Lalibela Restaurant — Restaurant in Amsterdam

Lalibela is the first establish Ethiopian restaurant in Amsterdam, run by the same man who started it. It is a family business and it was named after the ancient city Lalibela which is famous for its churches carved from the living rock. I have experienced food of many Ethiopian/African restaurants in Amsterdam, but non of them comes close to Lalibela. Cozy and always smelling nice in there. I love the social food sharing on the big pancake - enjera. They have lovely Ethiopian beer. I love the banana beer and it makes it really special to drink it from a coconut, as they will serve you that way. All dishes are very tasty and the prices are very modest. This is a highly recommend place to eat and socialize. My very best Ethiopian restaurant i...

This Ethiopian restaurant is an experience in itself. You are here to eat traditional food and there is a nice variety of meals. We went for the beef dishes and while you are expecting to get your own chosen plate of food, the chosen meals have been placed altogether on a big round plate. The base is a huge pancake and the meals have been placed on top in smaller portions. Now for the surprise - to eat your meal, you need to use your fingers. You tear off pieces of the pancake base and use it to scoop up the various portions of the meal. Eventually you are left with a clean plate. The food was tasty and delicious. The beverages were reasonable and there was...

Lalibela is the best Ethiopian restaurant in Amsterdam. Cultural interior design, Ethiopian music in the background, big portions, authentic flavors and plates. You’ll always find Ethiopians eating there.

It is truly an experience, but it can only be that if you, as a customer, are willing to learn something new and fit in with the culture. You must eat with your hands because that is how Ethiopians enjoy their food. So do not expect Western service standards, those do not apply in an authentic restaurant like Lalibela.

Go and enjoy the food with humility and an open...