Massawa

4.5
708 reviews

About

Ethiopian Restaurant

Location

Massawa
1239 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
10027, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
708 reviews
5 stars
502
4 stars
119
3 stars
44
2 stars
23
1 star
20

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Many customers expressed frustration with slow service and long wait times for food.

Food Quality

While some diners praised the delicious and authentic Ethiopian food, others criticized it for being bland or not meeting expectations.

Portion Sizes

Several reviews mentioned that portion sizes have decreased, leading to perceptions of poor value for money.

Ambiance

The restaurant's atmosphere received positive remarks for being cozy and inviting, contributing to a pleasant dining experience.

Staff Attitude

Most customers appreciated the friendly and accommodating nature of the staff, although some noted inconsistencies in service.
  • DL
    Danny Liang
    Oct 19, 2025
    1.0
    We went there Sunday night, waited for a whole hour for our food but nothing came. The servers were chilling there and just chatting. I am super disappointed, never come to this restaurant.
  • ET
    Elyab Tilahun
    Oct 19, 2025
    1.0
    This is the most unprofessional and undignified establishment I have ever come across. They have the least cooperative call operator, a shady web service, and a total rip off. I ordered through their website which uses Uber Eats and after they deducted from my account, the food never arrived. When I called the place, they were unhinged by this and made no effort to correct their mistake. Oh and I never got refunded
  • AB
    Ana Butler
    Oct 17, 2025
    5.0
    Lunch rush extends well into afternoon at this busy eatery. I was especially impressed with their dessert quality. Employees notice subtle customer signals. Massawa impresses with its thoughtful little extras. Strong backing for this place.
  • NW
    N weathers
    Oct 12, 2025
    4.0
    I came here for a Sunday night, dinner and really enjoyed the food. For our first experience of Ethiopian food, I enjoyed the flavors of my salmon dish and the red lentils. Ingera bread was tasty and something different. The Samusa was really good, but I did not care for the sauces. My Agave ginger lemonade drink was ok.
  • ZK
    Zofii Kaczmarek
    Oct 11, 2025
    3.0
    I did not have a good experience with ordering for delivery (through Uber eats). The food did not match what we ordered (they replaced duba with veg sampler). The food came 15 minutes later than estimated (~55min from order to delivery). And the portions are not worth the $26 per dish. (I'm assuming the portions are larger when you eat there.) The food was tasty enough.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massawa

What are the regular opening hours for Massawa?

Massawa is open every day from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Massawa offer delivery and in-store pickup services?

Yes, Massawa provides both in-store pickup and delivery services.