Salam

Wonderful place! We came here by accident and it was perfect. Fixed price menu for 20€ (1st, 2nd plate, dessert, coffee, water). You can have good meat, veggies, fish, seafood - everything. I loved the approach to the menu, lovelly choices. The only drawback is that the "copa de vino" was not included :).

What a find. It's tucked away in a lovely small street away from the noise. The flavors are perfectly seasoned and proteins perfectly cooked. The offerings are unique, diverse and delicious. Excellent price for such skilled dishes. We were three people all sharing each other's dishes and everything was delicious. Great alt

Had lunch here based on the photos on here, and when we saw the price (18.50 per person, weekend price) we were a little skeptical... but it was worth every penny. I don't think you can make a bad choice, but the Moussaka and Couscous are excellent. Amazing meal.

Looking at past reviews, I’m guessing this place changed owners. The food was not good, for a 17€ dish one would imagine at least a decent portion but the kabsa was a cup of rice with 2 cubes of meat literally (size of dish in pictures). The cous cous didn’t even have vegetables like some of the past pictures I see posted here and the pita bread was refrigerator cold. Finally, the service was embarrassing, the lady who took care of us would not even reply when we asked questions, she would just make annoyed faces and stare back… very uncomfortable.

Simple. Elegante. Delicious. A mix of rich and flavourful cooked served in a chic but relaxed restaurant with great joy and enthusiasm. Definitely recommend.

Cozy and delicious restaurant! Stopped in for lunch and had one of the better meals of my trip. If it looks crowded, don’t despair, there’s more seating downstairs. Friendly and attentive staff that will help you decide among the very good menu choices. The menu del día was about 13€, but worth it. The hummus is tasty and fresh and the meat moussaka piping hot and delicious. The meal was completed with some vino tinto, excellent tiramisu and a coffee. Don’t hesitate to eat here!

Our evening at Salam was an absolute pleasure offering delicious food, caring service and excellent price/quality. The weather was delightful so we ate outside and enjoyed the ambiance that Salamanca offers but free of the frenetic activity of the central tourist area. Definitely at the top of our list for dining in Salamanca.

Very delicious food and wide selection! Service was great as well!!!

This was our first stop in Salamanca and we were smitten! Everything we tried was beyond delicious. We had the three course menu, and I had to coax my husband into sharing because I wanted to try EVERYTHING! I was also super sad because they would be closed for the New Years Holiday for the rest of our stay, so I knew this was it. (In the end, we stayed a bit longer than planned, and my first thought was Yea, we get to have another meal at Salam!) Service is professional and courteous, and once we got chatting, friendly as well. The downstairs seating area seemed very popular, though we dined in the aesthetically pleasing upstairs area. So here is what we had. Before I even get to the first course, you are given some pita and what looks like fancy butter. Turns out it is an amazing spread with beans, anchovies, and capers. Now, First courses:, mutabal-like baba ganoush, but with so many more intense flavors. I loved the mint, this was a fun surprise for the palate. This we got for both lunches because it is just so incredibly good. We tried the cabbage, very pleasing with nuts and honey. Then the spinach and leek soup, smooth and delightful-especially on a blustery day. I started to feel sad that I wouldn't be able to try the hummus, so I ordered an additional portion. There was no way I was going to let my curiosity keep me guessing after leaving town. So glad to have tried it, smooth and creamy with warm chickpeas. The hint of raisin really made it stand out from the countless types hummus I've had. For our main courses over two lunches we had: vegetable moussaka-creamy and delicious. I would have liked a little more tomato, but it was still very good. Fried chicken with gently pickled vegetables. The chicken pieces were boneless thighs and this was some of the best fried chicken I have ever had. Just the right amount of crispy, juicy chicken, and pickled vegetables the perfect accompaniment for the full-salt, fat, acid, and heat combo. Lamb and couscous. Lovely marinated lamb in coconut milk? Not sure, but that was the flavor profile I got. The pumpkin was very mild and the couscous went well with the meal. The lamb was on the bone and a little difficult to negotiate with a butter knife, so I shamelessly picked it up and ate with my hands. Luckily no one else was in the upstairs dining area so I got away with it. There wasn't much meat, which was fine with me, though it may seem skimpy to someone used to a big meat portion. I had a bite of my husbands entree, which I honestly have no idea what it was called, but it tasted like warm grape leaves-all veggies, good, but I'm not a fan of grape leaves, so not for me. Best for last, dessert!!! Full disclosure after our lunch we stopped in again in the evening just for an extra dessert. Our stand out favorite was the curry cake. Initially I thought it was a weird flavor combination, but Salam makes it work. The baked apple with coconut cream, another big hit. Light and you almost feel healthy having something so delicate. I had the first dessert which I do not know how to spell, but it must be a Syrian specialty. It was a milky gelatin flavored with rose water and spice. Topped with nuts and chopped dried fruits, a very light ending to a meal. Tried the mango cream with pineapple. This was fine, good mango flavor, but not as fun as the other desserts. Honestly I would give everything a 10/10, the real standouts were the mutabal, fried chicken, and curry biscocho. Get that exact meal, I know I will be craving it when I am far away from Salamanca.