Where to Eat Ethiopian in Atlanta

The ultimate list of Ethiopian dishes and restaurants in Atlanta.

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Desta Ethiopian Breakfast Combo

By CL Staff Tuesday January 1, 2019 04:42 PM EST

The Best Ethiopian in Atlanta according to our Critics is:
The Best Ethiopian in Atlanta according to our Readers is:
Last Year's Critic's Choice for Best Ethiopian
Ethiopian Dishes from our 100 Dishes List
CL Recommends: Ethiopian Restaurants

Here's our list of the Best Ethiopian Restaurant awards each year.

The Best Ethiopian in Atlanta according to our Critics is:

Feedel Bistro Restaurant

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The Best Ethiopian in Atlanta according to our Readers is:

Desta Ethiopian Kitchen Restaurant

All the food here is beautifully presented. Desta, which means "happiness" in Amharic, serves modern Ethiopian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Try the signature tibs (meat sautéed in spiced olive oil with onions, tomatoes, and peppers) with authentic injera, or go early for an intercontinental breakfa... | more...

Last Year's Critic's Choice for Best Ethiopian

Desta Ethiopian Kitchen Restaurant

Ethiopian Dishes from our 100 Dishes List

Vegetarian Combo at Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant

Available at Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant

Roll up your sleeves and dive in with this bountiful sampler platter of Ethiopian delights at the oft-overlooked Bahel, a quiet, family-owned café located directly across from the always-packed Desta. Dishes here are served family-style on huge platters lined with injera bread that soaks up flavorful vegan sauces in a way that’ll make you forget meat entirely. Creamy, spicy lentils are cooled by thick and hearty yellow peas, well-seasoned collards and cabbage add green to the plate, and potato and carrot sauce rounds out the rainbow of healthful delights. $11.99.