If you've never had Ethiopian food this is a treat! From bland to medium to spicy its a great meal. I've always been afraid to try different foods from different cultures but this is great! Lamb is their best dish. Also be sure and try their 100% Ethiopian coffee. More

The food was uniquely pleasing and the dining is a cultural experience. We selected the three choice lunch; I had fish, lentils, and the homemade cheese and Scott had the same except he chose lamb. The food is a bit spicy, a bit sweet, and a LOT of delicious. There is also a coffee bar in the cafe, and the... More

We were the only table when we arrived, yet the service was very poor. We were made to feel that our presence was literally an inconvenience for the owner, who was our server. We waited a very long while for our orders to be taken, our minor request to have a single salad ingredient served on the side was met... More

My wife and I decided to try Cafe Desta the other day just to try something different. We have eaten Ethiopian cuisine on a handful of occasions before and liked it. Also, we used to live in Armory Park just around the corner from the Cafe and wanted to see for ourselves this little restaurant that seems to have defied... More

cafe desta is the best Ethiopean food i have ever had, on top of that the staff is very friendly and treat you like family. i recommend the lamb and the red lentils. yummy! More

I have introduced Cafe Desta to many grateful friends who has since returned. The food is addictive, the atmosphere is renovated artsy warehouse and the home brewed teas are terrific. Another reason for this choice is the high level of cleanliness. People who work in the food industry have observed that the bathrooms reflect the level of cleanliness of the... More

Went to Cafe Desta last night with a group of friends. I recently reviewed Zemans, another Ethiopian restaurant in town and I really enjoy the food at both. The spices and flavoring is wonderful. Being a vegetarian is no problem here. There is a large selection of Vegan dishes that are incredibly tasty. Their menu has combo platters, so you... More

Yummmmm....My husband is a meat eater and I am vegan, so typically one of us feels a bit cheated when we go out to eat, but Cafe Desta is great. We are always satisfied and the owner treats us like old friends. Love it. Wish I could eat there everyday and am so glad it opened downtown. More

The food is great for meat-eaters and vegans. The ambiance is bright and airy and the service is friendly. Delicious tea, too! More