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Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
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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100 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 100 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(46)
3 stars
(20)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(35)
- fit for foodies(34)
- good for groups(25)
- great for lunch(20)
- great for outdoor dining(19)
- special occasion(19)
Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row Reviews List
Review 1 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food & service. Very good place for a personal or business meal over lunch. Service very efficent."
Dined on 6/17/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always my go-to for Lebanese food, but it appears that the portions on the schwarma entrees have shrunk. They used to serve it on a plate next to a bed of rice but now it's on a "TV dinner" type of portioned plate which portion controls the food."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place to meet friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to dinner with my friends here as a reunion after being gone from DC for a while. Excellent service and great time. Highly recommend."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant has changed it's menu and the other menu is more to my liking."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Birthday Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took my wife here for a birthday dinner. It was without fault in terms of the food and the service. We had the general platter for the main course, which was well presented and very tasty. We followed with some baklava and coffee which was very good. Highly recommend."
Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently good!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There's never a disappointing meal to be had here!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very nice place for dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lebanese Taverna is welcoming, offers good food at reasonable prices. I have had both date meals and group dinners. The excellent service handled each with aplomb. Has the vibe of a friendly neighborhood eatery, but the food is definitely a cut above."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 8 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Something different...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyable. Choices you don't often see. I'd skip the smelts if you don't like dealing with small bones. Lamb shank is the winner. Swarmas and kabobs are winners."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lebanese Taverna is one of our favorites and we took a well traveled guest who loved the place. Tried the special grape leaf ouzi which was outstanding."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent First Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent! My first visit but not my last! I followed my servers recommendations and everything was 100% headon."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 11 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was uniformly excellent,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was uniformly excellent, and the service was attenvtive and friendly, even on a busy Saturday night."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lamb shank is amazing! Place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lamb shank is amazing! Place really got crowded after 6 on Friday."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
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Review 13 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Mezza or appetizers where
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Mezza or appetizers where excellent but the main courses are very limited and not good at all
Only go for mezza and you will be fine"
Only go for mezza and you will be fine"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 14 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Entree was cold. Ambience
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Entree was cold. Ambience is pretty, but noise is terrible."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2005
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Review 15 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed our visit to Lebanese
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our visit to Lebanese Taverna- Pentagon Row. The food and the service were excellent. We highly recommend it."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
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Review 16 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place for all occassions.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've eaten at two other of their sites. All meals were outstanding and the service super. This is just a great place to eat, especially if you haven't had Middle Eastern food."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had lunch with my cousin
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had lunch with my cousin and it was great. The atmosphere, food and service made for a wonderful lunch."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great dishes. One of the best
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great dishes. One of the best lamb shank around the District."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful experience every time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently great food and excellent service."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
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Review 20 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Management is fantastic, caring,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Management is fantastic, caring, and helpful. Server was friendly and on the ball. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Spot to Dine While Shopping
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Neither the decor nor the menu at Lebanese Taverna's outlet is as impressive as that found at some the local chain's other locations. Still, the restaurant provides one of the best dining options in this bustling shopping destination. Excellent pita provides a good base for spreads. My lamb dish had a good flavor. Service was prompt and efficient, prices moderate."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
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Review 22 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nicely designed space. Lamb
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nicely designed space. Lamb shank is a great choice. Don't try to eat it all, take some back home. Try a unique Lebanese wine."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall a fabulous dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall a fabulous dining experience. The food and service were both stellar. Would definitely return."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Made every effort. Menu has
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Made every effort. Menu has changed, much reduced."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
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Review 25 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food in a good location.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our mid-week lunch at Lebanese Taverna in Pentagon Row was a delightful one. We were greeted and seated immediately. The food was good, but a bit overpriced. Our server was attentive and professional; I would definitely return to this restaurant.
Perhaps the restaurant could validate diners' parking for up to two hours?"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Chef's Platter- nice presentation,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chef's Platter- nice presentation, very small portions, very well prepared and tasty. Chicken fatteh- unappetizing presentation of poached chicken w/ little taste, too much yogurt.
Expensive!"
Expensive!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant at a good price
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the Valentine's Day special for $29.95 p.p. Made a reservation close to the date when all other decent restaurants were full or charged twice as much. We selected eight main courses from a diverse menu. There was more than enough food for three people. The service was prompt and courteous. Manager greeted us with classic friendly middle eastern hospitality. Impressed date who had lived in the Middle East. Choco/pistachio frozen dessert was delicious."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 28 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Super food, subpar service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic food- reasonsbly priced. Server answered our many questions (my friend had never had Lebanese food) . But our server 'Disappeared' too many times -- after order placed, after food came-Way too many gaps. My wine took too long to come. Friendly waiter,But spotty service. The 2 of us were old friends, glad to have the timeBut not everybody would be so accommodating."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We ordered several appetizer
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ordered several appetizer plates to share as main meal, and each dish was very good. The portion is generous, so four mezze dishes between two people leftover plenty of food for a second meal the next day."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent restaurant for vegetarian
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent restaurant for vegetarians and those who love Lebanese spices. Only downside was that the food came to the table luke warm. Next time I will ask that they heat the plate and bring the food hot to the table."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for Valentine's Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went on Valentine's Day. The special was unlimited sample sizes of everything on the menu. Food was fantastic. Restaurant was quite busy that night. Servers did a good job, but we waited a little while for food to come out. Quality was fantastic! Will definitely return."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 32 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Taverna has become our go-to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Taverna has become our go-to spot for casual dinners out, and we are there at twice a month, if not more. Love the hommus trio (best of all worlds), the chicken schwarma entree (which has disappeared from the new menu, but the wonderful staff have continued to let us order it, which is much appreciated!), and the ice trio (again with the trios!). Taverna also is very accomodating towards celiacs/those needing a gluten-free diet.
Last, but certainly not least, is the staff. The servers are friendly and efficient. We also had the pleasure of meeting Youssef (whom I believe is a new manager, at least we had never seen him before Valentine's Day) the last couple of times we were there, and he is incredibly friendly and accommodating. If"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 33 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quitw a wonderful experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quitw a wonderful experience for Valentine's Day."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 34 for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a wonderful dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wonderful dinner at the Lebanese Taverna. Great food and great service from a very attentive staff."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon Row
Based on the average of (66) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic