Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar

Here’s a polished version of your Google review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a wonderful experience! From tasting the delicious food to immersing ourselves in the culture, everything was amazing. The owners and their family took great care of us, even with our large group! We tried several dishes from the menu, each one flavorful and authentic. A highlight of the visit was witnessing a beautiful coffee ceremony—such a special touch! I also appreciate that the restaurant offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, making it accessible for everyone. Highly recommend this place for an incredible dining experience! Let me know if you’d like any tweaks!

My friends and I had the most wonderful dining experience ever at his beautiful, family owned and operated, authentic Ethiopian restaurant, located in a great neighborhood near Yale University, with ample on-street parking as well as nearby public parking. First and foremost, the food is incredible. Everything is fresh, made to order, and built with layer upon layer of flavor. The menu features a wide variety of options, including many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items, and spice level can be customized to your preference. I wish I had taken the time to take photos, but your girl was hungry. :) However, the photos on their website are worth a look if you would like to see what each item on the menu looks like, and one of my friends posted photos in her Google review. I started my meal with the vegetarian sambusas, crisp pastries filled with lentils and spices and served with a delicious red dipping sauce made from scratch by the chef/owner. My friends had beef sambusas, which they enjoyed as well. For my entree, I had the beyaynetu plate, a combination platter of five vegetarian dishes served over injera, a gluten-free flatbread with a mild flavor and a spongy texture similar to a thin pancake or crepe. My friends ordered meat entrees that came with their choice of two vegetable sides from the five that were on my combination plate, also served on injera. The injera doubles as your utensil to scoop up your meal bite by delectable bite, but utensils are also available upon request if you would rather not eat with your hands. There are also some pasta and rice dishes on the menu, and a beautiful dessert menu. For beverages, we started out with spiced red tea, Ethiopian honey wine, and ended the meal with the spectacular Ethiopian coffee with ceremony. Do not skip the coffee! It was such a lovely way to end our meal. In terms of service, this restaurant could not be more warm, inviting, accommodating, helpful, informative, kind, and attentive. They take such great pride in their food, and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Even if you are brand new to Ethiopian cuisine, they will make you feel right at home and so comfortable that you may never want to leave. Overall, I cannot say enough about what a gem Habesha is. Please go out and support this local business. I promise, you will want to return again and again. NOTE: Google is not saving my "stars" for food, service, and atmosphere for some reason. They are all 5/5!