Lavash – Middle Eastern
Lavash invites guests into a fragrant sanctuary where the air is perfumed with toasted saffron and the earthy aroma of slow-simmered stews. The table becomes a vibrant mosaic of Persian tradition, featuring golden, buttery tahdig that shatters with every bite alongside velvety kashk-e bademjan and zesty, pomegranate-walnut olives. From the cool, herbaceous notes of mast-o musir to the savory depth of tender braised meats, every dish captures the soulful warmth and artistry of a heritage kitchen.
511, Irving Street, San Francisco, CA, 94122 https://www.lavashsf.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: low-carb, vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, low-fat, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, aip, zone, tlc, detox, carnivore, volumetrics, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan, macrobiotic, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Sabzi Paneer - $14: Platter of organic herbs, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, walnuts, grapes, and lavash Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Kashk-e Bademjan - $9: roasted eggplant spread, garnished with sun-dried yogurt, roasted onion, garlic, mint flakes, and saffron Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Dolma - $11: A mix of ground beef, rice, split peas, and herbs wrapped in grape leaves garnished with barberries and herbs Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Tahdig with Stew - $16: Crispy rice served with your choice of stew (Khoresh) Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kotlet - $9: Patties of ground beef, potato, and herbs served on a green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kookoo Sabzi - $9: Oven-baked fresh herb quiche garnished with barberries and yogurt Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Zaboon - $19: Slow-cooked lamb tongue with lime & saffron seasoning served with Persian pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Zeytoon Parvardeh - $8: marinated olives, mixed walnuts, pomegranate sauce, and mixed herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Pegan
- Mast-o Musir - $9: creamy labneh with shallots Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Yogurt Salad - $8: yogurt with cucumber topped with dried mint Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Borani - $9: yogurt with roasted spinach, garlic, and onions garnished with walnuts and saffron Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Shiraz Salad - $8: diced cucumber, tomato, and onion with lime dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Green Salad - $10: Spring mix with beets, tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper tossed with olive oil and lime dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Lavash Salad - $14: spring mix topped with feta, walnuts, raisins, and apples served with our house dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Aash-e Reshteh (Bowl) - $9: Persian noodle soup with fresh herbs, lentils, and chickpeas. Topped with sun-dried yogurt, dried mint, onions, garlic, and saffron Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Soup-e Adas (Bowl) - $9: Lentil soup spiced with ground cumin, carrots, and celery Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Bademjan - $27: lamb stew simmered in tomato sauce with roasted eggplant & unripe grapes topped with cinnamon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Candida
- Fesenjan - $28: roasted chicken cooked in our grounded walnut and sweet and sour pomegranate sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Ghormeh Sabzi - $27: slow-cooked lean beef stew mixed with sautéed herbs, kidney beans & sun-dried limes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Gheymeh Bademjan - $27: lean beef stew simmered and cooked in tomato sauce with roasted eggplant, dried limes, and yellow split peas topped with potato crisps. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Zereshk Polo - $22: Saffron basmati rice topped with roasted chicken, barberries, and orange peel spiced with cumin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating
- Adas Polo - $22: Saffron basmati rice mixed with lentils and topped with roasted chicken, raisins, dates, and sautéed onions spiced with cumin and cinnamon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Baghali Polo - $34: Saffron basmati rice mixed with dills and lima beans, served with lamb shank Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Joojeh - $20: chicken breast and thigh meat marinated in lime, olive oil & saffron Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Koobideh - $24: two kabob skewers of mixed ground beef and lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Barg - $32: sliced fillet mignon brushed with saffron and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shishlik - $39: four lamb chops marinated with saffron, lime, and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mahi Kabob - $29: salmon, bell pepper, and onion marinated with lime and saffron Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Prawns Kabob - $26: tiger prawn with bell peppers and onions marinated with saffron and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Veggie Kabob - $18: bell pepper, zucchini, portobello mushroom, and onion marinated with olive oil and saffron Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Soltani - $35: skewer of barg and skewer of koobideh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Joojeh Soltani - $28: skewer of joojeh and skewer of koobideh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida
- Bakhtiari Kabob - $39: skewer of barg and skewer of joojeh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shah Kabob - $41: three pieces of shishlik and a skewer of koobideh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Darya Special [for two] - $50: skewer of salmon, prawns, and vegetables served with two green salads Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Lavash Special [For Two] - $60: two pieces of shishlik, a skewer of joojeh, a skewer of koobideh, and a skewer of vegetables served with two plates of saffron basmati rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Taste of Persia [for two] - $64: skewer of barg, a skewer of joojeh, a skewer koobideh, and a skewer of vegetables served with two plates of saffron basmati rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Skewer of Koobideh - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Skewer of Joojeh - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Skewer of Barg - $25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Skewer of Mahi - $21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Skewer of Prawns - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Skewer of Vegetables - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Shashlik a Piece - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Mixed Jeweled Rice - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Grilled tomato - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Egg Yolk - $1 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Torshi - $5: Pickled preserved vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Persian Pickles - $5: Pickled baby Persian cucumbers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Bastani - $10: Persian gelato flavored with rose water, saffron & pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Pomegranate Gelato - $10: pomegranate gelato with bites of chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Faloodeh - $10: rose water noodle frosted sorbet served with fresh lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Makhloot - $11: half Faloodeh and half Bastani Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream Wafer - $10: Persian ice cream sandwich with wafer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Napolean - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Baghlava - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Choclava - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Special - $12: choice of Baklava or Choclava served with pistachio flavored ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $10: with fresh berries and cherry sauce