Darsalam Downtown

4.6

88 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Good for groups

“Discovered the goodness of Iraqi food and found it refreshingly different
from typical middle eastern cuisine.”

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Iraqi, Halal
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–20:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–20:00
Phone number
(503) 444-7813
Website
http://Www.DarSalamrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire

Location
320 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97204
Area
Downtown
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Takeaway, Wine

HummusUS$9.50
Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice and garlic, garnished with paprika and olive oil
TahzikiUS$10.00
Rich yogurt blended with fresh garlic, lemon juice and cucumber and garnished with zaatar and olive oil
Baba GhanoushUS$11.50
Roasted eggplant ground with tahini, garlic and lemon juice

Sampler Platter

Vegan Sampler PlatterUS$12.00
Hummus, baba ghanoush, pickled mango and your choice of flatbread or raw veggie sticks
Sampler PlatterUS$12.00
Hummus, baba ghanoush, tahziki and your choice of flatbread or raw veggie sticks

Soup & Salad

Lentil Soup (Adis)
Curried lentil soup
- LargeUS$7.00
Chickpea Soup (Leblebi)
Whole chickpea soup with onion, spices, and a hint of lemon
- LargeUS$7.00
Pickled Mango SaladUS$12.00
Pickled mango mixed with tomato and chickpeas
TabouliUS$11.00
Finely chopped parsley mixed with onion, tomato, millet, fresh lemon juice and olive oil
House SaladUS$8.00
Bed of salad greens with carrots and olives, drizzled with our house sumac dressing

Entrees

Mixed DolmaUS$18.00
Two grape leaf dolma and two Iraqi-style onion dolma Mahshi stuffed with rice, diced vegetables and spices, infused with flavors of sun-dried tomato and pomegranate
Iraqi Beef Kabob (Grill) PlateUS$21.00
Two grilled beef sheesh kabobs, served with grilled onions and tomatoes
Mixed GrillUS$24.00
A meat plate of chicken kabob and lamb kabob served with grilled onions and tomatoes
Lamb Shank (Kuzi) PlateUS$24.50
Slow-cooked lamb shank served on basmati rice, with a side of eggplant marga

Build Your Rice Plate

Chickpea Stew Rice PlateUS$11.00
Chickpea stew served with warm basmati rice with a hint of cardamom
Eggplant Rice PlateUS$11.00
Eggplant stew served with warm basmati rice with a hint of cardamom

Kids Menu

Kids Falafel Rice PlateUS$8.00
One falafel "donut" made from ground chickpeas. Served on basmati rice with a side of hummus and chickpea stew
Kids Shredded Chicken Rice PlateUS$9.00
Shredded chicken served with basmati rice, hummus and veggies

Sweets

BaklavaUS$6.00
Cardamom rose water syrup and roasted pistachios layered in golden, flakey layers of phyllo dough
Date RollUS$4.00
Delicious, tender dates wrapped around walnuts, rolled in coconut flakes, and drizzled with date syrup. Nature's goodness!

A la Carte

BreadUS$1.50
Raw VeggiesUS$1.50
1 FalafelUS$2.00
Basmati RiceUS$5.00
Chickpea StewUS$7.00
Eggplant StewUS$7.00
Shredded ChickenUS$7.00
Chicken KabobUS$8.00
Shredded LambUS$8.00
Lamb Kabob SideUS$10.00

Beer & Wine

Iraqi Pilsner 24ozUS$13.00
First Iraqi Pilsner in U.S. made with cardamom and rose brewed in partnership with Hopworks. Only available at our restaurants
White Wine by the BottleUS$20.00
White blend
Red Wine by the BottleUS$20.00
A Red blend
Gluten Free IPAUS$5.50
Ground Breaker IPA

Take Momma's Recipe Home

DarSalam DressingUS$5.00
Balsamic vinegar, sumac, salt and olive oil
DarSalam Za'aterUS$5.00
Olive oil, oregano and sesame seeds
DarSalam Hot SauceUS$5.00
Red chili pepper, olive oil, vinegar, salt and sumac

What 88 people are saying

Darsalam Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Darsalam Downtown is a delightful find in Portland, celebrated for its "outstanding Iraqi cuisine." Diners rave about the "delicious food," with highlights like lentil soup, pecan-crusted pompano, and kebabs. The ambiance is charming, featuring rotating images of Iraq. Guests appreciate the "friendly service" and vegan-friendly options, though some note room for service improvement.

88 Reviews

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Marita
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so delicious! I spent my birthday lunch at Darsalam Downtown with my sister, and I'm so happy we finally made it to this restaurant. The service was excellent, and the menu was diverse.
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Alex VIP
Portland64 reviews
3.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was reasonable, as was the price. There was nothing that we had that was in any way special. We had a shredded lamb rice plate, probably the best, and a mixed grill of beef and chicken. We also had a sampler starter of 3 falafels, hummus, baba ghanoush, tahziki. None were special. Service was adequate.
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melanief VIP
Portland16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
loved everything about this restaurant, Great food and different.
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maxR VIP
Charleston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was excellent!! And I loved the lentil soup.
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Vitale VIP
Washington DC90 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful surprise to find such an outstanding Iraqi restaurant in downtown Portland. The pecan crusted pompano fish was very flavorful and delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Dar Salam, and wow, the kebab and chicken are flavorful and juicy. The hummus and bread are delicious, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I recommend Dar Salam to anyone. Our waiter was a great and friendly host.
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MarkZ
Portland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and friendly service. The menu has good variety.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend experiencing Iraqi food.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 10 February 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Even though I had a reservation, I was asked to sit at the bar until seats opened up in the dining area. I was a few minutes early, so I agreed to wait. Around my reservation time, a few seats opened up but my server seated a couple that walked-in without a reservation. So I decided to switch to carry-out as the bar was mostly used as a storage/break area. The falafel rice plate was lacking in seasonings and was dry (needs more stew). Hopefully, no one else gets this treatment at this establishment.
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DeepaN VIP
San Francisco15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
good food, recommendations were great. desert was ok, a bit cold and too sweet.
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FAQs

Darsalam Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 444-7813.

Darsalam Downtown is rated 4.6 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

320 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–20:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–20:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Iraqi, Halal
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://Www.DarSalamrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(503) 444-7813

Darsalam Downtown

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

HummusUS$9.50

TahzikiUS$10.00

Baba GhanoushUS$11.50

Sampler Platter

Vegan Sampler PlatterUS$12.00

Sampler PlatterUS$12.00

Soup & Salad

Lentil Soup (Adis)

Chickpea Soup (Leblebi)

Pickled Mango SaladUS$12.00

TabouliUS$11.00

House SaladUS$8.00

Entrees

Mixed DolmaUS$18.00

Iraqi Beef Kabob (Grill) PlateUS$21.00

Mixed GrillUS$24.00

Lamb Shank (Kuzi) PlateUS$24.50

Build Your Rice Plate

Chickpea Stew Rice PlateUS$11.00

Eggplant Rice PlateUS$11.00

Kids Menu

Kids Falafel Rice PlateUS$8.00

Kids Shredded Chicken Rice PlateUS$9.00

Sweets

BaklavaUS$6.00

Date RollUS$4.00

A la Carte

BreadUS$1.50

Raw VeggiesUS$1.50

1 FalafelUS$2.00

Basmati RiceUS$5.00

Chickpea StewUS$7.00

Eggplant StewUS$7.00

Shredded ChickenUS$7.00

Chicken KabobUS$8.00

Shredded LambUS$8.00

Lamb Kabob SideUS$10.00

Beer & Wine

Iraqi Pilsner 24ozUS$13.00

White Wine by the BottleUS$20.00

Red Wine by the BottleUS$20.00

Gluten Free IPAUS$5.50

Take Momma's Recipe Home

DarSalam DressingUS$5.00

DarSalam Za'aterUS$5.00

DarSalam Hot SauceUS$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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