Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant Serving healthy, authentic Ethiopian cuisine in the heart of New Haven for over two decades. Food ca

Eating at Lalibela is a flavorful experience that’s not to be missed. Our recipes come to us from the restaurant our family started in Ethiopia and are full of the spices and seasoning that we hold dear. We prepare each dish from scratch using fresh ingredients, each one cooked with care to bring out the vibrancy in each flavor. And our food is served on a bed of injera, a type of sourdough crepe that you’ll also use as a utensil, pinching each bite between a small a piece for an intimate dining ritual. When you share a meal with us, you also share our tradition, and we welcome everyone to discover the most delicious parts of Ethiopian culture.

10/05/2026

No fork needed. The injera is the fork 🤲 Who are you bringing?

Team Doro Wot or Team Kitfo? Pick a side and tag the friend who'd choose the other 👀
10/03/2026

Team Doro Wot or Team Kitfo? Pick a side and tag the friend who'd choose the other 👀

10/01/2026

The sambusa is always the first order. Always. What's yours?

Six Amharic words and phrases to bring to the table. Which one did you already know? Save this for your next visit ✉️ ...
09/30/2026

Six Amharic words and phrases to bring to the table. Which one did you already know? Save this for your next visit ✉️

09/29/2026

Meet Wub and Shilimat, running Lalibela since 1999. Chef Shilimat is a James Beard Award semifinalist 🤍

📍176 Temple St, New Haven

Not for the faint of heart. 🌶️ Charred peppers, red onion awaze, real heat — this one's for the table's boldest eater. ...
08/17/2026

Not for the faint of heart. 🌶️ Charred peppers, red onion awaze, real heat — this one's for the table's boldest eater.

No forks, no plates — just injera and hands doing the talking. 🍽️ This is how a table is supposed to feel: shared, warm,...
08/10/2026

No forks, no plates — just injera and hands doing the talking. 🍽️ This is how a table is supposed to feel: shared, warm, and a little bit messy.

Sometimes the side steals the show. 🌿 Green beans, roasted peppers, and rosemary — simple, vibrant, and just as memorabl...
08/03/2026

Sometimes the side steals the show. 🌿 Green beans, roasted peppers, and rosemary — simple, vibrant, and just as memorable as the main plate.

Slow-braised beef, real berbere, nothing rushed. 🔥 Key Wat is deep, complex flavor built the traditional way — one simme...
07/27/2026

Slow-braised beef, real berbere, nothing rushed. 🔥 Key Wat is deep, complex flavor built the traditional way — one simmer at a time.

Crispy on the outside, spiced lentils waiting inside. 🥟 Our sambusas are folded by hand and fried to order — the perfect...
07/20/2026

Crispy on the outside, spiced lentils waiting inside. 🥟 Our sambusas are folded by hand and fried to order — the perfect way to start the table.

Address

176 Temple Street
New Haven, CT
06510

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+12037891232

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