Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row

Name: Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Address: 1101 South Joyce Street, Arlington, VA, United States, 22202
Telephone: (703) 415-8681
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

986 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

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Located in Pentagon Row, Lebanese Taverna serves authentic Middle Eastern fare in a casual yet stylish setting. The menu boasts over 25 appetizers and salads as well as a variety of grilled lamb, beef, chicken and fish entrees. There is a large selection of vegetarian dishes, too. To complement your dining experience, choose from our award-winning wine list or specialty cocktails. The restaurant is child-friendly and great for groups of all sizes.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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(703) 415-8681

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Vegetarian / Vegan, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch
Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 415-8681
Website
http://www.lebanesetaverna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Let us bring Lebanese Taverna to you! Offering authentic Middle Eastern cuisine from our full service catering division. From rentals and servers Catering by LT will make your event memorable. The Catering Department can be contacted by calling (703) 841-1503 or by email at events@cateringbyLT.com
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Lebanese Taverna affords you options for groups of all sizes.
Contact our sales manager at (703) 841 1502 or groups@lebanesetaverna.com
Private party contact
Cherish Carswell: (703) 841-1502

Location
1101 South Joyce Street Arlington, VA 22202
Neighborhood
Arlington
Cross street
Army Navy Drive
Parking details
Street parking and underground parking
Public transit
Metro Pentagon City - blue and yellow lines
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chicken Fatayer$7.00
grilled onions, cilantro, almonds
Maanek$9.00
sautéed beef & lamb sausages, lemon, pine nuts
Baba Ghanoush*$7.50
puréed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon, pomegranates
Lebneh$6.50
strained yogurt, olive oil
Pumpkin Kibbeh$8.00
stuffed pumpkin, spinach, bulgur, pine nuts, almond fritters
Kalamar$9.00
semolina breaded fried calamari, spicy tomato sauce, fried lemons
Kibbeh Nayeh**$13.00
lamb tartare, bulgur, onions, mint, made to order
Shawarma Sliders$7.00
beef & lamb or chicken
Fatayer Trio$7.00
cheese, spinach, beef & lamb pastries
Shakshouky$8.00
roasted eggplant salad, scallions, tomatoes, garlic, pomegranate molasses dressing
Kibbeh$9.00
stuffed beef & lamb, bulgur, pine nut, almond fritters
Grape Leaves$7.00
rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, mint
Shawarma Cigars$8.00
beef/lamb fritters, pomegranate, lebneh
M'saka$7.50
oven roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomato, onions, garlic
Shanklesh$8.50
crumbled feta, tomato, zaatar, chilli peppers, olive oil
Arnabeet$7.50
roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini dressing
Kafta Harra$8.00
lamb and beef sausages, spicy tomato sauce, almonds
Falafel$7.50
chickpea/fava bean fritters, tahini sauce
Shrimp Arak$9.00
sautéed onions, garlic, cilantro, lemon-herb-arak sauce
Watermelon & Feta$8.50
French Feta, roasted pistachios, mint, sea salt

Taste of Lebanon

Chef's Platter$14.00
sampling of hommus, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, lebneh, grape leaf, falafel, fatayer spinach, kibbeh, m'saka, shakshouky
Taverna Platter$14.00
choice of beef/lamb shawarma, chicken shawarma or falafel, hommus, fattoush, rice

Soups & Salads

Quaker Soup$6.50
rolled oats, tomato, dry lemon, parsley
Lentil Soup$6.50
spinach, potato, lemon, cilantro
Fattoush Salad$7.50
romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mint, radish, pomegranate-sumac dressing, pita chips
Taverna Salad$6.50
romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta, house dressing
Tabouleh Salad$8.50
parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, onions, mint, lemon dressing
Lebanese Salad$9.00
heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, mint, Lebanese dressing
Roasted Beet Salad*$9.00
arugula, orange, feta, pine nuts, pomegranates

Entree Salads

Chicken Shawarma Salad$13.00
roasted on vertical rotisserie, mixed greens, feta, onions, house dressing
Falafel Salad$12.00
spring onions, radishes, mint, tomato, tabouleh, tahini dressing

Hommus Bar

Hommus$7.50
puréed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon
Spicy Hommus$7.50
housemade harissa
Garlic Hommus$8.00
fresh and roasted garlic
Hommus Special$8.50
ground beef/lamb, pine nuts
Shawarma Hommus$9.00
chicken or beef/lamb
Hommus Sampler$12.00
spicy, garlic and traditional hommus, veggie dippers
Hommus Trio$14.00
hommus special, spicy hommos with tomato and feta, garlic hommus with chicken shawarma, veggie dippers

Flatbread Sandwiches

Served on housemade flatbread with lebanese pickles and fries or taverna salad

Falafel$11.00
chickpea/fava bean fritters, mint, radish, scallions, tahini sauce
Shawarma$13.00
beef & lamb roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand carved, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini sauce
Chicken Shawarma$12.00
roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand carved, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic sauce
Grilled Kafta$12.00
ground beef/lamb, parsley, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, hommus

Entrees

Bamieh$19.00
stewed Egyptian okra and lamb, tomatoes, Lebanese rice pilaf
Fatteh
yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates*, pita chips
- CHICKEN$18.00
- LAMB**$20.00
- EGGPLANT$17.00
Mouzat$25.00
slow cooked lamb shank, artichoke, potato, tomato, lamb reduction
Chicken Farrouj$20.00
deboned half FreeBird chicken, roasted, grilled vegetables, potatoes
Salmon Harra$21.00
grilled salmon fillet, tomato-cilantro-pine nut sauce, bulgur pilaf
Kabsa$19.00
traditional spiced pilaf, grilled vegetables, raisins, chicken or lamb
Kabobs
marinated grilled meats and vegetables, Lebanese rice
- CHICKEN$19.00
- LAMB**$21.00
- KAFTA$19.00
- MIXED GRILL$23.00
Mehshi Bel Zeit$18.00
seasonal vegetables stuffed with rice pilaf, tomato sauce
Grilled Shrimp Kabob$19.00
lemon-cilantro marinade, garlic, onions, Lebanese rice
Grilled Lamb**$23.00
sliced American lamb loin, three herb sauce, grilled vegetables, potatoes
Mediterranean Sea Bass$28.00
grilled whole, deboned, lemon-cilantro sauce, grilled vegetables, Lebanese rice, pita chips

On the Side

Fries$4.00
Lebanese Rice$3.00
Bulgur Pilaf$4.00
Yogurt Salad$5.00
Pickled Vegetables$5.00
Spiced Rice$4.00
Roasted Olives$6.00
Condiment Trio$6.00
harissa, tahini, garlic paste

White Wines

Sparkling

Montelliana, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy - NV
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$35.00
Gruet, Blanc de Noir, NM - NV
- Bottle$45.00
Dibon, Macabeo, Xarello, Cava, Spain - NV
- Bottle$33.00
Montand Brut, France - NV
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00

Rose

Château Ksara, Sunset - 2013
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
IXSIR Altitudes, Batroun - 2012
- Bottle$47.00

Pinot Grigio/Gris

Cornaro, Veneto, Italy - 2014
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$33.00
Wilhem Walch, "Prendo," Alto Adige, Italy - 2013
sustainable
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
Milbrandt, "Traditions," Columbia Valley, WA - 2013
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Allan Scott, Marlborough, New Zealand - 2014
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$41.00
Chateau De Fontenille, Entree Deux Mers, France - 2014
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00

Chardonnay

Baileyana, "Grand Firepeak," Edna Valley, CA - 2013
sustainable
- Bottle$47.00
Bishop's Peak, Paso Robles, CA - 2013
- Bottle$43.00
Catena, Mendoza, Argentina - 2013
- Bottle$45.00
West Cape Howe, W. Australia - 2014
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$41.00
Tilia, Mendoza, Argentina - 2013
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$33.00
Ksara, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - 2012
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$45.00
Maison Roche de Bellene, Bourgogne Blanc, France - 2011
- Bottle$47.00

Interesting Whites

Dr. Loosen, Riesling, "Dr. L," Mosel, Germany - 2014
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
Huber Hugo, Gruner Veltliner, Austria - 2014
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
Santa Julia, Torrontes, Argentina - 2014
sustainable
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$29.00
Morgadio, "Legado del Conde," Albarino, Spain - 2013
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$41.00

Blended Lebanese Whites

Chateau Musar, Obideh Merwah, "Jeune Blanc," - 2013
- Bottle$51.00
Ksara, "Blanc De Blanc," Bekaa Valley - 2013
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
IXSIR Altitudes, Batroun - 2012
- Bottle$47.00
Domaine de Tourelle, Bekaa Valley - 2012
- Bottle$35.00
IXSIR Grande Reserve White, Batroun - 2012
- Bottle$57.00

Sweet Wines

Ksara, Moscatel, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - NV
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
Degiorgis, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy - 2014
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$41.00

Red Wines

Pinot Noir

Lafond, Santa Barbara, CA - 2013
- Bottle$57.00
Paraiso, Santa Lucia Highland, CA - 2013
organic
- Bottle$45.00
Brooks, "Runaway Red," Willamette Valley, OR - 2013
- Bottle$49.00
A to Z, OR - 2013
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$45.00
Angeline, CA - 2013
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
Maison Roche de Bellene, Bourgogne Rouge, France - 2012
- Bottle$49.00

Syrah/ Shiraz

Bulletin Place, Australia - 2013
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
Stolpman, Santa Ynez, CA - 2012
sustainable
- Bottle$57.00
Domaine Ferraton, Crozes-Hermitage, France - 2012
organic
- Bottle$47.00

Merlot

Gouguenheim, Valle Escondido, Mendoza, Argentina - 2013
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$33.00

Zinfandel

Green & Red, Chiles Mill, Napa Valley, CA - 2012
sustainable
- Bottle$59.00
Peachy Canyon "Incredible Red," Paso Robles, CA - 2012
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$41.00

Sangiovese

Caparzo, Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - 2009
- Bottle$73.00
Borgo Scopeto, Chianti Classico, Italy - 2012
sustainable
- Bottle$43.00

Grenache

Aragonesas, Don Ramon, Spain - 2012
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
Saint-Cosme, Cháteauneuf-du-Pape, France - 2011
- Bottle$91.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Ksara, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - 2011
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$45.00
Cousino-Macul, "Antiguas Reserva," Maipo Valley, Chile - 2011
- Bottle$43.00
Santa Julia, Argentina - 2013
sustainable
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$29.00
Martin Ray, CA - 2012
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$49.00
Karam, St. John, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - 2004
- Bottle$43.00
Pietra Santa, Central Coast, CA - 2010
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$41.00

Malbec

Tilia, Mendoza, Argentina - 2013
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$33.00
Catena, Mendoza, Argentina - 2012
- Bottle$47.00

Interesting Reds

Condado De Haza, Tempranillo, Ribero del Duero, Spain - 2010
- Bottle$61.00
Domaine Ferraton, Cotes du Rhone, France - 2013
organic
- Bottle$35.00
Mills Reef, Merlot/Malbec, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand - 2012
- Bottle$53.00

Blended Lebanese Reds

Chateau Clos St. Thomas, Bekaa Valley - 2008
- Bottle$49.00
Chateau Musar "Hochar Pere et Fils," Bekaa Valley - 2009
- Bottle$61.00
IXSIR Altitudes, Batroun - 2009
- Bottle$47.00
Chateau Kasara, Bekaa Valley - 2010
- Bottle$47.00
Ksara, "Reserve Du Couvent," Bekaa Valley - 2012
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$37.00
Chateau Musar "Jeune Rouge," Bekaa Valley - 2012
- Bottle$51.00
IXSIR Grande Reserve, Batroun - 2009
- Bottle$63.00

Water

Evian Still
- Small$3.00
- Large$6.00
Badoit Sparkling
- Small$3.00
- Large$6.00

Refreshers

non-alcoholic drinks

Taverna Breeze$5.00
pomegranate green tea, syrup, Morrocan mint tea
Taverna Lemonade$4.00
freshly squeezed, mint sprig
Pomenade$4.00
pomegranate, lemonade, orange
Orange Juice$4.00
freshly squeezed
Passion Fruit Ginger$7.00
passion fruit juice, passion fruit seeds, lime juice, fresh ginger
Ayran$4.00
yogurt drink
Mango Lassi$4.00
sweet yogurt, mango
Freska$5.00
parsley, lime, soda
Pom Fizz$6.00
POM matcha tea, lemon juice, soda

Crafted Cocktails

For Fig Sake$10.00
evan williams bourbon, lemon, LT fig syrup, caraway cordial
Phoenician$10.00
vodka, pomegranate juice, matcha green tea, lemon juice, soda
Beirut Mule$10.00
arak, lemon, simple syrup, ginger beer
Arak 75$10.00
gin, arak, sparkling wine, simple syrup, lemon twist
Taverna & Tonic$11.00
beefeater gin, LT saffron-tonic syrup, soda water, lime, orange moon
Blind Date$11.00
bulliet rye whiskey, lemon, jallab syrup, caraway cordial, almaza beer
Mojito$10.00
mint, sumac, lime, rum, arak

Beers

Almaza$6.00
Lebanon
961 Pale Ale$8.00
Lebanon
961 Lager$8.00
Lebanon
Miller Lite$5.00
Guinness$7.00
Heineken$6.00
Samuel Adams$7.00
Amstel Light$6.00
Buckler$6.00
non-alcoholic
Draft Beers$6.00
selection of craft and local beers

Traditional Arak Service

Ghantous Aboraad
- 1 Serving$9.00
- 2 Servings$17.00
- 4 Servings$33.00
- 6 Servings$49.00
Ksarak
- 1 Serving$10.00
- 2 Servings$19.00
- 4 Servings$37.00
- 6 Servings$55.00
Le Brun
- 1 Serving$11.00
- 2 Servings$21.00
- 4 Servings$41.00
- 6 Servings$61.00

Taverna Sangria

Bubbly$9.00
red or white sangria, prosecco
White$8.00
white wine, triple sec, fruit, basil leaves
Red$9.00
pomegranate wine, triple sec, brandy, fruit, cinnamon, basil leaves

Sweet Endings

Knafe Bel Jibne$7.50
warm sweet cheese tart, golden semolina crust, sesame seed biscuit
Um Ali$7.00
bread pudding, phyllo, pistachios, pine nuts, raisins, coconut, honey ice cream
Warm "Taverna-style" Awamat$7.00
lebanese donuts, honey-saffron syrup, yogurt-milk pudding
Halawet Jibne$7.50
sweet cheese crepe, semolina pistachio brittle, candied orange zest
Chocolate "Turkish Coffee" Cake$8.00
cardamom, marshmallow, pistachio-orange ice cream
Sesame Creme Brulee$7.00
carob molasses, tahini, caramelized bananas
Traditional Baklawa$6.50
pistachios, pomegranate syrup, honey ice cream
Ice Cream Trio$6.50
pistachio-orange, honey, vanilla-cardamom
Kid's Ice Cream$3.00
one scoop of chocolate

What 986 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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RobertaW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great food. We had a large party and the service was wonderful and attentive. Busy weekend and they ran short on a few things. Very noisy.
R
Rgsjs
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is wonderful. All the mezze are really tasty and pretty good sized.
RM
RishawnaM
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I think it has a very nice atmosphere. There are a few things that were noted during our visit: Most wines and beers on the list, are Lebanese. We were pleasantly surprised that everyone in our group chose a wine and enjoyed their spirits. I have every intention on returning to try the Lebanese desert wine.
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cc905
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite Pentagon City restaurant. I love anything with eggplant here. Fun to be outdoors where ice skating is in winter, and people congregate now.
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Diner
Hawaii
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, large portions, and nice to sit outside!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the Taverna. They service is speedy and the food so tasty. It was perfect for Easter. You need Arnabeet in your life.
AS
AmberS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greta service and atmosphere. Food was delicious. Our group of 7 would definitely return!
r
redkat
San Diego
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All selections were delicious! Homemade feels. Bronzino and shrimp Salmon harassa Chicken farrow Grape leaves (chickpeas in stuffing was a nice touch) Beef shawarma wraps/roll ups Baklava All dishes were seasoned and balanced just right. Freshly baked pita was a fantastic way to start our meal! Friendly and prompt service. Definitely to be included in any foodie rotation.
d
delrayfoodie
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great locally owned restaurant for Lebanese food. Never fails to disappoint!!
KD
KathyD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our meal at the Taverna. Coming from a Lebanese background, my husband was definitely a member of the " clean-plate " club last night!. I had the lamb kabob and was not disappointed. The staff worked as a team and whoever was available, helped our needs. Thank you for a great meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ordered was great. The waiter was fantastic.
S
67Sox
Washington DC
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A nice evening. Excellent service. Good tasting heathly food
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Nita
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience! My “go to” for business dinners.
JS
JoeS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Youssef was exceptional and everything was great!!
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Rmjs
Washington DC
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Got a table by the window. Beautiful interior. Server was attentive but not too attentive. Allowed us to enjoy our meal at a relaxed pace. Grape leaves, halloumi and shrimp arak appetizers were all tasty. I enjoyed my fatteh lamb, and our friends enjoyed their lamb kabob and chicken curry. The chicken shawarma was surprisingly dry, normally isn’t. Had the baklava dessert, 4 fingers plus a small scoop of ice cream, perfect size to end the meal.
OD
OccasionalDiner
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is always delicious. The staff was helpful and very friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice, quick to serve and help With order. Enjoyed 100%
HH
HH01
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The mixed kabobs were delicious! Also, the pita bread was some of the best I have had. I highly recommend Lebanese Taverna.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Patient staff, great for my group who was arriving at different times
N
Nita
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great spot to connect with friends! Food is great; ambiance is perfect.
JJ
JoyceJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food was excellent and I had enough leftover for dinner the next day
MW
MarieW
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience5
Food was NOT fresh!
A
Antonia
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous, as always! LT is a special treat for us as we have a small child and don’t go out very often. But when we do have a chance, we always go to LT. Excellent food and the staff are always lovely.
G
Godiva
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall1food4service1ambience2
Our waiter was not attentive. He disregarded multiple requests. And we thought he was biased toward my gender. Lastly, he repeated walked around with his masked down
AS
AmyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience1
The all lamb kabob is hands down the best tasting meat I've ever had.
JC
JulieC
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great meal as always with Lebanese Taverna. I can't get enough of the chicken schwarma
JJ
JessJess
Washington DC
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall3food4service3ambience3
Made reservation for dinner on Saturday night. Our appetizers, grape leaves and fries, were tasty, warm, and came out promptly. The garlic dip that comes with the fries is excellent! Our entrees (my gf and I ended up ordering the same dish) were a few pieces of eggplant on a bed of pita chips without much seasoning, other than yogurt to pour on top. The fee chickpeas in the plate did not have any seasoning and seemed straight out of the can, no salt or spices. Our waiter was nice and tried his best to keep up with all tables. They seem to be very understaffed at the moment. Even with the reservation, we ended up seating in the lounge area, near the main door where cold air came in and adjacent to a bench were people seat to wait. It was not the ambiance I expected for a date night, for sure. And then $92+, including tip, is def not what we expected to pay for a two appetizers and two entrees, as we did not have any drinks. I don’t mind paying for a nice dinner out, but this definitely was not it. I’ve loved the Lebanese Taverna for years, but this is not a dinner I’d recommend or would like to experience again.
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Anne
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Lebanese food in the DC area! The Pentagon Row location is roomier and somewhat more formal than the cozy Westover location. The food was just as amazing. The lamb in my Lamb and Artichoke stew melted in my mouth, it was so tender. The servers were attentive and friendly but not intrusive. Bonus for winter dining - the entertaining view of skaters zipping around the Pentagon City rink.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was excellent and everyone enjoyed their meal. Mine was especially filling and very flavourful!
BM
BillM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2021
overall2food1service4ambience3
Lebanese food is usually very flavorful with lots of spices (not hot spices). My food was nearly flavorless. The chicken breast looked like it had been cooked sous vide and had zero flavoring. The rice it was on was also devoid of any obvious seasoning. This is not an inexpensive restaurant and the food is no where near worth the price.
SB
SBro
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience2
It was tasty. Unfortunately outdoor seating no wasn’t available.
RG
RestaurantGoer
Washington DC
54 reviews
vip
2.0
54 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2021
overall2food3service1ambience3
Thus is the worse service and meal I have ever had at the Lebanese Taverna. Poor greeting on arrival. Told our friend to go in the office to get someone to seat her. Ran out of drink and took 20 minutes to get new drink. Our appetizer arrived at the same time as our meal. Just no a good experience!!
T
Tumaini2017
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a favorite and they always deliver on great food and service. I always return when I can.
CH
CharlesH
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always a reliable option for dinner. Good food, pleasant service, nice setting.
LG
LedaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Fantastic dishes, very fresh. Excellent service.
N
Nieciab
Washington DC
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2021
overall2food2service3ambience3
We went at 2:00 PM on Saturday and they were out of 3 of 4 dishes that we wanted to order. The entree salads were ‘meh’ likely due to food shortages. They seemed to be missing a few ingredients and the lettuce was basic and lacking color. It was disappointing, but we understand that it’s due to COVID related shortages. The staff was kind and professional and the space was clean.
MP
MaryP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always delicious and the ambiance delightful
J
Jwd55
Washington DC
49 reviews
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were looking for something exotic and reliable for dinner out with friends during a recent DC visit. Lebanese Taverna fit the bill. Reserved a table via Open Table for the patio but discovered when we arrived that it was booked for a private event. That was a huge disappointment and almost prompted us to find an alternative spot. Because it was early we decided to eat indoors, and the host sat us in a far corner. Unfortunately for us the restaurant got pretty busy as the evening wore on. In any event, the server was excellent and our food was delicious. M’saka and falafel appetizers to share, lamb and artichoke stew, various kabobs, and a bottle of Lebanese red (Chateau Heritage, Foothill) were all delicious.
K
Kelbkabir
New York Area
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
All good. Great food and service, friendly atmosphere.

FAQs

Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 415-8681.

Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row is rated 4.8 stars by 986 OpenTable diners.

Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.