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, oven-baked fatayer, shawarma carved off the vertical spit, and creamy hummus. Every dish is made to order with 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 folding fatayer pastries to baking manaeesh in a hot oven, Lebanese cooking values hands-on technique. At Taza, manaeesh, pita, and pies are baked in the oven behind the counter.
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
Classic Lebanese Dishes at Taza
Zaatar Manaeesh
The classic Lebanese breakfast. Warm, oven-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 good first order for anyone new to Lebanese food.
Chicken Shawarma
The heart of our menu. Seasoned with Lebanese spices, roasted on a vertical spit, and carved off the spit to order. Available in pita, shrak wrap, or as a bowl.
Our Lebanese Menu
Traditional Lebanese Dishes at Taza
Every item is made to order with 100% halal ingredients. Prices come straight from our menu, 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
$7.95Pillowy 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
$7.95Flatbread with seasoned spinach, onions, and a squeeze of lemon, baked in the oven.
Shawarma
Off the Vertical Spit
Chicken Shawarma
$9.95Seasoned with Lebanese spices, roasted on a vertical spit, and carved off the spit to order.
Beef Shawarma
$9.95Halal beef with warm spices -- cardamom, allspice, cinnamon -- carved off the vertical spit.
Mezze & Dips
Lebanese Starters
Hummus
$4.95Creamy chickpea puree with tahini, lemon, garlic, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Smoky roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. A Lebanese classic.
Labneh
$4.95Thick, strained yogurt with olive oil and dried mint. Tangy, creamy, and refreshing.
Falafel (by the piece)
$0.85Crispy chickpea falafel fried to order. Add a few to any mezze spread. A Levantine staple.
Specialty Pies
Lebanese Pastries
Sfiha (Meat Pie)
$2.95Pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and onions. Baked golden in the oven.
Spinach Pie
$2.95Pastry stuffed with spinach, onions, lemon juice, and sumac. A vegetarian classic.
Cheese Pie
$2.95Buttery 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, the menu is built on classic Lebanese dishes, and we take pride in how they are made -- from our oven-baked zaatar manaeesh to our fatayer to our shawarma carved off the vertical spit.
Taza means fresh in Arabic, and that is the idea behind the menu. Pita, manaeesh, and pies are baked in the oven. The falafel is fried to order. Our shawarma is carved off a real vertical spit. In store, tell the counter which of the 14 free toppings you want and the crew builds your order.
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 a 100% halal menu, every member of your family can dine with confidence.
We are open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight, with dine-in, online ordering for pickup, and catering with delivery available. 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 -- with the shawarma carved off the vertical spit and the falafel fried to order.
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, shawarma, and falafel.
Is the food halal?
Yes, 100% of our menu is halal. There is no pork on the menu.
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, cheese pie, 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 oven-baked manaeesh to shawarma carved off the spit, taste the flavors of Lebanon at Taza in Falls Church. Order online for pickup.