Authentic Franco-Lebanese Flavours.
Welcome to SALAM,
a Lebanese bakery and café and now evening dining experience in Port Melbourne.
By day, Salam brings the warmth of the Lebanese village to Port Melbourne with fresh manakoush and baked delights.
By night, our dinner banquet becomes a celebration of nostalgia - wholesome, vibrant dishes made for sharing, each reimagined in Chef Mariana’s way with a thoughtful twist that honours tradition while adding modern creativity.
About Salam
Authentic Franco-Lebanese Cuisine in Port Melbourne
Welcome to SALAM, a Lebanese bakery and French café offering a delightful fusion of authentic Franco-Lebanese flavours in Port Melbourne. Experience freshly baked manakish, hummus with Awarma, crispy falafel and indulgent sweets like Knefeh – all crafted by Chef Mariana Chedid, who brings her culinary expertise from Lebanon and France to your table.
Meet our Chef
Discover Chef Mariana’s journey from Lebanon to Port Melbourne
Mariana, born and raised in Lebanon, moved to Sydney at 18 and later to Melbourne, where she fell in love with the city's vibrant culinary culture. Inspired by Julia Child, she pursued her dream of becoming a chef, training in France and earning a Grand Diplôme from Le Cordon Bleu before launching her own culinary ventures, including Brûlée and now Salam.
