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Doro Wat
Slow-simmered chicken in deep berbere, niter kibbeh, and a hard-boiled egg — served bubbling over injera.
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$18
Heritage
Our Story
A family tradition built around food, hospitality, and community.
Lalibela Kitchen & Sports Lounge began in 1984 with a simple idea: create a place where people could feel at home the moment they walked in.
Founded by Tadesse and Almaz Bekele, Lalibela started as a small family restaurant built around recipes passed down from their parents and grandparents. What began with a few traditional dishes, fresh injera, and a deep love for Ethiopian hospitality slowly became a gathering place for families, friends, students, workers, and anyone looking for a warm meal and familiar flavor.
Over the years, the restaurant grew with the community. Children who once came in with their parents now return with families of their own. Regulars still ask for the same dishes they ordered years ago, while new customers come in to try Ethiopian food for the first time.
Today, Lalibela Kitchen & Sports Lounge is carried forward by the next generation of the Bekele family. The restaurant still honors the same roots: rich spices, shared plates, welcoming service, and a space where people can eat, watch a game, celebrate, and gather.
From family dinners to game-day nights, catering orders, and weekend lounge evenings, Lalibela is more than a restaurant. It is a place built on culture, comfort, and connection.
"Food was never just about eating. It was about bringing people together."
Founded in 1984 by Tadesse and Almaz Bekele
