Ethiopic

4.7

1052 Reviews

$30 and under

Ethiopian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Vegetarian-friendly
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Ethiopic Restaurant focuses on Ethiopian cuisine and culture. Traditional Ethiopian ingredients are introduced to evoke the true taste of Ethiopia. Ethiopic’s authentic Ethiopian food menu will feature vegetarian, meat, poultry, and fish. Ethiopic Restaurant is proud to be the first Ethiopian Restaurant on the H Street Corridor and intends to cater to a wide customer base. We want everyone to feel welcome and entertained.

We now add 20% service fee charge when dining-in, to ensure all of our staff is paid a livable wage.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ethiopian, African, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(202) 675-2066
Website
http://www.ethiopicrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
401 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Neighborhood
H Street Corridor
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Timatim
fresh diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, lemon juice & spices.
Azifa.
lentil salad seasoned with red onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, lemon juice, herbs & spices.
Butcha
chickpeas pureed and chilled seasoned with red onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, lemon juice & spices.
Key Sir
cooked beets and potato seasoned with vegetable oil, onions, and jalapeno pepper mixed with a special ingredient.

Entree

Poultry

Lunch / Dinner.

Doro Key Wot
two pieces of tender chicken legs simmered in spicy hot sauce. served with hard-boiled egg, (spicy).
Doro Aletcha Wot
two pieces of tender chicken legs simmered in mild sauce. served with hard-boiled egg (mild).

Lamb

Lunch / Dinner

Ethiopic Signature Tibs
tender boneless leg of lamb marinated & sauteed with red onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, fresh tomato, rose- mary, herbs & spices served sizzling hot.
Yebeg Alethcha Wot
tender pieces of lamb simmered in mild sauce (curry) seasoned with spices and fresh herbs. (mild)

Beef

Lunch / Dinner

Awaze Tibs
cubed prime beef sauteed in berbere sauce onions, tomatos, and peppers. (spicy)
Sega Key Wot
tender pieces of prime beef sauteed in butter, and simmered in hot berbere sauce seasoned with spices and herbs. (spicy)
Minchet Abish Aletcha Wot
finely chopped prime beef sauteed in butter, and simmered in mild sauce seasoned with spices and herbs. (mild)
Ethiopic Signature Kitfo
beef tartar seasoned with herbed butter sauce and spices served with cottage cheese and greens. can be served cooked or raw.

Vegetarian Entree

Lunch / Dinner

Gomen
fresh collard green simmered in mild sauce seasoned with spice and herbs. (mild)
Miser Wot
split lentils simmered in spicy hot berbere sauce. (Spicy)
Kik Aletcha
yellow split peas simmered in a mild and flavorful onion and herb sauce. (mild)
Fosolia
caramelized green beans, onions, & carrots and mixed with jalapeno peppers.
Tikile Gomen
cabbage and potatoes simmered in mild sauce. (mild)
Dinich Wot
curried potato simmered with red onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, fresh herbs & spices. (mild)
Shimbra Asa Wot
spicy chickpeas dumpling seasoned with red onions, garlic, red pepper, olive oil, and spices spicy.
Ethiopic Signature Shiro
pureed split peas cooked with red onions and garlic.

Fish

Asa Tibs
fried croaker fish marinated with fresh herbs & spices and served with lemon.

Sampler

Lunch / Dinner

Vegetarian Sampler I
a sample of our 4 vegetarian dishes: gomen, miser wot, kik aletcha, dinich wot. can be served with fried croaker fish.
Vegetarian Sampler II
a sample of our 7 vegetarian dishes: gomen, miser wot, fosolia, tikile gomen, kik aletcha, dinich wot, shimbra asa wot. can be served with fried croaker fish.
Beef & Chicken Wot Sampler
a sample of minchet abish key wot, minchet abish aletcha wot, doro key wot, doro aletcha wot.

What 1,052 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Healthy
District of Columbia
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ethiopic offers a delightful Ethiopian dining experience, with "amazing food" and generous portions. The vegetarian sampler and lamb tibs are standout dishes, and diners appreciate the helpful staff who explain the unique dining style. While noise levels can be high and service may occasionally lag, the "warm smiles and great energy" make every visit memorable.

1,052 Reviews

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Martin
Warwickshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good experience, food was very good and servers helpful with first time Ethiopian food clients! Restaurant very pleasant but got a little noisy as it filled up later in the evening. Recommend the lamb tibs, lovely meat!
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Hans
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten here a dozen times and the food is great and all of the staff is amazing! I highly recommend!!
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Jean-Philippe
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food, not too spicy. Main room a bit noisy but not a big deal. Recomended restaurant
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Keli
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and the food was sumptuous. Definitely recommend this restaurant
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Alexander
Nashville
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fried fish quite small and somewhat overcooked/ dried out "Shank of lamb" not a shank - but a small portion of not very tender cubes of meat Service charge is added to the bill; be careful to note that the tip is not at your discretion - but required. A redeeming feature: vegetable assortment nicely done with intersting flavors Overall not a great value. We have better deals - and better Ethiopian food - right here in Nashville
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deborah
Baltimore
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Too spicy and got upset stomach. It should be spicy word on the menu.
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Marc
Washington DC
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I gave this place a 2nd chance because a houseguest wanted to try Ethiopian food and Ethiopic was convenient and nicer than a couple of "holes in the wall" on H Street. I ate there soon after it opened a long time ago and was dissatisfied with the tough beef ribs and excessive prices (at that time). I have eaten at many Ethiopian restaurants before Ethiopic and since my first visit there. I decided it was acceptable to try again. We ordered the vegetable sampler and the beef and poultry sampler for 3 of us. The first bite of beef that I took was gristle. What? No change in 10+ years? Moreover, the vegetables were much less seasoned than elsewhere, with no Ethiopian specialness, except for the collards. At EVERY other Ethiopian restaurant, the server brought a plate of injera with the platters. At Ethiopic, ours did not, The food sat cooling on our table while we tried to get a few bites with the blank spaces between the foods. The server returned to the receptionist podium, then dealt with other guests, even as I signaled that we needed injera. I was halfway to the kitchen when I saw her coming with it. So they had their 2nd chance. It was their last with me.
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Elizabeth
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time and delicious dinner with friends. I would definitely recommend Ethiopic. Trust the advice if the staff if you are an ordering newbie!
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Carrie
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ethiopic is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant, and a favorite restaurant overall. Delicious food, good value, kind servers. We went at 4pm for an early, quiet dinner.
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Damien
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My first time trying Ethiopian food and definitely not my last. The dinner two of us shared was excellent and made all the better by the helpful staff who assisted us in picking the meal.
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FAQs

Ethiopic offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ethiopic also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 675-2066.

Ethiopic is rated 4.7 stars by 1052 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

401 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

Neighborhood
H Street Corridor
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ethiopian, African, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ethiopicrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(202) 675-2066

Ethiopic

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Salad

Timatim

Azifa.

Butcha

Key Sir

Entree

Poultry

Doro Key Wot

Doro Aletcha Wot

Lamb

Ethiopic Signature Tibs

Yebeg Alethcha Wot

Beef

Awaze Tibs

Sega Key Wot

Minchet Abish Aletcha Wot

Ethiopic Signature Kitfo

Vegetarian Entree

Gomen

Miser Wot

Kik Aletcha

Fosolia

Tikile Gomen

Dinich Wot

Shimbra Asa Wot

Ethiopic Signature Shiro

Fish

Asa Tibs

Sampler

Vegetarian Sampler I

Vegetarian Sampler II

Beef & Chicken Wot Sampler

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ethiopic offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ethiopic restaurant rated?

Is Ethiopic currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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