Lebanese Taverna Menu
Lebanese Taverna located in Mclean, VA offers a diverse menu with options for everyone, including vegan and limited vegetarian choices. The Mezza selection features unique dishes like Chicken Samosas, Maanek, and Kibbeh Nayeh, catering to various tastes. The Hommus Bar boasts a flavorful array of hommus varieties, while the Salad Bar offers fresh and vibrant options like Tabouleh and Kale Salad. Customers praise the restaurant's inviting atmosphere and exceptional service, with favorite dishes including the M'saka and Knafe desserts. The establishment has successfully addressed past quality issues, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all. Lebanese Taverna is a must-try for those seeking Mediterranean cuisine in a chic and comfortable setting.
Mezza
Chicken Samosas
Halal. Rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds and tzatziki.
Maanek
Sauteed beef and lamb sausages, lemon and pine nuts. Gluten free.
Baba Ghanoush
Pureed eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon pomegranate (when in season). Gluten free.
Kibbeh Nayeh
Halal. American Lamb tartare, bulgur, onions, mint, made to order.
Kibbeh
Halal. Stuffed beef and lamb fritters, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds and labneh.
Fatayer Trio
Halal. Cheese, spinach, beef and lamb pastries.
Shawarma Rolls
Halal. Beef and lamb, pomegranate (when in season) and labneh.
Shrimp Arak
Sauteed onions, garlic, cilantro and lemon-arak sauce. Gluten free.
Kalamar
Semolina breaded fried calamari, lemons, capers, chiles, mint and tomato-garlic sauce.
Arnabeet
Fried cauliflower, chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini.
Mezza Fries
Sumac, cumin and garlic sauce. Gluten free.
Falafel
Chickpea and fava bean fritters and tahini sauce. Gluten free.
Watermelon and Feta
Sheep's milk French feta, roasted pistachios, mint and sea salt. Gluten free.
Pulled Lamb
Halal. American Lamb, warm baba ghanoush, pomegranate and grilled zaatar flatbread.
LT Tzatziki
Lebanese yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint and lemon and olives. Gluten free.
M'Saka
Oven roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion and garlic. Gluten free.
Taverna Jibne
Traditional-style pan sauteed cheese, arugula, tomato, cucumber, olives and mint.
Grape Leaves
Rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions and mint.
Shawarma Sliders
Halal. Your choice of protein. Served with lettuce and tomato.
Shakshouky
Roasted eggplant, scallions, tomatoes, garlic and pomegranate molasses dressing. Gluten free.
Artichokes
Semolina dusted fried artichoke hearts and garlic lemon butter sauce.
Lentil Soup
Spinach, potato, lemon and cilantro. Gluten free.
Camel Wings
Halal. Chicken wings, garlic, lemon and cilantro.
Kafta Harra
Halal. Lamb and beef sausages, spicy tomato sauce and almonds.
Hommus
Pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon. Gluten free.
Spicy Hommus
Housemade harissa. Gluten free.
Garlic Hommus
Fresh and roasted garlic. Gluten free.
Shawarma Hommus
Halal. Chicken or beef and lamb. Gluten free.
Hommus Trio
Halal. Hommus special, spicy hommos with tomato and feta, garlic hommus with chicken shawarma and veggie dippers. Gluten free.
Hommus Special
Halal. Ground beef and lamb, pine nuts. Gluten free.
Hommus Sampler
Spicy, garlic and traditional hommus and veggie dippers. Gluten free.
Hommus Bar
Salad Bar
Taverna Salad
Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta, mint, Lebanese Taverna house dressing. Gluten-free.
Tabouleh Salad
Parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, bulgur and lemon dressing.
Kale Tabouleh Salad
Kale, red quinoa, tomatoes, onions, mint and lemon dressing. Gluten free.
Roasted Beet Salad
Arugula, orange, feta, pine nuts and pomegranates (when in season). Gluten free.
Fattoush Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radish, mint, sumac, pita chips and pomegranate dressing. Gluten free.
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Halal. Taverna salad, rotisserie chicken, mixed greens, feta, onions, LT house dressing. Gluten free.
Falafel Salad
Spring onions, radishes, mint, tomato, tabouleh and tahini dressing.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Kale tabouleh, green chickpeas, pickled onion. Gluten free.
Shawarma Sandwich
Halal. Beef and lamb roasted on a vertical rotisserie, hand carved, tomatoes, pickled onions and tahini sauce.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Halal. Roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand-carved, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic sauce.
LT Burger
Halal. Lamb and beef burger, harissa mayo, feta, fried onions, arugula, kaskaval and brioche.
Falafel Sandwich
Chickpea and fava bean fritters, mint, radish, scallions and tahini sauce.
Grilled Kafta Sandwich
Halal. Ground beef and lamb, parsley, onions, lettuce, tomato and hummus.
Sandwiches
Taste of Lebanon
Chef's Platter
Halal. Sampling of hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, grape leaf, falafel, arnabeet, artichokes, kibbeh, labneh, m'saka and shakshouka.
Taverna Platter
Hommus, fattoush, Lebanese rice and choice of 1: chicken shawarma, beef and lamb shawarma or falafel.
Lamb and Artichoke Stew
Halal. Rich, slow-cooked American lamb with artichoke hearts and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Fatteh Chicken
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season) and pita chips.
Ouzi
Halal. Braised American lamb, lamb-filled grape leaves, spiced rice and yogurt salad. Gluten free.
Kabobs- Chicken
Halal. Marinated grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Mouzat
Slow cooked lamb shank, artichoke, green chickpeas, tomato and lamb reduction. Gluten free.
Chicken Curry
Halal. Chicken, potato, bell pepper, coconut milk, chili pepper, quince-mango chutney and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Chicken Farrouj
Halal. Roasted, deboned half free-bird chicken, roasted vegetables and zaatar potatoes. Gluten free.
Salmon Harra
Grilled salmon fillet, roasted vegetables and bulgur pilaf.
Mehshi
Grilled eggplant and zucchini rolls, stuffed with vegetable rice pilaf, tomato sauce, yogurt sauce, nuts and mint. Gluten free.
Shrimp Kabob
Jumbo shrimp, Lebanese rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, eggplant-pomegranate chutney and grilled lemon.
Traditional Lamb Sharhat
Halal. Sliced American lamb loin, roasted vegetables, zaatar potatoes and 3-herb sauce. Gluten free.
Bronzino and Shrimp
Pan sauteed Mediterranean seabass fillet and jumbo shrimp, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf, pita chips and eggplant-pomegranate chutney.
Fatteh Lamb
American lamb, yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season), pita chips
Fatteh Eggplant
Eggplant, yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season), pita chips
Kabobs- American Lamb
Grilled American Lamb, yogurt marinade, onions, spices, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf
Kabobs-Kafta
marinated and grilled kafta, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf
Kabobs- Mixed Grill
grilled, marinated lamb, chicken and kafta, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf
Mujaddara
A traditional comfort dish of pureed lentils, rice, cabbage salad, crispy onions.
Entrees
On the Side
Lebanese Rice
Bulger Pilaf
Yogurt Salad
Gluten free.
Pickled Vegetables
Gluten free.
Spiced Rice
Gluten free.
Roasted Olives
Gluten free.
Condiment Trio
Harissa, tahini and garlic sauce. Gluten free.
Ayran
Yogurt drink.
Mango Lassi
Sweet yogurt and mango.
Taverna Breeze
Matcha green tea, pomegranate, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Taverna Lemonade
Freshly squeezed, mint spring.
Pomenade
Pomegranate, lemonade and orange.
Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed.
Passion Fruit Ginger
Passion fruit puree, lime juice and fresh ginger.
Non-Alcoholic Refreshers
Water
Natural Water
Sparkling Water
Lebanese Pizza and Zaatar Kit
Each kit comes with dough, zaatar spice, olive oil and cheese
Arabic Bread Kit
Make your own pita bread at home, 10 dough balls
Flour Kit
5 lbs flour, 5 oz yeast, 1/2 cup olive oil
Dough Kits
Lebanese Family Meal
Garlic & Lemon Chicken
served with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Lebanese Home Salad and garlic sauce
Kibbeh B'sayneh
baked Kibbeh, yogurt Salad and Lebanese Home Salad
Moujadara
lentils, rice & onions served with cabbage salad, arnabeet and grape leaves
Hommus Kit
2 lbs Hommus, garlic, harrisa, ground meat, pine nuts, olive oil, veggies and bread
Toiletries Bundle
4 rolls toilet paper, 2 paper towels, box of gloves and all purpose bleach spray
Pantry Basket
1 gallon milk, 1 doz eggs, 1 lb unsalted butter
