Nice staff! First time eating Ethiopian food and the owner(I think) suggested the platter. My boyfriend and I are the whole thing and it was the perfect amount for 2. It was a wonderful suggestion and very flavorful dish! Might be one of my new top 5 places to dine in omaha!
Fresh, tasty, spicy, fast and friendly service, had the veggie platter, awesome, will be back with friends
The spiced tea is a must order. Also, the mango drink is a steal at $3 for one whole liter! The best value may be the combination platter which is large enough to feed at least two people, and it's only $14. Great food at a great value! :)
We really enjoyed the vegetarian platter with spiced tea. The owner was very friendly. We'll be back!
The food, the staff and the atmosphere where all great. Very reasonably priced. Defiantly recommend
Absolutely delicious! We will be going back. Great food and the staff was super sweet. We had the vegetarian platter and it was reasonable and flavorful! We were hesitant to try and I'm so glad we did.
Awesome food, amazing portions. Bring your Tupperware for leftovers, you will need it (seriously). One of my favorite restaurants in Omaha!
The food (we ordered the combination plate and the tibbs) was so good! I can't wait to go back.
I had never tried Ethiopian food before, and it was amazing! Everything on the combination plate was excellent, and the tea was fantastic. I'm so pleased to have tried Lalibela, and I hope to eat there again.
Terry Schreier O'Grady
+5
The food is excellent. Had the pleasure of the coffee ceremony/ritual and the coffee was unbelievable!! A true dining experience.
Jennifer Kruger Ostdiek
+5
The food was so amazingly flavorful! A true treat for the palate! The spiced Ethiopian tea was super tasty, as well! What a unique and fun experience! We will for sure be back!
The vegan food is incredible! The hospitality and ambience will bring us back to this place again and again.
I LOVE the hot tea with a hint of cinnamon. The vegetarian was a wonderful mixture of flavors and textures. I also ordered Doro Wat (spelling?) and loved the spices in the chicken. Eating until I was stuffed, I had enough left for 3 more meals!
This is a great traditional Ethiopian restaurant. The most popular item is the combo platter. It has a sample of most everything they serve. Very flavorful and spices that most you're not used to.
It was a long time since I've been back to this little gem, but the food was prepared like it always has been... delicious! It's always super good!
I really love this restaurant. The food is delicious. I have been to Ethiopia, and this food is like going back. The parking is plentiful. The price is excellent. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Ethiopian food, or has always wanted to give it a try. I have always been greeted warmly by the owner of the restaurant too. It is really a great establishment.
Absolutely spectacular food. The place is cozy inside, was fairly busy, and the gentleman running the front was very nice and quick. I’ve never had Ethiopian food so I won’t compare elsewhere but the dishes were all delicious. The bread…omg. It is so good. Like a sourdough pancake almost. I couldn’t stop eating even though I was full. 3 people eating for only $45ish bucks? Deal.
You gotta buy their water or soda so bring your own if you don’t wanna pay but that’s ok for me. Small business so helping cut costs is understandable. Bring a fork if you aren’t ok with sharing plates as well because they don’t give you plates or silverware but that’s completely ok with me and added to the experience.
Pic is basically the remains because I forgot to get a photo before
I read the glowing reviews and really looked forward to trying the food at Lalibela. It was also my first time eating Ethiopian food.
I dined in, and even the people stopping in to pickup their takeout orders were raving about the food.
It's delicious! I ordered the combo platter, which had a mixture of different foods and spices, eaten on and with a side of Injera bread. I also ordered a second combo platter to-go to bring to family.
Staff was very kind. There were also laminated papers on the table describing Ethiopian cuisine and food history, which was nice.
Definitely recommend and look forward to going back the next time I'm in Omaha! :)
Cultural tip: it's traditional/cultural etiquette to eat with your right hand. Enjoy!
That was quite a interesting place experience with greens and a traditional authentic experience .. combination platter is for couple
Or families who do not mind sharing the food as the authentic experience is to share and eat the food together .. that is what the combination plate is ordered for .. perfect for a couple and expect some Ethiopian spices. The various types of tastes will be a mix of some bland , greens , lentils and meats.
Good for a couple.
I have been to a lot of Ethiopian restaurants in various cities including Minneapolis, Seattle, Kansas City, and many more major Metro areas. But this restaurant by a far is the best one I have ever been to. The owners gave me a friendly welcome and service. The food is so delicious and pure. The atmosphere is also very great. You feel welcomed with great hospitality.
The food was delicious! A variety of tastes and textures are offered with the combo plate, and it was enough food for three of us.
The tea was delicious as well - slightly sweet and brimming with warm spices.
Casual atmosphere, helpful staff.
Will definitely be going back!
One of my favourite places to eat in Omaha. Sadly, I do think it’s a gem that not many know about. Owners and staff are very friendly and make great recommendations. The tea is amazing. The quality and consistency of food is outstanding. I can’t sing enough praises for Lalibela — definitely try it out for yourself.
The food was very tasty and was definitely authentically Ethiopian cuisine. I particularly loved the spiced vegetables and the Ethiopian flat bread. The bread was perfectly textured - soft and moist. The waitress patiently explained what the different dishes were on the plate. My friend and I ordered a combination of both meat and vegetables. The serving size for two people was very generous. My only slight criticism was the fact the restaurant didn't offer a free glass of water. Diners have to order bottled water if they so desire. We also ordered Ethiopian hot, spiced tea which was delicious but a tad bit too sweet. Overall, it was a good dinning experience at this restaurant! In terms of the degree of how hot the food is (spice wise), I would rate it a 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 be the highest. This is very welcoming for people whom cannot tolerate very hot, spicy food.
I absolutely love this place. The owners are so so nice! The combo platter is my favorite and usually is enough food for two. You can call ahead for take out! Always so fresh and so delicious! It's my favorite place to go! They only have bottled drinks so prepare for that. Other wise it is my favorite place in Omaha.
Delicious food!! The combination plate is perfect to be able to try a lot of things. Definitely enough to feed 2-3 people. The spiced tea was also amazing.
Excellent food. This place amazes me every time I go there. The vegetarian platter is very good. The ambience of the place needs to be improved. I have noticed that the price of the food is increased so I would expect better ambience. Good portions and reasonable price. Definitely try the spiced tea. It's relieving. I will definitely go there again.
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