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Cafe Lalibela

849 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281-3463
Phone: (480) 829-1939

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Cafe Lalibela

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Good for kids
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
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User Reviews for Cafe Lalibela

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/08/2008 Posted by napkin34

it is amazing! the food is great and if you like trying different foods then this is the place to go, i love the food here and go all the time!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/19/2007 Posted by dustin80

I have been in a lot of Ethiopian restaurants but this is the best place in the world. The food is amazing, the servce is excellent. If you are going with a party of three try Lalibela Exclusive (it has a sample of everything). I really recommende Cafe Lalibela.

Pros: food, tiramisu, service

Cons: none

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/05/2006 Posted by twstdprystr

A FRIEND OF MINE TOOK ME TO CAFE LALIBELA THIS PAST WEEKEND. THE FOOD THERE IS AMAZING. I LOVE TRYING DIFFERENT THINGS AND THIS PLACE IS TOPS! EVERYTHING WE HAD WAS EXTREMELY GOOD. WE HAD THE LALIBELA EXCLUSIVE, WHICH HAS A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING. THERE WAS MORE THAN ENOUGH FOOD FOR ALL 4 OF US. IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR PARTIES OF 3. IF YOU LIKE TO TRY NEW THINGS, OR JUST WANT TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS WITH SOMETHING INTERESTING THAT THEY HAVEN'T TRIED... DEFINITELY GO TO CAFE LALIBELA.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/12/2004 Posted by the-new-wave

This Ethiopian cafe is wonderful. The staff is more than friendly and they have always been sure to say hello and make us feel welcome. Fill out an info card and they will send you coupons for your birthday and other annual events. The Shorba (veggie lentil soup) is rich with flavor and great for a starter. As a vegetarian, I suggest the Veggie Combo platter if you are with a friend or Misir Wat and Tikil Gomen if you are alone. The cooking is fresh and every bite is heavenly. I am hooked! I dine here with friends at least once a week and you should too!

Pros: Superb service, Excellent food, Great location

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/02/2004 Posted by tattud_gurl

I eat here everytime I get a chance. The guy that owns the place is always the only server, and he's super nice. The food is incredible! I can't pick a favorite..although the lamb is very tasty, as are the collard greens. I recommend the chefs plate for a group. It has a little of everything, and 4 or 5 people can easliy eat it all. Try an Ethiopian beer, Harar.

Pros: excellent food

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/14/2004 Posted by jrhoward

On the weekends, they do a large group platter with a number of different dishes you can sample (they do a smaller one other times). You get a very large platter, covered in injera (flatbread) and the foods are placed in little mounds about the platter. You also get a basket of injeratear off a piece and scoop up some food. Utensils are available upon request. The foods are simplelentils, collards, chicken, beefbut the tastes are exceptional. Try the tiramisu (Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935, remember?). Its exceptional. One word of caution: take a few beanos beforehand.

Pros: The food, Eating w/your hands!, Tiramisu

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/10/2003 Posted by smartkarie

This is one of my favorite restaurants around town. The food is excellent and the service is unconditionally gracious. Give it a try!

Pros: Food Quality, Gracious Service, Great Desserts!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/07/2002 Posted by sram_asu

Excellent Ingera, good vegetarian delights and nice rustic ambience. Dont forget the Mango drink.

Editor's Review

This cozy Ethiopian cafe offers a full contact dining experience that's definitely off the beaten path.  See the full editorial review.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Tue-Thu 11am-9pm
  • Fri-Sat 11pm-10pm
  • Sun 12pm-9pm

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • Vegetarian
  • Ethiopian

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Catering
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