• Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Taverna Platter

      Certified halal meat. Hommus, fattoush, Lebanese rice, and choice of chicken shawarma, beef shawarma or falafel.
      $22.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

      Certified halal meat. Roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand-carved, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic sauce.
      $18.70
    • Traditional Hommus

      Gluten-free. Puréed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon.
      $12.10
    • Chicken Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled chicken, Lebanese rice pilaf.
      $29.70
    • Taverna Salad

      Gluten-free. Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta, mint, Lebanese Taverna house dressing.
      $11.00
    • Falafel

      Gluten-free. Chickpea and fava bean fritters, tahini.
      $12.10
    • Grape Leaves

      Rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, mint.
      $11.00
    • Baba Ghanoush

      Gluten-free. Puréed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon pomegranate (when in season).
      $12.10
    • Kibbeh

      Certified halal meat. Stuffed beef and lamb fritters, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds, labneh.
      $15.40
    • Lentil Soup

      Gluten-free. Spinach, potato, lemon, cilantro.
      $9.90
  • Hommus

    Gluten-free. Served with Lebanese extra virgin olive oil.
    • Traditional Hommus

      Gluten-free. Puréed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon.
      $12.10
    • Spicy Hommus

      Gluten-free. Housemade harissa.
      $12.10
    • Garlic Hommus

      Gluten-free. Fresh and roasted garlic.
      $12.10
    • Shawarma Hommus

      Gluten-free. Certified halal rotisserie beef and lamb.
      $14.30
    • Hommus Trio

      Certified halal meat. Hommus special, spicy hommus with tomato, and feta, garlic hommus with chicken shawarma, veggie dippers.
      $18.70
    • Hommus Special

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Ground beef and lamb, pine nuts.
      $14.30
    • Hommus Sampler

      Gluten-free. Spicy, garlic, and traditional hommus, veggie dippers.
      $15.40
    • Chicken Shawarma Hommus

      Gluten-free. Topped with rotisserie chicken.
      $14.30
  • Mezza

    • Chicken Samosas

      Certified halal meat. Rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds, tzatziki.
      $12.10
    • Maanek

      Gluten-free. Sautéed beef and lamb sausages, lemon, pine nuts.
      $14.30
    • Baba Ghanoush

      Gluten-free. Puréed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon pomegranate (when in season).
      $12.10
    • Kibbeh

      Certified halal meat. Stuffed beef and lamb fritters, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds, labneh.
      $15.40
    • Fatayer Trio

      Certified halal meat. Cheese, spinach, beef and lamb pastries.
      $12.10
    • Shawarma Rolls

      Certified halal meat. Beef and lamb, pomegranate (when in season), labneh.
      $12.10
    • Shrimp Arak

      Gluten-free. Sautéed onions, garlic, cilantro, lemon-arak sauce.
      $15.40
    • Arnabeet

      Fried cauliflower, chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini.
      $14.30
    • Mezza Fries

      Gluten-free. Sumac, cumin, garlic sauce.
      $8.80
    • Falafel

      Gluten-free. Chickpea and fava bean fritters, tahini.
      $12.10
    • LT Tzatziki

      Gluten-free. Lebanese yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint, and lemon, olives.
      $12.10
    • M'saka

      Gluten-free. Oven-roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, garlic.
      $11.00
    • Grape Leaves

      Rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, mint.
      $11.00
    • Lentil Soup

      Gluten-free. Spinach, potato, lemon, cilantro.
      $9.90
    • Camel Wings

      Certified halal meat. Chicken wings, garlic, lemon, cilantro.
      $16.50
    • Halloumi

      traditional pan-sauteed cheese, tomato, cucumber, olives, mint
      $14.30
    • Lebneh

      Creamy "farmer's cheese" dip made from strained yogurt, garnished with olive oil.
      $11.00
    • Pumpkin Kibbeh

      fried vegetarian kibbeh, spinach, bulgar, pine nuts, almonds
      $14.30
    • Batata Harra

      potato, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes. Gluten Free.
      $9.90
  • Salads

    • Taverna Salad

      Gluten-free. Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta, mint, Lebanese Taverna house dressing.
      $11.00
    • Tabouleh

      Parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, bulgur, lemon dressing.
      $14.30
    • Fattoush

      Gluten-free. Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radish, mint, sumac, pita chips, pomegranate dressing.
      $13.20
    • Chicken Shawarma Salad

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Taverna salad, rotisserie chicken, feta, LT house dressing.
      $18.70
    • Falafel Salad

      Spring onions, radishes, mint, tomato, tabouleh, tahini dressing.
      $17.60
    • Grilled Salmon Salad

      Gluten-free. Bed of tabouleh, pickled onion.
      $20.90
  • Sandwiches

    Served on housemade bread with fries, salad or rice.
    • Shawarma Sandwich

      Certified halal meat. Beef and lamb roasted on a vertical rotisserie, hand-carved, tomatoes, pickled onions, tahini sauce.
      $19.80
    • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

      Certified halal meat. Roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand-carved, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic sauce.
      $18.70
    • Falafel Sandwich

      Chickpea fritters, mint, radish, scallions, tahini sauce.
      $17.60
    • Grilled Kafta Sandwich

      Certified halal meat. Ground beef and lamb, parsley, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, hommus.
      $18.70
  • Platters

    • Chef's Platter

      Certified halal meat. A sampling of 9 favorites: hommus, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, grape leaf, falafel, kibbeh, tzatziki, m'saka, chicken samosa.
      $20.90
    • Taverna Platter

      Certified halal meat. Hommus, fattoush, Lebanese rice, and choice of chicken shawarma, beef shawarma or falafel.
      $22.00
  • Entrées

    • Lamb & Artichoke Stew

      Certified halal meat. Rich, slow-cooked American lamb with artichoke hearts and Lebanese rice pilaf.
      $30.80
    • Chicken Fatteh

      Certified halal meat. Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season), pita chips.
      $28.60
    • Lamb Fatteh

      Certified halal meat. Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season), pita chips.
      $30.80
    • Eggplant Fatteh

      Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season), pita chips.
      $27.50
    • Ouzi

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Braised American lamb, spiced rice, pine nuts, almonds, yogurt sauce.
      $30.80
    • Chicken Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled chicken, Lebanese rice pilaf.
      $29.70
    • Lamb Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled American lamb, Lebanese rice pilaf. Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $33.00
    • Kafta Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled beef/lamb, onions, herbs, Lebanese rice pilaf, pita, hommus Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $29.70
    • Mixed Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled chicken, lamb & kafta, Lebanese rice pilaf. Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $35.20
    • Lamb Mouzat

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Slow-cooked lamb shank, tomato sauce, bulghur pilaf.
      $38.50
    • Chicken Curry

      Certified halal meat. Chicken, potato, bell pepper, coconut milk, cilantro, chili pepper, Lebanese rice pilaf.
      $29.70
    • Chicken Farrouj

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Roasted, deboned half chicken, potatoes.
      $29.70
    • Salmon Harra

      Grilled salmon fillet, roasted vegetables, bulgur pilaf, tomato harra sauce
      $31.90
    • Mehshi

      Gluten-free. Grilled seasonal vegetables stuffed with vegetable rice pilaf, tomato sauce, yogurt sauce, nuts, mint.
      $27.50
    • Shrimp Kabob

      Jumbo shrimp, grilled lemon, roasted vegetables, tomato harra sauce
      $31.90
    • Lamb Sharhat

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Sliced American lamb loin, potatoes, three herb sauce. Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $35.20
  • Lebanese Comfort Food

    • Mujaddara

      A traditional comfort dish of pureed lentils, rice, cabbage salad, crispy onions.
      $19.80
  • Dessert

    • Baklava

      Pistachio baklava with pomegranate syrup, vanilla-cardamom ice cream
      $9.90
    • Chocolate Turkish Coffee Cake

      cardamom, marshmallow, pistachio-orange ice cream
      $13.20
  • Sides

    • Harissa 6 oz

      House-made hot pepper paste, made with crushed tomatoes, green pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic, onion, and tomato paste, can be used as a dip, spread, or condiment.
      $7.70
    • Garlic Sauce 6 oz

      Fresh garlic, lemon juice, and veggie oil.
      $7.70
    • Tahini Sauce 6 oz

      House-made sauce made with sesame paste, garlic, and lemon juice, can be used as a dip, spread, or condiment.
      $7.70
    • Lebanese Rice

      Basmati rice cooked with vermicelli noodles.
      $4.40
    • Spiced Rice

      Gluten Free. Basmati rice cooked with onions, almonds, pine nuts, allspice, and cinnamon.
      $4.40
    • Side Veggie Sticks

      Raw cucumber, carrots, and celery sticks.
      $5.50
    • Side Roasted Veggies

      $5.50
    • Bread - Piece

      Add an extra piece of our fluffy homemade bread
      $0.83
  • Non-Alcoholic Refreshers

    • Ayran

      Yogurt drink.
      $6.60
    • Mango Lassi

      Sweet yogurt, mango.
      $6.60
    • Lemonade

      Our housemade recipe! Freshly squeezed, mint sprig.
      $6.60
    • Pomenade

      Pomegranate, lemonade, orange.
      $7.70
  • Water

    • LG Flat Water

      $7.88
    • LG Sparkling Water

      $7.88
    • SM Flat Water

      $5.78
    • SM Sparkling Water

      $5.78

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