Ethiopic

401 H Street NE WashingtonDC20002
Closed
Sunday
12:00pm-10:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm-10:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm-10:00pm
Friday
12:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday
12:00pm-10:00pm
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Average Rating
4
Total Reviews
(86)
Recommended 0
Not Recommended 0
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Description

Ethiopic Restaurant focuses on Ethiopian cuisine and culture. Traditional Ethiopian ingredients are introduced to evoke the true taste of Ethiopia. Ethiopic’s authentic Ethiopian food menu will feature vegetarian, meat, poultry, and fish. Ethiopic Restaurant is proud to be the first Ethiopian Restaurant on the H Street Corridor and intends to cater to a wide customer base. We want everyone to...
by mapquest on August 30, 2013 from mapquest

Tips

Intimate, urban, and unique, Ethiopic is a perfect fit for the gritty, diverse Atlas District. A well-kept secret among regulars, the restaurant never overflows with patrons, but there’s enough people to make it lively. With its leather-bound menus, minimalistic African decor, and sunlight streaming through the windows, Ethiopic is more upscale than most of the Ethiopian cuisine found on U Street. As always, honey wine is a featured drink, and patrons can’t go wrong with picking one of the many sampler dinner platters offered. Choose between vegetarian, vegetarian with fish, or the beef and...
by Citysearch on January 31, 2014 from Citysearch
Parking:
Although parking on H Street is usually limited, there should be ample street spots right outside the restaurant on Fourth Street.
by Citysearch on August 17, 2010 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

Ethiopian food is staged for "cosmopolitans" at this "upscale" West African in the burgeoning Atlas District, where basketweave tables and homeland art provide a "lovely" backdrop for "very flavorful" cuisine, served "graciously"; while it lacks the "raw feel of similar joints on Ninth Street", this slightly "pricier" version is "very popular", ergo reservations are "a must."
by zagat on January 21, 2014 from zagat
The spongy rolls of sourdough injera bread (a ubiquitous carbohydrate on Ethiopian plates) used in place of utensils can make traditional Ethiopian feel decidedly undelicate, but the bright surroundings and friendly service here make for a downright romantic experience. Venture off the well-beaten path of spicy lamb and lentils to try the spicy chickpea dumplings or fragrant simmered split...
by fodors on October 19, 2012 from fodors
Citysearch Editorial Review:
Intimate, urban, and unique, Ethiopic is a perfect fit for the gritty, diverse Atlas District. A well-kept secret among regulars, the restaurant never overflows with patrons, but there’s enough...
by by Faith Hayden at Citysearch on July 12, 2010 from Citysearch

Information from the business

Ethiopic Restaurant focuses on Ethiopian cuisine and culture. Traditional Ethiopian ingredients are introduced to evoke the true taste of Ethiopia. Ethiopic's authentic Ethiopian food menu will feature vegetarian, meat, poultry, and fish. Ethiopic Restaurant is proud to be the first Ethiopian Restaurant on the H Street Corridor and intends to cater to a wide customer base. We want everyone to...
by superpages on August 16, 2013 from superpages