Lalibela - Carte

My wife (who is Ethiopian) and me travel a lot. And we like to visit Ethiopian restaurants every new city we visit. For the dozen restaurants we have visited in Europe, this is the best one.

Good solid and authentic Ethiopian food, tasty and without a long wait. The atmosphere is very pleasant, and the service by the owner attentive and very caring. Haven't yet checked the other Ethiopian spots in Frankfurt, but so far this is a great choice!

I've never had this type of cuisine before, but the food was very good. The atmosphere is nice and it was only a couple blocks from the Christmas market. Close enough to walk. It's a small little place, nice African decor, nice owner too. It is a unique experience. We will definitely be going back. Voir le carte

As an Ethiopian food lover, I often try this cuisine in various countries. Living in the US, I have experienced superb restaurants and a few truly horrific examples. After having tried several locations in my city of birth, we have always decided to return to Lalibela. We've been coming here for well over 6 years. While we lived in Germany, we were able to come more often. Now it's just every few years. The food is consistently excellent. The service is superb. The owner remembers us every time--still! We have brought many a newcomer to this establishment to introduce them to this wonderful cuisine. We know they won't be disappointed.

No plates, forks, or knives required. Everything is enjoyed using flat, fluffy, spongy bread. Yes, you may want to wash your hands before enjoying a meal at this restaurant, especially if you are dining with friends.We ordered a wide selection of options (meats and veggies) and had it served in large platters. The entire dish was lined with the spongy bread. Tear off a piece and dig in. The food is fun to eat and has a bit of a "kick", but not so much that it should cause fear. The flavor varied from dish to dish, but each was good on its own or mixed with the other options.Made for a good conversation and brought my group together to eat, joke, and enjoy the evening. We even tried the "frui...

I experienced this restaurant a few hours ago. I write this review still under the sensation of happiness provided by the food, the spices, the wine, the atmosphere.. It was unexpected and for this reason even more unforgetable. If you never tried Ethiopian food, please forget any prejudice you may have and give this place a try. It is very simple, you don't say much for the outdoor (or even the indoor - it was completely empty while I was there, but it was a monday late afternoon). But it is very cozy, the owner himself suggested me what to drink and eat, and the food was delicious.. for the wine I tasted a shiraz from South Africa. After the dinner I felt so much better...This restaurant i... Voir le carte

There are quite a few Ethiopian restaurants in Frankfurt and I've never been to a bad one, but Lalibela is probably my favourite. It definitely has the tastiest veggie food and although most things in the menu are not spicy, there are some good options for spice fiends. I love the spicy lentil stew or to have the veggie mix plate with some spicy pepper powder on the side. The food is flavoursome and super comforting, but be sure to arrive on an empty stomach because you will be seriously stuffed when you leave!My meat-eating friends particularly like the chicken and egg dish (not spicy) and also the Gored Gored (very spicy). Lalibela is the only place in Frankfurt where you can get Gored Gor...

As a world traveller, I love different ethnic cuisines. Ethiopian is in my top three. As a native Frankfurter, I love exploring my birth city's restaurants. Therefore, I discovered this hidden treasure years ago. (Before that I tried a couple of other similar venues in the city and was disappointed.) I first learned about Ethiopian food in Atlanta, GA in the early 80's while attending university. Good versions and bad versions. Since then I have experiences both in diverse places such as Boston, NYC, St.Paul (MN), Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Houston, Paris (F), Rome (I), Berlin (D), and some cities I don't remember.Lalibela in Frankfurt is one on the top 5 res...

I was already in Frankfurt for a couple of years (about 8 years ago) when I tried this restaurant first time. Given the modest exterior of the restaurant (and my lack of experinence with Ethiopian food in those days) I did not imagine what I will discover here. Since than I have been visitng this restaurant for about 8 years and I can say that this is the best African restaurant (and one of the best restaurants) I have ever tried (although I have tried many). The quality of the food, the kindness of the owners (an Ethiopian couple) and the atmosphere of the place is exceptional. There are both vegetarian dishes and dishes with meat and the owner of the restaurant can prepare it as spicy or m... Voir le carte