Rahel Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine

Wonderful staff and cuisine

I am not used to this kind of food so I would need to get used to it to like it.

The service was attentive, the variety of food was fascinating and delicious. The coffee ceremony was an olfactory tour... The service was attentive, the variety of food was fascinating and delicious. The coffee ceremony was an olfactory tour of Ethiopia; we all enjoyed it very much. My $50 Restaurant.com discount was factored into the bill with no problem whatsoever. The restaurant is charming, the staff and management are cheerful and helpful. One guest (from China and in America for the first time) found the food to be a little bit sour for his taste. But the other eight people in the party really enjoyed it. Rahel does not sell wine, so some of my guests went to a nearby shop and bought bottles of Ethiopian wine. Rahel provided a corkscrew and wine glasses at no charge. Read more Read less

The best Ethiopian restaurant on Fairfax (in my opinion). Even my meat eating friends agree. The staff is friendly, as w... The best Ethiopian restaurant on Fairfax (in my opinion). Even my meat eating friends agree. The staff is friendly, as well. It's always excellent! Read more Read less

The food here is always very good. The service is strictly okay and it can take a long time to get out of there. They al... The food here is always very good. The service is strictly okay and it can take a long time to get out of there. They always seem about unhappy that you're using a dining dough coupon. The owner insisted that the minimum purchase did not include drinks even though the coupon does not say that. We had to order some extra food we didn't want in order to meet the minimum, even though our total with drinks was well above the minimum. I think I'll try another Ethiopian place next time since they all accept dining dough. Read more Read less

good food. good service. nice place

It was a busy Friday night and it was a little under staffed. It took a while to get our food.

STAY AWAY. Extremely rude wait staff. After presenting the Restaurant.com coupon, the staff took 25 minutes to provide t... STAY AWAY. Extremely rude wait staff. After presenting the Restaurant.com coupon, the staff took 25 minutes to provide the bill despite multiple requests. Read more Read less

Friendly service, tasty food!

We were not given utensils because that is not how the food is supposed to be eaten. That is fine, but I would have appr... We were not given utensils because that is not how the food is supposed to be eaten. That is fine, but I would have appreciated being told how to eat the food, Read more Read less

We were there for at least 1-1/2 hours! They were slow, slow, slow! The restaurant was busy and only had 2 servers, but... We were there for at least 1-1/2 hours! They were slow, slow, slow! The restaurant was busy and only had 2 servers, but even that doesn't explain the wait. We foolishly decided to have dessert -- it took 20 minutes to get several plates of pre-made pastries. It's a shame, maybe it's because of the restaurant.com certificate because we gave it to the server at the beginning of the meal? Other people seemed to get more punctual service, although I did see others in there the entire time we were there. Having eaten here several others times, I was surprised (and embarrassed -- taking someone else to this "great" restaurant). Read more Read less

The food is great and the staff is very friendly.

We really enjoyed our dining experience. The Coffee Ceremony was delightful!

This place is great!

Good food but TERRIBLE service (slow and rude). Would not recommend to other restaurant.com customers.

Good food, friendly atmosphere, and excellent service.

Food was delicious and they offered gluten-free options. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

I really love Rahel's food! I tell all my family and friends about the good food experience I had!

Wonderful restaurant! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

My husband and I ordered the largest meal for 2 persons. I ordered a coconut water drink for $5.95. The owners brother w... My husband and I ordered the largest meal for 2 persons. I ordered a coconut water drink for $5.95. The owners brother was our waiter and told me that we needed to spend more money because the drinks were not included in the amount we were supposed to spend. When I responded to the waiter that we couln't possibly eat more food than that which we ordered. He replied that the restaurant can't make any money of the coupon. I told him that we can forget about the order and leave and he stated no, stay and it would be okay this time. The food was slow in coming, but fresh and delicious. We won't be returning to this restaurant. Read more Read less

I always enjoy eating at Rahel's. The food is delicious and the service is wonderful.

We LOVE vegan ethiopian food - we LOVE Rahel!

The food was absolutely delicious - I really enjoyed the food. It was so refreshing to find a vegan restaurant with tas... The food was absolutely delicious - I really enjoyed the food. It was so refreshing to find a vegan restaurant with tasty food. We will definitely visit again. Read more Read less

I have heard very good reviews re: Ethiopian food from many people. Just didn't turn out to be my taste. It was OK, no... I have heard very good reviews re: Ethiopian food from many people. Just didn't turn out to be my taste. It was OK, not amazing. Read more Read less

found restaurant walking by several years ago