A taste of Lalibela.
Authentic Ethiopian cuisine, hand-rolled teff injera and slow-simmered wots — shared the way they're meant to be: with your hands, with your people.
A five-star Ethiopian experience.
Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine
Family recipes carried from Addis Ababa to Watertown.
Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Green beans roasted, ground and brewed table-side — the heart of Ethiopian hospitality.
Gluten-Free Teff Injera
Naturally gluten-free 100% teff injera available on request.
Vegan & Vegetarian
Deep vegan menu honoring Ethiopia's fasting tradition.
Full-Service Bar
Cocktails, Ethiopian honey wine (tej), craft beer and curated wines.
Catering & Private Events
Family-style platters for gatherings large and small.
Family-Friendly
Warm room, welcoming to kids and multi-generational tables.
Easy Free Parking
Large municipal lot next door — free every evening & all weekend.
Boston's home for authentic Ethiopian hospitality.
Named for the rock-hewn churches of northern Ethiopia, Lalibela brings the warmth of an Addis Ababa table to Watertown, just minutes from Boston, Cambridge and Harvard Square. Our recipes have traveled generations — berbere ground from family spice, teff injera fermented for days, and wots simmered until the flavors deepen into something close to memory.
We believe hospitality is a craft. Every guest is welcomed the Ethiopian way — with warmth, with a shared mesob, with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee. Whether you're gathering with family, celebrating a milestone, or discovering Ethiopian food for the first time, we're honored to feed you.
Eat the way Ethiopians do: with your hands, from one shared plate, breaking injera together. There is no better way to know a place.
Inside Lalibela.
Real moments from our Watertown dining room — the storefront, the coffee ceremony, the food and the details that make Lalibela feel like home.
Let us bring the mesob to you.
From intimate dinners to corporate gatherings and weddings — Lalibela caters throughout Watertown, Boston, Cambridge and the Greater Boston area. Family-style Ethiopian platters, vegan menus, and full coffee-ceremony service available.
- ✦ Full-service catering & drop-off
- ✦ Private dining in our Watertown room
- ✦ Traditional coffee ceremony add-on
- ✦ Custom vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free menus
Park right next door.
The Spring Street Municipal Parking Area is located directly next to the restaurant — one of the biggest advantages of dining with us.
Monday–Friday during business hours
Free unlimited parking every night
Free unlimited parking Sat & Sun
Large public lot adjacent to the restaurant · Wheelchair accessible entrance
What our guests are saying.
"Great Ethiopian food is back! Worth the trip from the Cape — flavors are exactly as I remember from old Boston favorites."
"Food was fantastic and worth the wait. They offered extra injera when we were running low — a beautiful gesture."
"Delicious food. Cozy and welcoming atmosphere. A wonderful place to spend quality time with friends and family."
Come share a mesob.
Dine-in, curbside pickup and online orders. Reservations recommended for parties of four or more. Just minutes from Boston, Cambridge and Harvard Square.