If you’re looking for Ethiopian food in downtown Manhattan, Meskerem in West Village is one of the best options around.

Awash is an excellent Ethiopian restaurant in the East Village that works for everything from dates to solo meals and takeout.

Lalibela in Harlem makes Ethiopian food you can eat right on their patio on Frederick Douglass Blvd.

Makina Cafe is a great Ethiopian food truck with locations in Fort Greene Park, Rockefeller Center, and Long Island City.

Abyssinia is an Ethiopian restaurant in Harlem with great combo platters.

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen is a small Ethiopian spot in Fort Greene that's ideal for a small group or a date.

Haile is a comfortable Ethiopian restaurant in the East Village.

Ghenet is an Ethiopian restaurant on the border of Park Slope and Gowanus.

Bunna Cafe, the vegan Ethiopian spot in Bushwick, is an excellent spot to share a giant plate of food with people you like.