I love Ethiopian food but don’t have any good places near me. This place is amazing! There was one guy running the whole show the night we went there so service was a little slow but actually we didn’t care because the food was so...unreal. It was reasonably priced too (three of us ate a heap of food and shared a decent bottle of wine for about £79). Great for vegans as quite a few of the sharing platters are naturally plant-based!More

Date of visit: September 2023

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helenahX5138MN

2 reviews

Reviewed 22 January 2023 via mobile

Favourite Restaurant

I have been going to Lalibela for years, and it is my favourite restaurant in the world. It’s a lovely family-run place with the kindest staff- and have had multiple birthday dinners and dinners with friends here over the years. The food is amazing- really...flavoursome and really good for veggies like me. I always get a different dish every time and the flavours are just delicious. couldn’t recommend a better place in the whole or London. Also the atmosphere is just wonderful- Ethiopian music and artwork everywhere!! And the the milk and honey cake is a must-have <3More

Date of visit: January 2023

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Jet05981135047

2 reviews

Reviewed 16 June 2022 via mobile

Bad experience

The vegetarian platter it doesn’t test as Ethiopian food. after dinner I would like to pay with my card they told me only cash. Some of customers like me very disappointed and not happy at all. Most of Ethiopian restaurants in london to avoid tax...they only accept cash. So I request the young man to give me his account and I transfer the money in his account. Even I am not happy with the service they tried to change me service change and I told them I will not pay the service charge because I am not happy with the service. I am not trying to point out in my own community but this is very annoying for customer , you should improve your customer service. Please also you should serve fresh injera & wet . Not going againMore

Date of visit: June 2022

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MelissaKerren

3 reviews

Reviewed 28 May 2022

Disappointing

Booked a table for two 10 days in advance for my birthday, when we arrived we got sat at the back in a dark corner near the kitchen. Tried to explain twice that I had a reservation and asked for a better table was dismissed...and told they were full. Then saw walk ins arriving after us and were sat on better tables. So disappointed as have eaten there several times before and raved to my friend about how good the food was. We walked out after waiting to be served. No one noticed us leave.More

Date of visit: May 2022

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Campoviejo

69 reviews

Reviewed 10 October 2021

First time Ethiopian - will be back!

Fantastic experience: good honest advice from staff for Ethiopian "novices" like us - tasty, filling and good quality. Enjoyed.

Date of visit: September 2021

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Earthling15

24 reviews

Reviewed 4 August 2021 via mobile

Absolutely lovely!

It was our first time trying Ethiopian cuisine, it was great! Herbs and spices combined in a way we've not tasted before. Lovely food, great service and they brought a cake with a candle out for the husband's birthday, which I hadn't requested, lovely touch....Thank you! We'll be back and I highly recommend Lalibela 👌🏽More

Date of visit: August 2021

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naomigT1301ZS

2 reviews

Reviewed 28 July 2021

Best meal of my life

Went yesterday on a date. Made a trip out from Reading and it was totally worth it. Ordered a meal for 2 (£21.45) and it was wonderful. Staff were nice, restaurant was nice. A tiny bit slow and we didn't have the best seats but...would definitely go again.More

Date of visit: July 2021

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impa1er

90 reviews

Reviewed 10 July 2021 via mobile

Beautiful on every way

Delicious food, lovely staff, good value. The Assa (fish) dishes were superblyv spiced, served with the Injera bread. I enjoyed the Fitfit starter.and the milk and honey dessert, too. If I had one minor complaint, it would be that not everything on the menu was...available.More

Date of visit: July 2021

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jnboggs_72

1 review

Reviewed 29 June 2021

Absolutely fabulous in every way!

I came to this restaurant tonight on a recommendation and was thoroughly impressed. Both the service and the food were exceptional. The waitress was very friendly and had some great reccommendations. We also got to meet the chef who was excellent. I could not recommend...this place enough. Definitely visit if you can!!More

Date of visit: June 2021

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thomaswelton

37 reviews

Reviewed 12 August 2020 via mobile

Eat out to help out

Food was fantastic, first time trying Ethiopian food, would definitely go again. Sharing platters were great, and when a green bean side dish tastes that good I have to wonder how they pack in all that flavour. Visited during COVID restrictions, so card payments are...now accepted and the tables were well spaced and separated but still felt cosyMore

Date of visit: August 2020

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Botanical A

2 reviews

Reviewed 21 February 2020

Authentic Food And Experience

I have been across Africa and UK but this Ethiopian experience has been the best. Fresh food, great service and authentic tasting food had made me visit it more than once! There are great options for vegans and meat eaters with an amazing coffee ceremony....I will keep coming back for more!More

Date of visit: September 2019

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1001night

423 reviews

Reviewed 6 February 2020 via mobile

Authentic!

Having been to Ethiopia and having tasted a variety of food around the country, I was so pleased to be reminded of all the tastes and flavors at Lalibela. Everything is served the traditional way, on a tef-based injera, colorful, spicy, delicious. At some point,...I thought I was somewhere else!More

Date of visit: February 2020

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692alizs

1 review

Reviewed 11 January 2020

Superb!!!

Excellent, amazing Ethiopian food and great service, lovely place. Overall, I just want to go back again....

Date of visit: January 2020

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marybV7016CA

1 review

Reviewed 10 January 2020

Superb food!

I went with my friend for dinner tonight. We found the food delicious and really tasty. I would definitely go again with my colleagues soon. Great service. Would recommend if you are willing to try out exotic meals in the UK

Date of visit: January 2020

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rosysophie

47 reviews

Reviewed 19 December 2019 via mobile

Really amazing Ethiopian food!

Really amazing Ethiopian food! Very fresh and with teff injerra. Have been to many Ethiopian restaurants in London this is definitely one of the best. Nice atmosphere too.

Date of visit: December 2019

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