FAQ | Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

Desta is proud to be recognized among the best restaurants in Atlanta, known for fresh injera, bold East African flavors, and an extensive menu that delights both meat lovers and vegetarians. Guests return again and again for signature dishes like our Tibs platters (with lamb, ribeye, salmon, or filet), Kitfo, hearty stews like Shiro Fir Fir and Miser and our generous vegan platters.

At Desta, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering something delicious any time of day. Our menu features traditional East African breakfast dishes, hearty lunch favorites like Tibs platters, pastas, and sandwiches, and full dinner entrées such as Kitfo, vegan and vegetarian stews, seafood, and shareable platters with injera.

Yes! At Desta, you can enjoy our food any way you like. Join us for a warm dine-in experience at either of our Atlanta locations, or place an order online directly through our website for convenient takeout and delivery. We’re also available on your favorite delivery apps, including Uber Eats and DoorDash, making it easy to have Desta’s fresh flavors brought right to your door.

Desta proudly serves guests from all across the metro Atlanta area and beyond. We welcome diners from Atlanta, North Druid Hills, La Vista, Hillside Cottages, Brookhaven, Druid Hills, Vinings, North Decatur, Bolton, Chamblee, Decatur, Battle Hill Haven, Oakdale, Buford Highway Corridor, Rehoboth, Gilmore, Smyrna, Hills Park, Riverside, and Margaret Mitchell, along with many other nearby neighborhoods and communities.