Menu from Lalibela
Menu highlights
Includes dishes that are:
Vegetarian
Ye Shiro Fitfit
Rolls of injera soaked in a citrusy sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions and traditional spices
Qategna beh Aubergine
Crispy grilled injera served with a creamy aubergine paste
Lentil Samosas
Samosas filled with lentils spiced and seasoned with green chilli, coriander and lemon
Lunch
Minchetabesh
Finely chopped lean beef cooked in a rich spicy tomato and berbere (spiced chilli powder) based stew served with a boiled egg.
Mixed Salad
Lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes in our delicious house dressing
Doro Wot
Chicken legs slow cooked in a rich spicy tomato and berbere (spiced chilli powder) stew served with a boiled egg
Muiser Kik and Alicha Kik
Lentils cooked in a delicious hot sauce accompanied by a mild split peas sauce.
Bozona Shiro
Lean prime beef, finely chopped in a smooth blend of chickpeas, shallots and hot spices cooked in a
Beg Awaze Tibs
Lamb Fillet cubed and cooked in a traditional spiced chilli paste and cooked in red wine.
Desserts
Baklava
A sweet and flaky pastry made with layers of filo pastry, chopped pistachios, walnuts and honey
Chocolate Gateau
Chocolate sponge cake layered with a thick chocolate sauce and light and airy chocolate mousse
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in a blend of premium Ethiopian coffee, cocoa, marscapone cheese and marsala wine
More about the restaurant: Lalibela
Do you want to take your date somewhere out of the ordinary, where dining isn’t just about flavour, but rather about sharing a cultural experience? At London’s Lalibela Ethiopian restaurant, the food is experienced with all of the senses, enhanced further by eating with the hands and soaking up all of the delightful flavours with injera, a sourdough flatbread. Located on Fortress Road in London’s Tufnell Park, the restaurant is easily accessible by public transit, so there’s absolutely no excuse not to give this tasty cuisine a try. Do yourself a favour and reserve a table at London’s Lalibela – you won’t be disappointed.
Frequently asked questions
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Thinking about making a Lalibela booking?
If you’re a newbie to Ethiopian cuisine, then London’s Lalibela is the ideal place to experience it for the first time. Usually consisting of a variety of wot (thick stews made from vegetables or meat) served atop a sourdough flatbread called injera, this cuisine is enjoyed best with the hands, utilizing the injera as a sort of eating utensil. Although the touch, taste and smell of the food is likely enough to make you a lifelong fan, this Tufnell Park restaurant’s beautiful décor is the icing on the cake, featuring intricate wood carvings and tapestries that give the interior a cosy yet refined atmosphere.
London’s Lalibela has an extensive menu consisting of options for vegetarians, omnivores, and even coffee lovers. Decide between ordering platters to share, or getting something on your own, like the Duba (Pumpkin) Wot, a stew made with chunks of pumpkin slow-cooked with tomatoes. London’s Lalibela on Fortress Road has a number of great desserts for a sweet conclusion, as well as coffee served in the traditional way. If you’re up for a culinary adventure, this Tufnell Park restaurant is sure to please! London, Lalibela is where you want to be heading as soon as you can.