Eatopia Eatery

4.8

24 Reviews

$31 to $50

Ethiopian

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2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Innovative
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to Eatopia Eatery, an Ethiopian fine dining experience located in the heart of the historic U Street Corridor. We offers a luxurious dining experience with a communal touch. Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere from our wide window seats while our excellent service ensures that every moment is memorable.

At Eatopia, our culinary artisans craft each dish with love, using authentic ingredients and traditional techniques to bring the flavors to life. Signature dishes include our tantalizing Doro Wot & our savory Shiro (Chickpeas ) to our wide plant based selections, sea food entrees. You got to try the Eatopia Beef Tibs and Lega Tibs (Lamb)

Join us for a dining experience where the present meets the future, and every bite is a celebration of hope, heritage, and tradition.”

Eatopia is just steps away from iconic landmarks such as the Lincoln Theatre and the African American Civil War Memorial and close to DC's main attractions, including the White House and the National Mall.

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Location
1301 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-7542
Phone number
(202) 200-4997
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Ethiopian, Eritrean, African
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Good for groups
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Good for special occasions
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Innovative
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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Eatopia Eatery offers a "magical evening" with "wonderful food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "spacious" setting and "phenomenal" atmosphere, enhanced by live music and art. The Digis Ultimate Communal Platter impresses with its generous portions and variety. Ideal for both family dining and date nights, Eatopia is a must-try.

24 Reviews

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King
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing place and the food was top notch. I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a great vibe.
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Cheryl VIP
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was chill with nice live jazz tunes and awesome decor. Nice place for a date. Food was excellent!
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K
Caribbean3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great family dining experience. I plan to return.
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Vijay
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance, food served without delay! Overall great experience!
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Marcel
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The live band was the icing on the cake to great service, ambience, and AMAZING food!
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Jamillah VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! This is my second time having dinner and I enjoyed my experience once again. The service is superb, and the food and drinks were fantastic. It has a nice vibe with live music, beautiful art, and a very cozy but fun atmosphere. I will definitely return.
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Faith
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere, service, food, and drink were all phenomenal.
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Natasha
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved going to the restaurant it had the best ambience with a modern flare and art throughout. The food and service was great especially our server she was so patient to explain all the different options and types of spices. The place was perfect for date night!!!
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Eric
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant was lovely. We had live music, which was quite enjoyable. Food was terrific-we got the largest combo platter, which had many vegetarian and several meat entrees. There was a good level of heat. Would definitely recommend/return.
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Michael
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Deeply flavorful and welcoming, with a fun vibe. We celebrated a birthday and they were super hosts who made our guests day.
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FAQs

Eatopia Eatery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 200-4997.

Eatopia Eatery is rated 4.8 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

1301 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-7542

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 200-4997
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Ethiopian, Eritrean, African
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Eatopia Eatery

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What 24 people are saying

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