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Ethiopic, Washington, DC

Ethiopic

4.9 (1068)
$30 and under
Ethiopian
401 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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What 1,068 people are saying

Ethiopic reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Food

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ethiopic offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful flavors" and "kind and charming staff." The restaurant delights guests with its sampler platters, perfect for exploring Ethiopian cuisine. Highlights include "delicious food," "a comfortable atmosphere," and "shockingly reasonable prices." Patrons rave about the "lovely indoor/outdoor patio" and the attentive service.
1,068 Reviews
  1. AlexandraK

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful and it was such a fun experience for a big group of 7! Very affordable too.

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    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful with their suggestions. We loved it!

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  3. cwmndc VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area120 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ethiopic has something wonderful for every taste. The atmosphere and service are quietly elegant and authentically Ethiopian. (From my memory of Peace Corps service over 50 years ago.) Admittedly, the high quality and freshness of all the food is a vast improvement from the authentic but the flavors and the aromas are pure Abyssinian. There are many choices for those with American aversions to spicy foods but there also are many choices for those of us who love the taste of berbere and other exotic spices. Our most recent visit was on a late Sunday afternoon with friends who preferred mostly vegetarian dishes with the distinctive but less spicy taste. Everyone left raving about the excellent experience and making plants to return, soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were very good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for authentic Ethopisn food.

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  5. SophieG

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty! Lamb and vegi plate excellent Nice experience overall

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ethiopic was a great experience. Simply put, it was: Amazing.delicious.im going back.

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  7. Katelyn

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with nice ambient lighting, and wonderful service! The food was delicious, and the portion size was perfect for what we paid. My favorite was the beef tibs, we also ordered the vegetarian sampler, and it was amazing!

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  8. SKMinMadison

    Wisconsin18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food!! They have sampler plates to get some variety which is great option as we definitely liked some dishes much better than others. They have Ethiopian beers to try as well. Great ambience, we got to sit in a nook for 2, which made the experience even more intimate.

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  9. Julia

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. We ordered the vegetarian plate for 2 with fish and it was very filling. We also ordered a bottle of the honey wine - an absolute favorite! I will be coming back here next time I visit DC. Thank you to all the staff for an incredible experience.

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  10. Dcdining2002

    Austin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    the food was delicious but the service was very bad. anytime we needed something, there were no servers to be seen (or flagged down) for extended periods. we were often without drink refills, the server brought part of our food and almost forgot the fried fish for one of our platters, and they said they would bring us little plates and more injera but the plates never came and by the time the injera had arrived we were basically finished eating. it then took a very long time to get the check (at least 20 minutes). they never came back to collect the check and our credit card so we ended up getting up from the table to pay.

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FAQs

Ethiopic offers delivery in partnership with 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 1068 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. H Street Corridor

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Ethiopic

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
  • Delivery & takeout
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