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Ethiopic
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.
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204 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 204 reviews
5 stars
(68)
4 stars
(111)
3 stars
(23)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(120)
- fit for foodies(117)
- good for groups(50)
- romantic(41)
- special occasion(37)
- hot spot(21)
Ethiopic Reviews List
Review 1 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great as always! I love Ethiopic!!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ethiopian Food At Its Very Best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've eaten Ethiopian food regularly since my Peace Corps time there over 40 years ago. The food at Ethiopic is now the very best Ethiopian food I've ever had. Friends who never liked Ethiopian food before also love Ethiopic. The service, too, just keeps setting new standards for friendly professionalism in a very pleasant, cosy setting that is always packed with other happy diners. Book early!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fav dining experience on H St
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had came to expect H Street restaurants to be loud with uncomfortable chairs. Ethiopic was comfortable with a good noise level for talking. The food was great. I had their signature lamb tibs and the meat was served in a stone bowl with a candle lit burner beneath it to keep the food hot. No need to rush. The sauce was delicious and spicy with lots of jalapeno peppers and tomatoes. We paired it with a vegetarian platter and I loved everything on it. They don't have sambusa on the menu, something I expected. The coffee was great, as it should be since Ethiopian coffee is so delicious."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Almost there
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"2 red wines were missing from a list of 5. Food was good but not as good as Dukem. Too noisy. There were probably 20 people dining at the time i was there but it sounded like 80. The lighting was good and floors beautiful. Staff were excellent and attentive."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Ethiopian food @ Ethiopic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent, some dishes spicy while others were super spicy - a nice range. The suggestions were spot on from our server, and I would say the service was comfortable, very gracious. Very warm ambiance. Great meal. The locale was fun, lots going on, and lots to watch. Should you want a little privacy (for 2) ask for the tables in the hollows by the windows."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good, although when
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good, although when there are kids in the restaurant, it tends to get loud. We wanted to sit outside during a beautiful Saturday lunch, however the tables were not setup, which was disappointing."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this restaurant! The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this restaurant! The food is so flavorful and exotic!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quiet, simple, and flavorful food!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is my second time visiting Ethiopic, and I gave it a good review before. I am pleased to say they have earned another good review. Different food, different time of week, different company, and yet they were as understated and impressive as before. The food is very flavorful, light, and as spicy as you want it. The notable wine list is a great compliment to their dishes, although I think they need a wider selection of white wine by the glass. The lamb was juicy and perfectly cooked, as was every vegetarian dish we had. I am a bit confused by the chopped greens, however. And the diced tomato, while full of flavor, seemed a bit simple and out of place. The low lit, calm and quiet atmosphere also makes this a nice place to actually talk."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Mandatory Stop
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I visited Ethiopic to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The space itself is outstanding. There is ample space between tables which allows conversations to occur easily. Sevice was excellent. We were served by a TEAM. Additional injera was brought (without our having to ask), and plates removed by young ladies who were not our server. The last time I received that much attention was at a 5-star restaurant. The food was very good. We selected the Vegetarian Sampler II, which consisted of seven dishes. My favorite was Fosolia (caramelized green beans, onions, & carrots mixed with jalapeno peppers). GO, you will not be disappointed!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Although most of the alcohol
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although most of the alcohol (besides the beer) is very expensive for what you receive, Ethiopic's food is amazingly delicious. If you're there with a group, I would recommend a salad (the beet or lentil ones have good flavor and spice), the veggie sampler II, and the signature shiro. You can't go wrong!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great intro to Ethiopian food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I brought two nieces (12 and 14) visiting from out of town for their first Ethiopian food experience. The food was terrific as always (the vegetarian sampler served with fish), and the woman who served us could not have been nicer. I continue to love this restaurant!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My Favorite Restaurant on H street!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is an amazing place to do group dates ,small birthday events, and more!!! It is a great atmosphere !! I absolutely love ETHIOPIC...!! If you haven't tried them out you must!!(:"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 13 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Gluten Free Injera!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Though injera was traditionally made with only teff flour, almost all Ethiopian restaurants in the DC area now use a mixture of teff flour and wheat flour in their injera. As a gluten intolerant diner, I often end up eating Ethiopian food with a fork and a side of rice instead of the way it was intended to be eaten. However, if one requires gluten free injera, just call Ethiopic a day in advance to request it, and the restaurant staff will be sure to provide it with your dinner. Very helpful and delicious!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood Gem-good for foodies
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"An afternoon outing for 4, we enjoyed the leisurely pace and atmosphere of a Sunday dinner. I have eaten at 3 Ethiopian restaurants prior to this one and was curious to compare. An interesting twist at this place was serving the injera bread in smaller rolled portions of 4-5 in a basket. The fish marinated in herbs and fried was excellent and ample portions. I really liked the simple, yet tasteful decor of the room and the food presentation dishes. Since we sampled a variety of items, I enjoyed all dishes- lamb, beef, vegetarian sides and the fish!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ethiopic is one of the better
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ethiopic is one of the better Ethiopian restaurants in the DC area. It's a welcome addition to the Capitol Hill neighborhood and an easy walk from the Union Station metro. The food was perfectly flavored and the servers were friendly and engaging."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is great. I've had Ethiopian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is great. I've had Ethiopian food before but it was my wife's first time. We both really enjoyed the food. Was a bit disappointed with the experience. We arrived early for our opentable reservation and inquired if we could be seated early. We were informed that they couldn't seat us until AFTER our reservation time. This was annoying because there were clearly a number of open tables. Ultimately we ended up eating at the bar and three of those open tables were still open when we left an hour and a half later which was like a slap in the face. Our waitress was nice enough but the bartender and host were rather rude"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
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Review 17 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great spot for Ethiopian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is excellent and the restaurant is spotless. We arrived before our reservation time, but they decided to put the smaller reserved tables together to accommodate a large walk-in group. This was annoying, but we were eventually seated 20-30 min late. One of our waitresses was helpful and pleasant; the other clearly did not want to be working. The food makes up for the so-so service. The larger vegetarian platter is worth the splurge. The lamb entree was tender and flavorful. I definitely recommend this place."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome Food (& Selection)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a great spot to dine out and the food (very diverse) is some of the BEST ethiopian food since Fashika's restaurant burned down in Adam's Morgan years ago. I've tried almost all of the local ethiopian places in DC. Ethiopic definitely rate's very high in food, ambiance, and especially customer service categories. I have only one comment to recommend for consideration: Reserved seating (for 2) should be given 1:45 minutes or 2 hours to dine. When people dine out there's lots of conversation and a relaxed atmosphere of ordering. Sometimes 1:30 minutes is not enough."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our first time having Ethiopian,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our first time having Ethiopian, waiter allowed us to sample the 3 Ethiopian wines offered. Waiter also made recommendations for dinner -- very helpful -- we were very satisfied with her suggestions! Restaurant was clean, food was hot and tasty, would come back again."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 20 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went on a weekday night, food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on a weekday night, food was excellent."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved the food and the vibe
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved the food and the vibe - great place to check out a new cuisine."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First impression walking into
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First impression walking into the restaurant was that the food smelt delicious. However, we arrived early for our reservation (about 10 min) and we had to stand akwardly next to the front door waiting for our table. The restaurant was very hot and humid and the host did not offer us a seat at the bar. There were open tables but the host clearly depends on the opentable reservation to allocate a specific table to a specific group so we were not offered a table for 2 even though one was open. We got a vegetarian sampler platter for 2. The food was plentiful, however we asked the server which dishes were spicey (my boyfriend has a very low spice tolerance) and we were told 2/7, it was actually 5/7 so my bf couldn't enjoy half of the meal."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and decent ambience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food and decent ambience. Service could have been better - but they could have been understaffed that day"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
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Review 24 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is great, but the restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is great, but the restaurant is very loud."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Go to Dukem on U Street instead.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was awful and discombobulated. Food was mediocre."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2009
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Review 26 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have never had Ethiopian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have never had Ethiopian food before---from that reference point, this was awesome. So much better than I anticipated! Fun date night !"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 27 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious with a modern feel
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I loved my first visit to this flavorful restaurant. The decor is modern and spotless and the waitresses friendly and helpful. When deciding what to order, the server steered us to a lamb dish and said it was the best (Signature Tibs). We also had a vegetarian sampler and the Miser Wot and the ubiquitous Timatim were the winners there. I enjoyed my generous glass of honey wine, but we did not have room for dessert. I was able to walk away with enough leftovers for one additional meal.
Ethiopic is as good or better than other Ethiopian restaurants I've visited and the abiance is far superior. It's a modern interpretation of traditional cuisine."
Ethiopic is as good or better than other Ethiopian restaurants I've visited and the abiance is far superior. It's a modern interpretation of traditional cuisine."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had an amazing dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an amazing dining experience! The food was excellent. We had the 4-item vegetable platter with fried fish and also added a spicy beef entree. Everything was tasty but the fried fish in particular was a knock-out. We will definitely return for lunch or dinner in the future."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you like Ethiopian food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"If you like Ethiopian food this is a great place to get it. If you are new to Ethiopian food this is a great place to try it for the first time. Great food and a great wait staff. I highly recommend it."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've been to Ethiopic twice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been to Ethiopic twice - the first time we were new to the Ethiopian food scene, and the second time we had a bit better idea what to expect. Both times Ethiopic exceeded our expectations.
The last time our group of three split a vegetarian platter and a beef tibs dish. The beef was the star, and I would definitely get it again. Of the seven parts of the vegetarian sampler #2, we enjoyed 5 or so (the spicy lentils were particularly delicious). The only thing I would have preferred was if the service was a little quicker and more attentive. The drink service was slow, but the food was promptly served and our server's suggestion that two sampler platters would be too much food for three people was spot on."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mixed feelings - 1st time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mixed feelings - 1st time there. I will go again & order completely differently. 1st of all, waitresses were all so wonderful! The individual orders of both beef and lamb were large &, frankly, adequate in taste but not great. That being said,lamb was very tender,not fatty, if not particularly flavorful. The beef was a bit tough.Chicken was cooked way too long and mushy. Why would I go there again? We got a sampler of 4 different veggies. Next time I would get the 7 veggie sampler and then maybe try the meat sampler, just to give it another go. Liked the communal feeling of dipping my bread with my friends. And the staff are just so wonderful. The other reviews make me think I just hit the meat options on an off night...."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2011
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Review 32 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I went there for my girlfriend's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went there for my girlfriend's birthday dinner because we had heard that it was the best Ethiopian food in town. We ordered a veggie combo and Awaze Tibs. She loved it. I thought it was very good. I wasn't blown away by it, but Ethiopian food is not my favorite, so I don't want to skew your opinion. The potatoes were my favorite and the Awaze Tibs were flavorful without being too spicy. The portion size was plenty and we left absolutely stuffed, per usual with Ethiopian. We had a reservation for a Thurs. night at 7:30 pm. It turned out not to be necessary at that time, but the restaurant had filled up a bit more by the time we were leaving around 8:30 or 9 pm. The service was good as was the wine. Casual, but still a nice place. Enjoy!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 33 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best Ethiopian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in town. However, our waitress kept forgetting our order and she didn't bring my companion's drink until she was asked twice."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 34 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellent but service very slow. We ordered fish and the vegetarian sampler which was savory and a bit spicy . Our server brought a whole fish crunchy on the outside, encrusted with herbs and cooked to perfection. The baklava we ordered for dessert lacked nuts and was bland, tough, and sans texture. We sat in a window seat and enjoyed watching the street."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 35 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic food and helpful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic food and helpful staff guiding us to entrees that we would otherwise have passed over."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 36 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I didn't find this place to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I didn't find this place to be romantic like other reviews suggested. There was a tv at the bar near which we were seated tuned to CNN that was covering some murder trial. Not exactly romantic ambience. The tea was good, the food was okay, the service was okay. I had a reaction to something in the food though, my mouth was swelling up, and I just wanted to get out of there and it took a long time to get our server's attention and then to get the bill. It was't busy at the time. I never said anything about my discomfort, so I'm not blaming them for not rushing. They could have asked why we were abruptly leaving in the middle of our dinner, but I guess they just figured we did't like the food. I would still recommend to others."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
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Review 37 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not Ethiopics best day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not as good as in the previous visits. The spicing in the vegetable and meat samplers, a total of eight dishes) was very tame in some. The "shiraz" that I was served was effervescent, not a characteristic of the variety, and we did not get the check with the coffee as requested. Instead it came more than five minutes later after frantically flagging her down as we had a curtain a the Folger Theatre."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not too Shabby
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I have been on the quest for the best Ethiopian restaurant in DC. Seeing as how it was the only one rated in the Washingtonian, we thought to ourselves, this must be great!
The ambiance was quite lovely. Quiet, candle-light dinner and soft music. A gem for a date night or perhaps grab an intimate group of friends to socialize.
It took awhile for the food to come and the ingera (bread) was scarce. We had to ask for bread refills several times and at one point waited over 15 minutes. We've gone to four other Ethiopian restaurants and this was the first one to offer such little amount of bread. They had a lovely choice of Ethiopian wines and the food was still very tasty.
Dukem on U street is still our favorite."
The ambiance was quite lovely. Quiet, candle-light dinner and soft music. A gem for a date night or perhaps grab an intimate group of friends to socialize.
It took awhile for the food to come and the ingera (bread) was scarce. We had to ask for bread refills several times and at one point waited over 15 minutes. We've gone to four other Ethiopian restaurants and this was the first one to offer such little amount of bread. They had a lovely choice of Ethiopian wines and the food was still very tasty.
Dukem on U street is still our favorite."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 39 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great restaurant, ambience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant, ambience is cool and the food is definitely worth trying. It would have been helpful if the waitress would have given us more instructions as to amount to order, how to eat it, etc, but it was still a good experience.
The wine was not so great - I would avoid the Ethiopian wine if you are actually in the mood for a Cab or standard red wine. However, the beer was pretty good.
Only negative was for service - however, it was valentine's day and our waitress appeared to be responsible for half of the restaurant, including bussing the tables. I think they were just short staffed for a super busy night. Other than that, it was a really fun experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 40 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've been to Ethiopic several
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Ethiopic several times and never had a bad taste. The food is amazing and the service is prompt and helpful. Definitely the best Ethiopian in DC."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 41 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Ethiopian food in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic Ethiopian food in an upscale setting."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 42 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great! Higher price
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great! Higher price than some other Ethiopian restaurants, but on par with the busier ones. The carrots and string bean dish was really tasty and something I haven't seen elsewhere."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 43 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great choice for an Ethiopic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great choice for an Ethiopic cuisine. Food was absolutely delicious. Spent time with fiancé for an early Valentine's. Environment was nice, noise was relatively low but busy with customers during a late dinner. Had to still wait for a little while when ordering & waitress still made a few different recommendations, which I wasn't too fond about. I have had Ethiopian before but first time here."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 44 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ethiopic was delicious. There
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ethiopic was delicious. There were four of us, so we got the veggie platter 2, the shiso (AMAZING) and a fish. The fish is a bit off putting, but the people we were with said it was good after you get past the whole picking it off the bones thing. The wine was not good - we got a bottle of the dry red Ethiopian wine. I guess enough people don't order it, because it had gone bad, but the person who was tasting it thought that Ethiopian wine just tasted bad."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
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Review 45 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food & atmosphere; take a cab
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All in all the experience was very good. The server was friendly and very knowledgable about the menu and willing to assist. My biggest complaint is the parking; one side of the street the parking meters end at 7pm and the other side at 10pm. We were lucky to get a space within two blocks but I had to leave my table to fill the meter and it was a cold February night. They also offer take out; I am sure if I am not back to dine as frequently; I will certainly pick up food for dinner at home."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
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Review 46 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ethiopic was much more than
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ethiopic was much more than I expected and very reasonably priced. I often find that Ethiopian food is made more mild to accommodate the least common denominator. But, here, the food was well seasoned and relatively spicy. I brought my five students as an introduction to Ethiopian food. They were very impressed. The waitress was also very supportive. My only criticism is that they opened and served a bottle of Ethiopian wine that, quite literally, tasted like vinegar. And it was not inexpensive by the glass. My student did not have the guts to send it back but I know that the bartender could see that we were not happy. He he should have done something about it. It was an unfortunate way to begin the meal."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 47 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Because it was Super Bowl
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Because it was Super Bowl Sunday we were almost alone in the restaurant. We had very fast and efficient service although we requested forks and plates, which never came (I think the waitress did not understand our English). I would certainly return."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 48 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Memorable.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really enjoyed my experience at Ethiopic: the food was notable, the ambiance, comfortable and the service, outstanding. I will certainly return. It was memorable."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 49 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicious and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was delicious and abundant. The Ethiopian wine however was almost undrinkable. I tried all 3. I highly recommend ordering the other wine on the menu. The food, though, so good."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 50 for Ethiopic
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Two of us ventured to start
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Two of us ventured to start the evening with a glass of gouder, Ethiopian red wine, until the waitress winced at our choice. We took her up on a try-before-you-buy policy and discovered that one country’s wine is another country’s vinegar. As we scanned the menu I asked if anyone had dietary restrictions; the blonde-maned lion tamer was the lone voice to respond in the affirmative, noting that she couldn’t eat blue cheese or chocolate. Conveniently, neither ingredient has yet made its way to the Horn of Africa and Ethiopian food knows nothing of them. So it was that we were all content with our sampling of Ethiopian curries, wots, and tibbs, served like daubs of paint on soft palettes of injera bread."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups
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