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: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
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
Cold Appetizers
- Mixed Appetizer Plate: Hummus, ezme, tabule, babaganoush, and spinach tarator Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaganoush: Smoked eggplant puree seasoned with olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and hint of garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Tarator: Fresh spinach sauteed with white onions, garlic, home-made yogurt, walnut and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ezme: Spicy vegetables, minced tomatoes, cucumber, walnut, hot spices, peppers, onions, pomegranate molasses, olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus: Chickpeas mashed into a paste with lemon juice and flavored tahini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home-Made Stuffed Grape Leaves: Vine leaves stuffed with white rice, currants, onions, and herbs Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouleh: Cracked wheat with parsley, tomatoes, scallions, and a touch of olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Falafel: Deep fried chickpeas and vegetables, blended with turkish spices and tahini sauce on the side served with hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sigara Boregi (4 Pieces): Pan fried phyllo scrolls stuffed with feta cheese and spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Calamari: Tender grilled calamari sauteed with tarragon, garlic and butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari: Served with home-made sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks: Served with homemade marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Pancakes (3 Pieces): Pan fried zucchini pancakes, mixture of zucchini, dill, parsley, eggs, and flour. Served with garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Icli Kofte (2 Pieces): Wheat bulgur balls stuffed with seasoned ground lamb, onion, walnuts, and herbs Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers: Served with honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Liver Cubes: Tender pieces of calf's liver breaded and deep fried then tossed with seasoning and herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Lentil Soup: Pureed red lentils Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vegetables Soup: Creamy chicken soup with celery, carrots and bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Shepherd's Salad: Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, parsley and onions mixed with lemon and olive oil sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gavurdag Salad: Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, and walnuts, served with pomegranate sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad: Lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, and carrot tossed with balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad: Lettuce, mix greens, carrots, red cabbage, cucumber, onions and tomatoes with feta cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad: Tomatoes, beets, cucumbers, onions, parsley, and walnuts, served with balsamic-vinegar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Course
- Chicken Shish Kebab: Tender chunks of chicken marinated with herbs and spices. Served with white rice and green salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shish Kebab: Special marinated cubes of baby lamb grilled. Served with white rice and house salad Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adana Kebab: Slightly seasoned hand chopped lamb with red bell peppers. Served with white rice and green salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro (Monday - Friday) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shish: Baby pieces of tender beef marinated in special sauce. Served with white rice and green salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Sautee: Chunks of lamb sauteed with onions, mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes and oregano. Served with white rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Grill: Gyro, chicken shish kebab, beef shish, adana kebab and kofte. Served with white rice and green salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Adana Kebab: Hand chopped chicken flavored with red bell peppers, parsley and paprika. Served with white rice and green salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofte Kebab: Mixture of ground beef and lamb seasoned with peppers, tomatoes and spiced herbs. Served with white rice and piyaz salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Gyro (Saturday - Sunday): Layers of marinated lamb grilled in front of charcoal fire. Served with white rice and mixed green salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sultan's Delight: Pieces of lamb served on a bed of smoked eggplant in heavy cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sautee: Chunks of chicken sauteed with onions, mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes and oregano. Served with white rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Grilled Salmon Entree: Grilled steak cut salmon, served over a bed of sauteed spinach and red baby potatoes Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Sea Bass Entree: Whole grilled Mediterranean sea bass. Served with house salad Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Entree: Char-grilled shrimp in light sauce. Served with white rice and green salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Sautee Entree: Shrimp sauteed with onions, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes topped with kashkaval cheese. Served with white rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
- Dinner Falafel Plate: Eight pieces of falafel. Served with house salad, hummus and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra Entree: Baby okra baked with fresh tomatoes, green and red pepper and carrot. Served with white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Spinach Entree: Spinach sauteed with dill white onions, garlic, and olive oil, topped with tomato and garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Yogurtlu Kebabs
- Yogurtlu Chicken Adana Kebab: Chicken adana kebab layered on bread croutons, topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurtlu Chicken Shish Kebab: Chicken shish kebab layered on bread croutons, topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurtlu Chicken Gyro (Monday-Friday) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurtlu Adana Kebab: Lamb adana kebab layered on bread croutons, topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurtlu Lamb Gyro (Saturday-Sunday): Gyro kebab layered on bread croutons, topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastas
- Lamb Manti: Light dough dumpling stuffed with seasoned lamb and onions, served in garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Alla Vodka: Topped with parmesan cheese served with homemade marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Manti: Light dough dumpling stuffed with seasoned spinach and onions, served in garlic yogurt sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Wraps
- Falafel Wrap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Gyro Wrap (Saturday-Sunday) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tava Special Wrap: Hummus, grilled chicken and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Adana Wrap Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro Wrap (Monday - Friday) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shish Wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofte Wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adana Wrap Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Oven
- Lahmacun (3 Pieces): Turkish meat pie with ground lamb, parsley, tomatoes, red peppers and onion on thin dough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tava Special Mixed Pide: Turkish sausage, kashkaval cheese, spinach, and ground lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kiymali Pide: Thin crust topped with ground lamb, parsley, fresh lamb, red peppers and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Pide: Thin crust topped with spinach and kashkaval cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sucuklu & Kasarli Pide: Thin crust topped with turkish soujouk sausage and kashkaval cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kasarli Pide: Crispy crust of dough topped with kashkaval cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Mashed Potato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Cucumber & Carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home-Made Turkish Bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kunefe: Shredded wheat with unsweetened cheese. Served hot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Almond Pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Souffle: Served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Rice Pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Kazandibi: Custard (milk pudding) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu
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