You'll Be Transported To Africa Dining At Lalibela in Connecticut
By Lisa Sammons|Published January 24, 2023
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
When it comes to ethnic restaurants in Connecticut, most people’s minds go straight to Mexican or Italian. After all, Italian immigrants created our delicious Connecticut-style apizza, and you can find a great Mexican joint on practically every street corner. But one type of restaurant that doesn’t get quite enough love is those serving Ethiopian food in Connecticut. We only have a few Ethiopian restaurants in Connecticut, and many aren’t even familiar with African cuisine, but it’s absolutely delicious and has something for everyone. Whether you like spicy or mild food, or love meat or are a strict vegan, you can find a dish that’s perfect for you on the menu at Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in New Haven.
Lalibela has been in the heart of New Haven for over 20 years.
Don't be intimidated if you've never had Ethiopian food before. It's quite delicious, and there are plenty of offerings on the menu for vegetarians and vegans.
Injera is a fermented bread with a spongy texture that is quite delicious. It's great for sopping up the juices at the end of your meal! The breaking of the injera is an important ritual that symbolizes friendship and hospitality.
This is such a deliciously unique place to dine! It's great for when you want something exotic but are tired of the usual tacos or pasta.