Lacto
Take-out
Gluten-free
African
Ethiopian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Ethiopian cuisine with some vegetarian dishes which are vegan suitable. Re-opened here 2016 after move from 309 N Laurel St. Reported closed September 2024.
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12 Reviews
First Review by Tinavegan
drjohnsaddress
Points +294
Small is Powerful! - Edit
My wife and I were visiting Richmond, Virginia after attending a Nutrition In Medicine conference in Washington DC. I found this listing for an Ethiopian restaurant, and the pictures were attractive.
Read moreNile is a family run residentially located small and warm little restaurant. One of the three brothers working this day made suggestions. We ordered a sample platter with 6 of their numerous plant based dishes. Pictured here are Yellow Beans, Pea Flower Spread, Cabbage, Collard Greens, Potato in Tomato Sauce, and Lentils. The dishes are served on, and with, Etiopan Teff Bread.
The food was wonderful!
This is one of the most memorable culinary experiences I have had on my Plant-Powered journey. They deserve our patronage. Dr John
Pros: Outstanding Ethiopian Food and wonderful family., Warm Little place in a residential area., 100% Teff Flower Bread
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LaceyO
Points +271
Really cute spot! Love the employees/owners/chefs!!! - Edit
They were making the injera and shiro as I ordered. There was a little mix up but they fixed it promptly. They also were so happy when my daughter was enjoying her cabbage dish and made her a cute plate when she ordered more twice. Thanks for the great service! Dining room is small but cozy and music is great!
Read morePros: All vegan veg dishes, Awesome friendly chefs, Clearly marked menu
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Richmonddoc
Points +127
Excellent vegetarian and vegan option - Edit
Always delicious. Multiple vegetarian options, including a 5-item mixed platter. Indoor and outdoor dining options.
Read morePros: Delicious, Veggie options
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TKoch
Points +583
Wonderful Ethiopian food - Edit
All of the veg food on their menu is vegan. Very sweet chef will make special items to omit the spicy ingredients. We had the pick 5 veg samplers. Mine had a salad he made for me without spicy stuff. The shiro, kik alicha, and fasolia are all delicious! He uses dark teff flour only in the injera, so it is also naturally gluten free. Tiny place, but the food more than compensates. Go, you will be glad you did.
Read morePros: Wonderful vegan food, Nice staff, Good prices
Cons: None
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tomrussello
Points +102
Awsome food and Service - Edit
The food was very good and very authentic. The service was superior.
Read moreSmall Resturant with friendly atmosphere.
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TristanLiddy
Points +72
Some of the Best Ethiopian I’ve had. - Edit
So many vegan options! ALL OF THE VEG OPTIONS ARE VEGAN. HELL YEA.
Read moreMy girlfriend and I went into this little spot on a snow day. It’s a small one room restaurant with and open kitchen. I love the open kitchen as it shows transparency and usually has really quick meal turnover. The seating is limited to about 5-6 two chair tables. We freaking loved it. Cosy friendly environment. The guys working there were so nice. We shared the Vegan appetizer duo and split the choose 5 Veg sampler. The appetizer was the a burrito style injera wrap with a crispy sautéed texture. It was one of those close your eyes and moan type of good. I gobbled myn up in about 3 bites. The choose 5 did not disappoint. Everything was flavorful to the max. For $23 we were stuffed and so happy to spend our money there. This will be a regular spot for us.
Pros: Fast meals. great value for dollars spent. , Super flavorful , really nice staff
Cons: street parking (downtown Richmond duh.), limited seating
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JohnGardner
Points +654
First time, won't be my last! - Edit
I had never eaten Ethiopian food before. I am very impressed. The aroma of garlic welcomes you in when you open the door, and all the vegetarian dishes are actually vegan, you have lots of choices. Eating without utensils was new to me, the injera is a terrific food delivery system. Spicy, but not enough to be painful, just warms your belly. Give this place a try!
Read morePros: Aromas, Spicy food
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AshleyBoutwell
Points +137
delicious! - Edit
Get the veg combo platter. So good!
Read moreCons: small dining area
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roxette521
Points +132
Vegetarian platter FTW - Edit
I come here on a regular basis, both on dates and with friends. Meat eaters can get meat, but if you're vegetarian or vegan, they have multiple options for you, and they're all vegan. On certain days they have chickpea cakes, but it's rare. Usually I get the vegetarian combination platter, which gives you a sampling of 5 dishes. I've been to several Ethiopian places in DC, and this place is totally on the level. The food is absolutely delicious. The service is always, always friendly, no matter who it is - they always look genuinely happy to see you.
Read moreAs an extra bonus, they sometimes have Afro-beat dance parties here, which are absolutely awesome. People bring drums to play, and you can dance barefoot if you want.
Updated from previous review on Friday November 22, 2013
Pros: Delicious, Communal feeling, Friendly service
Cons: Have to keep asking for injera
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pentagoth79
Points +104
Delicious food! - Edit
I went there the first time with a big group of people who were willing to order all vegetarian food even though they weren't vegetarian. I think that all of the veg food is also vegan.
Read moreWe ordered several items and it all came on a large platter with extras. Everything was amazing! If you like Ethiopian food then you will definitely like it here. Be careful not to over order because the food is really filling when you combine it with the injera.
The restaurant is small but decorated nicely with things from Ethiopia. The bathroom is very small, but panted brightly with the sink is outside of the restroom.
Pros: Delicious, Vegan friendly, Exotic
Cons: Slow to get food
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hickman
Points +36
Yummy Food, Great Staff, Dirty washroom - Edit
The food here was awesome....the best bread i've ever had at an ethiopian restaurant...
Read moreThe staff was wonderful and very very friendly...would love to eat here again
washroom needs repair and cleaning
Pros: excellent food, amazing staff
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Tinavegan
Points +32
If you're vegan... - Edit
get the sampler platter. Some of the lentils tasted like barbecue! Others tasted like mashed potatoes & gravy. Eating with no silverware is a blast!! Gotta love this place!
Read morePros: friendly servers, good hot tea
Cons: maybe more drink selection
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