Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant

I've lived in Atlanta and Chicago and had some amazing Ethiopian food there, but Lucy is hands down the best Ethiopian food I've had. I never thought I'd find a place in Denver that could compete with, let alone top, my favorite restaurants from those cities. But Lucy is that good. We ordered the veggie platter and an extra side of potatoes for two of us, which was perfect and still gave us some leftovers. Every single dish was flavorful, hot, and fresh. I especially loved the gomen (so nice that it's made with collard greens too!), cabbage, and both lentil dishes. The injera was also perfectly tangy and delicious. It's a small but cute dining room, and the service was so friendly. We'll definitely be adding Lucy to our regular rotation of restaurants.

The food here was delicious. They offer lots of options for meat eaters and vegetarians. They were very helpful in helping us decide what to order. You do have to be patient when waiting for food. I can imagine most items are made to order. The inside is simple and clean. Great place to try if you haven't!

Grateful for my Ethiopian cab driver yesterday who gave me the lowdown on Denver's East African community and recommended this place. It's a small operation that probably seats 30 people, but they were pretty busy the whole time with a crowd that was at least 80% Ethiopian (always a good sign). The vegetarian combo was a joy and I got the firfir as a side too. It's a vegan dream for sure and teff flour, which is used for injera, is suitable for folks with IBS and easily-upset stomachs. I recommend plenty of water for newbies to this cuisine though Ethiopian coffee is a work of art.

We've hit five star reviews lately and Lucy's totally earned theirs! We sat at the bar, on our way to a concert, ordered a few things and then later needed to edit our orders after our waitress checked with the chef and ingredients. I'll admit, I was a little nervous about changing what I thought I was going to enjoy, but trying new things is the spice of life, and she was very sure that we'd both be happy. And she was absolutely correct. Eating with your hands is so experiential - it's cool to be at one with your food. Yes, we used the ingera to scoop up yummy bites, but even without it, the flavors were amazing. And injera is not joke to properly prepare. YouTube injera to get an appreciation of the time and energy it take to make this wonderfully, slightly sour bread. We ordered kitfo (minced lean beef) and yebeg tibs (lamb). Our meal was so incredibly flavorful. It was such an unexpected treat! Please go, even if you've never tried Ethiopian food. You won't be disappointed!

The Doro Tibs and the sobusas are my go to. This is a quaint little place. I just wish they also made a fresh tomatom fit fit.

I have always heard great things about Lucy's so I came to check it out and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is small & quiet, but well kept and clean. The one thing that really made it stand out to me, over my usual Ethiopian restaurant I go to, was the excellent service and the speed of food coming out. Our food came out in less than 30 mins-- which for an Ethiopian restaurant that is incredible--and the taste wasn't sacrificed at all. Everything was delicious and well prepared. Although its a little bit of a drive from me, I will certainly be returning to this gem of a restaurant.

Lucy really blew me away!! It was the best Ethiopian I've had in denver so far. We had the veggie sampler and the misto (a green and a red lamb.) We devoured everything and I truly could not pick a favorite! The staff was friendly as well. I'll be back for sure.

I've gotten take out a couple of times during the COVID-19 restrictions. Lucy has really been a welcome change to our normal dinner routine. The food is delicious, fresh, and well-portioned. I would think a typical person could easily get two meals from one order. Of course, I was taught to finish my plate, so I almost always do. The staff here is always super friendly and I really enjoy looking around at the decor while I wait for my food. Looking back at my previous review, I really don't know what I was thinking. This should have been a 4-star review from the beginning, so I am righting this wrong.Lucy is definitely among the top Ethiopian restaurants in Denver. I hope you'll decide to stop in and support this restaurant.

My first time here and the food was absolutely flavorful and the service was excellent. Very kind and professional here. I love it here. I'll be returning and will make it my regular.

Absolutely delicious. The injera is so nice and sour. The veggie combo was fantastic. Chef's kiss.