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Lebanese Taverna in Washington, DC offers a variety of Mediterranean dishes in a classy yet casual setting. With options for vegan and vegetarian diners, the menu is diverse and caters to a range of dietary preferences. From traditional Mezza dishes like Chicken Samosa Halal and Kibbeh Nayeh to flavorful options from the Hommus Bar like Shawarma Hommus, the restaurant showcases authentic Lebanese flavors. The Taverna Salad and Tabouleh Salad are refreshing choices from the Salad Bar, while the Chef's Platter allows guests to sample a bit of everything. Customers praise the fresh and delicious food, highlighting the excellent service and cozy ambiance. Whether you're craving a hearty meal or a light snack, Lebanese Taverna is a great choice for a satisfying dining experience.

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Mezza

Mezza

Chicken Samosa

Halal. Rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds and tzatziki.
$10.45

Maanek

Sauteed beef and lamb sausages, lemon and pine nuts. Gluten free.
$13.20

Baba Ghanoush

Pureed eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon pomegranate (when in season). Gluten free.
$9.90

Kibbeh Nayeh

Halal. American Lamb tartare, bulgur, onions, mint, made to order.
$15.40

Kibbeh

Halal. Stuffed beef and lamb fritters, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds and labneh.
$11.00

Fatayer Trio

Halal. Cheese, spinach, beef and lamb pastries.
$8.25

Shawarma Rolls

Halal. Beef and lamb, pomegranate (when in season) and labneh.
$9.35

Shrimp Arak

Sauteed onions, garlic, cilantro and lemon-arak sauce. Gluten free.
$11.55

Kalamar

Semolina breaded fried calamari, lemons, capers, chiles, mint and tomato-garlic sauce.
$13.20

Arnabeet

Fried cauliflower, chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini.
$11.55

Mezza Fries

Sumac, cumin and garlic sauce. Gluten free.
$7.15

Falafel

Chickpea and fava bean fritters and tahini sauce. Gluten free.
$9.35

Watermelon and Feta

Sheep's milk French feta, roasted pistachios, mint and sea salt. Gluten free.
$11.00

Pulled Lamb

Halal. American Lamb, warm baba ghanoush, pomegranate and grilled zaatar flatbread.
$14.30

LT Tzatziki

Lebanese yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint and lemon and olives. Gluten free.
$10.45

M'Saka

Oven roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion and garlic. Gluten free.
$9.90

Taverna Jibne

Traditional-style pan sauteed cheese, arugula, tomato, cucumber, olives and mint.
$9.35

Grape Leaves

Rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions and mint.
$8.80

Shawarma Sliders

Halal. Your choice of protein. Served with lettuce and tomato.
$9.35

Shakshouky

Roasted eggplant, scallions, tomatoes, garlic and pomegranate molasses dressing. Gluten free.
$9.90

Artichokes

Semolina dusted fried artichoke hearts and garlic lemon butter sauce.
$9.35

Lentil Soup

Spinach, potato, lemon and cilantro. Gluten free.
$8.25

Camel Wings

Halal. Chicken wings, garlic, lemon and cilantro.
$11.55

Kafta Harra

Halal. Lamb and beef sausages, spicy tomato sauce and almonds.
$8.80

Watermelon & Feta

roasted pistachios, mint, sea salt
$9.90

Hommus

Pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon. Gluten free.
$9.35

Spicy Hommus

Housemade harissa. Gluten free.
$9.90

Garlic Hommus

Fresh and roasted garlic. Gluten free.
$9.90

Shawarma Hommus

Halal. Chicken or beef and lamb. Gluten free.
$11.55

Hommus Trio

Halal. Hommus special, spicy hommos with tomato and feta, garlic hommus with chicken shawarma and veggie dippers. Gluten free.
$16.50

Hommus Special

Halal. Ground beef and lamb, pine nuts. Gluten free.
$11.00

Hommus Sampler

Spicy, garlic and traditional hommus and veggie dippers. Gluten free.
$13.20

Hommus Bar

Hommus Bar

Salad Bar

Salad Bar

Taverna Salad

Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta, mint, Lebanese Taverna house dressing. Gluten-free.
$8.80

Tabouleh Salad

Parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, bulgur and lemon dressing.
$10.45

Kale Tabouleh Salad

Kale, red quinoa, tomatoes, onions, mint and lemon dressing. Gluten free.
$11.00

Roasted Beet Salad

Arugula, orange, feta, pine nuts and pomegranates (when in season). Gluten free.
$10.45

Fattoush Salad

Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radish, mint, sumac, pita chips and pomegranate dressing. Gluten free.
$10.45

Chicken Shawarma Salad

Halal. Taverna salad, rotisserie chicken, mixed greens, feta, onions, LT house dressing. Gluten free.
$15.40

Falafel Salad

Spring onions, radishes, mint, tomato, tabouleh and tahini dressing.
$14.85

Grilled Salmon Salad

Kale tabouleh, green chickpeas, pickled onion. Gluten free.
$18.70

Shawarma Sandwich

Halal. Beef and lamb roasted on a vertical rotisserie, hand carved, tomatoes, pickled onions and tahini sauce.
$16.50

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

Halal. Roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand-carved, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic sauce.
$15.40

LT Burger

Halal. Lamb and beef burger, harissa mayo, feta, fried onions, arugula, kaskaval and brioche.
$16.50

Falafel Sandwich

Chickpea and fava bean fritters, mint, radish, scallions and tahini sauce.
$14.85

Grilled Kafta Sandwich

Halal. Ground beef and lamb, parsley, onions, lettuce, tomato and hummus.
$15.40

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Lebanese Comfort Food

Lebanese Comfort Food

Mujaddara

A traditional comfort dish of pureed lentils, rice, cabbage salad, crispy onions.
$16.50

Chef's Platter

Halal. Sampling of hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, grape leaf, falafel, arnabeet, artichokes, kibbeh, labneh, m'saka and shakshouka.
$16.50

Taverna Platter

Hommus, fattoush, Lebanese rice and choice of 1: chicken shawarma or falafel.
$18.70

Taste of Lebanon

Taste of Lebanon

Entrees

Entrees

Lamb and Artichoke Stew

Halal. Rich, slow-cooked American lamb with artichoke hearts and Lebanese rice pilaf.
$25.30

Fatteh Chicken

Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season) and pita chips.
$23.10

Ouzi

Halal. Braised American lamb, spiced rice and yogurt salad. Gluten free.
$24.20

Kabobs- Chicken

Halal. Marinated grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
$24.20

Mouzat

Slow cooked lamb shank, artichoke, green chickpeas, tomato and lamb reduction. Gluten free.
$29.70

Chicken Curry

Halal. Chicken, potato, bell pepper, coconut milk, chili pepper, quince-mango chutney and Lebanese rice pilaf.
$23.10

Chicken Farrouj

Halal. Roasted, deboned half free-bird chicken, roasted vegetables and zaatar potatoes. Gluten free.
$26.40

Salmon Harra

Grilled salmon fillet, roasted vegetables and bulgur pilaf.
$27.50

Mehshi

Grilled eggplant and zucchini rolls, stuffed with vegetable rice pilaf, tomato sauce, yogurt sauce, nuts and mint. Gluten free.
$20.90

Shrimp Kabob

Jumbo shrimp, Lebanese rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, eggplant-pomegranate chutney and grilled lemon.
$27.50

Traditional Lamb Sharhat

Halal. Sliced American lamb loin, roasted vegetables, zaatar potatoes and 3-herb sauce. Gluten free.
$31.90

Bronzino and Shrimp

Pan sauteed Mediterranean seabass fillet and jumbo shrimp, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf, pita chips and eggplant-pomegranate chutney.
$29.70

Fatteh Lamb
$25.30

Fatteh Eggplant
$22.00

Kabobs- American Lamb
$27.50

Kabobs-Kafta
$24.20

Kabobs- Mixed Grill
$29.70

Lebanese Rice
$3.00

Bulger Pilaf
$4.00

Yogurt Salad

Gluten free.
$5.00

Pickled Vegetables

Gluten free.
$5.00

Spiced Rice

Gluten free.
$4.00

Roasted Olives

Gluten free.
$6.00

Condiment Trio

Harissa, tahini and garlic sauce. Gluten free.
$6.00

On the Side

On the Side

Non-Alcoholic Refreshers

Non-Alcoholic Refreshers

Ayran

Yogurt drink.
$4.40

Mango Lassi

Sweet yogurt and mango.
$5.50

Taverna Breeze

Matcha green tea, pomegranate, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
$5.50

Taverna Lemonade

Freshly squeezed, mint spring.
$5.50

Pomenade

Pomegranate, lemonade and orange.
$5.50

Orange Juice

Freshly squeezed.
$5.50

Passion Fruit Ginger

Passion fruit puree, lime juice and fresh ginger.
$7.70

Natural Water
$4.00

Sparkling Water
$4.00

Water

Water

Dough Kits

Dough Kits

Lebanese Pizza and Zaatar Kit

Each kit comes with dough, zaatar spice, olive oil and cheese
$15.40

Arabic Bread Kit

Make your own pita bread at home, 10 dough balls
$6.60

Flour Kit

5 lbs flour, 5 oz yeast, 1/2 cup olive oil
$8.80

Garlic & Lemon Chicken

served with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Lebanese Home Salad and garlic sauce
$82.50

Kibbeh B'sayneh

baked Kibbeh, yogurt Salad and Lebanese Home Salad
$82.50

Moujadara

lentils, rice & onions served with cabbage salad, arnabeet and grape leaves
$60.15

Hommus Kit

2 lbs Hommus, garlic, harrisa, ground meat, pine nuts, olive oil, veggies and bread
$31.90

Lebanese Family Meal

Lebanese Family Meal

Groceries

Groceries

Toiletries Bundle

4 rolls toilet paper, 2 paper towels, box of gloves and all purpose bleach spray
$24.20

Pantry Basket

1 gallon milk, 1 doz eggs, 1 lb unsalted butter
$11.00