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Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

2800 E Cherry St Ste A
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-8565
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5 star rating based on 12 reviews

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Mon, Wed-Sun 11am-10pm  
Status: Open  
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Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

Don't let the black bars on the windows scare you!

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Have you always wanted to eat w/your fingers? Now you can be adventurous and daring all in one place. And you don't even need a bungy rope. The Ethiopians sure know how to treat a guest. The food is delicious, filling, and unique. When you come here please don't ask for a fork! They will bring you this special, flat sponge bread that you will pinch off and use to grip your food with. Get a little bit of everything and they will bring it served on a huge round tray with large portions of everything you ordered spread on top of one large piece of their flat bread, and make sure you eat that too when your done. It will have soaked up the spices and become a special treat all in itself. No meal is complete here w/out a tall, cold glass of their thick mango juice. The food is spicey but not intolerable. I have eaten everything on their menu, and believe me, you can't go wrong. Lots of spicey lentil dishes, spicey beef dishes and yummy collard or mustard greens, I can't remember which. Their saffron potatoes and cabbage are very mild and super tasty! I am getting hungry for Ethiopian food! I would go for lunch because this food will be the only meal you will need to eat all day long!
Posted by Lorri Day on November 10, 2008

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Welcome to Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant! We specialize in delicious and reasonablypriced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customerfavorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming settingthat you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are inthe mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some oldfavorites, we promise that our... more
Posted by restaurant.com on April 14, 2009

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This modest, stylish Ethiopian spot serves groaning platters of bean, vegetable and meat entrees. Tasty, cheap. No silverware: grab your food with pieces of injera, a tart, spongy bread. Try the tej, a honey wine.
Posted by nwsource on September 05, 2007

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Try a sweet Ethiopian Harar honey beer to combat the spiciness of the food.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Popular Central District Ethiopian restaurant serves traditional food in a no-frills setting; group dining and full bar available.
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 28, 2007)

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Lalibela is a rural locale in Ethiopia known for its monolithic churches, and this restaurant is known for its... more
Posted by thestranger on December 21, 2009

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Overall: Good, will try again with larger group. Only a party of two, so we ordered small. The appetizer sambosas were good. Oily, but tasty beef filling. Main dishes were lentils in a brown sauce. This reminded me of baked beans, but in a good way. Comforting and simple. Second dish was a spicy lamb with hot(?) peppers and onions in a hot oil sauce. Injera was good and there was plenty! I... more
Posted by urbanspoon on December 21, 2009

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Draws me back every time

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I moved from Seattle to CA a year and a half ago and always make a point of eating at Lalibela on trips back. I used to try other Ethiopian restaurants in the city but now i don't even bother. Lalibela is the best. The tastes of the various dishes are complex, subtle, and extremely pleasing. Event the leftovers are wonderful; just roll up whatever is left (mixed up is OK) in the leftover injera... more
Posted by triciacity on May 22, 2009

Great Ethiopian food

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I like this place for its wonderful and tasty food.Outside the restaurant does not appear very attractive but inside has nice decor and planty of tables.Staff is attentive and polite.I usually get veggie combo,that's always my favorite.Meat combo is also worth trying.One meal can easily feed 2 people.Well worth your money.

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+ tasty food,good service,good value

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- none
Posted by Lovefood99 on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 08, 2009)

Great food at a great price

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I like coming to Lalibela. We have been going for many years, we take our kid and eat until we are stuffed for very cheap. The ambiance may leave something to be desired for some but for me it is very friendly and easy going.

Pros

+ Food, Price, Family Friendly

Cons

- Ambiance
Posted by sunahall on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 11, 2008)
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