Here's a Mid-Week Bonus! Use code EAT at checkout and save 35%
Zemeta Ethiopia
Zemeta Ethiopia

Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian, African

Family owned and operated, Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant takes great pride in everything that comes out of their kitchen. They are rich in the Ethiopian tradition, from their foods to the traditional coffees. Everything is homemade and they use only the finest and freshest meats, vegetables, and ingredients. Every dish is made fresh to order. Every Friday and Saturday they feature a vegetarian buffet for both lunch and dinner. This is a must try, the food is excellent along with very friendly service. For catering of any business or family event, ask for Nate, he will take great care of you.

Exclusive deals

These exclusive deals are only available to Restaurant.com members. Check back often as new offers are added daily.

$10 Off Deal for $5.00
Minimum purchase of $20.00 required at the restaurant.
$15 Off Deal for $7.00
Minimum purchase of $30.00 required at the restaurant.
$25 Off Deal for $10.00
Minimum purchase of $50.00 required at the restaurant.

Dining Discount Pass

Get discounts at over 170,000 restaurants and retailers nationwide.

Explore more great deals nearby!

Location and hours

Location

Location

1015 S Clinton Ave , Rochester, NY

(585) 244-3344

Hours

Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

Overall rating

star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
4.6

(34 reviews)

star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on January 21, 2020 Verified Purchase

Thoroughly pleased with our meal at Zemeta. I enjoyed the way the hostess took care of us, the food was delicious (my first time eating Ethiopian food) and the décor/ambience was both interesting and made me feel at ease. Would definitely eat here again!

DB
David B.
star filled star filled star filled star filled star gray
Reviewed on February 1, 2019 Verified Purchase

Service a little slow. They seemed understaffed. But they were very friendly.

RS
Rachel S.
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on November 23, 2018 Verified Purchase

The food was delicious, and the waitress gracious and patient with our changes to our order

EC
Elisabeth C.
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on July 28, 2018 Verified Purchase

The owner is always humble and sweet. Everytime I come here I am treated well and feel like I'm at home. The food is always delicious, hot, and made fresh!

KJ
Kelli J.
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on May 12, 2018 Verified Purchase

If we go to Rochester, we go to Zemeta’s. She is a beautiful and gracious hostess and the food is incredible.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on June 21, 2017 Verified Purchase

Excellent food and service! Our party loved the freshly squeezed mango and strawberry sugar-free shakes - these are not even on the menu, but they offered to make them for us when we inquired about juice or shake availability. Our food was delicious and plentiful. Very affordable prices and friendly atmosphere!

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on May 24, 2016 Verified Purchase

Good cake and coffee-good portion for the veg platter.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on May 8, 2016 Verified Purchase

Very humble ambience but just a wonderful experience.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star gray
Reviewed on October 12, 2015 Verified Purchase

e chicken Parm meat was mushie, other than that everything else we ordered was great

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star gray
Reviewed on August 13, 2015 Verified Purchase

Very good food and very friendly service in a basic, casual atmosphere.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on July 4, 2015 Verified Purchase

The resturant is what my wife and I love. Family owned but ran well. Our waitress was extremely courteous and helpful. The food was on point!

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on May 26, 2015 Verified Purchase

The food was prepared fresh and delicious. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The dining room was quaint and simple with a total capacity of around 25.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star gray
Reviewed on March 30, 2015 Verified Purchase

It is a small establishment. There was only 1 person working the tablesA she did a great job but it took a bit longer to get our bill. Food was good. Waitress very soft spoken and would have liked more information about the food but not sure if her English is perfected.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on March 1, 2015 Verified Purchase

Always go for lunch on Sundays and it is very quiet and a pleasant atmosphere. Service is very good and food is excellent.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star gray
Reviewed on January 23, 2015 Verified Purchase

Friday and Saturday Vegitarian Buffet is good, very flavorful, but needs at least one meat option for those who enjoy vegetables, but need something hearty.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on January 11, 2015 Verified Purchase

This has become one of my favorite restaurants in Rochester, I visit it more often than other place and I frequently introduce new folks to their food. The owner and her family are always friendly, remember your preferences, and make you feel welcome. I discovered this place thru this program, and now I

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on December 9, 2014 Verified Purchase

Italian dressing on salad was best I have had. Good little rolls made even better dipped in salad dressing. Food was hot and just right spicyness

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on November 25, 2014 Verified Purchase

Great food, great value, very friendly

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on July 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

Loved the food, very friendly staff

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star gray
Reviewed on July 11, 2014 Verified Purchase

Stale complimentary bread this time was stale - was replaced when asked.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on July 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

Yummy food, huge portions!

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on March 6, 2014 Verified Purchase

The food was magnificent.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star gray star gray star gray star gray
Reviewed on February 24, 2014 Verified Purchase

Poor service, but you could not expect better, with only one waitress, working the tables and the bar.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on February 18, 2014 Verified Purchase

waitress was very kind.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star gray
Reviewed on February 15, 2014 Verified Purchase

Valentine specials were good! The appetizer arrived shortly before the entrée and we had to eat them together.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star gray star gray
Reviewed on January 2, 2014 Verified Purchase

Restaurant was empty, which always makes me wonder why. Food was mediocre, service about the same. Not motivated to try again.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on December 28, 2013 Verified Purchase

Small and unique! very good food at a great price!

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on December 27, 2013 Verified Purchase

Excellent opportunity to enjoy great cuisine at a very reasonable price. Great tastes and quality of ingridients.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on October 19, 2013 Verified Purchase

The scallops were perfect!

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on October 16, 2013 Verified Purchase

Veggie buffet was amazing and so was the Doro Wet.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on September 18, 2013 Verified Purchase

You would never think that a restaurant at a hospital would be so wonderful but it is. Wait staff is excellent.

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on September 14, 2013 Verified Purchase

Good food, great price, nice atmosphere,

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on August 28, 2013 Verified Purchase

Great restaurant, atmosphere, food, service and price!

GD
Guest Diner
star filled star filled star filled star filled star filled
Reviewed on August 19, 2013 Verified Purchase

very nice waitress. It would have been nice however if they served wine.

GD
Guest Diner

Login to write a review