LebTav – Middle Eastern
This lively destination invites guests into a world of vibrant Mediterranean flavors, where the air is perfumed with the scent of toasted sesame and warm, golden pastries. Communal tables overflow with colorful spreads of silky hommus and smoky baba ghanoush, alongside crispy falafel baskets and savory kibbeh that celebrate the rich traditions of Lebanese hospitality. Whether tucking into a zesty Taverna salad or sharing a platter of stuffed shawarma rolls, diners experience a soulful culinary journey that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern.
888, 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20006 +12029168251 https://www.lebanesetaverna.com/leb-tav0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, diabetic, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, atkins, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Hommus - $7.95: Pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon
- Baba Ghanoush - $7.95: Pureed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon
- Lebneh - $7.5: Strained yogurt, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Basket - $6.5: Chickpea and fava bean fritters, tahini sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh - $6: Stuffed beef, bulgur, almond fritters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Samosa Pastries - $6: Rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Shawarma Rolls - $6: Beef, pomegranate, lebneh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- M'saka - $7.75: Oven roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, garlic 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, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fatayer - $5.95: Pastry dough with choice of cheese or spinach Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Taverna Salad - $9.5: Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, mint, house dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouleh - $8: Parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, bulgur, lemon juice, olive oil
- Lentil & Spinach Soup - $6.5: Spinach, lentil, lemon
- Chicken Shawarma Salad - $13.5: House dressing, garlic, sumac onions, pickled vegetables, feta, olives
Main Courses
- Lambwich - $12.5: Braised American lamb, lettuce, tomato, yogurt sauce
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $11: Lettuce, tomato, garlic sauce
- Ouzi Bowl - $15: Spiced rice, yogurt salad, sumac onions, pickled vegetables, roasted roma tomato
- Salmon Bowl - $16: Basmati rice, tahini, sumac onions, pickled vegetables, roasted roma tomato, harra sauce
- Lebanese Feast - $34.95: Sampling of twelve mezza items
Sides
- Lebanese Fries & Garlic - $5.5: Fries with freshly made garlic puree
- Basmati Rice - $4: Lebanese rice with vermicelli noodles
Beverages
- Bottled Water - $3: Individual bottle
- Soft Drinks - $3: Individual bottle
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