Ethiopian Cuisine

Experience the Heart & Soul of Ethiopia — Right Here in Washington, D.C.

Cottage House

Discover traditional recipes passed down through generations, served fresh with injera and warm hospitality.

Authentic Ethiopian Flavors, Made with Love

Welcome To Cottage House

Good Food. Great Culture. True Ethiopia.

At Cottage House Ethiopian Cuisine, we bring the heart of Ethiopia to Washington, D.C. Our dishes are crafted with authentic spices, traditional recipes, and warm hospitality — offering a true taste of Ethiopian culture in every bite. Experience tradition, flavor, and community all on one plate.

We craft every dish with authentic Ethiopian spices and passion, delivering rich flavors and a true taste of Ethiopian tradition.

Our Gallery

Try Our Special Dishes

Explore our vibrant gallery showcasing authentic Ethiopian dishes, cultural ambiance, and the warm dining experience at Cottage House.

Plain mushroom stew

Mushroom

Spicy Split Red Lentil Stew

Red lentils

Plain Gomen

Gomen

Plain Cabagge

Cabbage

Yellow Split Pea Stew

Yellow pea

Baklava

Our Menu

Choose & Taste What You Like

Sambusa

$12

Spiced lentils a choice of beef , chicken Crispy pastry filled with onion and jalapeno pepper.

Cottage house salad

$12

Lettuce, red onion ,tomato,fresh garlic ,celery with home made dressing.

Beets & tomatoes salad

$12

Beet ,tomato ,red onion ,goat cheese , avocado ,spices and lime
sauce.

Aybi Love bites

$13

Different flavor of ethiopian cheese .

Tomato fitfit

$12

Diced tomatoes ,onion jalapeno pepper mixed with pieces of injera , served cold.

Mushroom Tibs

$15

Sauteed mushroom ,onions, garlic , tomato and bell paper.

Shrimp tibs

$16

Sauteed shrimp with onions,bell pepper and tomatoes.

Kitfo Wrap

$16

Wrap filled with our delicious kitfo.
Served rare, medium -rara or medium -well.

Beef kay wot

$25

Fresh cubes of beef simmered in Ethiopian red pepper stew served with injera.

Beef alich wot

$25

Fresh cubes of beef prepared in purified butter and flavored with a curry and
tamarind.

Cottage special zelzel tibs

$25

Ribeye beef strips deep in soy sauce ,onion, fresh garlic, tomato
and jalapeno.

Ribeye beef awaze tibs

$25

Cubes of beef marinated with special spices, tomato, onion ,garlic and ginger.

Ribeye beef derek tibs

$25

Sauteed cuts of meat onion, rosemary , tomato , jalapeno at extra-high heat served well.

Ribeye merek Tibs

$25

Cube ribeye beef stew marinated with Turmeric black papar ,garlic ,tomato and onion.

Kwanta Firfir

$23

Shredded injera mixed with seasoned beef jerk sauteed with onion,boiled
egg ,ethiopian spice and ethiopian butter.

Tibs Firfir

$23

Cubed tender beef or lamb fried with onion ,rosemary ,boiled egg , ethiopian cheese and jalapeno peppers served in shredded injera.

Special kitfo

$25

beef tartare seasoned with our herbal butter ,mitmita, cardamom , ethiopian
cheese and Kocho

Golden tibs

$27

Sizzling prime short ribs marinated with soy sauce, onion, tomato, fresh garlic,
jalapenos and rosemary.

Gomen Besiga

$23

Fresh collard greens sauteed with ribeye beef, onion, garlic.

Chicken Doro Wot

$23

Tender chicken drum Traditional stew simmered in spicy berbere red paper sauce ginger, garlic, onions and herbal butter. Served with boiled egg.

Chicken Alicha Doro Wot

$23

Tender chicken in purified butter flavored with curry and tamaried
served with hard boiled egg.

Chicken Tibs

$23

Strips of tender chicken sauteed with onion, garlic and Ethiopian spice.

Kekle (Lamb Stew)

$23

Light stew made with lamb bones, onion, ginger, turmeric powder, black pepper.

Shiro (Chickpea Stew)

$19

Ground chickpea simmered in a rich house sauce and spice with olive
oil or butter.

Ater (Yellow Split pea Stew

$19

Yellow split peas stewed in a special sauce with onion, turmeric,
garlic and ginger.

Miser (Spicy Split Red Lentil Stew)

$19

Lentils stewed in a rich berbere sauce with onion, garlic
and ginger.

Tikel Gomen (Cabbage)

$19

Fresh cabbage sauteed with onion, garlic, ginger, carrots and
turmeric powder.

Dinch Wot ( Potato Stew)

$19

Potato simmered with berbere, onion, garlic and other spices.

Gomen

$19

Fresh collard greens sauteed with onions, garlic and turmeric powder.

Mushroom Stew

$19

Sauteed with onion, fresh garlic and fresh ginger.

Flax Seed Wot

$19

Puree roasted flax seed cooked in spicy powder.

Tofu kitfo

$19

Minced tofu seasoned with mitmita for a flavorful,mildly spicy taste with olive oil.

Fish (asa)dullet

$23

Ground fish mixed with diced onion, garlic jalapeno cardmon and
mitmita.

Tuna Kitfo

$24

Minced Tuna with olive oil , cardamom ,mitmita Spice.

Fish ( asa) Gulash

$23

lightly fried chunked fish filet cooked in our special tomato and berbere
sauce.

Fish only

$15

Deep fried whole fish

Fish and rice or salad

$19

Deep fried whole fish with rice or salad.

Areki

$10/Glass
$45/BOTTLE

Traditional ethiopian alchololic drink

Tela

$15/Glass
$45/BOTTLE

Traditional Ethiopian homemade beer made from barley , maize, wheat or millet.

Yemar Tej ( Honey Wine )

$15/Glass
$45/BOTTLE

Cool aroma with this. Apply, with some honey.

Exclusive Offer!

Grand Opening Ethiopian Flavor Fest

Enjoy 15% off all dishes during our grand opening week!

Get 30%-40% Off on Fast Food

Get 30%-40% Off on Fast Food every Wednesday

Testimonials

What Our Clients Says

What an experience! The food was authentic and rich, especially the Kitfo. The restaurant’s cozy environment and friendly service made it unforgettable. Cottage House is the true definition of Ethiopian tradition done right.

Yonas K.

I’ve eaten at many Ethiopian restaurants in the U.S., but Cottage House stands out. The flavors, presentation, and hospitality are top-notch. It’s like taking a flavorful trip back to Addis Ababa without leaving Washington.

Meklit D.

Cottage House has mastered the art of combining traditional recipes with a warm dining experience. The food was delicious, the spices perfectly balanced, and the staff made me feel right at home from the first moment.

Tesfaye G.

The vegetarian platter was simply amazing! Each dish was distinct, flavorful, and beautifully spiced. I loved the cozy ambiance and the staff’s friendliness. It’s a must-visit for anyone who appreciates authentic Ethiopian cooking.