We've always gone to Ras Kassas for birthdays and anniversaries because it is such a great dining experience. The food is great - really amazingly flavored. The meals are family style - served on huge platters that pretty much dwarf the small tables. You do eat with your fingers, using spongy injera bread, which is always a challenge for first-timers. Just a warning - the place is very popular, so there is usually a wait.