Glo Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

In the heart of Shaw/Logan circle northwest D.C. stands a lively restaurant and lounge with so much tradition and a ambiance that makes you feel you stepped into Addis Ababa. The scent of frankenscence makes the room come alive and the environment itself is just full of love. Allow me to get to get started with the food. I ordered a combination plate for 1 just for starts. At $16 dollars, frankly... It is worth every penny. The Injera is fluffy and the vegetables make you feel so good inside in this age of covid. The doro wat, What?!? That is the best I've ever tasted in over a long time. The Gomen Kitfo, legendary. The whole dish and restaurant is a experience I hope and pray they need to go and try them out. They put their hearts into this, and I can see, feel, taste and understand it.

If you order take out, their portions are much smaller then what I've gotten from other Ethiopian restaurants for the price. The lega tibs were also dry/not what I'm use to getting. The cashier also pushed the injera into the take out container with her bare finger (bothered me, might not bother others). This place isn't the worst option but it's definitely not the best in the DMV area.

Amazing service!!! Amazing food. I don't know they get thier beef so tender!!! The kitfo was perfect! The Tege was perfect! Fast service too!

Absolutely incredible neighborhood spot. I’ve been enjoying their food for nearly 10 years, first in Logan Circle and now from their location in Shaw. Lalibela made me fall in love with Ethiopian cuisine. There are a lot of great Ethiopian restaurants in DC, but they remain my favorite. I always get the vegetarian platter from the shiro wot to the gomen wot you won’t be disappointed - and absolutely great injera. Wonderful, kind staff and incredible food. Five stars! I’ve never had an unpleasant experience there in 10 years!!!!

I don’t know anything about Ethiopian food but Lalibela is delicious and offers sampler platters so you can get a little bit of everything. The meats are juicy and tender and their veggies are cooked perfectly. All of their sauces and seasonings are flavorful and overall it’s a great bang for your buck.