Addis Ethiopian Restaurant in Richmond

Fantastic, flavorful food. Thank you! Owner served us. They had 100% teff injera for gluten free folks! Wonderful experience. Addis is our favorite vegetarian, plant based food restaurant. Vegetarian options: Many food entrees are vegan or 100% plant based. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free injera can be requested.

First time experience dining inside eating the food. Customer service was great and the food delicious and satisfying. I would return!

Always a delightful experience! I highly recommend the Kitfo Addis.

Dora wot is toooo spicy .

We had a lovely meal at Addis! The service was amazing, as was our meal. Our server offered recommendations that were perfect for us, and we will definitely be back

Every time we order takeout you leave items out of what is delivered but still charge us for it. When we call to try to make it right we get the run around but never a refund for the missing items.

My family drove all the way from Waynesboro for Addis Ethiopian food, and it did not disappoint. If you like the robust flavors of Indian food, you will appreciate Ethiopian food too. We took several family members who had never eaten Ethiopian food before, and they were all pleasantly surprised. Lunch at Addis will be a top place to get a meal the next time we visit Richmond.

Decent food and great that injera is free. Bathroom was filthy.

Really amazing food and friendly service. Food was quick and so delicious its an amazing spot cant recommend enough

The food was plentiful and very, very tasty. It is as good as a restaurant we frequented in Washington, DC. In fact, we often traveled 3 hours to enjoy its authentic cuisine. The restaurant is clean, and the staff is very accomodating.

Sat for nearly 30 minutes without being served. No one approached us to tell us there was any issue, had to get our own menus from the bar. It appeared they were understaffed but a table of 15 was set after us before we had even been welcomed. Got up and left and no one attempted to stop us and correct the issue. Previous times there did not have any issues and food was fantastic

I am from Ethiopia, and I have a deep understanding of what authentic Ethiopian food tastes like. I am proud to witness how these delicious dishes at Addis Restaurant in Richmond are prepared with genuine Ethiopian ingredients, preserving the true essence of our culinary heritage. When you dine at this friendly Restaurant, you will experience the flavors as if you were sitting in Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital city of Ethiopia. The restaurant takes great care in using traditional ingredients, ensuring that each dish is an authentic representation of its origins. From the spicy and aromatic wats (stews) to the soft injera (traditional flatbread made from teff), every bite will transport you to the heart of Ethiopia. Whether you are a seasoned lover of Ethiopian cuisine like me or trying it for the first time, you will be delighted by the authenticity and quality of the food served at Richmond Addis Ethiopian Restaurant. The experience is more than just a meal; it is a journey to the vibrant streets of Addis Ababa, where food is a celebration of culture and community. So, come and enjoy the rich flavors of Ethiopian food at Richmond Addis Ethiopian Restaurant. It is a taste of home for Ethiopians and a culinary adventure for everyone else. Savor this unique dining experience!

Very authentic , love the atmosphere and food

Super costly restaurant compared to other Ethiopian restaurants. Better food available MD/DC areas for half the price, for those dont mind driving extra miles. Parking: Parking available

This is a great Ethiopian restaurant! We really enjoyed all the food. My friend is gluten intolerant and they actually have gluten free injera! The taste is quite accurate, but they are a bit crumbly due to the lack of gluten. If you are looking for an Ethiopian restaurant in the RVA this is a must try! Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free injera! The taste is quite accurate, but they are a bit crumbly due to the lack of gluten.

Third time having Ethiopian food. I found this place before I flew into Richmond and having only had the cuisine a few times before I didn t want to miss the opportunity. The food was absolutely delicious. We othered the sambussa, kentanya?, lamb, Addis special chicken and the vegetables. Nothing was disappointing. The staff were friendly and although few they made sure you were taken care of. I wouldn t hesitate to come back and they ve set a new bar for Ethiopian cuisine for me.

The open mic nights are the best!!

The food is definitely delicious very flavorful! Services is amazing and on Tuesday its a poetry lounge you can enjoy Good food drinks,and have a therapeutic session on ppl just being themselves, having a good time with live music,and you even show case your talents.

2018: Had a tasty meal here. Great vegetarian options. Fun atmosphere, good service! 2024: now feels like a tired restaurant past its time. Food mediocre at best. Service good. Food

Had quite a hankering for Ethiopian and since Elsas closed during the pandemic, Ive not loved other places. This one is a definite exception! The food was delicious! They gave us a mountain of Injira, which we didnt need, but Im not complaining!

So good! And such a fun experience!

Food is great and cheaper than most ethiopian restaurants without sacrificing quality. Highly recommend The only downside is lack or parking, but thus is the crux of Richmond

Delightful experience all around. Delicious food, wonderful staff. Cant wait to go back! Plus I plan to bring my grandkids with me sometime soon. I think they will totally enjoy the experience!!!

Great experience and incredible service. Best kitfo Ive had in years!!! Thank you for a great meal!!

This was the first place I have had Ethiopian cuisine so I have no comparisons/expectations to note. It took a couple minutes to get greeted while only 2 other tables were occupied in the whole place. I was sat in the outdoor area (my choice). At first glance on the menu there were many vegetarian options available to order! I personally am not vegetarian but do have friends with that dietary restriction. I ordered the sambussas as an appetizer and was blown away with how fantastic they were. Never thought of enjoying lentils with a a crispy dough exterior! I had the chicken tibs for my entree with their in house beer special. It was a good pairing, the entree had a nice flavor though I preferred a bit more spice. You get a big portion of injera with your entree as well. Will definitely try again in the future.

My favorite restaurant in all of Richmond, I love eating here whenever Im in town. Although I am not a fan of injera (its a personal/texture thing, so I just use a fork), the food is always delicious, with excellent vegetarian options, and the staff is always welcoming and friendly. The Ethiopian honey wine is a particularly decadent treat.

The food and service were great!

Better than any of the 4 places that I ate in little Ethiopia in LA. Food portions were massive and the spice level accurate and delicious. They host so many different events there that really create a community atmosphere.

Delicious food!

I have eaten here several times and not once was I disappointed. Parking: There is a great need for parking here, however, it is totally out of the hands of the restaurant or the owners. Food : 5/5 |

Arrived and ordered, ready to experience our first Ethiopian fare. Ordered and received drinks. 45 minutes later, while patrons who came in after us had been served already, we had neither been served nor spoken with. When I happened to ask, they actually had the gall to say that our food takes longer to make. The nail in the coffin was when they offered to immediately give us our food as we stood to leave. I would absolutely not eat here again. lol I guesss I never ate here the first time.

Drove 2 hours to pick up a small order of something they usually keep in house. Very pleased with the exception they made. Thanks

Great food. Good service

Nice place to have Ethiopian food. Food is yummy.

The food was so awesome. The injera was perfect. The tebs were delicious. Great food

Our memories of Addis from years ago were better left alone. Our recent visit was a disappointment At 6pm with many tables empty, the service was slow, they were out of glasses and used plastic cups, 2 of the 4 dishes were dirty with food remnants. The spiciest food was not spicy. And most frightening, there was a 4 inch hair in our meal! The atmosphere left a lot for improvement too. The bathroom was clean-ish but needs some paint and updating. Walls and doors were very dirty and scuffed. Outlet covers were hanging off. A piece of a plunger was laying on the ground. Sadly, Addis seems to have gone downhill and we do not plan to return.

Amazing restaurant forreal!

A nice place, in a great location. Not a fancy place but great ambiance.

The food is good however their service is pretty frustrating especially when you drive across town and they are closed when their times say open. Maybe they should update the times on google for more accuracy. Understaffed and they are inconsistent on their door dash platform. Not very dependable and very inconvenient.

Love this restaurant. Most similar place in Richmond to my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in DC. One note- they only use DoorDash for orders, so don t use EatStreet!

I ve never had a less than great dining experience here. The food is amazing - regardless of what you get. I m not vegetarian but the vegetarian platter is so savory and satisfying. The service alone is a great reason to dine in. Love this place!

If for only the food this pace is definitely up the alley of those that traditional food eaten in a traditional way. Go and see what I mean...if u dont

Great food but the lady who served us wasnt friendly.

Had reservation two weeks in advance and when we showed up they denied us lying that the kitchen closed on st patty s day nope

Great food. We always get the beef Derek tibs (crispy and mildly spicy) with the vegetable sample platter

Great authentic fare!

Not too busy on a week night, fair priced delicious food. My friend got # 20 - the lamb - and I got the six vegetarian entrees. Heads-up to anyone lactose intolerant: most of the menu contains clarified seasoned butter. Its a meal well worth the lactaid though; i come here whenever Im in town and always leave stuffed / with leftovers for lunch the next day. Parking: On a weekday at 6 its really not bad we found it to our spot on dock Street, crossed main and we were at their door

Great food and service wasaround 18-20 bucks for an entree which was kinda pricy but they were generous with the teff Vegetarian options: Extensive vegetarian options

Other than it taking over an hour for food to come when we were one of two tables on a Wednesday night, our food was excellent. Well be back to try again.

Great food. Friendly staff.

Awesome experience! We did family-style and thoroughly enjoyed it! Will definitely go again. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Loved it, sis and I really loved the Ethiopia hot tea, and the selection was great.

Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant around here.

Nice service and new things to try out. People were very generous to explain the menu and give us the samples. One thing I was not happy is I found a hair. But they took care of it right away.

Very bland compared to other ethnic foods.

My family loved this restaurant, excellent service and delicious food. Bitew was very helpful..went above and beyond! A come back for sure!

My first time trying Ethiopian food and I must say I was very impressed at how flavorful the food was I was in a hurry so I got my food to but the inside is nice if you want to sit and eat

Charged over charged and illegally charged improper taxes and fees- for a meal I didn t get but boxed cold- $70 to wait for cold food flat soda and lack of care, customer service. It was a special dinner for my partner and myself and you ruined it. I hope anyone who thinks this is unique it s not. They are beyond past the point of no return. My two servers I thought were busy and I was patient being and servicing in restaurants for years. This is a horrible experience. The staff should be gone ASAP. The word is spread already.

Awful! Made a reservation for my girlfriend and I and went down all excited but the experience was inexcusably bad. Waited ten minutes for a server, didnt get our appetizer, got served flat soda, and spent thirty minutes watching other tables getting treated better than us. The tables around us were dirty and the staff didnt seem interested in cleaning them. When I went to the mens room, the light fixture was hanging from the ceiling by the wires. We paid $70 for all this. Go anywhere else!

Rats and Roaches....some as big as cats!!! Never again!

I from Ethiopian I know every thing They didn t cook well worst food we get over here

Its the worst Ethiopian restaurant Ive ever seen, and the service is terrible

Great authentic dishes and wonderful service. Fun location. Well definitely be back!

Good (not great) ethiopian food. They have speak easy and other events at night with good music

This is the best Ethiopian food I ve ever had! Everything was well seasoned and fresh. The sambusas were perfectly crispy even for takeaway and the injera was so soft and airy.

The flavor is amazing. Service was friendly and helpful with the menu options. Will definitely go again!!

Will never eat here again!! A series of events took place last night while ordering takeout from this place. My husband went to pick up my order and was charged $68 for a meal that was supposed to be $31. He went back in to have this corrected and while inside realized that they didn t put the side of lentils in the bag. After getting home we open the food and there is some kind of bug in the side of lentils that that the woman at the counter handed us we have had issues with this restaurant before with them not putting the side items in the bag (starting to think it s done on purpose) but wanted to give them another try but NEVER AGAIN!!!

Wonderfully delicious food!

My family keeps coming back here because the food is reliable, prices are reasonable, and it s usually easy to get a table without needing to make a reservation. We usually order all 6 veg dishes and add on a meat dish.

We ate on the patio and the food was amazing!

Love it, love it every time.

In addis Ethiopian restaurant , I joined the food,I satisfied by the service and atmosphere available.Defntely I recommend to any one.Thanks.

Website shows open at Noon. Large neon sign says Open walk inside at 2:30pm and they tell me it s closed till 5pm.

Is not good food at all big name but the quality is not nice the give you one engera on fried beef and charge you $25 sad

Such an incredible gem in Richmond! My friend and I stopped in to grab a quick bite to take with us, the owner was so kind, shared his favorites, what would be quickest, and even gave us an additional side to try. The food was OUTSTANDING!! We ate every bite, and are already planning to come back. Thank you so much!

So delicious, I d go all the time if i could! The Ye Doro Wat was great as well as the Addis Shiro Wat. Just do it!

The people were nice but the food was wildly expensive for the portion size I paid 25$ for a single drumstick with sauce on it

A fine delicious Ethipioan place. Mostly.empty when went.

Good Ethiopian food. You need to be prepared to eat with your hands and share dishes, as this is the tradition in Ethiopia.

I hope the owners read this. Your bathrooms are disgusting. There was filth all over the sink and leaky toilets. There was so soap in the bathroom either. The service was terrible. We were the only customers. The servers were on their phone the entire night. We weren t asked if we wanted drinks. The food was good. It had good flavor. Pretty sure some of it was microwaved. I just felt gross and dissatisfied with the service.

Good, authentic dishes.

Food was decent. My friend asked her to make my food mild but it was brought spicy. I didn t complain. I just ate it. Presentation is everything and they need room for improvement. Chipped plate,food sloppy on plate. They allow smoking in there which is an absolute no for me. Customer service- she waited on four tables who sat down way after us. We waited over 15 minutes before someone came to take our drink order. Atmosphere was ok.

Little pricey but, food is good ....

I am from Somalia love Ethopian food This was tasty and yummy

Always consistent with service and low wait times for your meal. Everytime we leave feeling full and satisfied

Went there 2-3 weeks ago. There was no other customer besides me and my friend. The server was pretty nice. However, the food was absolutely terrible. It looked, tasted (and probably smelled) like it was made three days ago. I went there because of the high reviews but dont be fooled. Most of the reviewers are probably not Ethiopian and dont know what they are eating. It maybe a decent place for drinks later at night but avoid their food!

Amazing food everytime weve visited. I swear the Injera (Ethiopian bread) expands in your stomach, because you will definitely finish all of it. My favorit dishes Ive tried have been the potatoes, cabbage, split peas, lamb and chicken entrees. Cant go wrong with any of these selections and a place to checkout for sure!

The food was good after they had to reheat it because it came out cold The manager did give us free drinks for the inconveniences. The place was really nice and cozy and we sat and drank and had good conversation in a nice environment

I would give zero stars if I could had a reservation for 8:30pm, showed up at 8:25, stood at hostess stand for 10 minutes before being acknowledged. And by acknowledged I mean someone said yes? I replied we have a reservation at 830 they said how many I reply 2 . He points to a nearby table & says there . We sit, & proceed to sit for 35 minutes without anyone coming over, no water, no menu, no look in our direction we got up & walked out. Horrendous experience

We got a reccmmendation from the Poe Museum to eat here. The vegetarian platter was great! So were the samosas, the surprise was the salad....especially the salad dressing! Wish they bottled it and sold it. Would have taken it home! Great place to eat lunch!!

Great food n service

Could have been better. Good food. Get used to not having silverware

Tried Ethiopian for the first time .. staff were friendly .. food was decent .. but I felt it s not my type of a cuisine .. I usually prefer spicy food.. overall a new experience..

Owner was so rude, showing me an article that was framed that he took off the wall on how to eat! Just because I didn t like the the pancakes apparently it s unacceptable to eat anything with a fork. I am a chef and have been in the industry for over twenty years and would never insult a customer and shame them. No thanks to this restaurant.

Food was average. Service was not great

Great affordable food and nice staff.

While this was my first experience eating Ethiopian cuisine, it has been my favorite also. If you re looking for a starter restaurants to experience authentic food, this is where you d tart your Ethiopian journey

Going to another restaurant that decided they would not serve the last half hour. Walked around the corner and found Addis. Couldnt be happier with the food, experience and service

Easily my favorite place to get Ethiopian food in rva. All of the food entrees are incredibly delicious and cooked to perfection, and the staff here are very attentive and friendly. The restaurant itself is very clean and is average for its size. Prices are kind of high, but if you come here with a large group, youll get your moneys worth. Id highly recommend trying this place out!

Average Ethiopian restaurant in a fun part of town. The vegetarian platter was enough for two people, but the food itself was ordinary and not particularly flavorful. The wine list is OK but dont write home about it; the beer list, in a city known for its breweries, was completely pedestrian. I ended up not wanting to drink anything at all. The server was very friendly and tried to do a good job, but was not up to the task and seemed overwhelmed trying to cope with the few diners who came in that evening. The outdoor patio is great, with effective heaters and a canopy. The street is closed to cars, so people-watching is a pleasant diversion. Parking can be a challenge, particularly during busy weekends.

Amazing food and a friendly staff. Addis is some of the best Ethiopian food you can find!

Not really worth the price, expensive poor service and ambience but okay food

Dont let the look of this place throw you off! Its a nice chill spot for great ethiopian food and the staff is beyond wonderful!! If its your not use to this kind of food or like me and didnt even know how or what to order lol they help you and guide you through your order based on what you like!! They made my first experience trying ethiopian food so pleasant Im a faithful customer now! Love love love this place!

This was an excellent restaurant with culturally informative staff who provided a great experience.

Lovely experience! My first time visiting and truly enjoyed the Tuesday Verses live event too featuring music, spoken word, signing and live painting with Nikkea Shareè and Julian Greene! Highly recommended!

I enjoyed my experience...

Being Habeshan (of the Ethiopian/Eritrean culture), I was very disappointed with the services I received. I went there for mothers day with family---they did not cater to our needs at all, they did not give us what we craved and ordered. We drove an hour away for such an experience. Instead, we ended up with left over food...fatty meats and microwaved injera (seriously!)---my children were very upset with how unfair we were treated and still ended up paying for such a poor and miserable service. The food is not quality nor healthy at all, do your research folks! Start with the Injera...!

Great service... we had them bring food for 5. We got a wonderful selection of veg and meat dishes. The beets were delicious and the injera easy to use. Highly recommended

Low on staff. Everyone is in a hurry. Just one person doing everything.

They are always very kind and the food is excellent!

My review has nothing to do with the food (which was just OK, IMO) but the horrible service we experienced today. The table we were seated at broke a leg and fell on the right side onto my kids toe and my MILs hand. Luckily my husband and I held it up so we could get them out. They were hurt and we were shook up but we let it go coz these things happen sometimes. But after this, we got our food but had to ask for everything from water, to cutlery to napkins and were treated as if we were the ones who broke the table on purpose. There was ONE waiter on staff and NO manager in sight who would apologize to us (which would be a bare courtesy considering what could have happened with the table being so heavy). The restaurant was NOT crowded though so we didnt appreciate the lack of courtesy , let alone and apology. LUCKILY, My 8 yr old daughter had MOVED to another table a MINUTE before the table fell else she would have had been seriously injured by the table and glass from the water glasses and plates that broken on impact. The more I think about it, the more I feel badly thinking of what could have happened today. It was just horrible. They need to have better checks in place and need to take better care of their customers.

Excellent restaurant right in the middle of downtown Richmond. The service provided by the waitress was friendly and the food was tasty, although a bit on the bland side. Some of the better injera I have had. I do wish the food was served warm instead of room temp (I got veg entree), and the wait time was long for the food to arrive. Otherwise very good.

As always, delicious, with great service.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Best coffee around!

Beware of the food at this place, after eating a lamb meal, I got food poisoning from eating here, rotten Lamb meat with bacteria that can make you sick.

My wife got severe food poisoning here and she refuses to ever go back.

Awesome atmosphere great drinks the menu looked great Ill return soon to eat.

Went tonight and was terribly disappointed. I m only glad this wasn t my first Ethiopian restaurant. We ordered immediately and it was an hour to get our entree and they all arrived room temp (chicken tibs and 3 vegetarian.) None of the 3 wait staff seemed to be doing a consistent job changing from bar to hostess to waitress constantly. The person who was the bartender the most kept dropping cups or plates and making super loud crashing sounds that were very unpleasant and we were sitting on the opposite wall. The waitress and bartender were also fighting about some unknown thing which I don t believe should be happening in the front with customers. Waited quite a while to get drinks refilled which imo most restaurants never let your cup get all the way empty. And when we did get a refill they gave us water and didn t ask what we were drinking. The bench I was sitting on kept moving from the person on the other side moving. And the icing on the cake was the table next to us found metal in their meat and nothing close to an apology was made.

Amazing food.

Nothing like listening to the souls of someone pouring their inner feelings out

The food is amazing

I love this restaurant the amount of care the servers give us was incredible! I love the food I had the meat combo and veg 6 and lamb. Over all it was an amazing experience! Thank you again for treating us!

Really good food. Leisurely experience

Delicious finger food! First time trying, but definitely having it again

Very big portions of food and also so delicious. The lady who took our orders was extra nice.

tl;dr: Addis has *really* gone downhill in the past 3 years. Sadly, their food is pretty terrible now. This, combined with the slow service and the lack of cleanliness make what was once one of the best restaurants in the area now a very hard pass. The long version: I ate here about 30 times between 2014 - 2020 and it was amazing every time -- my favorite restaurant in the region. I just went back for the first time in over two and a half years, and it has *really* gone downhill since then. My first time back after so long, I ordered a bunch of my old favorites. I was sorely disappointed by almost all of them: (1) The bozena shiro (chickpea stew with beef). The shiro they served was definitely *not* shiro. They used to serve the most velvety, nutty, chickpea stew. I dont know what theyre serving now. It tastes like canned gravy maybe? I suspect it no longer even has chickpeas in it. It was absolutely disgusting. (2) The misir wot (spicy red lentils). Theyve *severely* toned down the spices in this dish. It used to taste of delicious, aromatic berbere. I could not detect the berbere in it any longer. It is super bland now. (3) Gomen (collards). Theyve removed all the spices from this dish too. The collards used to be so flavorful and delicious. Now, theyre just serving them bland, American style. Maybe a little salt added, but I couldnt detect anything else. Boring. (4) Ayb (cheese). The cheese was so bone dry it was almost like sand. It used to be much creamier and delicious. This cheese tasted like it had been sitting out, unsealed for days. Inedible. (5) Kitfo (raw, minced beef). The kitfo was the only dish that was actually still very good. I do think theyve cut back on the mitmita (chili powder), and the quality of the meat might be just a little lower, but it was still delicious, brimming with the smell and flavor of korerima (Ethiopian black cardamom), and seemed to still have a decent amount of kibe (spiced clarified butter) in it. (6) Tej (honey wine). They serve a different brand of tej than they used to. (Its now from Negus Brewing out of Virginia.) It was delicious, even if overpriced. And kind of cool to support a local tej-maker. (The old brand they served was Enat Tej out of California, which I think has gone out of business.) (7) The injera (sourdough crepe bread). I should also mention that the injera was still pretty good. It seemed less sour than in the past, and definitely much thicker, but still good. Its likely cut with lots of all purpose flour or barley flour, with not much teff, but theyve always done this at Addis if I recall correctly, and its fairly standard for restaurants in the U.S. Also: Yes, the service is slow, and its not super clean inside. But those two things have always been true, and I never minded them. To me, those sorts of things are forgivable if the food is outstanding. Sadly, the food is now mostly pretty bad. So... What happened??? I dont know, maybe theyve made their food increasingly inauthentic to cater to the taste of the locals as this area becomes increasingly gentrified? Or, theyve had issues getting authentic ingredients due to pandemic-related supply issues? Maybe the gentrification caused a steep rent hike -- and this paired with inflation forced some severe corner-cutting? Whatever the case, I am SO sad to see this place serving food that is so vastly inferior and less authentic than what I know they are capable of. I am so, so sad to come to terms with the realization that I will never be coming back. (But hey, it frees me up to visit other delicious places whenever I am in Richmond, like Perlys! Previously, I refused to eat anywhere else in town except Addis.)

HUGE portion sizes for the price! Best Katenya in RVA! We did wait for 45 minutes after we finished our meal for a box and the check, hence the 4 stars, but we will definitely go back again!

If I could give this place -5 stars I would. This place never answers their phone for takeout orders. Have to drive up here to place an order and they take on average 45 minutes to make your food. Often times I come up here and they close early ? As in 8:30 when their website and google says 10:00 pm. I am vegan so my places to eat at limited but I will no longer support this establishment.

Amazing food and welcoming atmosphere!! Super friendly service, will be back!! A must if in the area!!

The food was delicious and it was a different experience for a first time visit. I highly recommend going if you want a new cultural experience. It was worth it.

The food was good and the restaurant smelled amazing, but the experience was awful. The man who greeted us was immediately rude and ended up knocking a chair over into our table with no acknowledgement. Our waitress was nice but the tables were not cleaned and it took longer to get the check than it did to order and eat.

Loved it...perfect

First time going to this establishment, Tuesday Open Mic! Very entertaining!

If I could give yall 6 stars, I would. Addis is outstanding! Everything is skillfully prepared and packed with flavor. Some of our favorite protein dishes include Bozena Shiro (a thick gravy-like savory beef stew), Chicken Tibs (sauteed chicken with spices and jalapeno), and Doro Wot (stewed onions with aromatic spices, chicken, and hard boiled egg). For vegetable dishes we usually order the platter of 6 because its impossible to choose and they all add such wonderful contrast to any entree. For two people, its just enough to order one appetizer, one main entree and a side because it comes with injera which is filling...But we always go way overboard. Plus we want extra for leftovers. Dine in or take out, its the best. Theres nothing like the satisfaction of a meal from Addis! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian appetizers and side dishes including lentils, potatoes, greens, and more. Well spiced and often cooked in clarified butter, deeply satisfying as mains! Dietary restrictions: I believe that much of what their chefs prepare, including the injera which is served with every meal, is naturally gluten free. Teff flour and chickpea flour are non glutenous and quite common in many of these dishes.

Honestly, this is in my top 3 favorite restaurants as a Richmond native. If you love rich and beautiful flavors, full of perfectly balanced spices, you should come here. I absolutely adore the injera here as well. Very sour and soft! They also have both vegan and vegetarian options.

Dj is pretty good.. drinks are decents..normal not a crowd.

Extremely loud atmosphere and bathroom need more cleaning.

Weve eaten at all the Ethiopian restaurants in Richmond and this one is the best in terms of portion sizes and overall quality. Parking: This is located in Shockoe Bottom so be prepared to find some parking a few blocks up. Kid-friendliness: No booster seat or high chair, but they were super accommodating for our kid.

Cute little place, very relaxed atmosphere, service was pleasant, food was plentiful, full of flavor with fresh ingredients. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

Never tried Ethiopian. Most of the food we tried was yummy. The injera bread takes some getting used to. Our server was helpful. The restaurant looks older and dingy. The bathroom was ATROCIOUS.

Wonderful Ethiopian restaurant. Great for date night and large groups. Weve tried most of the menu and enjoyed it. If you take a large group and are willing to eat family style, you can try a huge chunk of there menu. One of my favorite spots in this part of Richmond.

Good food, friendly service and ample seating space , inside and out Vegetarian options: Pretty varied options for vegetarians for sides. Food : 4/5 |

Love this place and the vibe

Truly awful experience. My table waited nearly an hour to have our order taken. We arrived when the restaurant was quite empty but our requests for service were ignored. After much waiting, we noticed the waitress going out of her way to serve caucasian customers, providing them an exceptional experience from the moment they walked in. They enjoyed glasses of wine and even received appetizers while we couldnt get her to even offer us water. After rising to ask for service several times, our drink orders were taken and we were brought PLASTIC CUPS of wine. Of course, the other guests ordered additional wine and received it in glasses. When I went to tell the manager of our treatment, he yelled and told me to get back in my seat. I am a 45 year old woman and he loudly, repeatedly told me to go and be seated. It was shocking to be demeaned and disriminated against in an ethnic restaurant. Because we came for the spoken word event on my friends birthday, I didnt walk out. I stayed for my friend and even ordered the poorly prepared dishes this restaurant passes off as authentic Ethiopian food. It was bland and disappointing though not as terrible as the service. I wouldnt return to or recommend this establishment for anything in the world. I hope the spoken word event finds a new home soon.

Terrible -waited for more than an hour and the food never came. No way would I ever come back here - it s a waste of time.

I m just discovering Ethiopian food and this is my second time going to a Ethiopian restaurant. I really enjoyed the fish dish and most of the side veggies. The green beans weren t that good and tasted overcooked. However, I would totally recommend this place! The service is so so. But I wasn t looking for a server who would be extremely attentive. I just wanted to sit and enjoy my food in peace, which is what I got!

Food is delightful! Always fresh and great service. Highly recommend!

This restaurant never fails me when. I go. 5 stars all the way.

My family love eating here we love ethiopian style

I really didnt feel welcome in there when I walked through the doors the bartender she just looked at me and just looked away and continued to do whatever it was she was doing it took me to go to her for me to get some help but the atmosphere on the inside it was welcoming

Very good lamb and beef tibs. Ask for it extra juicy for more flavor to mop up with the njera

I attend an open mic at this restaurant occasionally. Tonight I chose to come out because I had not been out in a while and I really wanted to get out of the house. After being seated and sitting for about 20 minutes, I was finally approached by a server who provided me water and told me that she would be back to check on me. I stepped away from my table to sign up for the open mic and when I returned I was approached by the bartender who was very rude in asking me if I was purchasing anything. I informed her I would be, to which she replied ok cool followed by the rules of the open mic. I explained that I also paid to get in the open mic and had intentions on purchasing so I didn t understand how it applied to me.. she rolled her eyes and walked away.. she was not my server and my server never returned to my table.. outside of the amazing open mic that is put on here, I will not be patronizing this restaurant.

Want Ethiopian in RVA? This is the spot.

The food is amazing here!

I went here on a weeknight. The inside is very air conditioned but it was pleasant to eat outside. The staff was friendly and accommodating to my additional requests for a spoon and to-go containers. I ordered the Addis speciality 3 meat plate. The restaurant was out of Alicia sega wot. The portions were very generous and enough for at least 3 meals. I appreciated the variety but found many pieces of the beef to be very tough so I did not want to eat it all. I liked that the meat plate came with a vegetable. The actual price of the specialty meat plate was 10 percent higher than what was listed on the menu. The was human hair baked into my injera that discouraged me from finishing the injera. See my photo. A friend had recommended it as a favorite so maybe I went on an off night.

Never a disappointment!! The flavors are always on point, they are a little understaffed but everyone is right now so I do not mind waiting(not even that long) for really good food, the price matches what you get(HUGE portions). I would eat this everyday if I could. Spicy beef stew is the way to go!!

Not bad. I have had MUCH BETTER Ethiopian food. It was lacking spices and flavor. The server (owner?) was very pleasant and accomodating.

Great outdoor dining! Wonderful food. Decent beer selection. Great vegetarian options. On the night we were there the place was understaffed so we had to wait longer than usual. But its not like that every night and even when it is, if you have good comoany, the food is worth the wait.

Not worth It. Not nice but very expensive. Check other Ethiopian restaurants around.

Amazing food!!! Not so much crowded on weekdays

Amazing food and service. Our toddler absolutely loved the vegetarian platter!

Great food

My daughter came in town and the first thing she wanted was a visit to Addis. Food was plentiful and excellent as always.

Fast service and nice warm food on a chilly day!

First time trying Ethiopian food and its pretty good! You would wrap the injera - sour fermented flatbread, kinda like a thick sour crepe - around the meat and vegetable and enjoy it. Meat is well-seasoned,and the sourness from the bread adds more taste to the food. Everything is put on the injera on a big plate for everyone to share together. The place looks nice and service was good!

Online menu isn t the same as the store menu which we where disappointed about . Other than that we loved the food

Great food and staff

Excellent atmosphere and great service! The menu is a little out dated as they tend to not have whats on it anymore. Also running out of certain dishes like the bread which is the meal occurs sometimes. Overall though, the food is good! Definitely a unique spot to check out!

I sat at the bar and it was ver comfortable. I enjoyed the sampler vegetable platter that I ordered and can t wait to check out the venue on a night where there is entertainment.

good vibez... very pricey tho

Decent food, but not well maintained. Service was slow and unclean tables. Used plates were just left lying around on empty tables.

Hours long wait on takeout (making us come back every 30 minutes and refusing to cancel) and long wait times for service in person even when we were one of the only customers there. The food is absolutely amazing, but the hurdles to actually get the food are not worth it.