Eatopia Eatery

4.8 (26)

$31 to $50

Ethiopian

1301 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-7542

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2 people

21 May 2025

23:30

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

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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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Ethiopian, Eritrean, African
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 15:00–17:00
Phone number
(202) 200-4997
Website
http://www.eatopiaeatery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Eden Yimer
Catering
Info@eatopiaeatery.com or 202 200 4997
Private party facilities
Info@eatopiaeatery.com or 202 200 4997
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1301 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-7542
Area
U Street Corridor
Cross Street
U Street in between 13th Street and 14th Street. Next to Alero Resturant
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
U Street Metro
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 26 people are saying

Eatopia Eatery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Innovative
Washington, D.C. Area
Good for groups
Washington, D.C. Area
Healthy
Washington, D.C. Area
Hot spot
Washington, D.C. Area
Neighbourhood gem
Washington, D.C. Area
Good for special occasions
Washington, D.C. Area
Lively
District of Columbia
Best Value
District of Columbia
Innovative
District of Columbia
Good for groups
District of Columbia
Healthy
District of Columbia
Hot spot
District of Columbia
Neighbourhood gem
District of Columbia
Good for special occasions
District of Columbia
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eatopia Eatery offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and a "nice vibe" enhanced by live music. Guests love the "beautiful art" and "chill ambience" perfect for dates or family outings. Although service can be "a bit slow," the "welcoming service" and "authentic" cuisine make it a must-visit.

26 Reviews

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Arun
Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and welcoming service. A bit slow taking order. But overall experience was excellent!
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Marni VIP
West Palm Beach205 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and authentic. (Although I do not like eating without utensils). Give it a try!
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King
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 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, D.C. Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 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 26 February 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 16 February 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, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 February 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
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 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, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 January 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 VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 January 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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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 26 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 May 2025

23:30

Booked 5 times today

1301 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-7542

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
U Street in between 13th Street and 14th Street. Next to Alero Resturant
Area
U Street Corridor
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 15:00–17:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Ethiopian, Eritrean, African
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
U Street Metro
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Eden Yimer
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.eatopiaeatery.com/
Phone number
(202) 200-4997
Catering
Info@eatopiaeatery.com or 202 200 4997
Private party facilities
Info@eatopiaeatery.com or 202 200 4997

Eatopia Eatery

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What 26 people are saying

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