Rosalind's in Los Angeles - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I love their veggie platter. Especially the carrots and string beans. Could be spicier but overall consistent taste and quality whenever I get delivery. The injera is always so soft and warm where other places deliver it dry and cold. It's my go-to Ethiopian spot

It was really quiet and peaceful dinner, we ordered the emperor platter and everything was top Notch along with the honey wine :)

Good flavor and authentic Ethiopian food!

Wow… finally decided to try Ethiopian food at this restaurant and I can say that it was worth every bite. The flavors are insane!! we nearly cleaned the plate because we couldn’t get enough. We got the emperor dish and it was the perfect amount of food for 2 people. The bread that serves with it is delicious as well, fluffy and delicious. Would 10/10 recommend.

perfect food, spicy as it should, and the owner is the nicest.

WONDERFUL place with excellent food and outstanding service. We were given perfect recommendations and the woman who waited on us gave us a little break on the bill so we could pay cash when their internet went down. HIGHLY recommend!!

I have visited multiple times and each time has been a delicious, friendly, and pleasant experience. The woman who I assume is the owner is attentive and gracious. My go-to dishes are the Emperor and the Fish tibs. Wonderful each time.

No matter what you order, get the fossolia, out of this world. Also would recommend the plantains, good for toning down the spicy stuff. Everything else is pretty standard Ethiopian fare. Portions are huge, and they will usually put everything family style, so make sure they don't if you don't want your food touching meat. The waitress is the owner I believe, who seems to want to tell you, "Order, eat, and get out." Lol. Not rude, but not super friendly either. Great for groups with varying diets because everyone can be accommodated and no one feels like they're missing out.

Everything is a perfect dream. My favorite restaurant for many years. Great live Ethiopian music. Delicious food, comfortable seating options and helpful staff. Wonderful coffee service.

Very good vegan option, that being the combo platter. It was very quiet when we had lunch there. Ambiance was okay and very similar to other Ethiopian places I have been. A bit pricey, but in line with other restaurants in L.A. at thus level.

This is our first time eating,’Ethiopia’ food we loved the sauce and the sour dough bread it was really good they were really kind and clever when we tried one of the sauce we LOVED it it was the carrot and beans when we wanted more but it was too expensive they offered us free sauce after all this was an amazing experience!😝

Outstanding the food service everything very good 👍🏽 I highly recommended

Went there to support a friend on his Thursday music night.

I give them 3 stars only because their prices are lower online than they actually are. A lot of restaurants do not update their Google pages enough. The food however is delicious and the woman that greets you inside is always kind.

Gigantic portions of well prepared food. Simple thoughtful service.

The food is flavorful and leaves your taste buds wanting more. They have a Vegan Goodness plate that is filling. I would recommend adding an order of Sambosas. The service was good, but the parking is limited. You got to jump on the first opening you find, even if the restaurant is half a block away.

This is my absolute FAVORITE Ethiopian restaurant!!! I've been coming here for years and have had Ethiopian food in mant different cities (DC, SF, NY Atlanta) and this remains my favorite one. I highly recommend.

It a good place to eat I've been going their since 93 and still visiting the restaurant.💯👍

If you want Ethiopian, you won't be disappointed

Cheaper and tastier than Messob across the street (which is also good). Incredibly good Ethiopian food cannot recommend this place more!

Something totally different, new flavors, eating with the hands, really tasty!! It was totally another experience. I enjoyed it so much :)

If you're looking for an amazing Ethiopian cuisine, experience, look no further. This place is awesome.

Comfortable spacious air conditioned. Lovely wall murals and rattan umbrellas overhead...Vegan Goodness!! My colleague ordered the fish...it came whole.... fried... with veggies...and it was all pronounced delicious. Metered parking on street. Summon your car karma. Grateful we could discuss business over lunch for two hours without being rushed out. The injera is perfect and you get an extra platedul of thus Ethiopian bread ...nicely portioned, folded and rolled.

I love this place. Veggie combo is great and love the plantains.

The food is amazing & great portions! I had the the veggie plate. Anna was my server she was so sweet & wonderful !!:)

Ordered the Awaze Tibs and Vegetarian plate, specifically asking that Gomen be subbed for something else (which I do at Lalibela all the time) as I’m allergic to collard greens. Not only did the order arrive with Gomen in the vegetarian dish, so much and right in the middle so it contaminated everything else, they actually included a side of Gomen (and only that) in the same container as the Awaze Tibs, making that inedible too. I called the restaurant and the lady who answered just made excuses. She acknowledged that my order had these instructions but that they were just busy and it’s “no big deal, they would take care of me next time.” There won’t be a next time. I didn’t spend $50 for nothing. Terrible customer service.

Food was excellent. Staff helped us pick enough to feed us all. Legit, the food was soooooo good.

We've been coming here for years. Simply fantastic food and service. We love the kitfo (best in LA) and veggie combination. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Delicious Ethiopian food. Perfect portions for our party of 4 and the waitress was very knowledgeable. Our supply of injera was replaced without having to ask. Definitely recommend.

Truly the best Ethiopian food that I've ever had. Often times the spices can make everything taste similar but each dish shined with it's own flavor. The injera was also nice and fluffy! The 'emperor' was enough to feed 4 of us easily. We also got the fried plantains which were hot and eaten so quickly I didn't have a chance to get a picture. Our waitress was very kind, attentive and readily available to explain any questions we had.

Delicious food and good prices, service is great

We visit out children in Los Angeles often, and try to visit Rosalinds every time. It is clean, the food is authentic and delicious, service is excellent and prices very fair. A few weeks ago we were there with my teenage grandchildren. I wanted them to experience eating authentic Ethiopian food without utensils.THEY LOVED IT!!! The next night we ate in a very, very overpriced upscale restaurant. Rosalind's is still their favorite restaurant after their one week stay in LA. Give it a try....you will thank me. Vegan and vegetarian dishes available!

2nd time trying Ethiopian. There will be a 3rd!

I love Ethiopian food and this place did not disappoint. Generous portions for the vegan combo and well seasoned and cooked meat dishes meant that my vegetarian and meat eating friends were both happy. The food was great and I had no complaints but the restroom could be cleaner and nicer. EDIT: I returned and in addition to the consistently great food and friendly service, there was a clean restroom available for use in the back. I'll surely be back

Rosalind's is a great place to dine with a great atmosphere 👍... very welcoming and their food is Superb. We celebrated a friend's retirement party here a few months ago and we shut down a section of the restaurant for 4 hours and everyone had a blast. There sambusas are amazing.

We tried Ethiopian food for the first time. Loved the food, ambience and service. Very homely atmosphere. We tried Yedoro wot and tibs

Great flavor, slow service. Large restaurant. We ordered the vegan platter, with the lamb stew. The flavor of the stew, and quality of the lamb was great. I often find the meat is so fatty, but not here. However, I just think the portions were very small with the veggie dishes. For $20, there’s a lot of competition in little Ethiopia and the portions were the smallest I’ve seen.

Good food and service. We were there on a Monday and it was pretty quiet. Food was tasty and served fresh and hot.

Fantastic! Been eating here for nearly 30 years. The Awaze Tibs are perfectly spiced, the veggie combo is delicious especially the misr wat. And the coffee ceremony is fun and the coffee is amazing.

My colleague and I came here for dinner and had an amazing meal. The owner/server was helpful in assisting us choose what to get. We ordered the Emperor, which is a delicious array of foods. A must visit.

tasty vegan dish. Can feed me for two meals. Will come back again to try other dishes. Enjoyed the authentic experience eating with my hand.

Favorite Ethiopian food in LA!!

My favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Socal.

Went with a couple friends who wanted to go to Fuegos which has terrible service and food, but we skipped that and went to Rosalind’s. It is so much better in every way. Food, dining room, service, bar, drinks, everything was outstanding. Highly recommend to as one of the best bar and restaurants in Houston.

Love this place! Great food, wonderful service, and a lovely patio for outdoor dining. My favorite in Little Ethiopia!

Food was great. Excellent service from Anna. Vegetarian and non vegetarian options parking is kind of tricky you would have to find parking on the streets, be patient.

Just ordered this food via door dash and I will NOT be ordering again. I literally just got a small cold proportioned veggie plate. I wanted to try this out because I’ve had every other place, but this will not be my go to next time I’m very upset because the Sambussa was super thin with barely any lentils in the crust. Literally wasted my 30 dollars won’t be buying again

This was delicious. Kids first experience with Ethiopian food and they really enjoyed it. The flavors and the presentation were excellent. Would definitely recommend

Friendly atmosphere with great service and excellent food 👌🏾😋

So delicious! I love everything about this place. Delicious food, friendly staff, great coffee!

Absolutely delicious Ethiopian food. Wonderful service. Really appreciate that there is outdoor dining available.

Such a great place! Came here for a dinner with colleagues and the owner and his daughter were incredibly welcoming. Food was delicious and enjoyed by all, we had a combination of vegan and meat eaters. Will be back!

Baby… this is the spot for Ethiopian food. I don’t know nothing about the other places, I’ve been to a few but this is the one. The food and service is excellent. One of the staff there is like an aunt to everyone, she always asks me how my mother is doing. So very kind and thoughtful service!

We’ve been there pre Covid and it was very good. Really worried this restaurant couldn’t make it during Covid. And we are so glad it’s still open and serves very nice food. They have outdoor seating under patio. The menu is big enough and there are many options, you can choose meat/protein, vegan, sampler plate or signature dishes. The food is incredibly delicious and big. The Ethiopian flat bread is so unique and tasty. We couldn’t stop eating it. We had the appetizer and two main entrees. And it’s absolutely enough for two people. You should try the lamb stew. Perfectly good. The service is flawless. We definitely will visit there again.

I have been eating at Rosalind's for over 30 years. I believe it was since 1989, if my memory serves me well. The quality of the food is consistently high. The flavors are as authentic as I remember them from my childhood. I cannot say enough about the professionalism and courtesy towards customers by the management servers and cooks. This is the place in LA County to eat Ethiopian food. There is no need to eat precooked and frozen food that tastes like chicken jerky. If you are looking to experience authentic, fresh, clean and well prepared Ethiopian Food, go to Rosalind's. I recommend them very highly and you will not be disappointed. Rosalind's, thank you for all the years of amazing Ethiopian Cuisine. Happy Orthodox Easter!

Best Ethiopian food I've had in LA! I lived in Ethiopia for 6 months, and have tried over a dozen restaurants in the area, and have to say that Rosalind's is truly exceptional. Their veggie and legume dishes are the best, while the tibbs are good, but not as stand out as their other offerings.

Delicious! I got the Kitfo and the meat was very savory and good texture.

It's neither too bad nor really good. Meals are quite small and overpriced, for such a basic food & service. In a brief - disappointing

Beautiful atmosphere the food was delicious

Me gusta la comida muy buena Visítenos

My first time having Ethopian food and experience. We had the ultimate feast.. considering I had no clue what's good Ethiopian food or bad. I can just base this on my taste buds and they were very happy! And the belly was full.

Rosalinds has it all. Great staff, fantastic food wonderful atmosphere.

Very cool authentic Ethiopian restaurant. Service was great and the food was better. They will teach you how to eat it. You eat WITH YOUR FINGERS! No silverware, it’s very cool! Totally forgot to get more photos but I highly recommend this spot!

Tasty vegan options. Love their Vegan Goodness platter and veggie Sambusa. The waitress was very nice, attentive and the food was delicious as always. They offer a couple parking spots in the back alley, though there is plenty of street parking as well.

My bread was served cold, the sambusa was burned on the outside and uncooked on the inside, the rest of the food fell short. The sparking honey wine was the only satisfying item in my order. Not my first time with Ethiopian food, and what a shame....There's better next door with better settings

Food is always flavorful and they have good authentic Ethiopian food selections. I've tried other places and they don't compare.

My family has been enjoying Rosalind's for years. We feel like part of the family. We were so very appreciative about being able to actually eat our dinner at Rosalind's this evening.

I try to get one trout here with injera on a Friday with my lady every week

Really good food. The lentils and lambs are a must order.

Very nice tasty food, clean establishment.

Amazingly yummy, authentic, delicious food. Reasonable prices and excellent flavors. The best Ethiopian food in LA!

Very good food and service. We got Beef Sambusa as an appetizer a I highly recommend. Then we got 4 different meals to share, each with injera (unlimited) and side. We got chicken (Yedoro Wor), lamb (Yeberg Siga Alicia), beef (Adulus Special Tibs and Gomen Be Siga). Adulus Special was the best one, as well as the sauce coming with the chicken). For the sides we had red and yellow lentils, collard and cabbage with carrots. Overall great experience and very reasonable price.

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and I loved it! My partner and I got the vegan goodness combo (which comes with collard greens, green beans, and lentils) and one beef dish. It was the perfect shareable portion. The Injera was super tasty and had a nice yeasty sourdough flavor that paired nicely with the meat and veggies. I loved how aromatic, spicy, and tangy the food was. Lots of amazing and bold flavors.

Delish going back again!! All waitresses were sweet.

went on sunday. they have the best ethiopian food i ever had

Lovely outdoor seating. The food was tasty and filling. As you can see lots of bread offered, it's called injera and it's very tasty. A bit pricey compare to other Ethiopian places though. I have to mention there’s like 10 different Ethiopian restaurants in the same street.

Really delicious huge portions and great value!

This was the best Ethiopian food I have ever had.

Generous portions of fantastically prepared Ethiopian dishes.

We were greeted with such kind service on a cool, rainy day. Eating outside along a busy road had me nervous at first but was no problem. The food was absolutely delish, three meats and vegan was presented together and we dug in! I would recommend to anyone.

Excellent Ethiopian dining and great service. The food was delicious, and the meat combo was enough to share and take home extra. The restaurant has beautiful decor, very clean, COVID safe with ample seating indoors and outdoors. Plan your next dine out at Rosalinds and bring the whole family.

It's a hole in the wall it's okay is very it's somewhat pricey but

Good service, very cool and cultural restaurant. I'm not a big fan of the food but I have a very specific taste palette, would recommend for anyone who wants to try something new.

The food was so good, and the owner was kind enough to stay open extra long to accommodate my family. (The map said open until 9 but I think they close earlier due to covid, so you might want to check, but either way, it was delicious and they were helpful, loving, and a great vibe!)

It’s been a winter of discontent for quarantined diners here in Los Angeles; discontent, too, for the once-bustling restaurants that shuttered for public health reasons. On my way to order take out from the overwrought Meals By Genet, I stumbled across Rosalind’s on the same busy street at the heart of Little Ethiopia. The small patio, bedecked in stringed lights and palm fronds, seemed an oasis in a pandemic desert. The staff welcomed us to a secluded table for two along one wall and quickly brought bottled water and a menu. The attentiveness and kindness of the waitstaff made dining at Rosalind’s feel like being welcomed into someone’s home. We ordered both the vegan and meat combos and were entirely delighted by the well-spiced and perfectly cooked beef tibs, fossolia (green beans) and mesir wat (red lentils). Cooled with a long swig of St. George’s beer, a mission for take out became a wonderful much-needed date night. Recommended for anyone looking to recharge on food for the beleaguered soul.

Fantastic food and great service. The food is vegan-friendly and really well spiced, and comes in family-sized portions. I’ve been coming here for years and never left without leftovers (which are fantastic). Cozy atmosphere.

En una misión para probar una nueva cocina, me encontré con dos restaurantes etíopes en línea, Little Ethiopia Restaurant y Rosalind’s Ethiopian Cuisine. Las críticas de Little Ethiopia fueron realmente buenas, pero cuando llegamos allí, estaba realmente vacío por dentro. Sin embargo, solo unas pocas tiendas abajo eran de Rosalind, que tenía una buena cantidad de personas adentro. Lo tomé como una señal y fui a Rosalind's. En las imágenes, puede ver que pedimos un plato combinado con diferentes carnes para probar. Recomiendo esto si tiene dificultades para tratar de decidir qué obtener. Viene en un plato de Injera, que es un pan plano que es bastante esponjoso. Me recordó a las alfombras enrolladas en miniatura. Debido a que las placas ya vienen con él, puede que no sea necesario pedir un pedido separado de Injera. También pedimos sambussa como aperitivo, que era realmente bueno. También me encantó su ensalada que tenía un aderezo muy simple pero sabroso. Pregúntele a la camarera sobre su vino y cerveza etíopes especiales que definitivamente vale la pena probar. No puedo decir que te enamorarás, o que te gustará lo suficiente como para ir dos veces, pero si eres un comedor aventurero y quieres probar nuevas cocinas, entonces Rosalind es una excelente opción

Finally visited here with two of my coworkers because we've been talking about having Ethiopian food for a long time and LA has some good ethnic restaurants. We decided here because I had previously been to two others on South Fairfax in the past and we wanted to try a different one. We lucked lucked up because even though it was a Sunday it wasn't crazy busy. We were seated immediately and the lady who servee us brought waters and my friends ordered the honey wine. We were so busy chatting we forgot to look at thr menu when the lady came back to take our orders, but she was nice and didn't rush us and gave us more time. When she came back and askes our orders she suggested we order three meat dishes and the veggie platter because we would all be sharing; so that's what we did. We also ordered appetizers of meat/veggie pies and plantains which was delicious and filling even before the main course arrived. Our main course arrived and the nice lady explained what all the varios veggies were. Of course we added all the extra meats (chicken, beef, lamb) on the platter. The food was good, and again we were not rushed to eat and leave, which is a pet peeve of mine at any restaurant. My coworkers and I had a great experience and would definitely come back here again.

We went because it was recommended and not everyone in our party was keen to try Ethiopian food. However the recommendation proved correct. Oceans of food all to be eaten by hand and 'pancake' as scoop. One person could not eat gluten and they prepared a different 'pancake' which tasted even better. The doubting diners now want to go back for more. The food was pleasantly spicy. We had the 3 meat combo but it seemed like more as it was served with lentils, cabbage and potato and a green vegetable. We also only ordered 5 people and there was still too much for 6 people. We tried the Ethiopian beer which proved more than acceptable. They don't do desserts. All served by the most lovely lady.

Came here as I wanted to check out little Ethiopia while in LA. There are many Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurants to choose from in this street this one finally won because of the outsid patio as I was in the mood to people watch The service was relaxed and not overbearing, great food and it seemed like a lot of regulars coming in and out even at 3pm

It was nice day, so I stopped in this Ethiopian restaurant because they have a nice patio. It was lunchtime, and they did not have any lunch specials, so it was a little expensive, around $18. I ordered the vegetarian plate, which was lots of good food and very delicious. I especially liked the red lentils and the collard greens, but everything was really good. Ethiopian food is an excellent choice for groups, and for conversation. Since you eat with your hands, this limits the cell phone usage. There are a handful of Ethiopian restaurants on this street, and I think what makes this one stand out is the patio. Would definitely eat here again, especially for dinner. Good service.

We had a delicious lunch here. We ordered the meat combo #3 and just perfect for two grown men. Loved the flavorful and the freshness. Service was good as was the prices. I would recommend and will be back.

Been here before many times and wanted my friends to try it. Food is amazing and reasonably priced. They serve the food with a pancake like bread instead of utensils. Some of the food could be a little too spicy for some, but nonetheless tasty. Service was great and we ordered something called the ceremony coffee. They burned traditional incense and also coffee beans to smell. Coffee is fantastic, tasting of vanilla even though it is black. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for something new. Just a precaution, the whole restaurant smells of insense.

Average food, horrible customer service. The restaurant is in a couple of blocks of other Ethiopian restaurants. Go to Messob instead!

We love Ethiopian food and have eaten at Ethiopian restaurants in Oklahoma City, Dallas, Houston, St. Louis, and Washington DC. This food is very authentic and just as good as any we've eaten. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant is very nicely decorated. There is even a small patio if you would like to sit outdoors to eat. The restaurant is located on the Little Ethiopia block where there are about a half dozen Ethiopian restaurants and shops.

We were visiting the La Brea Tarpits and noticed we were close to Little Ethiopia. We found what was the best rated of the 7 or so places here on TripAdvisor and were excited for some good food. Bad sign #1: lipstick on the water glass. Bad sign #2: no meat combo options! We thought that was Ethiopian restaurant law! The waitress was also pretty rude, so out the door we went. We are so glad we left as Rosalind's was right next store and it is a true gem! The sambussas were fantastic - very spicy and nice and crispy on the outside. We ordered the meat and veg combos and got a huge amount of food for a very reasonable price. I have eaten at some very good Ethiopian places over the years and Rosalind's ranks up there with the best. The spices were strong and incredibly tasty, making you smile with each bite. The staff was attentive and friendly, and the service was fast. I can't tell you anyghing about the other half dozen restaurants in the immediate area, but if we return, Rosalind's will get our business again for sure!

I am an Ethiopian food junkie and I gotta say food at this restaurant is really quite flavorful. We ordered a vegetarian platter, and it came with a complimentary salad and a whole extra plate of injera. Quantities are decent. Some may find the food a bit sweet, perhaps they need to cut down on the sweetness. Highly recommended! We will be back :)

First of all, if you have never eaten at an Ethiopian restaurant and like to try new things, I recommend this place. We've been in Ethiopian places in other cities and this one is similar, which is to say, very enjoyable. The food is served with some kind of flat bread that you wrap the food in, sort of like a wrap or taco. We ordered the appetizer combination plate, the vegetarian combination, and Fish Tibs (whole fried rainbow trout). This was enough food for the three of us. Everything was very tasty. My wife said the fish was a bit overcooked but it seemed OK to me, and it was a very good sized fish. We also had some Ethiopian honey wine and beer which were good. The entire meal was not expensive.

Wanted lunch in Little Ethiopia, and found many of the options were closed. Rosalind's was open & empty, and seemed like a good choice. As I was the only person in the restaurant, service was terrific. Injera bread was bountiful, my beef dish was deliciously...

If you like Ethiopian food or you just want to try something different this is the place . I had the vegetarian combination plate and everything was excellent especially the collard greens, The beef and lamb combinations were great too. Eat on the patio if...