Lalibela - Jordaan

Terrible Service. We came on a Monday night and there were three tables with people seated. We ordered the meat selection and the fried mushrooms and collard greens. The food was tasty (though the mushrooms were not fried but sautéed and the meats were dry and the portions tiny). But the service killed the night. We asked TWICE for wine that never came and the waitress just sat in the kitchen without bringing us drinks. Suuuuuuuper creepy. Then she added ten percent to my $46 euro bill on the visa machine. Tip? Surcharge? No idea. Never going back. Just terrible.

Best Ethiopian restaurant I have ever been. Food was extraordinary and exceeded all our expectations. I have had Ethiopian food before and it did not compare on quality, flavors, spices and assortment as Lalibela. The place is decorated to give the African feeling. As traditional Ethiopian food, menu is carefully selected so you ask for a main dish and it comes with multiple vegetarian sides: lentils, spiced lentils, salad, cooked spinach, cooked vegetables, and more. Served over Ethiopian pancake and tailored to be shared and eaten with the hands. Egg and ground beef were wonderful, although I was in love with the red lentils from the first bite. To drink I strongly recommend coconut beer: a mix of wheat, coconut juice and quinoa with 3.5% alcohol. Sweet but balanced, served on a coconut shell. Thank you Lalibela for a wonderful meal. Cannot wait for next time!

I'm kind of torn between the Lalibela, Walia Ibex and the Addis Ababa. They are all very close in terms of finding an Ethiopian eating experience in of all places Amsterdam. But, that said, since I'm writing here, I guess I prefer Lalibela over the other two. Azifa, Meser Wot and tomato salad were as expected, as was the Shiro.... and I've been to Ethiopia more than several times. On the other hand, the Sega Alecha Wot was fabulous, IMHO. Begwot was delicious (yes I love lamb dishes), but don't be a moron and ask for it Ethiopian hot, white-boy Yankee spicy was more than enough for me. LOL. And of course, as we have to have everywhere, the Doro Wot was spot on! Note, make sure you take someone that has never had Ethiopian food, and watch them try and find the fork when the food arrives!!

Three is us went for dinner here and it was yummy! The atmosphere is very cozy, decorated in African motifs. We ordered 3 main courses served on the large injira bread platter, however we ordered follow up of a lamb after. So for my next visit I will order number of people extra dish. Service was soft spoken and polite, but I wouldn't call prompt. We enjoyed our meal here for € 63 for 4 main courses, mint teas and one beer, it was a bargain meal.

This place is gezellig! I've been to the real city of Lalibela in Ethiopia, and I so I think I can say this food is really good! Great for vegetarians too. This is our new favorite spot. Also can't beat the price, which is quite reasonable for eating out. Definitely try the Tej (traditional honey wine or flavored beers mango, coconut, banana? not even sure how i felt about it as a beer, but was a sweet drink. Only thing is they are usually very busy, so be prepared to be patient. It's worth it. :