Abyssinia Restaurant
8221 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910- Rating
- 4.2out of 5(244 Reviews)
- Price range
- $$
- Dietary options
- VegetarianDiet
- Summary
- A casual, colorful eatery serving traditional Ethiopian dishes, with live music on weekends.
This Silver Spring institution stands out for its distinctive bar-centric atmosphere, complete with live music and a welcoming crowd that draws regular patrons back month after month. The kitchen excels at meat-forward dishes, particularly the tender Beef and Lamb Tibs and the celebrated Geba Weta, delivering authentic Ethiopian flavors with the kind of quality and care that earned praise from Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema. Attentive ownership, fragrant incense, and an intoxicating sense of hospitality make every visit feel like coming home.
This Silver Spring institution stands out for its distinctive bar-centric atmosphere, complete with live music and a welcoming crowd that draws regular patrons back month after month. The kitchen excels at meat-forward dishes, particularly the tender Beef and Lamb Tibs and the celebrated Geba Weta, delivering authentic Ethiopian flavors with the kind of quality and care that earned praise from Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema. Attentive ownership, fragrant incense, and an intoxicating sense of hospitality make every visit feel like coming home.
Last updated Apr 06, 2026
$20–30
8081 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
ZIP: 20910
Rating
3.9 / 5
Based on 329 reviews
Price Range
$20–30
Location
8081 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone
+13019200082Address
8081 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Shalla Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like injera, doro wat, and a variety of vegetarian and meat options.
The price range at Shalla Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar is $20–30.
You can call Shalla Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar at +13019200082 or visit their website at http://www.shallarestaurant.com/.
Shalla Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar is located at 8081 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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