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
- Falafel Basket - $6.5: Chickpea and fava bean fritters, tahini sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Kibbeh - $6: Stuffed beef, bulgur, almond fritters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Lambwich - $12.5: Braised American lamb, lettuce, tomato, yogurt sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $11: Lettuce, tomato, garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Ouzi Bowl - $15: Spiced rice, yogurt salad, sumac onions, pickled vegetables, roasted roma tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon Bowl - $16: Basmati rice, tahini, sumac onions, pickled vegetables, roasted roma tomato, harra sauce 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
- Lebanese Feast - $34.95: Sampling of twelve mezza items 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
Sides
- Lebanese Fries & Garlic - $5.5: Fries with freshly made garlic puree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Basmati Rice - $4: Lebanese rice with vermicelli noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Beverages
- Bottled Water - $3: Individual bottle
- Soft Drinks - $3: Individual bottle