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London
Kentish Town
Lalibela
Lalibela Reviews

Lalibela

Ethiopian, African, East African

Dishes priced around£9

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Reviews of Lalibela (236)

Read what people think about Lalibela. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Lalibela before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Lalibela and book a table with confidence!

5.3/6

236 reviews

5.3/6

236 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Ana C.7 years ago · 1 review

We have eaten many times at Lalibela. The food is always wonderful, everything we have tried has been delicious. The staff have always been welcoming, friendly and offered a great service. Recommended!

"Excellent"
6/6
Emily C.7 years ago · 1 review

One of the best meals I've ever had. Staff are amazing, lovely atmosphere and amazing food. You should definitely go and support this local restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven H.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and atmosphere. The sharing dishes are perfect to be able to try a little bit of everything. The spiced tea was really good as well!

"Excellent"
6/6
HELEN T.7 years ago · 1 review

it was amazing like always!!!!ive been going to lalibela for3 years now and everytime is perfect the food is delicious and the atmosphere is so relaxing.Tha guys and girls that work there always go the extra mile to make you happy!!!!

"Very good"
5/6
Samir M.7 years ago · 1 review

Fast service, polite staff, food was tasty but smallish portions and a bit mild. However an excellent experience nonetheless and I would definitely recommend this restaurant and return in the future

"Very good"
5/6
Aliana M.7 years ago · 1 review

This was my second visit to Lalibela, and the food did not disappoint. The service was a little slow with our drinks taking a while to arrive, but it was a but it was a busy Friday night with lots of groups. The staff were really nice in any case, so I would recommend coming here.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gavin R.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Exceptional food and service. The place is beautifully decorated. It was fun to eat with our fingers. We ate one of the platters for two to share, which was a selection of tasty lamb chicken and vegetable dishes served on a huge injera bread.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah K.7 years ago · 1 review

A gorgeous restaurant, with the sweetest staff. The food was simply delicious and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, wishing we could fit more food in. We will most definitely be going again!

"Very good"
5/6
Leslie S.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent Food, lovely service. You must try the Ethiopian Wine and Tajj. I would give the 6, but there is always room for improvement. We had a group of 10 and everybody was happy with the food, their patience and service. I would highly recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Valeria S.7 years ago · 1 review

The place is really nice and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Food was delicious and value for money. I will definitely recommend it and I will also eat there again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul W.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent friendly service good food and nice atmosphere. For anyone who has not tried Ethiopian cooking this is as close as eating in Africa its self.

"Excellent"
6/6
Laura Q.7 years ago · 1 review

Great atmosphere super food and lovely people for a cheap price. I will defenetelly come back and quite often! I recommend the honey cake !

"Very good"
5/6
Wendy S.7 years ago · 1 review

A very enjoyable evening, the food was like nothing I've had before. Well worth a visit if you fancy a new experience . The staff are lovely too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine E.7 years ago · 1 review

This was a real adventure in food, with lovely staff and beautiful surroundings. every dish we tasted had a distinct and unique flavour, colour and texture.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mohamed e.7 years ago · 1 review

Very original place! With amazing food and don't miss the desert 😉 Also a very good excuse to be messy and eat using ur hands while eating out!

"Excellent"
6/6
Giannina W.7 years ago · 1 review

The food is sublime and the ambience is warm and welcoming. Everything was totally delicious and flavourful. This will become a regular spot for sure!

"Excellent"
6/6
Samuel T.7 years ago · 2 reviews

A beautiful restaurant with great cuisine and some of the most charming staff you could hope for - really welcoming, especially with my parents, who weren't familiar with most of the dishes and got some great recommendations! Worth visiting if you have time on your hand as it is a small team, so don't expect fast food. I've been half a dozen times now, and I've never had a bad experience!

"Good"
4/6
Akash N.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice place with an exotic but homely feel. The food was not something I would like but others on our table loved it. I thought it was a bit overpriced for what it was but was definitely worth going once as an experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Catherine G.7 years ago · 1 review

Very interesting, enjoyable food. Enjoyed trying various dishes. Very filling. Good value for money. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Be aware, Tufnell Park tube station is closed until around March so we had to use the buses. The menu and variety of food looks great to us, but we would like to come back with teenagers and are not sure if there is something they would be happy with as they are less adventurous with food.

"Excellent"
6/6
David L.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service. Second time we had dinner in this restaurant and both have been wonderful. I would definitely recommend it for any occasion.

"Average"
3/6
Edward L.7 years ago · 1 review

Staff very helpful but the bread was like cardboard soaked in lemon very bland food shame because it was a nice atmosphere just not our taste

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris S.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food.. great service and decor also adds to the experience. Very reasonably priced and will be returning soon. The platters are the way to go!

"Excellent"
6/6
Shantelle G.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service. Quality food. Lovely decor. It was my second visit to this restaurant and I will be recommending it to all my friends. Great experience

"Good"
4/6
Charlie C.7 years ago · 1 review

Went with a few friends for dinner on Saturday evening. Atmosphere was nice and the staff were friendly. I enjoyed the food for my first experience of Ethiopian cuisine. Only complaint was that there was small mix up with our order (they thought we only ordered vegetarian options) they were however quick to correct this and brought us the meat dishes we had ordered.

"Excellent"
6/6
Katharina K.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely interiors, friendly staff and delicious food. Couldn't ask for more! Audit makes for the perfect end to the meal. definitely try the coffee or spiced tea,

"Excellent"
6/6
Seivar A.7 years ago · 1 review

Went as part of a work team dinner. Excellent food and great service. This place came recommended and I concur. Definitely worth a visit and shared dishes work as a bonding experience :-)

"Excellent"
6/6
Efua A.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a fantastic time at Lalibela, the food is second to none, the ambiance is great and the staff understand the meaning of good customer service. They are SUPERB. Please, Please Lalibela sort out your toilets and you will be one of the best restaurants in the Land. I love the place.

"Very good"
5/6
Keiko N.7 years ago · 1 review

The service was friendly as always. We didn't have starters but every single dish we had was excellent. Our favourites were the chicken and boiled egg dish as well the the Okra and spinach dish. Coffee at the end was very good, too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christopher M.7 years ago · 1 review

First time eating at an Ethiopian restaurant and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The food and surrounding were lovely. I enjoyed the communal eating that was encouraged - had a very relaxed atmosphere.

"Very good"
5/6
Vaso P.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely quaint and cozy restaurant with excellent service and food. Very easy to find, just up the road from Kentish Town tube station. I would recommend for the authenticity and ambiance.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lydia G.7 years ago · 1 review

Lalibela is a wonderful place to eat. Their food is delicious, flavorful, and healthy. They are able to cater to many different dietary requirements including soy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, etc. The air is scented with frankincense from the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and the atmosphere is conducive to good conversation. Lovely, friendly staff and an overall warm experience. Highly recommended! But do plan to spend some time there enjoying the full experience, as everything is prepared from scratch and this takes time.

"Very good"
5/6
Sherman D.7 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful decor, high back carved wooden seats, it has a calm, earthy rustic vibe. The food was good, not mind blowing but certainly an experience eating with no cutlery. Must try the the Ethiopian Wine, that was outstanding! The beer is good also. The service was great, really welcoming, felt like I was in someone's home rather than a restaurant. Top Marks!

"Very good"
5/6
Christian B.7 years ago · 1 review

Second time at Lalibela, still delighted. Food is very nice, service very friendly. I had the beef kifto with injera for mains. It was very nice and in such a large portion I couldn't finish it all. Will definitely return.

"Very good"
5/6
Ramona L.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was delicious, ask for honey wine. Very friendly service!

"Very good"
5/6
jemma d.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great little restaurant in Tufnell Park. The decor is really fantastic and the food hits the spot for something that's soul satisfying and authentically Ethiopian. Very nice staff!

"Very good"
5/6
Christopher R.7 years ago · 1 review

Good authentic food. We also got a demonstration on how to eat the meal in the traditional way.

"Excellent"
6/6
francesca Z.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service, we had a shared platter as never tried Ethiopian food before and we really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend to try the coffee ceremony, worth the money.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew B.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Amazing restaurant, great food and setting. The sharing plate plus a vegetarian dish was exceptional. The okra was succulent and the two types of lamb were completely different, so much flavour and texture. The injera was some of the best I've ever had. A must visit restaurant!

"Very good"
5/6
William C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Quite a long wait to get served, but when it arrived the food was delicious. Atmospheric place. Good value too. Will definitely go again. A very good experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael L.7 years ago · 1 review

Friendly staff, brilliant food and Ethiopian comics on the wall!