Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant

Brandi Chilton

The food was amazing! Every flavor was vibrant and wonderful. However, the service was very slow. It's not a great place if you are in a hurry, but perfect if you're sitting with family and friends, catching up with conversation. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, and it was nice to not feel like we were being rushed.

Portia Yohannes

The customer service was absolutely horrible. We drove from Maryland to try this new restaurant. We love Ethiopian food and we wanted to try a new location. It took us a few minutes to be seated and then we waited 15 minutes for someone to come to our table. I brushed it off because I figured they were busy, but it seemed as though they were actually ignoring us. When we finally got service, the lamb came out extremely burned and the manager told us that is how it is served. I'm not a chef but I know burnt food when I taste it. I gave them two stars because the sides were good and they give you plenty of Injera, but I feel that if I was of another race I would have been treated very differently. Update: We've been back several times because we figured the first time may have been a fluke. The service is still extremely slow, but the food is better. We went back because they have a live band on Thursdays and the ambiance is relaxing after a long days work.

meron liku

I am only giving one start because the food was good and I don’t have an option to do zero. Service was so horrible, it seems like the waiters ignored us on purpose. While waving our hands to get attention they made it there business to absolutely ignore us. This is not the first time I am disappointed with the service. They are super picky and ignorant. I think the greater Alexandria is full of Ethiopian restaurants and pretty good food everywhere service is what makes the difference. From what I have observed the last few times Makda had the worst service. I hope you improve on this.

Kendal Orgera

I’ve ordered from this place countless times. Their vegetarian combo and samosas are my favorite. Depending on the day or time, though, the combo varies on what’s included. Either this or the Ethiopian restaurant next to it are the best in the area, hands down. Super affordable too and always busy.