Columbus, OH
For Ethiopian in Columbus, the local food press points to Addis Restaurant and Lalibela Restaurant. Picks from Columbus Underground and 614NOW, updated July 2026.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Columbus Underground and 614NOW. Updated July 2026.
Addis Restaurant · Northland
Addis Restaurant serves Ethiopian stews, tibs, vegetables, and lentil dishes arranged over tangy injera for a naturally communal meal. Meat and vegetarian combinations make it easy to sample several preparations at once. The Cleveland Avenue dining room is welcoming and unhurried, allowing the spice, texture, and ritual of shared platters to lead the experience.
Lalibela Restaurant · Eastland
Lalibela Restaurant offers a wide Ethiopian menu of slow-cooked meat stews, sauteed dishes, legumes, greens, and vegetable preparations served with injera. Combination platters give newcomers a useful overview while rewarding a table that likes to share. The South Hamilton Road setting is straightforward, with attention centered on generous portions and layered seasoning.
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