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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 1 time 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

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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 "off-the-beaten-track" dining experience with outstanding Ethiopian cuisine and an inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "wonderful Ethiopian food," and "perfect injera." The "kind and charming staff" and "reasonable prices" enhance the experience, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors.
1,068 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Ethiopic for anniversary celebration and boy was this meal Celebratory! What wonderful service, Hospitality, thoughtfulness, care, FOOD!! We were 4 people, tried the Ethiopian, coffee and tea... had a sampler with other dishes: Lamb, Beef Tibbs& Chicken... also the BEET SAlad.. what wonderful flavors.. the textures and spices sang from nose to lips and tongue.. some deep and bold others floral and delicate everything a symphony of flavor... out hostess took great care of us... made sure we had plates, space... and great food! Love this place

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  2. Charles VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area120 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ethiopian food is always a special "off-the-beaten-track" treat and Ethiopic has long been one of DC's best sources to experience it with a comfortable atmosphere and friendly service with good value. My wife and I just enjoyed traditional doro wat, beef tibbs and a vegetable sampler washed down with traditional, tej and a new (to us) sparkling tej. Everything (including the light jazz) was outstanding and we will return soon.

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  3. Suzanne

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the best Ethiopian food I have ever had, with a lovely indoor/outdoor patio, delicious slightly sweet bread as well as perfect injera, and a kind and charming staff. Truly five stars, and that is without accounting for the shockingly reasonable prices.

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  4. Ute

    South Carolina13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food.one of a kind. Good beer and desserts as well.

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  5. Sarah

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We love the sampler platters to try a bunch of different foods. Great for vegetarian guests too

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  6. Marissa

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal with bread and a spiced dip to start, the whole croaker fish, and a vegetarian platter for two served with teff injera. We noted on our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday, and received a generous portion of the most delicious baklava with a candle and all! We sampled Ethiopian beer and wine(and both were delicious and something we’ve never gotten to have before)! If we lived locally, we would choose to eat here much more often!

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  7. Amy VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful experience - the server was helpful & made wonderful recommendations. The lighting & background music are ideal. We had a shared platter & enjoyed a top notch dinner. I highly recommend.

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  8. John VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience I have to tell you. The proprietor, the bartender the waitress everybody came to greet us and we're just incredibly sweet it felt like being home. Everybody has this beautiful smile and it was just the right amount of busy. We went on a Thursday night after going to the Library of Congress and even our Uber driver said that this Ethiopian restaurant was one of the best. By the way he was Ethiopian. They treated us like family, the food was delicious and the black tea and the souffle were out of this world. A great experience a great experience a great experience

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  9. Jason

    Tampa / Central Florida West9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific vegetarian choices and great service. We are celebrating a birthday and they paid extra attention to everything. It was great.

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  10. Carlos

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Buen sitio, comida buena sin saber mucho de ella. Muy bien ubicado

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time 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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