Dama is my favorite Ethiopian spot in Arlington. I've never had a bad meal here--in fact, every meal has been great. This is a perfect place for vegans and vegetarians to get a hearty, flavorful meal that isn't just a menu afterthought. You won't miss meat or dairy if you get the vegetable platter. There are also good meat selections if that's what you're looking for. A vegetarian sampler and 1-2 meat dishes will be more than enough for two people. Low contact pickup was very easy. They also have a nice, covered outdoor seating area if that's what you're looking for. The parking lot is small and tight so pickup might be the way to go, though. Tip generously!
This restaurant has been my favorite Ethiopian restaurant for years. After a few years of absence, I returned here for takeout order. Misir Wot is cheaper than other restaurants and always delicious. I wanted some extra injera and they sold me less than their usual package. Trust me - other Ethiopian store has turned me down for buying less than 10. I also got Tiramisu. Misir Wot is big enough to be 2 meals for me. I will become regular here again!
A friend and I needed our Ethiopian fix and were trying to find something not too far away. Tried Dama and we were glad we did! Excellent doro wat and yebeg alcha. Friendly service. Warm environment. I'll be going back.
Dama Pastry & Cafe is a wonderful long standing family run Arlington business. Their food is absolutely delicious, and they cater to everyone's spice tolerance. In addition to a delicious main course, you have to save room for dessert! Their pastries are to die for, and as I understand their pastry chef worked in the White House as the White House's pastry chef under President Bill Clinton. Highly recommend going, once you go once, you'll keep wanting more.
Dama Pastry and Restaurant is a true gem in Arlington's Foxcroft Heights neighborhood. A short walk from the Air Force Memorial, this family-owned Ethiopian restaurant is a market and bakery too. It opened in 1980 and quickly became a staple for Arlington's Ethiopian community. They sell all the usual suspects as well as Ethiopian coffee. However, they also sell large cakes, gluten-free cookies and fresh bombolonis, a frosting less, less-sweet doughnut. For under $3, it was the best fried doughnut I've had ever.
Dama is my family's favorite Ethiopian place in Arlington - possibly in the greater DC area. We've been going here for years and have consistently found the meals to be hearty, flavorful, and varied. What surprised me was the huge variety of vegan/vegetarian fare, including the fact that they're constantly adding new items to the menu. Who would've thought vegan kitfo could've tasted as good as the meat version? 100% recommend.