Tava – Indian
Tava invites diners into a sun-drenched world of Mediterranean warmth, where the air is perfumed with the smoky aroma of charred eggplant and the bright zest of fresh herbs. Vibrant platters of silken hummus, hand-rolled grape leaves, and golden, crispy sigara boregi encourage a communal feast of textures and colors. The space hums with the energy of shared plates and authentic hospitality, offering a soulful retreat where every bite of spiced ezme or creamy spinach tarator tells a story of tradition.
318 5th Avenue, New York, New York 11215 https://tavany.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, south-beach, high-fiber, atkins, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, tlc, detox, volumetrics, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, aip, renal, zone, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, sirtfood, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its incredible pasta and beautiful presentation, guests love the intimate setting that makes this neighborhood spot feel special. Reviewers highlight the efficient and helpful service, noting that the attentive staff provide excellent recommendations that ensure a satisfying dining experience from start to finish.
Menu
- Mixed Appetizer Plate: Hummus, ezme, tabule, babaganoush, and spinach tarator Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Babaganoush: Smoked eggplant puree seasoned with olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and hint of garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Spinach Tarator: Fresh spinach sauteed with white onions, garlic, home-made yogurt, walnut and olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Ezme: Spicy vegetables, minced tomatoes, cucumber, walnut, hot spices, peppers, onions, pomegranate molasses, olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Hummus: Chickpeas mashed into a paste with lemon juice and flavored tahini
- Home-Made Stuffed Grape Leaves: Vine leaves stuffed with white rice, currants, onions, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Tabouleh: Cracked wheat with parsley, tomatoes, scallions, and a touch of olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Eggplant with Tomato Sauce: Small pieces of fried eggplant in moderately spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Falafel: Deep fried chickpeas and vegetables, blended with turkish spices and tahini sauce on the side served with hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Sigara Boregi (4 Pieces): Pan fried phyllo scrolls stuffed with feta cheese and spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Calamari: Tender grilled calamari sauteed with tarragon, garlic and butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fried Calamari: Served with home-made sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mozzarella Sticks: Served with homemade marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Zucchini Pancakes (3 Pieces): Pan fried zucchini pancakes, mixture of zucchini, dill, parsley, eggs, and flour. Served with garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Icli Kofte (2 Pieces): Wheat bulgur balls stuffed with seasoned ground lamb, onion, walnuts, and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Fingers: Served with honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Liver Cubes: Tender pieces of calf's liver breaded and deep fried then tossed with seasoning and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lentil Soup: Pureed red lentils Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Vegetables Soup: Creamy chicken soup with celery, carrots and bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Shepherd's Salad: Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, parsley and onions mixed with lemon and olive oil sauce 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, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Gavurdag Salad: Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, and walnuts, served with pomegranate sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan
- Avocado Salad: Lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, and carrot tossed with balsamic dressing 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, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Mediterranean Salad: Lettuce, mix greens, carrots, red cabbage, cucumber, onions and tomatoes with feta cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Arugula Salad: Tomatoes, beets, cucumbers, onions, parsley, and walnuts, served with balsamic-vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-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, Sirtfood, Pegan
- Chicken Shish Kebab: Tender chunks of chicken marinated with herbs and spices. Served with white rice and green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Lamb Shish Kebab: Special marinated cubes of baby lamb grilled. Served with white rice and house salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Adana Kebab: Slightly seasoned hand chopped lamb with red bell peppers. Served with white rice and green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Gyro (Monday - Friday) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Beef Shish: Baby pieces of tender beef marinated in special sauce. Served with white rice and green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lamb Sautee: Chunks of lamb sauteed with onions, mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes and oregano. Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Mixed Grill: Gyro, chicken shish kebab, beef shish, adana kebab and kofte. Served with white rice and green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Adana Kebab: Hand chopped chicken flavored with red bell peppers, parsley and paprika. Served with white rice and green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Kofte Kebab: Mixture of ground beef and lamb seasoned with peppers, tomatoes and spiced herbs. Served with white rice and piyaz salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Gyro (Saturday - Sunday): Layers of marinated lamb grilled in front of charcoal fire. Served with white rice and mixed green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Sultan's Delight: Pieces of lamb served on a bed of smoked eggplant in heavy cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Chicken Sautee: Chunks of chicken sauteed with onions, mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes and oregano. Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Salmon Entree: Grilled steak cut salmon, served over a bed of sauteed spinach and red baby potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Mediterranean Sea Bass Entree: Whole grilled Mediterranean sea bass. Served with house salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Grilled Shrimp Entree: Char-grilled shrimp in light sauce. Served with white rice and green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Shrimp Sautee Entree: Shrimp sauteed with onions, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes topped with kashkaval cheese. Served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Dinner Falafel Plate: Eight pieces of falafel. Served with house salad, hummus and tahini sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Okra Entree: Baby okra baked with fresh tomatoes, green and red pepper and carrot. Served with white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mixed Vegetables Casserole: Potatoes, carrots, zucchini, eggplant, white onion, red and green peppers and garlic sauteed with tomato sauce. Served with white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Sauteed Spinach Entree: Spinach sauteed with dill white onions, garlic, and olive oil, topped with tomato and garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Yogurtlu Chicken Adana Kebab: Chicken adana kebab layered on bread croutons, topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Yogurtlu Chicken Shish Kebab: Chicken shish kebab layered on bread croutons, topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Yogurtlu Chicken Gyro (Monday-Friday) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Yogurtlu Adana Kebab: Lamb adana kebab layered on bread croutons, topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Yogurtlu Lamb Gyro (Saturday-Sunday): Gyro kebab layered on bread croutons, topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Manti: Light dough dumpling stuffed with seasoned lamb and onions, served in garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Penne Alla Vodka: Topped with parmesan cheese served with homemade marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spinach Manti: Light dough dumpling stuffed with seasoned spinach and onions, served in garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Falafel Wrap Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Lamb Gyro Wrap (Saturday-Sunday) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Tava Special Wrap: Hummus, grilled chicken and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Adana Wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Gyro Wrap (Monday - Friday) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
- Chicken Shish Wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Kofte Wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Adana Wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lahmacun (3 Pieces): Turkish meat pie with ground lamb, parsley, tomatoes, red peppers and onion on thin dough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Tava Special Mixed Pide: Turkish sausage, kashkaval cheese, spinach, and ground lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kiymali Pide: Thin crust topped with ground lamb, parsley, fresh lamb, red peppers and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Spinach Pide: Thin crust topped with spinach and kashkaval cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sucuklu & Kasarli Pide: Thin crust topped with turkish soujouk sausage and kashkaval cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kasarli Pide: Crispy crust of dough topped with kashkaval cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- White Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Homemade Mashed Potato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sliced Cucumber & Carrots Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Home-Made Turkish Bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Steamed Vegetables 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, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Feta Cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Avocado
- Baklava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Kunefe: Shredded wheat with unsweetened cheese. Served hot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Almond Pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Souffle: Served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rice Pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kazandibi: Custard (milk pudding) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu