Ethiopian Restaurants near Wheaton Glenmont, MD

“Hubby took me here for a special occasion lunch. It was a quiet hole in the wall place with delicious food. And the manager even went out of her way to demonstrate to us how to eat properly. We have been to Ethiopian restaurants many many times, and this was the first time someone went out of their way to improve our experience! Thank you!“

“Amazing food from start to finish, amazing portions, great tea, and Coffee. We read the reviews as we where looking for a place to eat breakfast. The owner is amazing, the food is phenomenal, my family and I all agreed. My kids never agree on food, we were all in a food coma.“

“Some of the best Ethiopian food I've had! The owner is so sweet and took such great care of us. Highly recommend the samosas, lamb, veggie combo with injera. Finish the meal off with traditional Ethiopian coffee you'll be so happy and satisfied. 10/10 would recommend. I'll be coming back the next time I'm in the DC/Silver Spring area!“

“I recently visited Letena while on a visit to D.C. from Israel. Amazing food! Great option for those who keep kosher...just ask the super helpful staff about specific preparations. Loved their injera! I often find injera too sour for my personal tastes, but this injera was wonderful!“

“The food and cocktails were amazing. We have been in the DMV for 4 years and it’s the best Ethiopian I have eaten here (out of about 20 restaurants). The servings were generous and the seasonings were spot on. Try The Builder cocktail for a nice twist on Honey Mead! My daughter found it on a top 100 restaurants in DC and we totally know why. Highly recommend!!“

“I live in the neighborhood and once in a while when I want to just have a super chill, super yummy, super special experience I rack my brain to think of where to go? So many options but I always come back here. Like a warm, wholesome spongy Injera with a comfy lounge and an outdoor area to just relax and be. ❤️“

“We had breakfast here on Sunday and were so glad we did! The foul was amazing! Made me feel like we were back in Addis. The owner was a gracious host and even made coffee ceremony for us. Will DEFINITELY come back next time we are in town!“

“I had avoided this place, just 2 minutes walk from my house, for the longest time. First I thought it was a junkfood type coffee and sandwich place. Then when I realised it wasn't fully that, I still thought the name was totally dumb. I did know that I can't keep avoiding it forever, thus, a few months after my friendly neighbourhood convenience store owner heavily talked it up, I went. It is an Ethjiopian-owned spot that caters to the typical coffee shop crowd. They have a mix of normal fare, and some lowbrow version of fusion Ethiopian dishes. I had their altered variant of chechebsa. It wasn't bad as long as I didn't think of it as chechebsa. The place is tiny and quite cosy. I know I'll go back.“

“Mita Cafe is super cute! This small cafe offers both Ethiopian and Japanese eats, in addition to breakfast, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, smoothies, and juices. While in the area, we decided to try them out, and ordered: +a Strawberry with Mango smoothie - prepared with mangoes, strawberries, and bananas, made with either your choice of apple or guava juice; we opted for the latter +an order of Spicy Lentil Samboosas - they also have spicy chicken as a filling, too; these are larger than the usual sized sambusas; super crispy, but I thought the filling was way too spicy! +a Tokyo Sushi set - this came with 4 pieces of salmon nigiri, a tuna nigiri, a red snapper nigiri, a roll of salmon maki, and a roll of tuna avocado maki; I really enjoyed the salmon nigiri, and most likely will opt for requesting these only; wasn't really a fan of the maki rolls, as one that contained 'baked salmon' tasked like it was from a tin I'd love to try their paninis next time and get more of their salmon nigiri. I'd also like to try their drinks. Service was very friendly and kind! There are only about 4 tables inside, so most seem to get their orders to go, or there's a queue to get one of the tables. The place is definitely tight and cozy! Street parking is available in the area. +salmon nigiri +tasty smoothies +friendly service! +street parking available in the area“

“My husband and I drove from New York seeking to purchase some Ethiopian spices and other things that we just can't find where we live. We were very pleased to find Zene's! We found everything that our home needed from spices, incense, clothing, wine, and music! We even had a really delicious meal in Zene's restaurant. Thank you Zene for helping me to make yene habesha fikir happy.“

“A great surprise! First time tasting Ethiopian cuisine, we really liked the flavors even if some were a little spicy for us... a cuisine that deserves to be known.The service was very long at the beginning before someone came to see us but the waitress was very nice and we were then quickly served.We recommend this address!“

“A lovely Ethiopian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, the owners are very welcoming. I've had the Kitfo here, some other beef dishes, and lamb. I haven't tried everything so far, but the Kitfo is definitely my favourite! I recommend getting it 100% raw - I haven't gotten sick from eating it and it goes to show you how clean the food prep and restaurant is. Also, the owners sell lentils and Injera chips which are AMAZING. Very well done!“

“Super friendly staff and offered a discount on a delicious pastry when we bought a couple coffees. Delicious, smooth brews here, and it was hard to not load up on more pastries as we left. Highly recommend and grab some beans while you're here.“

“This was my first time to an Ethiopian restaurant. Our server guides us through the menu, provided samples to set our palates and made excellent suggestions for the meal. The Yebeg Derek Tibs with lamb as protein was the star. Beef waa good but not as flavorful as the lamb.Teje (honey wine) was soda-level sweet. Enjoyable. Served in authentic glass. Loved that.“

“Went here with vegan friends and we all had the vegetarian sampler. The food was absolutely scrumptious. The staff were gracious and lovely and the atmosphere was very pleasant with really nice music playing. I highly recommend this restaurant! We'll definitely be coming back!“

“This was my first time here. I came to celebrate a friends birthday. It’s super cute and quaint. The atmosphere is clean and lovely. Very inviting. Staff is very friendly. The food looks like a little but trust me if you’re starving like I was it’s more than enough. The mango juice was fresh and the injera was amazing!!! I do prefer my beets to be cubed and cold rather than cooked but that’s justes personal preference. Other than that, I will certainly be returning to try the ceremonial coffee. We were able to see this demonstrated for the table next to us!!! Thank you for wonderful service.“

“I have been eaten at many Ethiopian restaurants around America and Europe and enjoyed them all but Enebla, to my pallet, is better than any. The decor is not “fancy” but the atmosphere is like eating at there home. Fantastic food!Vegetarian options: DeliciousKid-friendliness: The kids who were eating at another table clearly enjoyed. It’s not like what most American children are used to but, with an open mind, they might open their minds ?“

“Really good food and friendly service, both indoor and cute outdoor seating with umbrellas. Parking garage across the street, which is all you can ask for in Silver Spring. One entree is probably enough for two light eaters, especially if you also get an order of sambusas“

“Delicious food, good music playing in the background and prices are comparable. The whole restaurant only had one waitress plus the bartender. She was very friendly but had to wait a while for our drinks and refills.Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie options.“

“An exceptionally delicious experience, and considering DC inflation, comfortably and generously priced. Entrees were delightful and incredibly flavorful, but what sealed the deal was the baklava, which I would get again and again - I thought I would pack some of it up, but I polished the plate instead.Exemplary, would recommend to anyone in the area.“

“My sister and I enjoyed a wonderful authentic meal at Melekete Restaurant. The waitresses were very friendly with beautiful smiles and they helped us pronounce the names of the entrees. The atmosphere was very cozy and the light jazz complements the setting. At the end of the dinner, we were both surprised when the waitress brought a complimentary slice of strawberry shortcake for my sister and then the whole restaurant lit up with the “Happy Birthday to Ya” song by Stevie Wonder. It was an unforgettable evening. Thank you for a job well done, Melekete Restaurant! We will come back to see you soon!“

“I want you to know how much I appreciate the excellent service you provided Today( August 1st,2019 night) when one of my best friend Tesfa brought me in the restaurant. Specially the owner of the restaurant AMY attention to detail, great communication skills made the experience even better than I expected. I won't hesitate to bring future friends to your restaurant and I recommend every one to visit this wonderful restaurant. Shimeles“

“Had dinner here with friends on a Friday night. Had the 7 vege combo with juicy beef between 3 people. Friendly service, the beer was tasty, and the food was delicious. The best I have had. The spicy lentils, collard greens, and beef were just a few of the favourites. I wish I could find a place like this in New Zealand.“

“We loved going to Ethiopis! We ordered a lamb ethios I plate to share between two people, and we were both full at the end. The food was generous and delicious, prices very reasonable, and the server was very kind and sweet, giving us extra injera. I would definitely come here again!Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie options!“