Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian $$ ★ 4.6 (35 reviews)

About

Family owned and operated, Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant takes great pride in everything that comes out of their kitchen. They are rich in the Ethiopian tradition, from their foods to the traditional coffees. Everything is homemade and they use only the finest and freshest meats, vegetables, and ingredients. Every dish is made fresh to order. Every Friday and Saturday they feature a vegetarian buffet for both lunch and dinner. This is a must try, the food is excellent along with very friendly service. For catering of any business or family event, ask for Nate, he will take great care of you.

Available Deals

Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Takeout Lunch Dinner Accessible
Judith H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Very gracious service. An opportunity to try several different types of Ethiopian cuisine.


David B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Thoroughly pleased with our meal at Zemeta. I enjoyed the way the hostess took care of us, the food was delicious (my fi... Thoroughly pleased with our meal at Zemeta. I enjoyed the way the hostess took care of us, the food was delicious (my first time eating Ethiopian food) and the décor/ambience was both interesting and made me feel at ease. Would definitely eat here again! Read more Read less


Rachel S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Service a little slow. They seemed understaffed. But they were very friendly.


Elisabeth C. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was delicious, and the waitress gracious and patient with our changes to our order


Kelli J. Verified visit ★★★★★

The owner is always humble and sweet. Everytime I come here I am treated well and feel like I'm at home. The food is alw... The owner is always humble and sweet. Everytime I come here I am treated well and feel like I'm at home. The food is always delicious, hot, and made fresh! Read more Read less


Kimberly P. Verified visit ★★★★★

If we go to Rochester, we go to Zemeta’s. She is a beautiful and gracious hostess and the food is incredible.


Yelena L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent food and service! Our party loved the freshly squeezed mango and strawberry sugar-free shakes - these are not... Excellent food and service! Our party loved the freshly squeezed mango and strawberry sugar-free shakes - these are not even on the menu, but they offered to make them for us when we inquired about juice or shake availability. Our food was delicious and plentiful. Very affordable prices and friendly atmosphere! Read more Read less


John O. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good cake and coffee-good portion for the veg platter.


Lan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very humble ambience but just a wonderful experience.


Carol T. Verified visit ★★★★☆

e chicken Parm meat was mushie, other than that everything else we ordered was great


Megan M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Very good food and very friendly service in a basic, casual atmosphere.


Ronda G. Verified visit ★★★★★

The resturant is what my wife and I love. Family owned but ran well. Our waitress was extremely courteous and helpful. T... The resturant is what my wife and I love. Family owned but ran well. Our waitress was extremely courteous and helpful. The food was on point! Read more Read less


Geri R. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was prepared fresh and delicious. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The dining room was quaint and sim... The food was prepared fresh and delicious. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The dining room was quaint and simple with a total capacity of around 25. Read more Read less


Cynthia R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

It is a small establishment. There was only 1 person working the tablesA she did a great job but it took a bit longer to... It is a small establishment. There was only 1 person working the tablesA she did a great job but it took a bit longer to get our bill. Food was good. Waitress very soft spoken and would have liked more information about the food but not sure if her English is perfected. Read more Read less


Carla W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Always go for lunch on Sundays and it is very quiet and a pleasant atmosphere. Service is very good and food is excellen... Always go for lunch on Sundays and it is very quiet and a pleasant atmosphere. Service is very good and food is excellent. Read more Read less


Danielle S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Friday and Saturday Vegitarian Buffet is good, very flavorful, but needs at least one meat option for those who enjoy ve... Friday and Saturday Vegitarian Buffet is good, very flavorful, but needs at least one meat option for those who enjoy vegetables, but need something hearty. Read more Read less


Erica S. Verified visit ★★★★★

This has become one of my favorite restaurants in Rochester, I visit it more often than other place and I frequently int... This has become one of my favorite restaurants in Rochester, I visit it more often than other place and I frequently introduce new folks to their food. The owner and her family are always friendly, remember your preferences, and make you feel welcome. I discovered this place thru this program, and now I Read more Read less


Marcia P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Italian dressing on salad was best I have had. Good little rolls made even better dipped in salad dressing. Food was hot... Italian dressing on salad was best I have had. Good little rolls made even better dipped in salad dressing. Food was hot and just right spicyness Read more Read less


Jackie W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food, great value, very friendly


Jackie W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Loved the food, very friendly staff


Robin M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Stale complimentary bread this time was stale - was replaced when asked.


Clarissa B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Yummy food, huge portions!


Elvin M. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was magnificent.


Ellen F. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Poor service, but you could not expect better, with only one waitress, working the tables and the bar.


Kathleen H. Verified visit ★★★★★

waitress was very kind.


Debi H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Valentine specials were good! The appetizer arrived shortly before the entrée and we had to eat them together.


Michael G. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Restaurant was empty, which always makes me wonder why. Food was mediocre, service about the same. Not motivated to try... Restaurant was empty, which always makes me wonder why. Food was mediocre, service about the same. Not motivated to try again. Read more Read less


Joe D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Small and unique! very good food at a great price!


David F. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent opportunity to enjoy great cuisine at a very reasonable price. Great tastes and quality of ingridients.


Sherry M. Verified visit ★★★★★

The scallops were perfect!


Cody H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Veggie buffet was amazing and so was the Doro Wet.


Jeff G. Verified visit ★★★★★

You would never think that a restaurant at a hospital would be so wonderful but it is. Wait staff is excellent.


Joe D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food, great price, nice atmosphere,


Joe D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great restaurant, atmosphere, food, service and price!


Laurie B. Verified visit ★★★★★

very nice waitress. It would have been nice however if they served wine.

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