Most Ethiopian restaurants just say what is vegetarian, and then you have to ask what is vegan. I feel like Letena is the first Ethiopian restaurant where the menu is marked with VV for vegan and V for vegetarian. Awesome! Only one of the veg*n entree dishes is not vegan- a mushroom dish. Still, there is another mushroom dish that is vegan! All the delicious standards are there- collards, cabbage, split peas, shiro, lentils and injera. They also have gluten free injera and 4 vegan salads, along with some green bean and carrot dishes. So many choices! You'll be happy and full!
Best Ethiopian in DC. I write this having made the rounds. Fresh. Flavorful. Well seasoned. Plentiful. My advice: start with the broccoli avocado salad lentil samosas. Finish with the veggie sampler with a side of beef stew. Collard greens and mushrooms are the standout in my opinion. Great vibe. Good beer options. Super friendly staff. Have opinions; Will share
I was starving today and decided to have a late lunch at Letena ?s Eithiopian Restaurant in Columbia Heights it was absolutely delicious. I had the Kay Siga Wot (which is basically beef sautéed in a flavorful berbere sauce with side orders of tomato salad , and cabbage. Awesome lunch ,awesome music and ambiance and excellent service .
An absolutely delightful and delicious experience. Every item in the meat sampler we selected was absolutely incredible. The samosas were crispy and beyond flavorful. The iced tea was perfection. Staff was extremely kind and helpful. The wine selection was very reasonable. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough.
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The last time we tried Ethiopian food was in Ocean City, CA years ago. We were very excited to try it again, and Letena did not disappoint. We got the veg sampler platter with gluten-free injera. We did our meal to-go and everything was packaged well to remain warm and fresh. Coffee was great, as well.
We have been coming to Letena for about a year now and it is me and My family's favorite place to eat. Good quality food, nice sized portions and always professional, friendly service. We love the vegi platter, kategna, and lintel sambussa. 10/10 would recommend.
We wanted a restaurant where we could have great conversation over great food, and we certainly found it! Maybe the best Ethiopian food in DC, and the staff were thoughtful and gracious.
This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. Taste and presentation were great! Service was patient and friendly, but a little slow. Definitely worth a visit.
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The food was fantastic! Our server was excellent and very well-informed about the dishes. Overall, a wonderful dining experience.
The food was fantastic and the staff were wonderful! I particularly enjoyed the vegetarian choices.
