Selami’s Turkish Kebab House

This restaurant doesn't offer alcohol but provides ample table availability. Despite having just one server on a weeknight, the service was efficient, though the credit card processing machine seemed a bit slow. The hummus stood out as an extremely tasty and ideal appetizer choice. However, the grape leaves, served cold and seemingly canned, were decent but not something I'd reorder. For my main course, I opted for the Mix Shish Kebab and Chicken Gyro, and it exceeded my expectations. The chicken, usually a concern for dryness, was surprisingly juicy and bursting with flavor. On the other hand, my friend tried the Chicken Adana, which, while good, didn't quite match the flavor profile of the Chicken Gyro meat.

Hands down the BEST Mediterranean food I’ve ever had! There wasn’t a single thing that wasn’t spectacular. Ordered the appetizer sampler and the lamb and gyro plate. Everything blew us away! Service was very friendly and attentive as well. Unfortunately I don’t live in Pittsburgh or I’d be eating here all the time. Highly recommend!!

Was in town for a wedding; the restaurant was close to the hotel and we just went. Was worth the trip from Austin, Tx all on its own. Seriously. If I remember correctly, we got the Shepherd's salad (properly amazing), the labneh (top notch) and took the recommendation of our server for two entrees and it was one of the best meals I have had in a WHILE. We have a foodie group in Austin and this would have ranked in our top 3 easy which is saying a lot because we go EVERYWHERE. Really impressed and not in a try-hard way. Super genuine, honest, good food. Highly recommended. If you live in Pittsburg and this isn't on your regular rotation, then you need to reassess your lifestyle.

Update - 1 year later … service, food and atmosphere is as great as the first time. Best place I’ve been for Turkish food. 😋 Added pictures this time 😁 ******** The first time I went to Selami’s Turkish Kebab House, I didn’t know what to expect. However the welcoming waiter and the attention he paid to me and my family, even though we were ordering to go, was fantastic. We (three of us) had both lamb and chicken kebab - two kebabs with a nice amount of rice, salad and a pita. My husband had lamb, my son had chicken and I couldn’t decide so I had both. For dessert we had the baklava and it had me dreaming of more! 😋😍 Our waiter was quite gracious and attentive and offered us Turkish tea while we waited. The tea was delicious and helped me to relax and wind down for the delicious dinner to come. 🙏🏼Thank you!🙏🏼 About the food - the kebabs were well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The sauces - a spicy red sauce and a yogurt sauce - were the perfect addition addition to the meat - just the right amount of tang and spice! The rice and salad was the right amount of carbs and veggie and also helped to enhance the deliciousness of the kebabs. 🤤 For me, the meal was taken over the top with my first bite of the baklava. 🤤🤤 I think I had dreams of that baklava - sweet but not overly sweet with perfect crispy phyllo and just the right amount of pistachio.😋😋 My husband and I were so impressed with the first take out we had that we went back for dinner take out two days later. Again our waiter was fantastic - very attentive and that Turkish tea - yummy! The second time we both orders the lamb kebabs. Yes - the lamb won me over from the first time. 😁 Yes - the baklava was perfect! 😋 The next time I’m in Pittsburgh, Selami’s will be one of the first places we come for food - and I think we will we dine in! 😁 🙏🏼Thank you Selami’s Turkish Kebab House for two wonderful meals! 🙏🏼