Rip-off. The smallest proportions of Ethiopian food I've ever seen at some of the highest prices. Also, lost a star for the terrible service that I describe below.I walked in and ordered a combo of four things as takeaway. When it came out and I paid, I realized the woman had over-charged me AND forgotten the fourth item.She said this was a policy explained by the website, which I have never visited. She watched me order from a paper menu (so clearly I was not on the website), and she said nothing about the alleged policy until I came back to ask about the overcharge and the missing item.She refused to partially refund my money, or make me the fourth item. If she had told me like she should have, I would have ordered differently.Charging more than the menu states, and/or providing less than the menu states, with no warning or offer to reimburse sounds like fraud.I used to come here all the time before I moved. Sad to see how it's gone downhill. Will never return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Behailu Tessema
As an Ethiopian, the food tastes bad, and the owner is very rude. Additionally, the food is expensive. I wouldn't recommend this place to other Ethiopians who know the taste of authentic Ethiopian food, as it lacks many essential ingredients.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Khai Prince
I have ate their previous location several times it was on 4th street. I have ate their current location 4 times already. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. The food, service, atmosphere top notch !! Oh, I forgot the coffee and honey wine ???? ? ❤️❤️❤️??Vegetarian options: Everything is so exceptionally delicious ? ?? I’m coming back hopefully next week.Parking: No comments I’m highly satisfied with everything !!??❤️❤️Kid-friendliness: I went with my son he’s not a kid anymore, he’s 22 years old now. That was his first time experiencing Ethiopian food and he loved it Wheelchair accessibility: No problem for wheelchair accessibility
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat and Veggie Gebeta and Injera, Gored Gored, Zilzil TIBS, Ye Siga TIBS, Injera Crepe-Like Bread, Ye Beg TIBS, Coffee Ceremony, Kik Alicha, Key Wat, Aterkik Key Wat, Bozena Shiro, Mesir Wat, Ye Beg Key Wat, Doro TIBS, Kilkil, Vegetarian Gebeta, Tikil Gomen, Alicha
Danielle Krueger
Went for a friend's bday and had no idea what to expect, it's absolutely it's amazing! A lot of fun for a group to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barbara Giacomini
Very lovely authentic experience, we’ve enjoyed Zagol for several years. My grandson grew up eating here, always his choice for birthday dinner and now hes in the Peace Corps in South Africa. Ignore any negative comments—the sweet little lady is hostess/cook/cashier—if you find anything negative about this place, check your own behavior and expectation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cris aguilar
Great foodFast
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gored Gored
Nardos Haile
Came here for first time.Bad hospitality. Not coming back
Charles G
Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meg
Food is flavorful. Coffee after is a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Vujasinovic
Amazing food and the Ethiopian coffee was delicious!
This was my first experience with Ethiopian food and it won't be my last. We ended up getting the Gebeta platter with a few different meat options. They were all incredible, with a decent spicy kick that was well rounded. Ended the meal with coffee that was delicious.Service was awesome. Shita was so accommodating for our baby and made us feel so welcome. She was attentive and her passion shows.Such a great experience. You won't be disappointed coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Wat
Colin Parker
Wanted to share some Ethiopian food with my partner and friends. Was a little disappointed at the menu (we are vegetarian and were hoping for a more typical share platter like you typically see). And surprised that extra injera was charged extra. Overall prices seemed reasonable. The food was pretty decent (fairly obviously warmed up) and well spiced, although the quantities were not great. The service was the most underwhelming aspect, with our hostess not being willing to split the bill onto two credit cards for some reason and generally treating us coldly. We will not return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
K A
The server seemed very intolerant and short tempered overall. The customer service was very poor and seemed to be lacking in care. The food was relatively tasty, but not much variety and VERY expensive.Won’t be eating here again or recommending to others.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Dylan Blackthorn
Excellent food, very healthy, clean, beautiful folk art on walls. I shall return!Vegetarian options: Great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabrielle Vazquez
Had the Gored Gored, Bozena Shiro, and zilzil tibs. Fantastic. Not as spicy as I'd thought it would be but I am Latin so my tolerance is higher. Use discretion if you have a low heat tolerance.Places smells amazing, has great atmosphere, and very beautiful to look at.Wonderful staff. Very polite and explained things about the menu.Will come back.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options.
Rip-off. The smallest proportions of Ethiopian food I've ever seen at some of the highest prices. Also, lost a star for the terrible service that I describe below.I walked in and ordered a combo of four things as takeaway. When it came out and I paid, I realized the woman had over-charged me AND forgotten the fourth item.She said this was a policy explained by the website, which I have never visited. She watched me order from a paper menu (so clearly I was not on the website), and she said nothing about the alleged policy until I came back to ask about the overcharge and the missing item.She refused to partially refund my money, or make me the fourth item. If she had told me like she should have, I would have ordered differently.Charging more than the menu states, and/or providing less than the menu states, with no warning or offer to reimburse sounds like fraud.I used to come here all the time before I moved. Sad to see how it's gone downhill. Will never return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
As an Ethiopian, the food tastes bad, and the owner is very rude. Additionally, the food is expensive. I wouldn't recommend this place to other Ethiopians who know the taste of authentic Ethiopian food, as it lacks many essential ingredients.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have ate their previous location several times it was on 4th street. I have ate their current location 4 times already. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. The food, service, atmosphere top notch !! Oh, I forgot the coffee and honey wine ???? ? ❤️❤️❤️??Vegetarian options: Everything is so exceptionally delicious ? ?? I’m coming back hopefully next week.Parking: No comments I’m highly satisfied with everything !!??❤️❤️Kid-friendliness: I went with my son he’s not a kid anymore, he’s 22 years old now. That was his first time experiencing Ethiopian food and he loved it Wheelchair accessibility: No problem for wheelchair accessibility
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat and Veggie Gebeta and Injera, Gored Gored, Zilzil TIBS, Ye Siga TIBS, Injera Crepe-Like Bread, Ye Beg TIBS, Coffee Ceremony, Kik Alicha, Key Wat, Aterkik Key Wat, Bozena Shiro, Mesir Wat, Ye Beg Key Wat, Doro TIBS, Kilkil, Vegetarian Gebeta, Tikil Gomen, Alicha
Went for a friend's bday and had no idea what to expect, it's absolutely it's amazing! A lot of fun for a group to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very lovely authentic experience, we’ve enjoyed Zagol for several years. My grandson grew up eating here, always his choice for birthday dinner and now hes in the Peace Corps in South Africa. Ignore any negative comments—the sweet little lady is hostess/cook/cashier—if you find anything negative about this place, check your own behavior and expectation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great foodFast
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gored Gored
Came here for first time.Bad hospitality. Not coming back
Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is flavorful. Coffee after is a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and the Ethiopian coffee was delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
This was my first experience with Ethiopian food and it won't be my last. We ended up getting the Gebeta platter with a few different meat options. They were all incredible, with a decent spicy kick that was well rounded. Ended the meal with coffee that was delicious.Service was awesome. Shita was so accommodating for our baby and made us feel so welcome. She was attentive and her passion shows.Such a great experience. You won't be disappointed coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Wat
Wanted to share some Ethiopian food with my partner and friends. Was a little disappointed at the menu (we are vegetarian and were hoping for a more typical share platter like you typically see). And surprised that extra injera was charged extra. Overall prices seemed reasonable. The food was pretty decent (fairly obviously warmed up) and well spiced, although the quantities were not great. The service was the most underwhelming aspect, with our hostess not being willing to split the bill onto two credit cards for some reason and generally treating us coldly. We will not return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
The server seemed very intolerant and short tempered overall. The customer service was very poor and seemed to be lacking in care. The food was relatively tasty, but not much variety and VERY expensive.Won’t be eating here again or recommending to others.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Excellent food, very healthy, clean, beautiful folk art on walls. I shall return!Vegetarian options: Great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the Gored Gored, Bozena Shiro, and zilzil tibs. Fantastic. Not as spicy as I'd thought it would be but I am Latin so my tolerance is higher. Use discretion if you have a low heat tolerance.Places smells amazing, has great atmosphere, and very beautiful to look at.Wonderful staff. Very polite and explained things about the menu.Will come back.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gored Gored