Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine

Ethiopian restaurant · Shadowood

Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine

Ethiopian restaurant · Shadowood

5494 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821

Highlights

A menu featuring Ethiopian dishes in a traditional dining room with natural light & blue interiors.

5494 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821 Get directions

ethiopianrestaurantorlando.com

@selamcuisine

$20–30 · Menu

@michelinguide

"This graciously run restaurant offers a rare taste of the Horn of Africa, specifically the cuisine of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Set at the corner of a shopping center, it boasts a commanding presence with bold signage and a nicely arranged alfresco section. Inside the incense-scented space, there are tiled floors, windows draped with woven fabrics and turquoise seating for a pop of color.Boldly flavored but subtly spiced stews arrive with spongy injera for sopping. The menu is meat-focused but there are plenty of plant-based items on offer. The combination platter is a great way to sample a bevy of bites, including the beef key-wot seasoned with berbere, beef alecha wot rich with turmeric; gomen, or stewed collard greens; and house-made cottage cheese." - Michelin Inspector

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@michelinguide

"Selam graciously introduces diners to the Horn of Africa, serving up Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. The incense-scented space, adorned with woven fabrics and turquoise seating, creates a sensory experience. Boldly flavored stews, accompanied by spongy injera, showcase Selam's commitment to both meat-focused and plant-based options, offering a combination platter for a taste of everything." - Ty Gaskins

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@cntraveler

"You come here for incredibly authentic Ethiopian food along a non-descript and unscenic Orlando road and that's exactly what you get—a delicious and totally transporting dining experience, despite the no frills setting. Sop up meats and stews redolent with spices with injera (Ethiopian bread) and don't miss the doro wat (spicy Ethiopian chicken stew). A platter of samosas is the perfect starter and people love the Awaze Tibs—cubes of beef simmered in spiced Berbere sauce. This is the kind of place that proves Orlando has way more to offer beyond the theme parks." - Terry Ward

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Nichole Palmer

Google

Tried Ethiopian food for the very first time today at Salam Ethiopian Eatery in Orlando, and I was pleasantly surprised! While I don’t have anything to compare it to yet, everything we had was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. We were two people and shared a meat and vegetable platter, which offered a perfect mix of tastes and textures. We also had an appetizer and wrapped up the meal with the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony—highly recommend it! The coffee was rich, aromatic, and absolutely delicious. One thing I really appreciated is that they have tons of vegetarian options, so this is definitely a great spot for vegetarians too. The service was also excellent—friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Overall, a fantastic experience, and I’m already looking forward to going back!

Joe Pezzulich

Google

A delicious restaurant to get Ethiopian food. We ordered the beef and vegetables combo and enjoyed every bite of it. They have a variety of Ethiopian beers and wines. The ambiance is perfect. The service was attentive and friendly. Great food and ambiance; a wonderful dining experience.

Missy Morris

Google

So to start, THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. We walked in tonight because it was my Mom’s birthday and she wanted to try something new and the experience was amazing. The Server was amazing, she was helpful, patient and understood exactly what we wanted. She recommended some really Amazing dishes like the lamb and beef and it was perfect. The service was excellent. The guy that I’m guessing was the manager constantly checked in and shared some really cool information with us. The Herbal tea they have tasted amazing and he gave us a chance to smell what was in it and the smell was so hypnotic I’m pretty sure my Mom’s about to hunt it down. Overall it was amazing, a great experience. We’ll be back the next visit in Orlando.

tiffany falcon

Google

We came here as a project for my daughters college, to try a different food outside your culture, this was such an amazing experience, the service #1 was outstanding, they went out of their way to be accommodating and inclusive, explaining his culture with such an infectious passion. The food was amazing we got the meat vegi combo , hot tea spices were so comforting, baclava was so warm and not overly sweet. The honey wine was out of this world. Will come back again!

Kate Villanueva

Google

Have you ever craved something you’ve never had before? Because that’s how I felt about Ethiopian food for the longest time. Glad I finally got to check out Selam Cuisine last night for my birthday! Their meat + veggie combo and baklava has been one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. Such a fun dining experience and amazing staff

Steven Crowder

Google

This was our first time trying Ethiopian food and it was pretty good. Glad to see vegan options and they tasted good. Service was decent but our server was a little timid. There's a charge to pay with a card vs cash. Prices overall are good. You get a decent amount of food for the price.

Lisa Chen Ng (lisacng)

Google

Mmmmm! The lentil samosas so flavorful and the accompanying sauce, spicy, spot on! I got the meat platter. Injera was perfect on taste and texture. Each meat was flavored richly. Get the Ethiopian tea too with baklava.

Jaime Young

Google

Made a quick trip to Orlando to celebrate my grandmother’s birthday, and during a family conversation about delicious Ethiopian food, we discovered Selam Ethiopian Restaurant. Let me just say, this place did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was fantastic—special shoutout to Kiki, who made our experience even better with her warmth and attention to detail. We ordered the platter with lamb, and it was incredible—flavorful, tender, and perfectly complemented by a little honey wine. To top it all off, we capped the meal with a baklava treat that was the perfect sweet ending. I wish we had captured a picture of the full spread because it was truly a feast, but all we had left were empty plates! Selam is definitely a place we’ll be returning to. Highly recommend!