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Ethiopian Diamond
Welcome to Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant!
Dining in Ethiopia is characterized by the ritual breaking of injera and eating from the same plate, signifying the bonds of loyalty and friendship.
Injera, the traditional Ethiopian bread, is part of every entree. It is pancake-like bread on which the various stew dishes are served. The traditional way of eating it is with your fingers, which in itself is a delicate art. A bite sized piece of the injera is broken off to pick up a mouth full of the chosen dish.
Ethiopian dishes are characterized by the variety of spices from which they get their exotic taste. Watt is a stew that comes in the form of beef, lamb, chicken, fish and vegetables. These range from spicy watt to very mild. The mildly seasoned watt is called Alicha.
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant all dishes are free from artificial coloring, artificial flavoring and artificial preservatives. We use vegetable oil in all vegetarian dishes, No butter, no eggs, no milk, no honey.
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59 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 59 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(31)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(38)
- fit for foodies(28)
- neighborhood gem(28)
- kid-friendly(18)
- special occasion(11)
- romantic(9)
Ethiopian Diamond Reviews List
Review 1 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dry fun
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Eating Ethiopian-style is always fun for us, and this was no exception. As is typical, the meal was a good value and the ability to try a variety of dishes, even in a party of two, is a big plus. Unfortunately, what should be the highlights of the meal, the meat dishes, were distinctly dry and overcooked. Every thing else was quite good."
Dined on 5/26/2013
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Review 2 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food but poor service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is nice, there is tha quality and quantity for a good dining.
However, the service was not very friendly, people seem not happy with their job.
I also think that making us pay for a supplement of bread is really greedy.
Finally, the bad point is that the restaurant refuses more than 2 credit cards. That's unacceptable, and for a group of 5 that creates a complicated and uncomfortable situation."
However, the service was not very friendly, people seem not happy with their job.
I also think that making us pay for a supplement of bread is really greedy.
Finally, the bad point is that the restaurant refuses more than 2 credit cards. That's unacceptable, and for a group of 5 that creates a complicated and uncomfortable situation."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Try Something New!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing flavors, be bold and adventurous at Ethiopian Diamond! One entree per person will leave you more than full."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a wonderful experience. Servers were very helpful in making suggestions when asked. Food and wine was excellent. We love the decor and fabulous service."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Food. Slow Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There is a good variety of food, all of which seems to be very tasty. The service tends to be uneven and pretty slow."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Mother's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love this restaurant. The food is delicious and everybody is so friendly. They have done a great job renovating it! Spent a really nice Mother's Day lunch."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun with Friends!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great dining experience! Unique way to enjoy food and friends. Staff is exceptional and informative. Can't wait to return!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Ethiopian!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed the variety of yummy dishes. Each of the dishes had a unique and tasty flavor. Eating with the tasty injera was a fun group experience!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 9 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty Ethiopian food. wish
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tasty Ethiopian food. wish they had played some Ethiopian music to make the ambience more authentic to match the great meal."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great if you really enjoy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great if you really enjoy trying other cultures cuisine. A great place, staff and food!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good, completely authentic.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good, completely authentic."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We'll be back.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent. It has more subtle flavor than other Ethiopian restaurants we have tried. Our server was very sweet and Rob is a terrific host. He makes everyone feel at home. The restaurant will be even better when the construction is done. We'll be back."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 13 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very bland food, was disapointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very bland food, was disapointed with the whole experience"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
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Review 14 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love Ethiopian food and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Ethiopian food and the Ethiopian Diamond has the best in the city! It's a big, busy place, but you can hear yourself speak. Eating with your fingers is fun and we love the famed injera bread and all the vegetarian options. Make reservations, there can be a wait. The servers are pleasant, but service can be a bit slow, so allow time for a leisurely meal if you have something planned later in the evening."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 15 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
new corkage fee
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service was good as usual, however they just implemented a $10 corkage fee per bottle. This greatly reduces its appeal as a BYOB restaurant."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 16 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service and wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service and wonderful food. Great for anyone wanting to try a unique dining experience. The waitstaff can help you order if you are unfamiliar with the cuisine. Make sure you order the Ethiopian coffee after dinner!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 17 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've been to Ethiopian Diamond
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've been to Ethiopian Diamond many times and I always enjoy it. I definitely recommend getting a sampler platter to get a taste of lots of things!!!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ethiopian Diamond is a favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ethiopian Diamond is a favorite restaurant for my husband and me. Food is consistently delicious, staff is beautiful, never a bad experience. Bought 2 Groupons and can't wait to use them!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the food was delicious and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"the food was delicious and the staff were very good at providing recommendations on the menu and were also very attentive to our party."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
5 stars!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I liked this place a lot! I had only been to one other Ethiopian place in the city, Demera, and this one was just as delicious, the food was pretty much exactly the same as what I order at Demera. The atmosphere is very nice, and the manager came over to the table to ask if we had enjoyed the meal. And after the meal, a waitress brought over those damp cleaning napkins to wipe the food off our hands, so my hand didn't smell like curry for the next week. Great service, and delicious food, I will be back soon!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Ethiopian Diamond
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great neighborhood restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great neighborhood restaurant. Big, but friendly and a cozy feel. Owner is hands on and very personable, visiting tables and greeting her guests. Menu is robust. Even if you are not familiar with Ethiopian food, you will find something you'll find delicious and to your liking on the menu. Especially enjoyed the Diamond Chicken Salad. Really enjoyed the live entertainment too. It added a very nice extra touch of class to restaurant and to our dining experience. Pianist-singer, Steven Solomon, was terrific. He played a ton of variety, from oldies to contemporary to classical. Will look forward to dinning there again and hopefully on a night when Steven the piano player is there."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ethiopian Diamond
Based on the average of (38) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic