Lebanese Taverna Menu
MEZZA
Maanek
Sautéed beef and lamb sausages, lemon, pine nuts.
US$12.00
Falafel
Chickpea fritters, tahini sauce.
US$10.00
Baba Ghanoush
pureed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon, pomegranate (when in season)
US$10.00
Lebneh
Strained yogurt, olive oil.
US$9.00
Pumpkin Kibbeh
Stuffed pumpkin, spinach, bulgur, pine nuts, almond fritters.
US$13.00
Kalamar
Semolina breaded fried calamari, lemons, capers, chiles, mint, tomato sauce
US$15.00
Kibbeh Nayeh
tartare, bulgur, onions, mint, made to order.
US$19.00
Fatayer Trio
Cheese, spinach, beef and lamb pastries.
US$10.00
Shakshouky
Roasted eggplant, scallions, tomatoes, garlic, pomegranate molasses dressing.
US$10.00
Grape Leaves
Rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, mint.
US$10.00
Kibbeh
Stuffed beef and lamb, bulgur, pine nut, almond fritters.
US$13.00
M'saka
Oven roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomato, onions, garlic.
US$10.00
Arnabeet
Cauliflower, chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini sauce.
US$12.00
Artichokes
Semolina dusted artichoke hearts, fried, garlic lemon-butter sauce.
US$10.00
Camel Wings
Chicken wings, garlic, lemon, cilantro.
US$15.00
Shrimp Arak
Sautéed onions, garlic lemon-herb-arak sauce.
US$13.00
Haloumi
Traditional-style pan sautéed cheese, tomato, cucumber, olives, mint.
US$12.00
Chicken Samosa
rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds, tzatziki
US$10.00
Shawarma Rolls
beef and lamb. pomegranate (when in season), lebneh
US$9.00
Mezza Fries
sumac, cumin, garlic sauce
US$8.00
LT Tzatziki
Lebanese yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint and lemon, olives
US$10.00
Kabis
assorted pickled vegetables
US$8.00
SOUP AND SALAD
Lentil Soup
Spinach, potatoes, garlic, lemon, cilantro.
US$8.00
Fattoush Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mint, radish, pita chips, pomegranate-sumac dressing.
US$11.00
Taverna Salad
Romaine, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, house dressing.
US$10.00
Tabouleh Salad
Parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, onions, mint, lemon dressing.
US$11.00
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Rotisserie grilled, mixed greens, feta, olives, taverna dressing.
US$17.00
Grilled Salmon Salad
Bed of Tabouleh, pickled onions
US$19.00
Falafel Salad
Spring onions, mint, tomato, tabouleh, tahini dressing.
US$15.00
HOMMUS BAR
Hommus
Pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, served with Lebanese extra virgin olive oil.
US$10.00
Spicy Hommus
House made harissa
US$10.00
Garlic Hommus
Fresh and roasted garlic
US$10.00
Hommus Special
Ground beef or lamb, pine nuts
US$12.00
Shawarma Hommus
Chicken or beef and lamb.
US$12.00
Hommus Trio
Hommus special, spicy hommus with tomato and feta, garlic hommus with chicken shawarma, veggie dippers.
US$17.00
ENTREES
Chicken Fatteh
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates, pita chips with chicken.
US$25.00
Lamb Fatteh
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates, pita chips with lamb.
US$27.00
Eggplant Fatteh
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates, pita chips with eggplant.
US$24.00
Mouzat
Slow cooked lamb shank, artichoke, potato, tomato, lamb reduction.
US$35.00
Chicken Farrouj
Roasted, deboned half chicken, roasted vegetables, zaatar potatoes.
US$27.00
Salmon Harra
Salmon filet, roasted vegetables, bulgur pilaf, tomato harra sauce
US$28.00
Ouzi
Brazed lamb, spiced rice, yogurt salad.
US$28.00
Chicken Kabob
Marinated grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf.
US$26.00
Lamb Kabob
Grilled, yogurt marinated, onions, spices, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf.
US$29.00
Kafta Kabob
Grilled, ground beef/lamb, onion, parsley, herbs, spices, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf.
US$26.00
Mixed Kabob
Chicken, lamb, kafta, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf
US$32.00
Mehshi
Seasonal vegetables stuffed with rice pilaf, tomato sauce, nuts, yogurt sauce.
US$22.00
Bronzino and Shrimp
Fried or broiled Mediterranean seabass filet, jumbo shrimp, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf, pita chips, eggplant pomegranate chutney.
US$32.00
Whole Bronzino
Fried or broiled sea bass, lemon cilantro, vinaigrette, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf, pita chips.
US$39.00
Shrimp Kabob
Jumbo shrimp, eggplant pomegranate chutney, grilled lemon, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf.
US$28.00
Mujaddara
Traditional comfort dish of pureed lentils, rice, cabbage salad, crispy onions.
US$17.00
Chicken Curry
Chicken, potato, bell pepper, coconut milk, cilantro, chili pepper, Lebanese rice pilaf.
US$25.00
Lamb and Artichoke Stew
Rice, slow-cooked artichoke hearts, Lebanese rice pilaf.
US$27.00
Lamb Sharhat
traditional sliced loin, roasted vegetables, zaatar potatoes, three herb sauce
US$32.00
SANDWICHES
Falafel Sandwich
Chickpea fritters, mint, radish, scallions, tahini sauce.
US$16.00
Shawarma Sandwich
Beef and lamb roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand carved, lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini sauce.
US$18.00
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand carved, lettuce, tomatoes, and garlic sauce.
US$17.00
Grilled Kafta Sandwich
Ground beef and lamb, parsley, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, hommus.
US$17.00
TASTE OF LEBANON
Chef's Platter
Sampling of hommus, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, grape leaf, falafel, chicken samosa, kibbeh, m'saka, artichokes.
US$18.00
Taverna Platter
Choice of lamb or beef shawarma, chicken shawarma or falafel, hommus, fattoush, Lebanese rice pilaf.
US$19.00
SWEET ENDINGS
Knafe Bel Jibne
Warm sweet cheese tart, golden semolina crust, sesame seed biscuit.
US$9.00
Um Ali
Bread pudding, phyllo, pistachios, pine nuts, raisins, coconut, honey ice cream.
US$9.00
Warm "Taverna Style" Awamat
Lebanese donuts, honey-saffron syrup, yogurt-milk pudding.
US$9.00
Halawet Jibne
Sweet cheese crepe, semolina pistachio brittle, candied orange zest.
US$10.00
Chocolate "Turkish Coffee" Cake
Turkish coffee cake, cardamom, house made marshmallow, pistachio-orange ice cream.
US$10.00
Traditional Baklawa
pistachios, pomegranate syrup, honey ice cream
US$9.00
Ice cream trio
pistachio-orange, chocolate, vanilla-cardamom
US$8.00
Kid's Ice Cream
one scoop of chocolate
US$3.00
If you’re browsing the Lebanese Taverna Menu, get ready for a spread that feels both comforting and full of bright, bold flavor. Tucked inside Tysons Galleria at 2001 International Dr UNIT 1402 in McLean, this spot brings together classic Lebanese dishes that are easy to love, whether you’re in the mood for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner.
The first thing that catches my eye is the lineup of mezze - creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and warm, pillowy pita that’s hard to stop tearing into. From there, it only gets better. The grilled kebabs come out juicy and perfectly seasoned, while shawarma plates are layered with tender meat, fragrant rice, and crisp salads that balance everything out. Even the vegetarian options feel hearty and satisfying, packed with herbs, spices, and fresh ingredients that make every bite interesting.