8 restaurants
Restaurants in Lalibela
Lunch
Mekdesabba Restaurant$8-$8/pp
Ethiopian · Town Center
Hearty doro wat with fresh injera; a local staple served in a modest eatery.
Market Eat‑Street Stall$2-$4/pp
Street Food · Market
Grab a quick bite of sambusas or lentil soup from a bustling stall; cheap and full of flavor.
Traditional Injera House$5-$7/pp
Ethiopian · Central Lalibela
Simple eatery famous for generous portions of injera with various wats; frequented by locals.
Dinner
Mekonnen’s Restaurant$6-$9/pp
Ethiopian · Market Area
Try the kitfo (minced raw beef) with injera; simple, authentic, and beloved by locals.
Rock-House Hotel Restaurant$7-$10/pp
Ethiopian · Hotel Area
Home‑cooked stews and injera served in a family‑run setting; a taste of everyday Lalibela.
Anytime
Kebede’s Café$3-$3/pp
Ethiopian Coffee · Near Northern Cluster
Sweet honey‑infused Ethiopian coffee served in a traditional cup; perfect for a quick cultural pause.
Betelhem Guesthouse Coffee Ceremony$2-$2/pp
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony · Guesthouse
Participate in a traditional coffee roast and brew; experience the ritual that defines Ethiopian hospitality.
Kebede’s Bar$5-$5/pp
Ethiopian (Tej) · Nightlife
Sip tej (honey wine) while local bands play; a relaxed spot to unwind after exploring.