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Desta Ethiopian Kitchen offers Atlanta delicious Ethiopian cuisine. As you walk through our door into the world of Desta expect greetings and warm smiles upon your arrival. Our friendly wait staff will assist you with cuisine selection and within minutes your fresh order arrives, lifting your spirit with its warm aroma. Prompt, friendly service and quick delivery of traditional Ethiopian food dishes make for a wonderful and unique dining experience which is the hallmark of Desta Ethiopian Kitchen. Desta invites you to dine inside our modern restaurant or relax on the spacious outdoor patio deck. For patrons on the go, we accept takeout orders. Wish to experience the taste of Ethiopia at your special event in Atlanta? Let Desta handle your catering needs. Additionally an onsite Ethiopian market is available for your home cooking needs.
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Lodged among a cluster of Ethiopian restaurants off Briarcliff, this quaint eatery wipes out any preconceived notions that true ethnic food has to be intimidating. Dishes are served on individual plates rather than a sharing board of injera (the spongy bread that acts as both the utensil and platter) and servers will sweetly offer forks to those of non-descent. But what fun is that? Eating with your hands is part of the deal. Like the presentation, the menu is likeable-but-adventurous. Kitfo, Ethiopian-style steak tartar tests the boundaries while zilzil tibs, (think fajitas) allow diners to make mini-steak wraps. Vegetarians will do well with red lentil spreads, sambusa and soup made from sunflower seeds. For Ethiopian novices this is a great place to start, but the elegance and complexities also warrant a visit from those in the know.Key Points
- Modern Ethiopian Food
- Lively, Fun Atmosphere
- Spacious Outdoor Patio
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Being Ethiopian, I have to say that i loved this place. Authentic & tasteful food, I also enjoyed the atmosphere of Desta. The service was great too.
Posted 12/13/09 | Report Abuse
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The restaurant is cozy and nicely decorated. Instead the traditional Ethiopian way, the food is served on a long rectangle plate. Very impressive! The food is great and the portion is more than you first think. Would definitely go back!
Posted 05/05/09 | Report Abuse
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I must preface this by saying that this is the only Ethiopian restaurant that I have visited several times and never been dissapointed. I have been remised to write a review on the first few occasions I visited, but I just had to this "upteenth" time I went last night! The food is delicious. The service is friendly and all the meals are presented in contemporary dishware that's not snubbish but perfectly chique. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the background music is just right.
Most of all the items I've ordered have all been fresh every single time I've been. One time I visited for breakfast and ordered Shiro but couldn't get it because it was still on the stove. Now that's refreshing! (keep in mind it is the kind of dish that could be reheated days after without really affecting the taste). The only cons so far are: the space is really small so for large groups it's best to book ahead and go early. However if you and you date both like Ethiopian food or are ready to explore a new cuisine please do not hesitate...Their food is wonderful!
Pros: The Quality is consistent
Cons: Really tiny place wish they had bigger table
Posted 10/25/09
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