Restaurant Salaam

9/2024 We had dinner here at homecoming weekend. Another excellent experience. Food, service & facilities are excellent.

The flavor of the food was quite good, though the coconut chicken curry was a bit soupy and light on the chicken. For $24, the quantity of the food should have included more food. Thankfully there was warm bread and dipping sauce served before and during the meal to help fill us up.

You must try this place in Athens. One of the next restaurants in Athens. If your looking for something light I recommend the Shawarma. Very tasty and a good amount especially if you start with an appetizer. If you are looking for a fuller plate you should get the lamb kabobs! You MUST start with the special Meze platter. We had the Baba Gannoush, Muhammara, & tzatziki. All were phenomenal.

I wish I lived here so I could visit again. Stopped in with friends and had we all had wonderful meals. The dipping sauce for the bread is amazing and the waitstaff was cheerful and always available even tho they were short staffed. The salmon was delicious as was the chicken paprikash.

We were really pleased with Restaurant Salaam. The atmosphere was excellent, and the food was awesome. The waitress was a delight. Just wished we lived closer.I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for great dining experience.

This beautifully designed interior had a warm welcoming feel , and our service was totally on the ball from the minute we sat down. Super authentically made soups , vegetarian dishes, salads, baba ganoogh, etc. it was all spot on. I eat middle eastern all over the world and this place stacks up to the best.

Amazing food and service! Best middle eastern food in Athens!I highly recommend grilled lamb chops specifically.

Tracy is what all mediocre waitresses should strive to be. Calm, friendly demeanor. Very helpful in explaining ingredients and offering suggestions. We shared a glass of their freshly made Moroccan Mint Green Tea, which was very refreshing. You can definitely tell there's no syrups in use, just real crushed/pressed mint leaves. Bread is brought to your table that's made fresh in-house. On the thicker side, but soft throughout and a wonderful taste.We started with the Labneh appetizer. The honey drizzle paired great with the tart cheese. The pita triangles were soft and warm. Kind of a lush dish to wake the tastebuds and get the yummy juices churning. A taste of their Harira Soup was very good. I feel like lentils aren't used enough in life, and mixing them with the stewed tomatoes, it was excellent. I chose their Moroccan Lamb Wrap for my main. So, so, sooo good. OMG the North African spices left my mouth warm, not burning by any means, and enhanced the flavors of the meat. The ground lamb and beef were super tender and flavorful. The raisins, along with spices I forgot to ask about, gave the mix a slightly sweet taste. Went so well with the "sour" yogurt harissa sauce. As usual, I went with my go-to dish, Tiramisu, for dessert. Excellent! Not overly espressofied. Smooth, creamy texture. Wonderful flavor. It maybe considered a small piece for the price, but I was too deep in flavor ecstasy to care at the time. Honestly, it's legit homemade, so, really, I'd pay for it any day. I had plenty of left overs, between the Labneh and Moroccan Wrap, to take for a second meal. I did try a bite of my father's Gyro, and I was surprised. It was loaded with gyro meat, which was tender and flavorful. Their take on a tadzeki sauce was not complex, no garlic added as some do. It was so subtle, serving its purpose to enhance, not overshadow, the meat. I was impressed, so I decided to get a gyro to-go. It tasted just as good the next day. I'm honored to be Restaurant Salaam's 100th review! I'm kinda bummed it took me 35 years to visit Athens, but you can bet your left foot I'll try my dandiest to make more trips down for a meal at Restaurant Salaam. This place is the oppitomy of fresh, local, independent cooking.

My friend had talked up this place and it seems like a popular place to go in Athens.We came past 1:30 on a Friday and it wasn't super busy. Groups were eating here and there but there were still a lot of empty tables. I almost wonder when I gets packed.I didn't see students in here, mostly older adults and young adults (beyond college aged).We were seated immediately and the host gave us water. Our server was really upbeat and smiley. She checked up on us a lot and was really nice.I ordered the falafel. Not as flavorful as I would like. The falafel pieces were shaped into small patties, so they sat at the bottom of the wrap. Most of the wrap tasted like a salad. I was a little disappointed but was glad they didn't put too much sauce in it. My friend got the Thai carrot soup (a special) and the Salaam salad wrap. She didn't like her soup and felt that the wrap didn't have a dressing at all. I thought the soup was good though.My other friend got the shawarma. It was actually the most flavorful of all that we ordered. She was pleased.They give fresh bread and you can dip it into oil. I added pepper to my oil for flavor. It was good! Probably the star of the show. It was very delicious and warm.The space isn't huge. It's one big room with lots of cultural decor to make the place look more Mediterranean. I liked it!They've got two bathrooms in the back for whichever gender. It was calming with the brown color scheme. I liked that they had children's toilet covers. Cute. Ha!

The food is always so tasty! The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. One of my favorite spots in Athens.