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Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine, Falls Church, VA

Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine

4.3
4.3
75 Reviews
$30 and under
Ethiopian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Innovative
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
Ethiopian owner Meaza Zemedu, whose Meaza Restaurant, Cafe and Gourmet Grocery Store have been featured in such press outlets as the Washingtonian and the Washington Post, was born of humble roots. Meaza Zemedu started her business by supplying local Ethiopian stores with her home-baked injera bread, a crepelike staple of Ethiopian cuisine.

Demand for the tangy bread grew, allowing her to open her majestic restaurant, which welcomes guests to dine on traditional Ethiopian fare. Northern Virginia Magazine heaped praise upon the menu, including the doro wat stew—the national dish of Ethiopia—which includes chicken, red pepper, garlic, and hard-boiled eggs. Many of Meaza’s dishes are flavored with purified, spiced Ethiopian butter, from the ye beg kikil—lamb stew in spicy sauce—to the kifto—ground beef traditionally served raw or rare and mixed with cardamom and a mitmita spice blend.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Ethiopian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 4:00pm - 1:00am
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking for patrons of Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine located directly in front of the restaurant on Columbia Pike.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Meaza Zemedu

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently good Ethiopian food" and "very friendly wait staff." Known for its "outstanding injera" and exceptional vegetarian platters, it's perfect for leisurely meals. Guests enjoy the "great service" and "exceptional food," making it a must-visit for authentic Ethiopian flavors.

75 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Washington DC30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We brought a friend who had never had Ethiopian food before! Our server helped with selections of meat and vegetables! Our friend was blown away and my husband and I, who have had it often, loved it! Hope to go back soon!

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  2. Ronald

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been dining here for many years and always host a family meal during the holidays. The food is out of this world and all prepared to order so we're content enjoy a leisurely feast.

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  3. Kathy

    Washington DC14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. If you choose a menu item based upon ingredients though, do ask the server to make sure the menu is accurate. One ingredient listed in the menu description is the reason why I chose one dish over another, but it arrived at the table without that ingredient. When I asked about it I was told they had not had that for a long time and that the menu was outdated. Despite that though, the food was excellent and the service was very good.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there for an hour before our food arrived and it wasn’t correct.

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  5. Collette

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good Ethiopian food. Very friendly wait staff -- will definitely return.

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  6. Jill

    Washington DC28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 31 July 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Reviews say the kitchen takes a long time -- true by American standards. Reminded me of Europe, when dinners are leisurely and unhurried. So, don't come if you want a quick dinner. But if you enjoy time with the one you are will and can chat for an hour over a bottle of wine, well this is it! The injera was outstanding, as well as the vegetarian platter and tibs. Quiet on a Monday night -- but I hear its much livelier on Friday and Saturday! I will definitely go back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 June 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience was great. This was my husband's 2nd, but most enjoyable time at an Ethipoian restaurant. I would recommend this place. 👌

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  8. MikeVirginia22102 VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great lunch with a business colleague. Service was great and the food was exceptional. I’ve enjoyed meals here before but the flavor and quality this time was exceeded even my past experiences. I’ll definitely be back!

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  9. LindaL

    Mississippi3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not many people there on a Sunday afternoon. Went as a group. I ordered the chicken stew. It had one piece of bone-in-chicken in it and it was like chicken jerky. The flavor was good though. Service was super slow, and it took over an hour for food to come out after ordering.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meaza is the best Ethiopian in Arlington, especially fresh vegetables and great seasonings, perfect injera

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FAQs

Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 820-2870.

Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine is rated 4.3 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine

5700 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Ethiopian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 4:00pm - 1:00am
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking for patrons of Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine located directly in front of the restaurant on Columbia Pike.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Meaza Zemedu
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