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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at LebTav
Dairy-Free at LebTav
LebTav in Washington has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Basmati Rice, Lebanese Feast and Lebanese Fries & Garlic. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LebTav
LebTav in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lebanese Feast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LebTav
LebTav in Washington has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lebanese Fries & Garlic, Basmati Rice and M'saka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LebTav
LebTav in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Shawarma Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LebTav
LebTav in Washington has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Basmati Rice, M'saka and Lentil & Spinach Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LebTav
LebTav in Washington has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lebanese Fries & Garlic, Basmati Rice and M'saka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LebTav
LebTav in Washington has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Basmati Rice, Lebanese Feast and Salmon Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at LebTav
LebTav in Washington has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Basmati Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LebTav
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Shawarma Salad | 18.9 g | 41.8 g |
| Kibbeh | 56.6 g | 32 g |
| Chicken Samosa Pastries | 5.1 g | 31.9 g |
| Stuffed Shawarma Rolls | 8.7 g | 31.3 g |
| Lambwich | 5.7 g | 28.1 g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 108.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Chicken Shawarma Sandwich | 40.3 g | 23.9 g |
| Taverna Salad | 37.3 g | 20.7 g |
| Fatayer | 60.3 g | 20.5 g |
| Tabouleh | 33.5 g | 8.8 g |
| Falafel Basket | 2 g | 7.9 g |
| Salmon Bowl | 15.2 g | 4.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Hommus - $7.95: Pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Baba Ghanoush - $7.95: Pureed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline
- Lebneh - $7.5: Strained yogurt, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Basket - $6.5: Chickpea and fava bean fritters, tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh - $6: Stuffed beef, bulgur, almond fritters Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Samosa Pastries - $6: Rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Shawarma Rolls - $6: Beef, pomegranate, lebneh Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- M'saka - $7.75: Oven roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fatayer - $5.95: Pastry dough with choice of cheese or spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Taverna Salad - $9.5: Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, mint, house dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouleh - $8: Parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, bulgur, lemon juice, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse
- Lentil & Spinach Soup - $6.5: Spinach, lentil, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Chicken Shawarma Salad - $13.5: House dressing, garlic, sumac onions, pickled vegetables, feta, olives Dietary tags: High-Protein
Main Courses
- Lambwich - $12.5: Braised American lamb, lettuce, tomato, yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- 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 Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Lebanese Feast - $34.95: Sampling of twelve mezza items Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Sides
- Lebanese Fries & Garlic - $5.5: Fries with freshly made garlic puree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Basmati Rice - $4: Lebanese rice with vermicelli noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Bottled Water - $3: Individual bottle
- Soft Drinks - $3: Individual bottle
Frequently Asked Questions about LebTav
- Is LebTav dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LebTav has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Basmati Rice, Lebanese Feast and Lebanese Fries & Garlic.
- What can I eat at LebTav on a dairy-free diet?
- Basmati Rice, Lebanese Feast and Lebanese Fries & Garlic carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LebTav have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Basmati Rice and M'saka.
- Is LebTav gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LebTav?
- Chicken Shawarma Salad, at roughly 41.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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