This is one of our favorite restaurants to eat at. We normally get the meat sampler for 2 and it fills us up nicely. They do have lunch specials for around $8 and the meat sampler cost half the price than dinner menu during lunch time (up to 3pm during weekdays). They also have the Ethopian honeywine which is a... more

We didn't know what kind of restaurant it was, but as we were walking downtown New Brunswick we decided to go in. The food was amazing - and way too much of it!!!! It was a Friday evening and the music was amazing. The bar scene was classy & the energy in the restaurant was wonderful. Not your regular, every... more

Let me start by saying this place was my favorite for MANY years, my husband and I could not afford to go too often while still in college since it is quite pricey, but we stayed faithful, increased frequency of visits until.......The Ugly The Good: The food is DELICIOUS! Excellent quality, taste, great wine and cocktail selection. The decor is... more

I have to agree with the reviewer Antztein. This used to be my favorite restaurant, however, the last time we went the portions were definitely much much smaller and the already high prices had gone up even more. We didn't get charged for extra injera, but that may have been a recent addition. I find that inexcusable. I've been to... more

Okay Ethiopian food...but not the best I've had. more

I tried ethiopian cuisine for the first time at this restaurant 2 years ago and immediately fell in love with it. I've been addicted to Ethiopian food since then. I've been to Makeda several times and always enjoyed food there. However, of late they have increased their prices and drastically reduced the portions. I am vegetarian and always tried the... more

Out of all the Ethiopian restaurants that I have been to, the flavors and consistency at this one are the best. The decor is lovely and the ambiance is perfect. I like the variety of seating, which includes a bar, traditional-style and dining-room style. The food is always excellent, as I have been here many times before. It easily holds... more

Great food and ambience. Live music on Fri & Sat. bit pricey though. more

I have been jonesing to try Ethiopian food for about a decade, and my boyfriend felt this would be a better start than the less fancy places in Philly. He was so right! Makeda is a wonderful date spot because of the tradition of eating the food with your hands using the spongy soft bread that seems to soak up... more