Reviews for Lalibela Restaurant in Columbus, OH
I love this place so much that I used to have my birthday meals here when I lived closer. We still come back every month or two.... It's a great place to come with a group of friends to enjoy a tasty meal and some honey wine. We love the mahberoch, fish, andall of the spicier beef dishes. If you don't mind eating raw meats, the kitfo is tasty and a different eating experience.Evenings when they are doing coffee ceremony are my favorite - they roast the beans right there and it fills the whole placewith the most intoxicating aroma. The coffee is so rich and flavorful. Read more
I've been coming here for years and have always loved it. I often split the goden tebs and veggie platter with one or two... people. Service can be a bit slow but is always very friendly. The Ethiopian beer is also very good! Read more
Nice place. Good atmosphere for families. They didn?t have greens and some other dishes. The manager was nice and he was really... attentive. Read more
The restaurant inside has an African charm. Well, I have never been there. But from my vlog/ documentary watching experience I... felt that a jolly bar like casual vibe is much close to an African, rustic vibe. When we were there, there was no ethnicallydifferent people, other than Africans. Later on a white couple arrived, but it seems the place is mostly catered for Africanpeople. So their food must be authentic. The service is super slow. The lady didn?t bother much to serve us. However, the foodwas good. Both of us shared an entree where beef, spinach, lentils, etc was being served on top of injera ( African bread madefrom rice/ tapioca? ) in other tables people were having a fried fish, which looked to yum! Next time I am going to try that.Overall, we liked the place and wish to go back soon. Read more
Going to start by letting you know I?ve never ate at an Ethiopian restaurant before, so know that while reading the review.... Service was good. Nothing exceptional, but adequate. Place seemed quite run down, but some ?hole in the wall? places that seemrun down can be quite good. Won?t make the food bad, just letting you know you don?t need to dress up. ;) Anyhow, I got a mixedplatter, and I?m not all sure what was on it. The meat (I assume goat) was seasoned and cooked well and had a nice bite to it.Most everything else, I found to be fairly bland, considering it?s clear they know how to jazz things up. The only thing oreally did not care for at all, was the injera. Was not a fan of those spongy rolled things. Now, keep in mind, I?ve heard thisplace is good, and some of the reasons I may have not cared for things was due to the ethnical differences as opposed to qualityif I had a true taste for Ethiopian. This is why I gave 4 stars instead of 3, because I know others that have ate here and feelthey do a good job. Read more
Food was amazing. It was not much different than the other Ethiopian restaurants I have been to..great atmosphere. Dont get... upset with the location. Service was good. The best part is the fresh snacks made by a lady there. She was nice enough toexplain what it was and let her to try it..I would highly suggest this place to you if you are curious to check out some goodEthiopian cuisine.. Read more
Five of us shared four vegetarian entrees with leftovers! There was so much delicious food for an unexpectedly low cost. Thank... you staff at Lalibela for making our experience above and beyond! Incense warning for those who are sensitive to things likethat. Our group did notice or mind the calming roasting coffee and incense smells at all. Read more
Lalibela never disappoints. The food is incredibly good and the staff is very nice. Ethiopian food is like a warm huh. We... usually get the beef mahberoch and it totally fills up two people for less than $20. Read more