Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant

The food was absolutely delicious!! I am so impressed! There are lots of yummy Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring, however, Nazrawi is now at the top of my list! I was very skeptical about the tofu steak but I gave the dish a try and was so impressed! I recommend trying it if you're fasting (or not)!

The best Ethiopian place we have found in many years! We tried the veggie sampler and the fish gulash and they were both incredible. Even our kid couldn't stop oohing and aahing with each bite. The veggie sampler had three types of lentils (yellow, mung/green, and a spicy red/brown), a smooth chickpea, collard greens, carrot and green beans, beets, and potato and cabbage. It's maybe the best selection of veggies and all very flavorful. Only the red/brown lentils were spicy. The fish had strips of tilapia, fried, and super tender in a tomato paste and onion sauce. Service was friendly but did take some time. We will definitely be back!

I was visiting Silver Spring from out of town with a friend and was pleased to see all of the options available for Ethiopian cuisine in the area. We narrowed it down to Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant and couldn't have been more pleased with our choice. The staff was very welcoming and was burning a fresh ember of itan zaf as we were walking in. The ambiance was very relaxing. We chose Nazrawi Tibs, Awaze Tibs (lamb), and the vegetarian combo. It was absolutely excellent and some of the best Ethiopian I've ever had. Every single thing that arrived on our platter was delicious. I'm not always a "vegetarian" guy but I always get a vegetarian combo at every Ethiopian restaurant I try; I find it is a good indicator of quality. The beef came out sizzling and the lamb was spicy and rich and served on a bed of fresh njera. We had a huge portion of food and we ate more than I think either of us was expecting because it was just so good.We ended our meal with an excellent Ethiopian coffee set. All in all, this was just one of my favorite dining experiences I've had. The staff was wonderful and if I lived in the area, this would be one of my spots I would frequent regularly. I can't recommend this place enough. A++ experience. Keep it up Nazrawi! I will be back again next time I'm in town!

I came in here for lunch with one other person. The restaurant was pretty empty so service was fast. The food was delicious! I got the Mahaberawi combo platter and it was the perfect platter with a little bit of everything. It's very filling without being too expensive. The other person I was with had a similar dish but it was vegetarian. He also really enjoyed his food. The service was great. Our waitress even packed our leftovers so that it wouldn't be such a mess. Silver Spring is full of great Ethiopian restaurants and this is definitely one of them.

The fish goulash was unbelievably delicious, an opinion shared by all five at the table. The large veggie platter had an array of well-seasoned lentils and chickpeas and greens, and the most fantastic beets. Doro wat and Nazrawi tibs were wonderful as well. Friendly, efficient service and great ambiance. A cozy, warm retreat from the cold weather outside. Our 16 y/o house guest said it was one of the top 3 meals of his life. Our family agrees!

Such tasty food! Ordered the veggie combo to-go and the servings were so generous! We had food for a few more days. Will absolutely go back.

Don't sleep on this place! This is easily one of my top 10 favorite restaurants in the DMV. They season their food so well that every item is bursting with flavor. I ordered the Mahaberawi - beef tibs (spicy or mild, you choose) w/ 3 sides, I chose the collard greens (ye'abasha gomen), yellow split peas (kik alicha), cabbage (tikil gomen) and injera. Normally, I also add Nazrawi Fish to my order - that's a whole fried fish w/ a side of marinated house salad but since I was eating alone I decided on the Mahaberawi by itself. I could become a vegan the sides by themselves are so good. If you try this place, I promise you won't regret it, it's well worth the trip!

Excellent! Good value. Good service.We had the Nazrawi Tibs and the Special veggies combo.

I had a terrible experience at this restaurant, and it was our first time visiting. When we arrived, there was no one to assist us with seating. Once we found a spot in the back, it felt like we were completely forgotten. The table was dirty, hadn't been wiped down, and was broken. The menus were also gross.We sat for 15 minutes without any acknowledgment from the staff, and the waitress never came by. Frustrated and disappointed, we decided to leave. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this place based on my experience.

My first time going to this place, as usual another Yelp find, the ratings and reviews were a determining factor to give it try. I love Ethiopian food and I was bringing my little sis to have her first experience. The place was clean, felt inviting, nothing fancy but well kept. It seems like a family-run operation in the good sense. The food took a bit to come, which to me is a good sign; when it comes too fast, it's always questionable. We had the veggy combo and the Nazrawi meat tips, everything was delicious, tasted home-cooked. Spice-rich, sauces with right consistency, tender meat, the collard greens and beets were my favorites. I'm not Ethiopian but I've had plenty of injera, in many US cities, and this had the right balance of sour and fluffy. I had a positive experience, and the staff was nice. Ah, and we also had the Baklava for dessert.