Ethiopian Meskel Restaurant
(212) 254-2411
199 E 3rd St
New York,
NY
10009
40.7229
-73.9832
Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village, Alphabet City
What People Are Saying About Ethiopian Meskel Restaurant
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
In Short
The homey yet exotic offerings--available at bargain prices--cause artsy locals to crowd inside this modest Ethiopian eatery. Eating with your hands is the norm, and diners seem to delight in scooping up dishes with the thin, spongy injera bread that doubles as a plate. Chopped beef braised in red pepper, boneless fish with garlic, onions and tomatoes, and a veggie variety spanning chick peas to collard greens all come seasoned with African elan.
User Reviews
SunnyCherkea
January 24, 2009
Just wanted to note to everyone this restaurant is no longer B.Y.O.B. The place has had a liquor lisence for the last two years! When I went with a friend and popped open some bottles, the waitress told us they would charge us for them. Luckily, the manager was reasonable enough to listen to our explanation about wrong information given on this website. We ended up ordering another platter to smooth things over, but just be aware not to bring your own. Instead, they offer a variety of wines and beer now.
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snej
October 21, 2008
I've been here quite a few times and have never been disappointed. The food here is beautifully seasoned and delicious (I highly recommend the vegetarian combination, though meat eaters will easily find things on the menu to make them happy). When it's not too crowded, the softly-lit dining room is very pleasant. I agree that the staff sometimes seem overworked, but they have always been polite and I have never been left wanting anything. The only drawback I can think of is that the dining room is rather small, and when the weather turns cold the restaurant gets very cramped on busy nights with hungry, waiting customers hovering over seated customers and ogling their food--not very conducive to a relaxing meal. On the whole though, Meskel is not fancy, but is a great casual restaurant for a date or a dinner with a small group of friends. It's an excellent place to take someone who loves Ethiopian cuisine, or a wonderful place to introduce someone to it for the first time.
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SaraLeeYum
March 12, 2008
Truly believe this to be one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Manhattan. Always fresh and delicious, with an endearing space. Very local. It's my Sunday favorite. I always get the veggie platter, so I cannot speak for the meat dishes. Also, the sauce that comes with the samosas is amazing.
read full reviewThe Details on Ethiopian Meskel Restaurant
BYOB:
Meskel does not have a liquor license but patrons can BYO; otherwise soda and fresh mango, pineapple and orange juices are on offer.
Save Money:
Daily lunch specials, between 12pm-4pm, feature $6-9 entrees.
The Extras:
Don't know what to choose? Try one of the combo platters so you can pick out favorites for the next visit.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, B.Y.O.B., Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats
