Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

This casual Ethiopian restaurant is the best of its kind in the city , and it's open until at least midnight every day to boot. Get the vegetarian platter and/or lamb tibs . [Eater 38 Member]

Desta is Atlanta's best bet for authentic Ethiopian fare for breakfast , lunch , and dinner . The expansive menu allows diners to build their own meals or order complete dishes created by the kitchen. Read more

I love my kitfo raw... however... desta serves kitfo pasta that is really good IF the meat is cooked well done. (I've tried it both raw & cooked) also their fish pasta is also amazing & its a lot.

Friendlier service than you might get in DC. Ask the right questions and you’ll get the tibs & kitfo served properly. Otherwise, you’ll get good food in plates with forks. Alas

Ask yourself, "Do I LOVE rare steak and sushi ?" Then consider the rare kitfo . It's not for everyone, but it's FANTASTIC (and much better than what you get elsewhere locally).

Try the breakfast combo . There are scrambled eggs you can scoop up with injera bread ; some chechebsa (flatbread seasoned with hot berbere spices); and kinche, cracked grains with olive oil . Read more

Absolute best Ethiopian food I've ever had!!! Everything I've had from here has been amazing. Also Try the Ethiopian amber beer ! ????

First time with Ethiopian cuisine and it was divine! Try the Fish tibs and the Kifto, medium well with kocho. It was healthy and amazing..

If you plan on coming on a weekend, Terry to make a reservation at 4 hours in advance. This place gets packed on the weekends quickly. Even if you have to wait, know that it's DEFINITELY worth it

The food is delicious. The menu has a lot going on and is somewhat confusing and disorganized. This is my first visit.I definitely plan on returning to try other dishes.

For beginners I recommend the Chicken Tibs... ALWAYS ADD MISER & SHIRO TO YOUR MEAL... The Goden Tibs are sooooo good! The lamb tibs are tasty. The tiramisu cake is good but the portion us small.

We love the Meat Lover???? The food here is amazing!!

Just because you missed prime dining hours doesn't mean you can't eat primo ethnic food, even if you're seeking vegan or vegetarian . Dine family style or on your own or try the takeout . Read more

This place is really well executed: professional, good service , nice light & modern Ethiopian decor, plus the food is easily top 3 best ethiopian food I've had in N. America (coming from an Ethiopian)

Excellent flavorful food. We liked our lamb tibs with collard greens and the fir fir with fish

Amazing samba and any tubs dish....and don't forget the fish pasta just be sure to mention no jalapeño for kids.

Good food selection and reasonable prices. They allow you to substitute the sides in the vegetarian platter to include your favorites.

Awesome food. Everything I have tired was well made and very tasty. Even the coffee .

Every dish we tried was excellent! The sides were amazing. I would come back just to order all the various sides!

I got the lamb tibs with rice and tomato fit fit...OMG! IT WAS SO GOOD! My drink was Also delicious!

Veggie platter so good!!! and the chicken is always great with the injera .

Get the lamb tibs and vegetarian platter to share. Enjoy your meal with a glass of honey wine . Best lamb in town !

Love Desta spicy lentil stew and fish ribs are what to order here. Staff is great.

Service was excellent. Very savory food. A little bit spicy at my taste but great flavors!

The food is amazing. I especially like the ribeye . However, after two visits, I've concluded the service is marginal at best.

The fish tibs changed my life...absolutely delicious! And don't forget to get a glass of honey wine too.

Best Ethiopian food tasted period. Order the meat lover. Perfect for a group of 4.

Great Meal here … wonderful service as well delicious Ethiopian style food !

Ribs tibs are absolutely delicious with awaze sauce! Also love the tomato fit fit, rice and collards .

Bring your friends along so you can do a big platter!

I had the lamb with lentils ..! It was amazing. The service was awesome..!

Ethiopian cuisine is simply lip smacking! The fish tibs/lamb tibs with awaze, wash that down with beer = burp! :D

For two people, split one Tibs platter with a ton of extra sides. It'll be plenty.

Very friendly staff and they make awesome recommendations with unlimited amount of injera bread !

One of the best spots for contemporary ethiopian food ... Try it and you will love it... They have drive through too. Don't know how that works

Tasty kitfo and lamb tibs . The red lentils and other veggies are awesome too.

Everything is amazing! Great vegan and Gluten-free food! Very affordable

Chicken tibs are great with the cabbage

Ethiopian cuisine is centered around injera — the spongy bread that also serves as an eating utensil. Read more

I get the chicken tubs with injera bread and gomen. Their fish salad is good too..

Get the tibs cooked with something - rice , injera , etc. Makes for more food and just a better meal altogether.

Get table on the patio . Totally worth it when weather is awesome. I can just go on eating Injera...healthy good food.

The food is seasoned well . I had chicken . I wasn't a fan of the greens or the cheesecake , but the entree was good.

Delicious food. Great service. Staff are super nice. Lively ambiance.

Fish Tibs with a salad are the bestest ad a veggie sambusa as an appetizer !!! Yummyyyy

I keep coming back for great spicy vegan food that is very affordable

I just love this place... And besides great food the people couldn't be more friendly and helpful.

Fish tibs + rice + gomen + axumite (wine ) = happy girl. Amazing food & service.

Order the Vegetable or Beef Saambusa Appetizer, Fish Tibs w/ Shiro and a Veggie Combo . Honey Wine and/or spiced tea as beverages on the patio...Perfection! Read more

Deliciously seasoned. I just experienced the upstairs area for large parties. Very nice!