Ben Abeba Restaurant
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A spiral-shaped restaurant co-founded by a Scot and local partners, perched on a ridge. It is the top choice for watching the sunset in Lalibela.
Ben Abeba sits on a ridge north of town. Its building resembles a coiled seashell, and its tiered terraces face the open Lasta plateau and distant mountains, offering superb views at sunset. The restaurant serves traditional Ethiopian dishes such as injera with wat and tibs, alongside Western fusion dishes, at moderate prices. Arrive before 5 pm to secure a table. From the town centre, a tuk-tuk takes about 10 minutes. Arrange your return ride in advance in the evening.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Bete Golgotha-Mikael
- Bete Maryam
- Bete Medhane Alem
- Bete Giyorgis (Church of St. George)
- Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
- Bete Gabriel-Rufael
- Bete Amanuel
- Bete Merkorios