Lebanese Taverna Pentagon Menu
Welcome to Lebanese Taverna Pentagon, a delightful Mediterranean gem located in Arlington, VA. This restaurant offers a rich array of authentic Lebanese dishes, perfect for any occasion, whether you're dining in or taking out. With a casual atmosphere, it’s an inviting spot for families, groups, or anyone seeking a flavorful culinary experience.
Highlights include the refreshing Taverna Salad and the hearty Lamb and Artichoke Stew, which showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and traditional recipes. The menu also features vegan and vegetarian options, like the Kale Tabouleh Salad, ensuring there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out on unique offerings like their Dough Kits for a fun at-home cooking experience.
With a happy hour, outdoor seating, and dog-friendly policies, Lebanese Taverna Pentagon serves as a delightful spot to enjoy delicious food in a welcoming environment.
Hommus
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. 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.
Chicken Shawarma Hommus
Halal rotisserie chicken. Gluten-Free.
Chicken Samosa
Halal. Rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds and tzatziki.
Baba Ghanoush
Pureed eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon pomegranate (when in season). Gluten free.
Kibbeh
Halal. Stuffed beef and lamb fritters, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds and labneh.
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.
LT Tzatziki
Lebanese yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint and lemon and olives. Gluten free.
Grape Leaves
Rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions and mint.
Shawarma Sliders
Halal rotisserie beef and lamb. Served with lettuce and tomato.
Chicken Shawarma Sliders
Halal rotisserie chicken, 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.
Camel Wings
Halal. Chicken wings, garlic, lemon and cilantro.
Kibbeh Nayeh
Halal American Lamb tartare, bulgur, onions, mint, made to order.
Shawarma Rolls
beef and lamb, lebneh for dipping
Shrimp Arak
sauteed onions, garlic, cilantro, lemon-arak sauce
Kalamar
semolina breaded fried calamari, lemons, capers, chiles, mint, tomato-garlic sauce
M'Saka
oven roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, garlic
Lebneh
creamy "farmer's cheese" dip made from strained yogurt garnished with olive oil. Gluten-free.
Maanek
Sauteed beef and lamb sausages, lemon and pine nuts. Gluten free.
Fatayer Trio
Halal. Cheese, spinach, beef and lamb pastries.
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.
Taverna Jibne
Traditional-style pan sauteed cheese, arugula, tomato, cucumber, olives and mint.
Kafta Harra
Halal. Lamb and beef sausages, spicy tomato sauce and almonds.
Watermelon & Feta
roasted pistachios, mint, sea salt
Mezza
Soup
Lentil Soup
Spinach, potato, lemon and cilantro. Gluten free.
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
bed of tabouleh, pickled onion. Gluten free.
Salads
Sandwiches
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.
Chef's Platter
Halal. Sampling of hommus, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, grape leaf, falafel, chicken samosa, kibbeh, lebneh, and m'saka.
Taverna Platter
Hommus, fattoush, Lebanese rice and choice of 1: chicken shawarma, beef and lamb shawarma or falafel.
Platters
Entrees
Lamb and Artichoke Stew
Halal. Rich, slow-cooked American lamb with artichoke hearts and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Chicken Fatteh
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season) and pita chips.
Lamb Fatteh
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season) and pita chips.
Eggplant Fatteh
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season) and pita chips.
Ouzi
Halal. Braised American lamb, spiced rice and yogurt salad. 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.
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.
Chicken Kabob
Halal. Marinated grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
American Lamb Kabob
Halal. Marinated, grilled American lamb, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Kafta Kabob
Halal. Marinated grilled kafta, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Mixed Grill Kabob
Halal. Marinated grilled chicken, American lamb and kafta, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Shrimp Kabob
jumbo shrimp, Lebanese rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, eggplant- pomegranate chutney, grilled lemon
Mouzat
slow cooked lamb shank, artichoke, green chickpeas, tomato, lamb reduction
Mujaddara
A traditional comfort dish of pureed lentils, rice, cabbage salad, crispy onions.
Riz Bel Djaje
boneless chicken breast served on a bed of spiced rice with almonds and pine nuts, with yogurt salad. Gluten-Free
Mehshi
Grilled eggplant and zucchini rolls, stuffed with vegetable rice pilaf, tomato sauce, yogurt sauce, nuts and mint. Gluten free.
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.
On the Side
Non-Alcoholic Refreshers
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.
Natural Water
Sparkling Water
Water
Dough Kits
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
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
Lebanese Family Meal
Groceries
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
