ZipPicks Awards
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Washington Heights
Master Critic Review
Addey Ababa Ethiopian Cuisine
8.3
Addey Ababa is a family-run Ethiopian restaurant just off 181st Street where a long list of lentil, chickpea, and vegetable stews makes vegetarian eating feel central rather than secondary. Shared platters built around injera and meatless wots make it one of the most satisfying sit-down options for vegetarians in the zip code.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegetarian Combination Platter, Misir Wot (Spicy Red Lentils), Vegetable Sambusa
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.7
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: A cozy Ethiopian dining room where the vegetarian combo and stews are as central to the experience as any meat dish.
Who should go: Vegetarians and flexitarians who enjoy sharing platters and bread-based meals.
When to visit: Dinner hours on weekdays or early weekends before the small room fills.
What to order: Vegetarian Combination platter, misir wot, vegetable sambusa.
Insider tip: Order the vegetarian combo for the table and add an extra side of injera so everyone can sample each stew properly.