Lebanese Restaurant in Falls Church, VA
Craving authentic Lebanese food in Falls Church? Taza brings the flavors of Lebanon to Northern Virginia with fresh-baked manaeesh, hand-folded fatayer, slow-roasted shawarma, and creamy hummus made daily. Every dish is prepared using family recipes, 100% halal ingredients, and traditional techniques. This is Lebanese food the way it is meant to taste.
A Rich Culinary Heritage
What Makes Lebanese Cuisine Special
Ancient Culinary Tradition
Lebanese cuisine is one of the oldest in the world, drawing from Phoenician, Ottoman, and French influences. Every dish tells a story of the crossroads of civilizations.
Fresh Ingredients First
Lebanese cooking revolves around fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and seasonal vegetables. The emphasis is always on quality ingredients over heavy sauces.
The Mezze Culture
In Lebanon, meals are meant to be shared. The mezze tradition -- small plates of hummus, baba ghanouj, salads, and pies -- turns every meal into a communal experience.
Handcrafted Techniques
From hand-rolling fatayer pastries to baking manaeesh on a stone oven, Lebanese cooking values artisanal technique. At Taza, every item is made by hand, never mass-produced.
Bold Spice Profiles
Lebanese dishes feature warm spices like sumac, zaatar, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom. The flavors are bold yet balanced -- aromatic without being overpowering.
Vegetarian Friendly
Lebanese cuisine naturally offers an abundance of vegetarian and vegan options -- falafel, hummus, fattoush, tabbouleh, and manaeesh are all plant-based staples.
Must-Try Dishes
Signature Lebanese Dishes at Taza
Zaatar Manaeesh
Our most beloved Lebanese item. Warm, fresh-baked flatbread brushed with a fragrant zaatar blend of dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and olive oil. Available all day, every day.
Lahm Bil Ajin
Often called Lebanese pizza, this thin, crispy flatbread is topped with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, parsley, and spices. A must-try for first-time visitors.
Chicken Shawarma
The heart of our menu. Marinated overnight in our family's Lebanese spice blend, slow-roasted on a vertical spit, and shaved fresh to order. Available in pita, shrak wrap, or as a bowl.
Our Lebanese Menu
Traditional Lebanese Dishes at Taza
Every item is prepared fresh daily using family recipes and 100% halal ingredients. Prices are for dine-in and pickup.
Manaeesh
Lebanese Flatbreads
Zaatar Manaeesh
$6.95Traditional flatbread with dried thyme, sesame, sumac, and olive oil. The quintessential Lebanese breakfast.
Cheese Manaeesh
$5.95Pillowy flatbread with a bubbly, golden cheese blend baked until perfectly melted.
Lahm Bil Ajin
$8.95Thin, crispy flatbread topped with seasoned ground beef, diced onions, parsley, and spices. Lebanese pizza.
Spinach Manaeesh
$5.95Flatbread with sauteed spinach, caramelized onions, pine nuts, and a squeeze of lemon.
Shawarma
Slow-Roasted Meats
Chicken Shawarma
from $9.95Marinated overnight in Lebanese spices, slow-roasted on a vertical spit and shaved fresh to order.
Beef Shawarma
from $9.95Premium halal beef with warm spices -- cardamom, allspice, cinnamon -- roasted to perfection.
Mezze & Dips
Lebanese Starters
Hummus
$5.95Creamy chickpea puree with tahini, lemon, garlic, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Baba Ghanouj
$6.95Smoky roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. A Lebanese classic.
Labneh
$5.95Thick, strained yogurt with olive oil and dried mint. Tangy, creamy, and refreshing.
Fattoush Salad
$7.95Crispy pita chips with fresh vegetables, sumac dressing, and herbs. A Levantine staple.
Specialty Pies
Lebanese Pastries
Meat Pie (Fatayer)
$3.95Hand-folded pastry filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and pine nuts. Baked golden.
Spinach Pie
$3.95Flaky pastry stuffed with spinach, onions, lemon juice, and sumac. A vegetarian favorite.
Cheese Pie
$3.95Buttery pastry filled with a blend of cheeses, baked until bubbly and golden.
Why Taza Is Falls Church's Go-To Lebanese Restaurant
Falls Church and the broader Northern Virginia area are home to a vibrant Lebanese and Middle Eastern community, and finding authentic Lebanese food matters. At Taza, our family recipes come from Lebanon, and we take pride in making everything from scratch -- from our zaatar manaeesh to our hand-folded fatayer to our slow-roasted shawarma.
What sets us apart is our commitment to freshness. Our pita bread is baked throughout the day. Our manaeesh dough is prepared fresh each morning. Our shawarma is marinated overnight and shaved from a real vertical spit. We do not take shortcuts, and our customers taste the difference.
Whether you are Lebanese and looking for the flavors of home, or you are exploring Lebanese cuisine for the first time, Taza welcomes you. Our menu offers something for everyone -- meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. And with 100% halal certification, every member of your family can dine with confidence.
We are open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering options. Come experience authentic Lebanese food at Taza on Seminary Road in Falls Church.
Common Questions
Lebanese Restaurant FAQs
Is Taza a Lebanese restaurant?
Yes. Taza serves authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. Our menu features traditional Lebanese dishes including manaeesh, shawarma, fatayer, hummus, and more -- all prepared using family recipes.
What Lebanese dishes do you serve?
Our Lebanese specialties include zaatar manaeesh, cheese manaeesh, lahm b'ajin (Lebanese pizza), fatayer (meat, spinach, and cheese pies), hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, fattoush, shawarma, and falafel.
Is the food halal?
Yes, 100% of our menu is halal. All meats are sourced from certified halal suppliers.
Do you have vegetarian Lebanese options?
Absolutely. Lebanese cuisine is naturally rich in vegetarian options. We offer falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, zaatar manaeesh, spinach manaeesh, spinach pie, fattoush, and more.
Where are you located in Falls Church?
We are at 5820 Seminary Rd, Suite O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Easy to reach from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and all of Northern Virginia.
Visit Our Lebanese Restaurant
Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Taza is just minutes from Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax. Ample parking available, with quick service for dine-in and takeout.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Experience Authentic Lebanese Food
From fresh-baked manaeesh to slow-roasted shawarma, taste the flavors of Lebanon at Taza in Falls Church. Order online for pickup or delivery.