Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

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3086 Briarcliff Rd NE (at Clairmont Rd NE)
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 929-0011
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Ethiopian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Breakfast
$ $
Hours
Mon–Thu, Sun: 10:00 AM–11:00 PM Fri–Sat: 10:00 AM–Midnight
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It may be argued that any African restaurant in this region has a unique niche cut out for it already, but Desta wins out due to its quality. The Ethiopian Kitchen offers a range of zesty and exotic dishes, many of them vegetarian-friendly.

-Arthur Newbould

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  • Fish tibs, no question the highlight of the menu
    savoryexposure.com | 2011-08-04 15:01:19
  • Be daring and try something new/recommended! Delicious!
    | 2013-06-05 14:36:19
  • This casual Ethiopian restaurant is the best of its kind in the city, and it's open until at least midnight every day to boot. Get the vegetarian platter and/or lamb tibs. [Eater 38 Member]
    Eater | 2013-01-21 12:48:23
  • Try tiramisu with expresso .#Dope-On-a-Rope!
    A | 2011-12-10 12:34:05
  • The fish tibs with shiro is the best thing on the menu
    Sumier | 2011-03-21 19:35:12
  • Order the Vegetable or Beef Saambusa Appetizer, Fish Tibs w/ Shiro and a Veggie Combo. Honey Wine and/or spiced tea as beverages on the patio...Perfection!
    Liza | 2010-04-21 13:25:42
  • The lamb tibs was excellent! Very flavorful
    Monique | 2012-09-07 13:22:42
  • Dining on their patio or the drive thru take.. The lamb is my fav
    Ashley | 2012-07-28 19:53:20
  • Try adding ground beef to the scrambled #Yum
    A | 2011-12-06 11:55:28
  • The fish tibs with shiro! So amazing!
    Jennifer | 2010-06-14 11:10:39
  • Get the tibs cooked with something - rice, injera, etc. Makes for more food and just a better meal altogether.
    Amanda | 2013-08-17 10:09:28
  • Try adding beef with your scrambled eggs.
    A | 2011-12-04 11:56:39
  • Be sure to try the vegetarian combo. Utterly delicious and great for sharing!
    Shara | 2010-03-26 19:03:48
  • The Tibs are amazing especially lamb, fish and ribeye! If you like it with a sauce try it with Shiro. Enjoy...
    Joel | 2010-01-28 19:41:41
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    Ginari | 2015-08-19 03:54:30
  • Try the breakfast combo. There are scrambled eggs you can scoop up with injera bread; some chechebsa (flatbread seasoned with hot berbere spices); and kinche, cracked grains with olive oil.
    Creative Loafing Atlanta | 2015-05-01 11:26:34
  • Ribs tibs are absolutely delicious with awaze sauce! Also love the tomato fit fit, rice and collards.
    Jennifer | 2014-09-21 12:25:13
  • Try the lamb tibs!
    Shunda | 2013-12-14 19:15:14
  • Great tibs! Great place for gluten free and vegan eaters
    Faye | 2013-06-29 16:28:59
  • Fish tibs, no doubt!
    Denise | 2013-06-06 20:34:16