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Welcome to Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine

Ethiopian owner Meaza Zemedu’s 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. The chefs still bake Zemedu’s injera from teff grain as a ubiquitous side and utensil alongside the fare.

Our complex Ethiopian spice blends enchant guests throughout our 7,000-square-foot space—which comprises a dining room, gourmet grocery store, and banquet hall—as they admire portraits of Ethiopian emperors painted on lambskins. Throughout three elevated tiers, white and red cloths coat each table and patrons recline into patterned cushioned chairs. Sweeping bands of color swirl and draw eyes toward the ceiling, enhancing the dining room’s air of spaciousness.

Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine, servicing the best Ethiopian food in Falls Chruch, VA for over 15 years.

What Our Customers Say About Us

Orquidea R.
4/20/2022 - Yelp

				Really enjoyed the set up at this place with the portraits on the walls and the hall/banquet style feel to... read moreReally enjoyed the set up at this place with the portraits on the walls and the hall/banquet style feel to the place. Our server was very informative and gave us suggestions on what to order to have the full Ethiopan experience. I enjoyed all the textures, colors, presentations and flavors of our storted cooked veggies and meat tray. It was a lot for 4 people but we were all satisfied with the seasons and tenderness of the meats. I will say, service is a bit slow so we enjoyed some traditional beers while waiting for our food. The lamb and short ribs is a must to order. Wasn't impressed with the store bought reheated baklava, you can skip that one! read less			
Nancy R.
2/16/2022 - Yelp

				Meaza is our go to place for Ethiopian food.  Everything is delicious and the staff is very friendly and... read moreMeaza is our go to place for Ethiopian food.  Everything is delicious and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is spacious and a little more upscale than some (white table cloths etc.).   We always love the super veggie combo which features a great selection of vegetarian dishes
placed colorfully around the very large injera.  We fill the middle with
doro wat (really good chicken with an egg) and lamb or beef tibs.  It is
hard to go wrong. read less			
Joy Z.
1/19/2022 - Yelp

				We got kitfo -- it was excellent! The injera was so fluffy. The service was fast (but we went at... read moreWe got kitfo -- it was excellent! The injera was so fluffy. The service was fast (but we went at 2 pm on a Wednesday). Also excellent value -- that amount of food could have fed 3 people read less			

Audrey G.
1/04/2022 - Yelp

				We've been going to Meaza restaurant for many years and have always been happy with their food.  Sometimes service... read moreWe've been going to Meaza restaurant for many years and have always been happy with their food.  Sometimes service was slow but I can say the food was consistently good.  We typically order one of the beef combos, the doro wat, and an additional veg combo.  During the early months of the pandemic, we did take out and our order would last us at least another meal or two without breaking the bank (for a family of five - all who eat adult servings). Time to get another Ethiopian food fix soon! read less			
Art G.
1/01/2022 - Yelp

				Amazing food... could be a local favorite if the service would improve. Most importantly, remove the grumpy old lady that... read moreAmazing food... could be a local favorite if the service would improve. Most importantly, remove the grumpy old lady that mean mugs you the entire time you are present. I think it would be best to order out. 

Great food horrid service but I will try again later. read less			
Polina K.
12/10/2021 - Yelp

				Overall:8/10

Food: DELICIOUS. I absolutely love this place, it delivers every time. I'm even thinking moving closer so I can have... read moreOverall:8/10

Food: DELICIOUS. I absolutely love this place, it delivers every time. I'm even thinking moving closer so I can have it more often. 

Ambiance: it is open until 1am (or do) so it's always convenient to stop by. Minus a star because service takes forever, expect to wait around 20 minutes for your food to come. read less			