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Ethiopic, Washington, DC

Ethiopic

4.9
4.9
1059 Reviews
$30 and under
Ethiopian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Ethiopian, African, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,059 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

  • District of Columbia

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ethiopic offers "simply excellent" Ethiopian cuisine in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic" food, including the lentil sambusa and Awase Tibs. While service can be slow, the overall dining experience is delightful with "wonderful" portions and "great ambiance." A must-try for an authentic taste of Ethiopia.

1,059 Reviews
  1. SteveO

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious but the service was slow. We waited a half hour before we received our drinks. I had to ask twice for our check because we had an event in the area.

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  2. Cameron

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful & delicious dining experience! Shared the veggie sampler and the beef & chicken sampler - highly recommend both! Honey wine was incredible. Very happy that I chose this restaurant for Valentine's Day dinner!

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  3. Zoë

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing amazing food and experience. Staff was very patient with us considering we came close to closing time, and we really appreciated it because the food was life-changing!!

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  4. Denise VIP

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Ethiopian food. Spiced nicely. We will return next time we are in DC. But we will order the vegetarian sampler and a meat entree. We tried the Ethiopian red wine which was excellent

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  5. Melissa

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Vegetarian sampler. A huge amount. Next time we will share one. So good everything was so good and the service was wonderful!!!

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  6. Randy

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    TASTY FOOD!!!! Great variety of local cuisine, be transported to Addis for flavors, smells, and memories.

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  7. Andrew

    Louisville6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m conflicted on this restaurant. The food was tasty however was not as authentic as some in DC. The Ethiopian wine selection was very nice. The service was sufficient but not hospitable. Enjoyed it but would try somewhere else especially for the price.

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  8. Brian

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I ordered the veggie sampler with fish and then the lamb tibs. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed our experience!

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  9. Martin

    Warwickshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    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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  10. Hans

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    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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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 4.9 stars by 1059 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Ethiopic

401 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Ethiopian, African, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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