Will never go there again that is all I can say. Trashy customer service! I was greated with hate for no reason. Screams bad energy all together and business screams shady cover for something else! If I could give a 0 star I would. It says permanently closed as it should! Desta is better as far as customer service. The food wasn't even all that. lol
Ewunet T.
PRIMA Shiro is one of my favorite dishes at this restaurant. The server was very nice! Will come here again!
Valencia W.
Everytime I go everything is always so delicious heaping servings too! If you never tried give it a go- my go to is the yummy veggie platter
Khadijat Abdullahi
FOREX AND CRYPTO TRADING INVESTMENT
Anonymous A.
Seems like nice people are staffed here from the impression of the person who took my order. The food menu had a variety of traditional Ethiopian dishes (as she explained) and I was eager to try. Unfortunately it didn't appear as I expected although I am sure it tasted great nonetheless. **Beware** Prices quoted on the menu are also not accurate. I was charged more than what I anticipated.
Mike G.
I've had Ethiopian and Eritrean food all over the United States. This place is authentic and delicious!! I have to say I wasn't a fan of the Veggie Sambusa, but I've never had one before and it could just be personal preference. Everything tastes fresh, is very well seasoned, and the portions are great. The staff are friendly and I cannot believe this place was empty on a Saturday during lunchtime. The rich butter and berbere flavor in the spicy beef tibs dish was incredible. I'll be back for sure.
Kendra W.
Although it is advertised as an Italian restaurant, it is Ethiopian. However, there are basic Italian options on the menu. My friend and I ordered chicken and beef tibs with the standard sides. The food was okay, but nothing spectacular, especially compared to all the other great Ethiopian restaurants in the area. We also ordered hookah, which was decent. The hookah lounge is comfortable and an enjoyable atmosphere. Food and hookah aside, the service was the worst I've ever had. The hookah came out promptly, but after 45 minutes our drinks had still not arrived and the waitress hadn't returned to check on us or take our food orders. I ended up going to the front of the house to get our waters. After that, the waitress came back to take our order. Again, we waited a full 1:15 for it to arrive. During that time, the waitress returned once to check the coals (roughly 45 mins. in). We asked how much longer would the food be and she replied whenever it was ready, in a sarcastic tone. We also never received refills on our waters during the whole time we were there. Let me also mention we were two of six people in the restaurant. When the bill arrived, a 20% gratuity had already been added to the bill. On the menu, it clearly stated this would be done automatically for parties of six or more. I asked the waitress about this and she said they add it if they don't know the customers to make sure they tip. I generally tip at about 20%, but being forced to tip well for awful service didn't sit well for me. For either Ethiopian or Italian food, go anywhere else.
Whit H.
I have tried ordering from Prima several times. They are usually out of stock on food. If you have ever been to this restaurant it screams I am a cover for some other business... the workers don't acknowledge you. One time there was kids running across the bar Makes you wonder why is this even here and how has it succeeded at all
Intisaar Bynum
I absolutely enjoy the atmosphere. The waitress was very nice and polite. The food was delish!!! I've been here several times simply because the food is just that good. I've tried just about everything on the menu and I haven't been disappointed yet.
Serenity L P.
I don't know who is giving this place good reviews but I have my suspicions... Girls night out! Yay! But this place BOOOOO! So we get there and get seated... takes the waitress 5 minutes to bring the menus. Did I mention the place was EMPTY! She leaves us alone after that for 20 minutes. When she comes back she doesn't have paper to write with. So another 10 minutes. Are you keeping track? We've been there more than 30 minutes with no food or water. She finally takes our order.... we ordered 2 appetizers for the table. We got charged for 3. The appetizers took a long time to come and when they came, they were cold. They weren't supposed to be. But they were. Another 20 minutes for the food to arrive. Most of the food on my plate was cold but the salmon was over cooked and so burned that it was crunchy. The waitress said there was nothing she could do about it. She got 2 other people's order wrong. And she served us tap water out of a dirty pitcher which she clearly didn't care about because she left that nastiness on the table. So.... at the end of the meal, after arguing what we had vs didn't have.... we are not paying for food we didn't order or receive. Just NO! One of my friends actually started feeling sick. The bill was $92.56. We gave her a $100 bill. Do you know the waitress had the nerve to be pissed? I was gonna give her exact change and be done but my friends are soft hearted. Do you know the waitress had the nerve to say something? Like her $7+ wasn't enough. I thought it too much I will NEVER darken their doorstep again
I've been eating at Prima restaurant every time I visit Atlanta the food is amazing and the service is wonderful very kind people I recommend to anybody to go and visit.
Kezmit C.
Don't waste your time. This place never opens on time. Tried going 4 times, the website clearly stated that they open at 10:30...they never did. Dont waste your time or your money on this place. Go to Desta if your looking for great food and great service.
Rhino
While the veggies were good, the injera was about twice as thick as what we have had at our Ethiopian restaurant in Tucson. My son said this seems to be a trend -- maybe it's faster to make, easier, unknown -- but all four of us agreed the thinner, lighter injera is better. The owner checked in with us during the meal and checked with us again as we were leaving.
HighStandards
Wonderful experience. Good variety of options and owner willing to mix and match items on the menu. The food was well prepared and offers good variety of ethic choices. Seasoning can be ordered to taste (mild, medium, etc.) and the staff were attentive in wanting to make the experience perfect. Is this a 5-star restaurant, no - BUT worth the drive, cozy, great for business meetings, first date or just getting together with friends. I will be back to enjoy this ethnic cuisine in the near future.
Will never go there again that is all I can say. Trashy customer service! I was greated with hate for no reason. Screams bad energy all together and business screams shady cover for something else! If I could give a 0 star I would. It says permanently closed as it should! Desta is better as far as customer service. The food wasn't even all that. lol
PRIMA Shiro is one of my favorite dishes at this restaurant. The server was very nice! Will come here again!
Everytime I go everything is always so delicious heaping servings too! If you never tried give it a go- my go to is the yummy veggie platter
FOREX AND CRYPTO TRADING INVESTMENT
Seems like nice people are staffed here from the impression of the person who took my order. The food menu had a variety of traditional Ethiopian dishes (as she explained) and I was eager to try. Unfortunately it didn't appear as I expected although I am sure it tasted great nonetheless. **Beware** Prices quoted on the menu are also not accurate. I was charged more than what I anticipated.
I've had Ethiopian and Eritrean food all over the United States. This place is authentic and delicious!! I have to say I wasn't a fan of the Veggie Sambusa, but I've never had one before and it could just be personal preference. Everything tastes fresh, is very well seasoned, and the portions are great. The staff are friendly and I cannot believe this place was empty on a Saturday during lunchtime. The rich butter and berbere flavor in the spicy beef tibs dish was incredible. I'll be back for sure.
Although it is advertised as an Italian restaurant, it is Ethiopian. However, there are basic Italian options on the menu. My friend and I ordered chicken and beef tibs with the standard sides. The food was okay, but nothing spectacular, especially compared to all the other great Ethiopian restaurants in the area. We also ordered hookah, which was decent. The hookah lounge is comfortable and an enjoyable atmosphere. Food and hookah aside, the service was the worst I've ever had. The hookah came out promptly, but after 45 minutes our drinks had still not arrived and the waitress hadn't returned to check on us or take our food orders. I ended up going to the front of the house to get our waters. After that, the waitress came back to take our order. Again, we waited a full 1:15 for it to arrive. During that time, the waitress returned once to check the coals (roughly 45 mins. in). We asked how much longer would the food be and she replied whenever it was ready, in a sarcastic tone. We also never received refills on our waters during the whole time we were there. Let me also mention we were two of six people in the restaurant. When the bill arrived, a 20% gratuity had already been added to the bill. On the menu, it clearly stated this would be done automatically for parties of six or more. I asked the waitress about this and she said they add it if they don't know the customers to make sure they tip. I generally tip at about 20%, but being forced to tip well for awful service didn't sit well for me. For either Ethiopian or Italian food, go anywhere else.
I have tried ordering from Prima several times. They are usually out of stock on food. If you have ever been to this restaurant it screams I am a cover for some other business... the workers don't acknowledge you. One time there was kids running across the bar Makes you wonder why is this even here and how has it succeeded at all
I absolutely enjoy the atmosphere. The waitress was very nice and polite. The food was delish!!! I've been here several times simply because the food is just that good. I've tried just about everything on the menu and I haven't been disappointed yet.
I don't know who is giving this place good reviews but I have my suspicions... Girls night out! Yay! But this place BOOOOO! So we get there and get seated... takes the waitress 5 minutes to bring the menus. Did I mention the place was EMPTY! She leaves us alone after that for 20 minutes. When she comes back she doesn't have paper to write with. So another 10 minutes. Are you keeping track? We've been there more than 30 minutes with no food or water. She finally takes our order.... we ordered 2 appetizers for the table. We got charged for 3. The appetizers took a long time to come and when they came, they were cold. They weren't supposed to be. But they were. Another 20 minutes for the food to arrive. Most of the food on my plate was cold but the salmon was over cooked and so burned that it was crunchy. The waitress said there was nothing she could do about it. She got 2 other people's order wrong. And she served us tap water out of a dirty pitcher which she clearly didn't care about because she left that nastiness on the table. So.... at the end of the meal, after arguing what we had vs didn't have.... we are not paying for food we didn't order or receive. Just NO! One of my friends actually started feeling sick. The bill was $92.56. We gave her a $100 bill. Do you know the waitress had the nerve to be pissed? I was gonna give her exact change and be done but my friends are soft hearted. Do you know the waitress had the nerve to say something? Like her $7+ wasn't enough. I thought it too much I will NEVER darken their doorstep again
Restaurantji Recommends
I've been eating at Prima restaurant every time I visit Atlanta the food is amazing and the service is wonderful very kind people I recommend to anybody to go and visit.
Don't waste your time. This place never opens on time. Tried going 4 times, the website clearly stated that they open at 10:30...they never did. Dont waste your time or your money on this place. Go to Desta if your looking for great food and great service.
While the veggies were good, the injera was about twice as thick as what we have had at our Ethiopian restaurant in Tucson. My son said this seems to be a trend -- maybe it's faster to make, easier, unknown -- but all four of us agreed the thinner, lighter injera is better. The owner checked in with us during the meal and checked with us again as we were leaving.
Wonderful experience. Good variety of options and owner willing to mix and match items on the menu. The food was well prepared and offers good variety of ethic choices. Seasoning can be ordered to taste (mild, medium, etc.) and the staff were attentive in wanting to make the experience perfect. Is this a 5-star restaurant, no - BUT worth the drive, cozy, great for business meetings, first date or just getting together with friends. I will be back to enjoy this ethnic cuisine in the near future.