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Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant and Cafe

219 Ravenswood Dr, Westminster WA 6061, Australia

Recommended by 5 people

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Find Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant and Cafe

219 Ravenswood Dr, Westminster WA 6061, Australia

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+61 8 9440 5898
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant and Cafe

Tear into spongy injera and share vibrant stews by hand in Westminster, where communal dining turns dinner into an unhurried cultural ritual. Guests gather around woven messob tables piled high with slow-simmered lentils, cabbage, and tender meats—readily accommodating mixed tables of vegans and carnivores on one shared spread. The hosts gladly coach newcomers through tearing and scooping, and extra injera arrives without charge. Bring a favorite bottle along, then settle back as traditional coffee is poured beside warm popcorn and smoldering incense.

  • Communal Injera Platters: Shared platters arrive on house flatbread eaten by hand, backed by patient dining tips for beginners and complimentary bread refills.
  • Mixed Dietary Ease: Vegetable and pulse-based stews share space alongside spiced meats, making group dining seamless across diverse dietary preferences.
  • Traditional Coffee Ritual: Freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee is served in authentic fashion accompanied by popcorn and aromatic incense.
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Reasons to Choose Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

Why diners choose Lalibela for authentic Ethiopian feasts, cultural hospitality, and memorable shared meals.

  • Hands-On Communal Injera Dining

    Shared combination platters are served atop large rounds of traditional injera sourdough flatbread, paired with warm, hands-on instruction for diners eating by hand for the first time.

    Eating with your hands instead of using cutlery makes it such a unique and memorable experience.

    Ana Lúcia Pereira

  • Traditional Coffee Ceremony & Ritual

    Freshly roasted Ethiopian coffee is brewed and served in traditional clay pots alongside bowls of popcorn and fragrant burning frankincense incense.

    the traditional coffee was very nice, perfect strength and loved that it is served alongside popcorn and burning incense!!!

    ashley

  • Effortless Mixed Meat & Vegan Dining

    Generous shared platters easily balance rich slow-cooked meats with diverse spiced lentils, split peas, and braised vegetables, letting groups feast together without dietary friction.

    While there are many amazing meat options here, Ethiopian food has so many vegetable/ pulses based dishes that any vegetarian would be absolutely spoilt for choice

    Heike Motzek

  • Generous Portions with Free Injera Refills

    Substantial combination platters come with complimentary injera refills, ensuring everyone leaves completely satisfied without hidden charges.

    The injera was refillable for free as well. The service was fantastic and overall it was well worth the hype.

    Kisha A

  • Mood-Lifting Care & Comfort

    A welcoming, homey dining room and genuinely attentive hosts instantly lift spirits and melt away the tension of a difficult day.

    I walked in having a bad day and walked out in a great mood.

    Mitchell Fenwick

  • Genuine Togetherness & Connection

    Sharing a single central platter creates a relaxed, unhurried rhythm where diners connect naturally with companions and hospitable staff.

    This is food as connection, togetherness, community. From sharing a plate, to even getting chatting with some other guests

    Heike Motzek

Traditional shared platters and authentic Ethiopian specialties served on fresh injera

  • Injera

    I had never tried Ethiopian food before and the injera was something new for me, different but surprisingly delicious and really filling. The injera was refillable for free as well.

    Kisha A

  • Mahberawi Mix

    We ordered the Mahberawi mix which came with a selection of lamb, chicken and beef stews and mixed veggies and everything was absolutely delicious.

    Kisha A

  • Doro Wat

    Highly recommended to any and all in search of the best Ethiopian food Western Australia has to offer 🔥 doro wat & injera 10/10

    Clinton Barton

  • Yebeg Tibs

    We ordered yebeg tibs and maherbawi mix. We had a mixture of meats, sauces and vegetables.

    Stephanie O' Toole

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and cultural rituals that elevate communal dining

  • Hands-On First-Timer Guidance

    First-time guests are personally welcomed and shown how to fold, tear, and eat injera platters by hand without cutlery.

  • Complimentary Injera Refills

    Communal platters are supported with generous complimentary injera bread top-ups so diners never run out while finishing stews.

  • Ceremonial Coffee with Incense & Popcorn

    Freshly brewed traditional Ethiopian coffee is presented at the table alongside fresh popcorn and burning incense.

  • BYO Dining Welcome

    Hosts welcome diners to bring their own alcoholic drinks to accompany rich stews and communal platters at no extra fuss.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you eat the food, and are there instructions for first-timers?

Dining is communal and eaten by hand using injera flatbread instead of cutlery. If you are new to Ethiopian cuisine, the staff will gladly demonstrate the traditional way to eat, and injera refills are available complimentary.

Can you bring your own alcoholic drinks?

Yes, Lalibela is BYO (bring your own) for alcohol. The restaurant does not sell beer, wine, or cocktails on site.

Are there vegan and vegetarian options available?

Yes, the menu features extensive plant-based choices, including dedicated lentil and vegetable stews, alongside combination meat platters like the Mahberawi. Groups can comfortably share both meat and vegetable options.

What traditional drinks and ceremonies are offered?

Traditional Ethiopian coffee is prepared fresh and served ceremonially alongside popcorn and burning incense, and spiced herbal tea is also available.

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