Lalibela Ethiopian restaurant

"Best Ethiopian restaurant in Jacksonville! Meat combo with siga wat was amazing. Very very friendly staff, amazing service! 10/10"

"I wish I could write a positive review. First off, they are dishonest. They have been open, according to the worker, for about 5 months. This makes this review all that more disappointing. We ordered two meals at $18.99 each. When it was time to pay, the register showed the total. Then suddenly they said that was the wrong price. Then the total increased it by $8+ dollars. We asked why, and they claimed "we haven't updated the menu yet". Mind you, he said this tensed up. How can they not inform customers of new menu prices, much less just print out a temporary menu? Still very confused we walked out and looked at our receipt. We realized he lied. The menu didn't change, they wanted to get more money. The initial total we saw was indeed the correct total. I went in to take a photo of the menu and he claimed the increase was due to credit card fees. $8+ in credit card fees?! Come on! Then on top of that, at the bottom of the receipt it said there is a price difference for cash and card. No where in the restaurant or "old" menu are there signs for this. This is so disappointing. For a new business, a minority owned one at that, they won't last if they steal and lack integrity. Aside from this situation, the food is mediocre. The portions are small and the flavors are very mild. If this is the first time you will have Ethiopian food ,then you will think it is good. If you had good Ethiopian food before, you will know it's not worth the money."

"Amazing, authentic food! This truly is a hidden gem in Jacksonville. The owners were very personable and you can tell that they take pride in the food they serve. Our large party of ten was easily accommodated and we were made to feel like family."

"Ate here for lunch today. Wow! Wow! We had kitfo, tibs, and the veggie combo. The flavors were fresh and delicious. The beef was beautifully lean. The hospitality was great."

"What a wonderful restaurant! Amazing flavor of food and the best coffee I've had. They fresh roast the coffee in house and it's amazing. The staff is absolutely amazing and welcome us every time we come in. They even entertained our 13 month old little boy and shower him around the restaurant. We look forward to coming back every time we leave."