Salma in NYC was somewhere I was excited to try, and I'm so happy to write about how much I enjoyed it. The decor makes it feel like you're dining in someone's home, which immediately sets a cozy, welcoming tone. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. The vibe was very jovial when we went, with nearly every table enjoying wine [but it's important to note that Salma is BYOB, so don't expect to see alcohol on the menu]. We started with the muhammara, which was absolutely incredible. The pita wasn't anything special, but it didn't matter at all; it was simply a vehicle to get more muhammara into my mouth, which I was more than happy with. For mains, we ordered the filet mignon sandwich, the kafta kabob sandwich, and a side of seasoned fries, and everything was delicious. Overall, a wonderful, chill dining experience with great food and an inviting atmosphere. Absolutely recommend if you're in the area, and if you're not, I recommend anyway! read more

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So So good- cute little spot (not huge venue but comfy). Service was great and BYOB which is a nice option. Went with a couple friends and able to share dishes which was perfect- ended up getting a couple platters (chick and steak) along with dips (tziki and hummus). Everything so good and great atmosphere- recommend read more

Salma - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered delivery on Uber eats the chicken platter was buy one get one and the lamb sandwich was buy one get one. The lamb didnt come and the chicken was so salty it was inedible the rice that came with it had no flavor. The garlic sauce was chunky and very salty too. It seems like someone made a mistake and just said send it for delivery it was terrible and wouldn't recommend. read more

Salma - Rice and chicken platter - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I started with the kebbeh which was 3 meat and bulgur shells stuffed with a meat filling and a white dipping sauce. For my main dish I had the lamb shawarma platter with rice. The food was very good. The service was good. The ambience was very cute. I would definitely this restaurant for Lebanese and it's BYOB. read more

Just left very disappointed. My partner and I ordered the hummus, falafel sandwich, and lamb shawarma platter. The hummus was too thin and topped extra oil which did not seem like quality oil. The pita was super thin and while that may be a preference rather than an issue, just figured I'd put it out there. The falafel balls were very good flavor wise but the sandwich was on the small side. Not much fresh veggies included. The lamb shawarma was way too oily. I've never had such oily shawarma before (photo of the plate after I took all the lamb off). Based on other pictures it seems that it comes with labneh rather than the sauce I received and yellow rice (I got white rice). It also looks like it comes with more veggies than I received. Service was also not great. Super disappointed overall and wanted to share since this spot seems to have great reviews. read more

Salma - Oil on the plate after taking all the lamb off - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice and cozy ambiance. We came as a party of 4 and took advantage of their byob. It was so nice that we were able to bring in a few bottles of wine! We did the mixed appetizer platter and then 2 of the mixed grill platter. The portions were pretty good. My main complaint is that it felt a bit... repetitive? I was hoping that by ordering the mixed app and platter that we would be getting a variety of flavors, but honestly, the range was really limited. The apps just tasted fried. Meat tasted grilled. It fell a bit flat for me. read more

Salma - Mixed Appetizer Platter - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Had a wonderful experience here and I'm actually surprised it's not busier than it is. My husband and I shared everything for this visit. Started out with Tabbouleh and eggplant dip, then lentil soup, then lamb kebabs. To drink we had the mint lemonade which came out as a chunky iced slushy. Although really good if they could figure out to get that ice blended better it would have been perfect. It was all fresh and flavorful. If I were to not order one item it would have been the lentil soup. This came puréed. Mild in flavor. Personally I would have blended half the batch and left the other half of it with whole lentils to add texture. Pita came out nice and hot. Interestingly it crisped up once it was cold. Overall a 4 stars from me. read more

Salma - Tabbouleh Salad and Moutabal Eggplant - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

A very solid spot that executes well across the board. It's somewhere between casual lunch spot and full out celebration dinner. Prices are reasonable and service is ok but quick. Their pita is the thin kind which I love! read more

Salma - Chicken Shawarma Platter and Moutabal Eggplant - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

The best place ever! Highly recommend the food is incredible I got the hummus and it was so delicious read more

Salma - Hummus - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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What a lovely Lebanese spot! We went for Valentine's Day and the ambiance was perfect for that. They had a set menu option for Valentine's Day which we went for. The option was quite expansive and included diverse appetizers, a choice of the main, and a dessert. We went with the mixed dips, vine leaves, kibbeh, and cheese rolls for the appetizer. For the main, we got the mixed grill with the fries, and for dessert, we had the knafeh with the kaak. The meal was delicious, specially the kibbeh and mixed grill. The only appetizer item that was off was the hummus which tasted like it was made of canned hummus. Still, the experience overall was a 5/5 for me and I'd definitely be back! read more

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Nice, cozy restaurant with outstanding food! I had the chicken shawarma sandwich and one of my guests had the lentil soup and the other had the lamb shawarma platter. All were very delicious and well-seasoned. The chicken shawarma was worth a return visit! Service was very good. read more

Got these items and a chicken shawarma. It was okay. The wrap was Avery dry and def needed more sauce. It was a small place which was cute for ambiance but overall wouldn't go back. There's def better Mediterranean in new York read more

Salma - Grape leaves - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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So yummy! Our waiter was very helpful and friendly, which I really appreciated. The food was really authentic. My only complaints was the pita was a little dry and cold, and my shawarma could've used a little more flavor. Other than that, delicious! I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good spot for lunch around that area. read more

Decent Lebanese place! a Lil over-priced but food is good. Tried their shawarma rolls and liked them. Ambiance is good and service is nice. read more

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Dropped by on a Saturday with a friend around 7pm for my birthday. It was fairly packed but we were able to snag an outdoor table - good thing it was a nice day out! I got the kafta kebab platter which came with three gigantic pieces of meet on some pita, a grilled tomato, white sauce (tzatziki?), and a bowl of yellow rice. The kafta kebab was so flavorful and delicious! They definitely give you more than enough, though I wish they gave a bit more rice to eat with it. The sauce is also a must to eat it with! Service was great. Our waitresses checked up on us frequently and were very friendly. Will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a solid Lebanese place! read more

Salma - Kafta Kabab Platter - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

What a hidden gem!! I am so happy I found and tried this place. The food is delicious and they use quality ingredients! It's also surprisingly reasonable with very generous portions. Their fattoush salad, cheese rolls, and filet mignon platter (so tender) were my favorites! Will definitely be back. read more

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I just one of the best Kebab wraps I've ever had Ordered the Shish Tawouk (chicken breast cubes) wrap and it was amazing! The spices are right on, and the extras, including fries to my surprise, worked perfectly. I used to think adding fries to a wrap was a gimmick, but it can clearly be done right. The only thing I could say could be improved is using chicken thighs instead of the breast, which can be a bit dry. read more

Food: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Cost: 5/5 Will return: Yes, authentic, good value Lebanese food read more

Salma - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Everything tastes fresh and wonderful! Every team member provides helpful service and genuine welcomes, in a place with pleasant patrons. Salma provided a great setting for our group. Each dish demonstrates taste complexity. The food left me stunned. read more

Charbelle was amazing! Great food great everything! Such a vibe. Exactly what we needed.

This is my favorite restaurant in all of New York. I bring everyone I know here because the food is fantastic, everyone who works here is lovely and wonderful to talk to, and you can get a great meal (with leftovers!) without breaking the bank. The mujadara and eggplant moutabal are a must and their falafel is some of the best in the City. I first came here for a birthday party back in 2022 and come back whenever I get the chance. I hope Salma stays open forever! read more

Delicious Lebanese food in the East Village. The restaurant is small inside and the decor is basic, but the service and food are excellent. The portions are generous (we took food home with us!) and my husband who grew up in the Middle East praised the authentic flavors. Today was our first time, we had a lamb kofta plate and a chicken shawarma plate, I the came with rice, sauces, pita, and chunks of grilled tomato and pepper. We'll be back soon to explore more of the menu and I can't wait! read more

Salma - Lamb Shawarma Platter - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here to solo treat myself because I really wanted a biajeen and muhummara. Everything was delightful! The staff is super nice, even if they were confused by my order . The food was everything. Every dish I tried was so delicious. The lamb and biajeen were super moist and my faves. This is a cute little spot, which is also apparently BYOB (there's no alcohol on their menu). I'd definitely come here again during my next NY visit. read more

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This place was alright to me and I will try another dish next time as I wasn't too happy with the flavor for what I ordered but it was alright. I need to try another mixture of things that compliment each other better to my liking. I shared these two dish with my girlfriend evenly and wasn't too full, just right amount if you don't want to feel too heavy after eating. My girl liked this place more than the previous Lebanese place she ate and I didn't since I compared it to Paris Lebanese I had which was cheaper/delicious/thingsThatCompliementEachOtherBetter Kafta kabab platter $26.5 Moutabal eggplant $9.5 read more

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So good! Everything was delicious and the perfect amount for 2 people! Reserved a table on a Friday, which was a good call because it did get busy. Service was great. Tight seating, but that's typical nyc. Definitely recommend! read more

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Excellent middle eastern food, real lamb, great taste, and I was raised on Syrian food, so I should know. Really nice decor, and great service read more

Friends suggested stopping by this place on a Sunday afternoon. I admittedly am not a huge Mediterranean food fan, but others in the group wanted to try so I thought, why not? One of the people in our party wanted to order a side of fries but the owner proposed some sort of alternative where the rest of us somehow lost our fries and yet the other person was still charged for the extra order of fries. I guess we were substituted rice instead? It was all pretty confusing. The bill also came out to be much more than what was on the menu, which seems to be a common occurrence based on other reviews I've read. Food was just okay especially considering the price point though portion size was decent. All in all, will probably not return again considering an abundance of other options in the area. read more

Salma - Labneh Platter - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Salma was just fantastic! The Lebanese food was very tasty and the brunch items and sandwich was fresh and amazing. A healthy environment and excellent service, I loved it all! read more

The owner is extremely friendly and nice. He gave us the eggplant dish on the house since my friend wanted to try it but I didn't like creamy dish. We ordered hummus/ Kebbeh / mixed grill platter and Everything was delicious. The waiter and the owner checked up on us to make sure we are enjoying our food. He gave us tips on how to eat the mix grill platter. You don't eat the rice with the meat. First you eat the rice then you put a slice of meat of the pita bread with the sauce and eat it. That's the traditional way of eating it. Everything was delicious and I would come back again! Tips : if you're ordering lamb order it rare as how the owner recommend it. We ate it medium rare cause we were not comfortable eating it rare however it came out a little bit chewy. I'm going to come back to try the lamb rare. read more

Salma - Mixed Grill Platter - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Very cute place! It's a bit small on the inside, but very cozy. The service was prompt, friendly, and warm. My friends and I got the Mixed Appetizer platter, and I honestly would skip this. It's a good variety of classic dishes, but some missed the mark (the bread it came with in particular with thin and drier than I'd prefer, and everything else was just okay). I think the entrees here are the stars of the show -- very tasty and huge portions! We all loved what we got (plates and wraps). Would come back again to try the other entrees (and maybe give those apps another try as well). read more

Salma - tea and Mixed Appetizer Platter - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent Lebanese restaurant. Very intimate, great service and BYOB. Great date spot.

A beautiful hidden gem and so so delicious. The staff was lovely as well! High recommend read more

Salma - Tabbouleh - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Best restaurant ever. i have been here multiple times and loved it every time Prices are decent for the portion and quality p

My mom and I had lunch today at Salma. We were so excited about to eat here because we were hungry. We started with the hummus appetizer. We both got one each because we love hummus. One serving was definitely enough for two people but we wanted to take some home to enjoy. The hummus was pretty good. I like my hummus with just a little more garlic and salt. For the main course I order a chicken shawarma sandwich. By the time I finished some of my hummus and pita I was stuffed and had to take my sandwich home. I had to wait until now to write my review because I was starving and had it for dinner. The sandwich was really good. I loved the flavor. I enjoyed my sandwich. My mom got the falafel sandwich and she also enjoyed her sandwich. The ambiance was very nice and they also had outdoor seating. Our server was very polite and friendly. I definitely think it's a nice place to go to eat. read more

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Nice food, the breakfast menu is great. Service is excellent. Ambiance is warm and pleasant. I highly recommend for brunch with a group. read more

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I hate leaving a low review on a fellow Lebanese restaurant--truly, but my experience was so negative. I made a reservation for 3 and they sat us at a table top for 2. I told the employee "Oh no, sorry we are a party of 3-I made a reservation." She said she didn't have a table available at this time. Directly to the right of us was an empty 4 top. She said that that table is for a reservation that's coming later. I was confused because I too was a reservation and I was there on time, also a two top simply does not fit 3 people. In no world does this make sense. After going back and forth for a bit, we take a seat and squeeze on the two top. I ask the server where our food will go, because our 3 glasses of water, the salt and pepper shaker, and our 3 side plates already crowded our table--she said she will "figure it out." The food gets delivered and the food runner comes to set it down, sees there is no where to put anything, and then leaves. After seeing the two women chatting with each other on the side, the original woman came back and said "Okay fine, we will add a piece of this four top to your table but if our reservation comes, we will have to take it back." WHAT?? That is absolutely absurd. I know it is a small restaurant, but I made a reservation! It was so bizarre. The food was delicious, but this whole experience was extremely off putting, and oddly enough they didn't even seem apologetic. Because of that, I will not be coming back to Salma. read more

Great food and service, Marcela was really nice and gave us amazing recommendations. We are coming back.

this is a must for date night or dinner with friends. they're BYOB as long as you purchase apps or a platter. the food is tasty with large portions and a lot of good choices. the services was great. we sat outside but the inside was also absolutely beautiful. definitely going back! unbeatable prices too. read more

Salma - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

All the stars go to friendliness of the people working there. They were sweet, very welcoming and quick to seat and serve us. With that, it definitely built up the expectation of amazing food to go with the service. Unfortunately they didn't match up. The QR scan menu was easy to scroll through with lots of pictures. We wanted to share some light plates since it was already pretty late in the evening. We ordered fattoush salad, moutabal eggplant and falafel sandwich. It all came out pretty quick with a side of pita bread. - salad was overdressed with strong vinegar dressing overwhelming the taste of the vegetables. It unsuccessfully tried to mask old soggy cucumber slices and hard cardboard-like tomato. We didn't finish it - eggplant had an interesting taste to it. At first I liked it but then it started to feel like fake smoke or meat grease mix that gave that aftertaste - falafel sandwich was dry with a stale deli pita around it. I avoided the pita basket after trying to the falafel (didn't take a pic. It was underwhelming) Sad! Wish it was better! Hope it will will improve! read more

Salma - Fattouch Salad and Moutabal Eggplant - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York

The only thing redeeming about this place was the ambience, the spicy potatoes and the hummus. Decorated in a super cute way with lots of plants and cute lamps, it gives off a very homely rustic vibe. Overall the food could be better! We ordered the chicken and lamb dishes and while the portions were amazingly big, the food could've been seasoned better. The falafel wrap was average and the fries were good but also heavily seasoned. The potatoes were a redeeming quality. Would definitely get the potatoes starters and just enjoy a meal of sides rather than the main dishes. The service was kind of confusing(?). When we sat down the host was definitely trying to rush us to order and kept coming to our table 2-3 times asking us if we're ready. However, our food took a pretty long time after. Our starters arrived quickly but we had finished them and still had to wait a while before our mains came. Although I can imagine they were busy for a Tuesday night, which is understandable, but then don't rush folks to order? read more

Salma - Lebanese Near Me - New York, New York