Selam Restaurant

Eritrean restaurant · U Street

Selam Restaurant

Eritrean restaurant · U Street

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1524 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Authentic Eritrean dining with delicious spiced dishes and friendly service  

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1524 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

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1524 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

+1 202 462 4758
@selamrestaurantdc

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Aug 7, 2025

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"Selam, the subterranean Eritrean restaurant known to buzz with DJs spinning beats, has closed its doors at 1524 U Street, NW, and the space is now for lease." - Tierney Plumb

https://dc.eater.com/2020/5/18/21262400/dc-restaurants-permanently-closed-covid-19-coronavirus-crisis
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Michael Bossetta

Google
Nice and authentic place to try Eritrean - seems like a social club for the locals! A bit of a dive but the food is good, especially if you like garlic. According to the reviews the credit card machine seems perennially broken. Owner and staff are very nice. I'd recommend as a place to change it up for a cheap and interesting lunch.

Michael Sierra-Arévalo

Google
The space and decor are not exactly the most inviting but the food is awesome. Friendly staff and quick service. The hamli tibbs is great!

Miguel Rojas

Google
This place is uncommon, the service is good but they can improve. The environmental is friendly. For this dishe you need clean your hands, because you don't use the cutlery.

JH Monsen

Google
Such a sweet cook/server. Unfortunately there were great delays, and there were only 3 diners for lunch, but he apologised profusely. The food was excellent! Chicken, spinach and salad... so yummy!

Debisree Ray

Google
The place does not look impressive at all. But surprisingly the food was absolutely finger licking good. Definitely would recommend. If you are around, give it a try.

Mary Linn

Google
Wonderful 80 year old owner AND chef. The food was really nicely spiced (we ordered mild). We came here on a business dinner that was unique to DC. If you are looking for good food at a great price this is your place. No white table cloths but a family owned restaurant. And yes it is cash only but our bill for 5 of us and a glass of wine was 70.00

Michael Bridges

Google
Absolutely wonderful food! My nephew and I stopped by for dinner before attending a 9pm set at Twins Jazz. We ate at the bar watched a little soccer and chatted with the bartender who was very friendly. She explained each dish and took our picture. I had the combination platter with chicken and my nephew had the vegetarian combination platter. The servings were both delicious and filling. If you want some really good authentic Ethiopian food and don't need a pretentious atmosphere, this place is a gem!

Kris Gebhard

Google
Had a FANTASTIC birthday dinner here last night. They did up chef's combos for all 6 of us, meat and veggie, perfect portions (we were all pleasantly full), delicious. Quiet spot, full bar, great service, exactly the experience I wanted.