Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge

We loved the Vegan Special which is not only fully vegan, but also gluten free. One of the only places in San Diego with authentic gluten free injera. #Veganuary

I love the powerful flavors that the vegetarian sampler had. Highly recommend

Very tasty, filling, well spiced Ethiopian food. One of my favorite ethnic cuisines, Lucy serves delicious Ethiopian dishes. Even my non vegan family member enjoyed her dinner, though she did order a meat dish as part of her meal My choice is vege (menu lists as vegetarian; though the owners assure me it's actually vegan) combo of 6 items, gomen wot (chopped collards), atkilt alitcha (spiced cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes), miser alitcha (green lentils), miser wot (spicy red lentils), kik alitcha (yellow split pea stew). Served with side salad, house made injera (bread) yellow rice. Lentils veggies well cooked seasoned, without being over done. Light, fluffy rice. Gluten free injera available on request. The soothing smells platter presentation of the food had us enjoying it immediately. Almost forgot to photograph the food! Spiced teas are available, but the sweetener offered was honey. Water suited me just fine. Lovely decor. Wonderful owners. Mostly Ethiopian servers; suggest patience with ordering.

I get the 6 veggie sampler platter and I have enough food for 3 meals. The food is fresh and well seasoned.

The food was hot and fresh and so yummy. They were patient with us and very friendly, lovely staff. The smells and environment was beautiful. Me and my friends enjoyed ourselves! #Veganuary