Cafe lalibela - Melbourne

The restaurant was fairly quiet since we were there early, with plenty of space between tables (great for those who don't like feeling crowded). There was a large TV that was a bit distracting. The service was okay, but they only accept cash payments. I ordered the Doro Wat for $15, which had nice gravy and a moist chicken leg with moderate spice. It also came with a hard boiled egg, which my friend J enjoyed. The owner poured the dish onto the injera bread, making it soggy and difficult to eat. I would suggest asking them not to do this in the future. We also ordered the Vegetarian platter for $15, which included three lentil dishes (brown, green, and yellow) and another lentil-based dish that I really enjoyed. It also came with pickled carrot and cabbage, as well as a piece of potato. We all liked different dishes from the platter, so everyone was happy. Both dishes came with one white and one wholemeal injera bread, which we really liked. The wholemeal bread had more structure and flavor, while the white one was soft and delicious. I also had a St. Georges beer for $6, which was okay and paired well with the spicy food. Overall, it was a decent dining experience.

Found slightly out of the way in Footscray but totally worth the deliciousness and bargain prices. Everything was full of flavour especially the chicken dish and the injera bread helped mop up all the saucesHowever, i wish the service was a bit faster, but I have a feeling this is a family owned so they only have so many staffs. Total with tricks between 4 it was $20 pp with local ethiopian beers each.

I came to this restaurant based on a friend's recommendation as a must-try spot. It is a small and clean establishment with about 6-7 tables. The menu is simple and limited. We ordered a beef stew, chicken stew, and a special lamb mince dish. Each dish came with a large, soft version of thosai. The stews were more like gravy than a traditional stew, so don't be deceived by the name. Despite this, the stews were delicious, thanks to their flavorful seasoning that had an African identity rather than just relying on salt. The only letdown was the lamb mince dish, which was not as great. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience and a great way to taste Ethiopian cuisine.

I walked past Café Lalibela on my way to Fooscray station for months before I finally tried it out, and when I did, I was not disappointed.I'm certainly no expert on Ethiopian food, but I know that what I had tasted great, and I definitely want to go back for more.Another standout the traditional coffee, which comes black, in a cute little shot glass with a handle. The coffee was exceptional.

I ate here this evening with a girlfriend and we had the most enjoyable dish! We asked for a recommendation from the staff which was the combination meat and veg. Was so incredibly good! Unfortunately I’m not too familiar with ethiopian cuisine, and this was my first, so couldn’t recommend what we had.. Though it was beyond delicious!! Love the customary way of eating with your hands (the bread is incredible to grab food as well as it soaking up the contents! the meats as well as sides were so filling and we both left bloated! Will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely evening with great food and beer!