Lebanese Taverna was born between two great cities: Beirut, Lebanon and Arlington, Virginia. The restaurant was founded in Arlington’s Westover neighborhood in 1979 by Tanios and Marie Abi-Najm, who had escaped civil war in Beirut just three years earlier. Lebanese Taverna introduced classic Lebanese family cooking to the D.C. area and over the next four decades became a beloved local institution. Today, Lebanese Taverna is run by the five Abi-Najm siblings and has a dozen locations in Washington, D.C., its suburbs, and Baltimore, including six full-service restaurants, seven fast-casual eateries and their flagship Lebanese market.

Lebanese Taverna classic Eastern Mediterranean cooking in a contemporary setting

LebTav cozy Lebanese comforts with fast-casual service

The Market the flavors of a Lebanese souk to Arlington, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have parking at your dining locations?

Most of our locations are located in mall areas that have designated parking. Our

Woodley Park restaurant location in DC has a parking lot underground, accessed from behind the

restaurant alley from Woodley Rd off Connecticut Ave. Parking is validated in the

Woodley Park restaurant with your parking ticket starting at 5:00pm daily. Our Baltimore Restaurant

location has several parking garages located within a few blocks.

Do you cater?

We have several options for catering. All our locations offer Party Platter Pick-up.

Items from the regular restaurant menu that can be ordered directed with the restaurant

and must be picked up by the guest. We also offer full-Service Catering

including drop-off delivery, curated menus, rentals and staffing.

Do you host large groups?

Yes! We love our large groups at our restaurants. For groups of 11 or less, you can book directly through

our website. For groups of 12-20, you are required to select a preset menu and give a

credit card at time of booking by calling the location you would like to visit.

Can I host my private celebration or corporate event at Lebanese Taverna?

We offer several private dining room options at Tysons Galleria, Woodley Park DC and

Baltimore as well semi-private spaces at Pentagon and Westover.

Is your food Halal?

All our meats in all locations are halal certified. There are a couple items that are

prepared that are not halal- Shrimp Arak and Ma’annek.

Do you offer a Gluten-Free menu?

Yes, our main menu identifies items that are gluten-free or can be made gluten-free

generally but substituting Lebanese Rice Pilaf (which has vermicelli and is not gluten-

free) with either Potatoes or Spiced Rice.

Do you offer vegetarians and vegans options?

Yes, Lebanese cuisine is heavy on vegetarian and vegan dishes especially in the

mezza, soup and salad section.

Do you charge a corkage fee?

Yes, our corkage fee is $30 per bottle.

Am I allowed to bring a cake or dessert from outside the restaurant?

Yes, you may bring a cake or dessert from outside at the time you sit down for your

meal. The restaurant will do their best to hold the item while you are dining. The

charge is $3 per person at the table.

Do you have a Kid’s Menu?

Yes, we have a kid’s menu for children 12 and under.

Do you have a dress code?

Lebanese Taverna has both quick-service and full-service restaurants. We create a

warm and inviting atmosphere so that you can enjoy good food In good company or

however you feel comfortable.