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Lalibela - Amsterdam, Eerste Helmersstraat

Eerste Helmersstraat 249, 1054 DX Amsterdam

Closed now · opens 17:00

Ethiopian€€€€
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Menu

Source: the restaurant's website, read on 7 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 9 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Meat dishes
Zegni
12.00
Beef with Ethiopian spices in a spicy or mild sauce
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Lalibela specialty
13.50
Lalibela-specialiteit — Beef pieces in a mild or spicy sauce, with fried onions and Ethiopian spices
estimate≈ 520 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Doro wot special
12.00
Doro wot speciaal — Traditional Ethiopian festive dish in a spicy or mild sauce
estimate≈ 480 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Tebs
12.00
Veal prepared with Ethiopian spices
estimate≈ 420 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Sega alecha wot
11.75
Lamb prepared with mild Ethiopian spices
estimate≈ 460 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Begwot
12.00
Lamb in a spicy or mild sauce, prepared with Ethiopian spices
estimate≈ 460 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Minichetabish
11.25
Finely ground beef in a spicy or mild sauce, prepared in original Ethiopian butter and spices
estimate≈ 550 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Gomen besga
11.50
Beef pieces, spicy or mild, prepared in original Ethiopian butter
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Kitfo special
12.00
Kitfo speciaal — Beef, mild or spicy, prepared with Ethiopian spices, served with feta (aib)
estimate≈ 510 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Gored gored special
12.00
Gored gored speciaal — Sliced beef, mild or spicy, served with feta (aib)
estimate≈ 510 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Deblek
15.00
A combination of various original Ethiopian meat and vegetable dishes
estimate≈ 650 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
Vegetarian dishes
Gomen wotvegetarian
11.00
Ethiopian collard greens with fried onions and potato (mildly spiced)
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Tsomwot Lalibelavegetarian
11.00
Feta (aib) and pumpkin in an authentic, mild Ethiopian sauce with garlic and yogurt
estimate≈ 380 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 69
Sherovegetarian
11.25
Ground Ethiopian chickpeas in a spiced sauce, with or without aib (feta)
estimate≈ 350 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Selsivegetarian
10.25
Selsi (traditioneel volksgerecht) — Traditional dish slow-cooked with red sauce and fried onions in Ethiopian spices
estimate≈ 310 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Alech kekwotvegetarian
10.75
Chickpeas prepared with mild Ethiopian spices
estimate≈ 340 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 80
Engudaye wotvegetarian
11.00
Fried mushrooms with green beans in a mild or spicy sauce
estimate≈ 280 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Atakelt wotvegetarian
11.00
Fried eggplant and zucchini, mild or spicy
estimate≈ 310 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Kosta wotvegetarian
10.75
Spinach mixed with eggs (enqulal) in a mild or spicy sauce, with or without aib (feta)
estimate≈ 360 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Enqulal wotvegetarian
10.50
Eggs in a mild or spicy sauce, prepared with garlic and Ethiopian spices
estimate≈ 340 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Tsom beyanetuvegetarian
13.50
A combination of various vegetarian dishes
estimate≈ 650 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 82
Fish dishes
Asa wotpescatarian
11.50
Small pieces of cod fillet in a mild or spicy sauce (choice)
estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Yabeba goman tono wotpescatarian
10.75
Tuna with cauliflower in a mild or spicy sauce, choice of with or without feta (aib)
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Tono atekeltpescatarian
11.50
Tuna with various vegetables in a mild sauce, choice of with or without feta (aib)
estimate≈ 450 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 89

Is this menu still right?

85veggie
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Ethiopian stews and vegetables

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

There are ten vegetarian options including Shero made of chickpeas or Atakelt wot with eggplant and zucchini. The Tsom beyanetu is a platter with various vegetarian dishes. Meat dishes like Zegni are available for mixed tables.

10 vegetarian and 0 vegan dishes out of 24

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Low Carb Ethiopian Stews

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

Most meat and fish dishes are naturally low in carbohydrates. The protein-rich stews fit a carb-aware diet.

22 diabetes-friendly · 24 dishes

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Address
Eerste Helmersstraat 249, 1054 DX Amsterdam
Hours
Mon17:00–23:00
Tue17:00–23:00
Wed17:00–23:00
Thu17:00–23:00
Fri17:00–23:00
Sat17:00–23:00
Sun17:00–23:00
Contact
+31206838332
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), lalibela.nl/

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