The amount of good things to say about this place is a lot, but I will try to highlight some of them. This is one of the better dining experiences I have had, from the food to the hospitality. While we made reservations just in case, we technically didn't need to as there were lots of tables open for lunch. We got the option to sit outside or inside, and as the weather is nice, we opted for outdoors. The indoor ambience is fairly simple but still has its charm. We shared 1 sambusa (2 pieces presented as it was cut in half) with chicken filling and the lamb (beggie kilwa) with red lentils (timtimo) as the side that comes along with the dish. We were not too hungry so we settled with 1 small add-on plus 1 dish, but since this was the first time my girlfriend had Ethiopian food, the owner graciously upgraded the dish to a 2 person portion on the house without us saying anything else! The sambusa was a tad bit spicy and the amount of chicken was generous. The beggie kilwa is sauteed well and tender and the red lentils made a great secondary dish. The salad that came along with the dish is decent. Injera is provided as utensils, and the waitress gave us extra injera when we ran out of injera while eating the dish. At the end, the waitress gave a cup of coffee on the house too, as my girlfriend wanted coffee with the meal in the initial order but the server forgot to bring the coffee with the food. The only small downside is that food and service can be slow since it is just 1 waitress working the tables, but that is a minor issue that is to be expected. Thanks Muzita Abyssinian Bistro for giving us a hospitable and warm introduction (or reintroduction for me) of Ethiopian cuisine!

I didn't realize I hadn't written a review for them, but this has been a long time coming. I'm a big food person and I've tried a lot of the Ethiopian places in San Diego in this place I think might be the best. I was hesitant because the prices were a little bit higher, but the food delivery, flavors, and atmosphere make the food well worth it. Staff are always friendly and I've tried a lot of things on the menu here and there's not been a single thing I haven't liked. Do yourself a favor and come get some food at Muzita.

First time trying Ethiopian food and so glad I tried it here at Muzita! 10/10 on everything from service, ambiance and especially taste! If you have never been do yourself a favor and treat yourself!

This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in San Diego, atleast as a vegan/vegetarian. The quality is always top notch. The servings are the right size and staff is amazing. I've had many of their dishes, this time we got mama's fool and Kantisha Kikwa and they were both delicious. The Timitimo red lentil side is so tasty but my personal favorite is the lettuce salad they provide, sooo good! They are always short staffed due to which they service can be slow sometimes, even to get a table although there are tables available, it would be nice if they could hire more staff!

4.5 It's been a minute since I've indulged in some Ethiopian cuisine--once a beloved staple during our DC and LA days, but somehow got lost in the shuffle of life. Enter a lazy Sunday evening, where my boo and I found ourselves free and craving injera and stew. As per usual, Yelp came to the rescue. Lo and behold only a few miles away was this little bistro nestled in University Heights. Good ratings? Close by? We were sold. But then, parking. Let's just say we were lucky to find a spot--emphasis on lucky. It's a residential area, so give yourself some time for that inevitable parking hunt. The restaurant was buzzing--definitely a neighborhood favorite. The vibe is cozy, with dark wood floors, mood lighting, and closely packed tables that make the whole place feel warm and bustling. The building itself looks like a house, with a bit of outdoor seating out front. Everyone seemed chill, clearly enjoying their food, and the place smelled amazing. We were seated quickly and dove right into ordering: the sambusas (crispy stuffed pastries, $15); the Shiro + Hamli (shiro wot topped with braised spinach and collard greens, $26); and Tsebhi Dorho (berbere-braised chicken with a hard-boiled egg, $23). Each entrée came with injera and a side dish, so we picked timtimo (lentils) and atakilt wot (cabbage and potatoes). Oh, and we added a side of spicy mitmita sauce--because why not? First up: the sambusas. One order had a total of 3: alitcha atakilty (cabbage and potato); hamli (braised spinach and collard greens and spices); and dorho tsehbi (berbere chicken). All were tasty, but the alitcha atakilty with a dab of mitmita stole the show. Pro tip: Ethiopian food is all about the hands. So, channel your inner Sean Evans from Hot Ones and remember: "Careful around your eyes!" after going in on that mitmita. Napkins? Plenty. Utensils? Don't expect any. Although, if you really need them (as our neighboring table did), they'll kindly hand you a spoon. For the main event, we were presented with a grand Ethiopian feast--an artistic spread across a giant platter of injera. Vibrant dollops of stew (Tsebhi Dorho--the berbere chicken with egg) and colorful sides of timtimo (lentils) and atakilt (cabbage and potatoes) circled a bright, fresh salata. But the real showstopper? The Shiro + Hamli. Shiro wot is this creamy, dreamy chickpea stew, slow-cooked with onions, garlic, and berbere. It arrived in an earthen stone bowl--jebena if you're fancy--basically the Ethiopian cousin to the Korean dolsot, sizzling and dramatic, like it's auditioning for its own cooking show. Paired with the spongy, tangy injera, it was pure heaven. Though the meal was delicious and the ambiance cozy, it's the shiro wot that's living rent-free in my head, tempting me to brave University Heights' parking drama just to get another taste. That silky, spiced perfection is worth every U-turn and parallel parking fail!

Finally had Ethiopian food and this place did not disappoint! Came here last Saturday with my cousin as a walk-in and they accommodated us right away! We got a cute corner table inside near the bar and we loved the cozy and homey ambiance of the restaurant. Seemed like we were visiting someone's home to get a home-cooked meal :) We started with a few cocktails; I ordered their lime mojito and my cousin had their mango cosmo...we LOVED these because they used soju as their liquor. My mojito was perfectly sweetened and so so refreshing! I loved that they put a lot of mint! My cousin's mango cosmo was so vibrant and tasty! Would get that next time! We ordered the sambusas as our appetizer and these were so good! They give you 2 veggie types and one chicken. The puff pastry was so crispy and light and wasn't soggy from the filling. All fillings were so savory and had great flavor! Wanted to quickly add that the staff here is amazing! So friendly and so helpful. We definitely needed help with choosing our entrees and they made some great suggestions! We chose zigni siga, which was beef braised in a rich sauce with mushrooms. For our other entree we did hamli, which was braised spinach and collard greens. For our sides we chose the cabbage and lentils. Mannnnn, we were thoroughly surprised when our main entrees came out! We had one large platter with our entrees served atop of injera. It was beautiful! And we dug in right away! The injera was so soft and a perfect vessel for grabbing our entrees. Loved that we got to eat with our hands! Everything was seasoned perfectly and had a good amount of spice! Loved the richness and tartness of some of the sides and entrees. I just recommend you try this place yourself! MAJOR extra points for their green salad that comes with your entree! Hahaha my cousin and I couldn't stop raving about it! It was a simple green salad with red onions and tomatoes, but the seasoned dressing was epic! It was a perfect palate cleanser in between bites. Amazing experience here and will definitely tell all my friends and family about it!

I loved trying this restaurant. I had only tried Ethiopian food once before, so the waitress was very helpful with menu recommendations and telling us how to best enjoy our meal with our hands and shared dishes. We started with the Sambusas and ordered whatever she recommended to us for our Mains. I can't remember exactly which dishes, but everything was super tasty and I enjoyed being able to sample a couple different items. Interior was very cozy. It's a small space so may be worth making a reservation. Heads up that parking can also be very tricky in this area. Would definitely return for the ambiance and deliciously filling meal.

I love love looove Ethiopian food. Service is pretty quick and more suitable for larger groups. They don't provide plates or utensils fyi.

Back to try the shiro+hamli+ side of lentils along with our usual pan roasted mushrooms. Always delicious. Professional and knowledgable staff. Made a reservation but seating was plentiful for a Saturday lunch