Lalibela

Lalibela ain't like it used to be. Service has been very slow the last time I went - the food didn't seem to be so well put together. It didn't help the ambience that for the entire duration of our meal there were dirty dishes on the adjoining table which were not cleared. There are other better Ethiopian restaurants. A shame as this used to be somewhere special.
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Hugh Jazz
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Food 4 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 4
Thursday, February 07, 2008

Lalibela is really seriously letting itself down these days. It used to serve terrific, spicy ethiopian food practically as good as what you get in Ethiopia. These days, it has turned itself into a manufacturer of bland, soulless, overpriced nosh obviously aimed at the less discriminating end of the market. The place is maybe a victim of its own success with word of mouth bringing in a different crowd that is less bothered about proper food and more interested in an 'exotic' experience. Certainly on the night I was there I was seated next to a group of braying, sloany students who were not the sort of person you would have seen in Lalibela a few years ago. If you are looking for nice decor and Ethiopian music in the background while you eat this is fine. In terms of a good eating experience which tells you something about Ethiopian food, forget it. This is coming from someone who used to go there 2 or 3 times a month and would recommend it to all and sundry incidentally...Until the management get a grip and start producing proper ethiopian food again, this is definitely a place to avoid for the moment. There are so many places out there offering much better value for money.
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Giuliano Simeone - View all reviews by this user
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Food 1 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, December 05, 2007

God bless you lalibela I have been in your restourant with my friends today and I was so happy and enjoied very much. the gospel song and the stuff in general was so wonderfull. I am very very happy. god bless you all stuff . thank you .

simon
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, November 04, 2007

A group of us went there for the first time this weekend and were very impressed. The decor is authentic and the food fantastic, although a little heavy on the stomach if you're not used to all the spices! Good service from friendly waiters.
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Great restaurant - the decor was fantastic, with lots of ethopian artifacts. The food was fantastic, and the way of eating the food made it taste even better - great for going out in small groups. To top up the meal, make sure you order coffee. The only downside is that service is very slow.
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Rupen Shah
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Food 9 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Monday, April 02, 2007

Went there last week after many years. Food has actually improved and service was superb. Would definitely make the trek to Tuffnel Park (which we discovered was the closer station and not Kentish town) to eat there again.

Highlights included the chick pea dish and the lentil dish.

Definitely worth going!
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Su
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Monday, April 02, 2007

Went here on a Wednesday night just after new year. I wont write loads about the place because I'm sure it's covered in previous reviews. Although the food is still interesting I think standards have slipped recently and they are resting on their laurels. Judging by the number of Aussies, Americans, Spanish etc in there it looks like it get plenty of 'guide book' trade.. One highlight is the coffee. For anyone interested in Ethiopian/Eritrean food, I siggest Mosob in Westbourne Park. Freindly and they are interested in you custom, which is more than I can say for Lalibela.
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mudmucks - View all reviews by this user
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Food 6 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, January 10, 2007

I travelled all the way from Wimbledon to try Lalibella in Fortress Road, North London. It well worth the journey. The restaurant was packed so reservation on a Saturday evening is recommended. There is an extensive menu and our choice turned out to be excellent. For those who are travelling or have travelled to Ethiopia, Lalibell is an excellent choice. The ambience and table layout was also of high standard. Well worth the trip and we will return again.
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Yvette de Souza
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Monday, November 13, 2006

This is my favourite London restaurant! The food is great and very good value, the staff are lovely and the atmosphere is fantastic.
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, October 20, 2006

I've been a fan of Ethiopian and Eritrean food for over a decade, since a friend intorduced me to the cuisine in NY. Over the past few years I have regularly eaten at the growing number of London restaurants, and I have to say that Lalibela tops them all for food and atmosphere. The food was always good here, but it has definitely improved over the past few months (as has service). I still like to try the other Ethiopian restuarnats in town, and regularly do, but I always enjoy eating at Lalibela the most.
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Andy H
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Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, June 27, 2006