Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant

Delicious, delicious, delicious. The meat was nice and tender and well seasoned. The side salad was okay but not expected. I'm not a raw tomato person so I would've known the salad was the side I would have requested it without the tomatoes. Not a deal breaker but a minor comment.

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. My cousin moved to DC area a while ago and she brought me here. Definitely a new flavor that I had never tried before. Make sure you can tolerate spice because it can get pretty hot. Very interesting and cool experience. *Esta fue la primera vez que probé comida de Etiopía. Mi prima se mudó al área de DC hace un tiempo y me trajo aquí. Definitivamente un nuevo sabor que nunca había probado antes. Asegúrese de que puede tolerar el picante. Muy interesante experiencia.

First time here was last night (reggae night). I enjoyed seeing Ras Slick and the Dutty Bus crew perform! My friend and I were here a little after 8:30 and luckily were able to get some drinks in before happy hour ended at 9 (yes 9 and it's daily)! This place is much bigger than I thought. The front is the restaurant and we didn't eat, but I'll be back (I love Ethiopian food). The back area is a bar with an extra room at the very back and there's outside space available for hookah and drinking.Service was great and I was really enjoying the laid back vibes! If you want a chill evening without the hassle of getting dressed up or paying a cover, then this might be the place for you. Check em out!

My niece and I decided to go to this Ethiopian restaurant on a Friday night and we expected to wait for a long time but was pleasantly surprised.The wait staff was friendly the food came out in a timely manner. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was hot fresh and was not too spicy. I also will recommend the Honey Wine that went well with our dinner.If you dine in just fyi, we were a party of two and was charged (18%) gratuity on the bill. Assuming that's how much the standard is.

The combination platter was a good value of mostly delicious accompaniments atop a large injera. We got two additional injera on the side--and the server brought us a third one upon request. Although several Ethiopian restaurants compete within a few blocks in Silver Spring, Abyssinia exceeds others in having many outdoor tables well spaced and away from the street in a clean alleyway next door.I deducted a star (from 5) because the vegetable dishes (cabbage/potatoes, etc.) were not prepared that well. Also, the restrooms were not very cleaned/well maintained. Otherwise, all was good.

The goosebump font of the restaurant facade, darkly tinted windows, and neon bar lights were not at all promising. Had it not been for a community event, I would have never dined here.I am so glad I was obligated to try their food because it's DELICIOUS. (note: I didnt pay nor parooz the menu)I came for a team meeting held in Abysinnia's meeting/event space upstairs (11 min walk from Silver Spring metro). As culturally expected, my Ethiopian crew dribbled in randomly through the night, our server managed the traffic impeccably- popping in for tea orders, and corralling our group of 14 to come to a consensus on a food order.Food (Ethiopian-Family Style)We ordered a veggie platter and 2 meats platters which satisfied our group of 14Beef tibs- excellent Fish tibs- excellent, best i've ever had seasoned with light spices which placated any strong fish smell/taste without dousing it in oil.kitfo/steak tartare- good, wish it had a bit more butterVeggie platter was standard to other Ethiopian eateries came with;lentils, yellow split peas, cabbage, potato & carrots, tomato salad; all of which were cooked to the right consistency. Most Ethiopian restaurants pulverize their veggies. This place did not. Overall very happy with the quality of the food! I hope to return and get more comfortable with the menu.

My partner swore by this place so I decided to check it out with them and I was blown away! Immediately I was captivated by the vibrant energy of this place. Beautiful decor, live music, lively people. Just all-around good vibes. Then to make matters even better, the food was amazing! And there were so many Ethiopians eating there, which is always a good time. The service was amazing too, and you can even have some hookah with your food. 11/10!

Great place to enjoy Authentic African Cusine from Ethiopia and Habesha Beer. Service is very good stay for a whole you're home

I am very disappointed by how this restaurant tries to prey on its customers. For the second time I have seen in my receipt both a "Gratuity" at 18% and also a suggested tip which starts at another 18% or so. Not only did I paid my bill with the full gratuity, they also charged me another 18% tip. Frankly, I'm not writing this review for the money. I don't have the time to go there and argue for 5-10 dollars. But I am a neighbor of the Silver Spring area and would have been more than happy to patronize this place as we move forward from COVID. Sadly, I cannot return to this place anymore. It's an illegal practice and should be noticed by management. For anyone who's interested in visiting, keep an eye on your bill and credit card statement.

Excellent food. Some of the best doro wot I've had. Wed karaoke night is a lot of fun. Good service. Owner is really nice.