vibes. My first time eating food. It was great! Generous portions, well cooked beef. Delicious!