Tavi

4.8

450 Reviews

$30 and under

Israeli

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Innovative

Tavi is an Israeli restaurant serving made-to-order pita from a wood-fired oven, elaborately finished hummus plates, and small and large plates drawing from the same modern Israeli inspiration as its sister restaurant, Shaya. The name Tavi is inspired by the Hebrew word meaning “good or beloved” and that’s what Tavi aims to deliver to the Covington community. The menu will highlight staples from the Shaya menu plus an array of small plates, hummus, sandwiches, and slow-roasted meats.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Israeli, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(985) 200-2045
Website
https://www.tavirestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
330 N New Hampshire St, Covington, LA 70433
Neighborhood
Covington
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour Hummus & Wine at Tavi!
Mar 27, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for the ultimate unwind at Tavi Happy Hour, Monday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm! Indulge in half-priced hummus, with select wines by the glass and beers 1/2 off! Whether you're unwinding after a long day at work or catching up with friends, our Happy Hour offers the perfect ambiance to elevate your evenings. Don't miss out on the opportunity to sip, savor, and socialize with us. Cheers to good times!
Wined Down Wednesday at Tavi
Apr 3, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Sun - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Indulge in a midweek treat at Tavi every Wednesday! Elevate your dining experience with our enticing offer: half-priced select bottles of wine, available all day long. Savor the perfect pairing for your meal while enjoying great savings. Whether you're catching up with friends or treating yourself to a well-deserved night out, join us this Wednesday for a delightful culinary journey with exquisite wines at unbeatable prices. Cheers to making Wednesdays a little more special!

Popular dishes

Crispy Halloumi$15.00
LA strawberries, apricots, arak, mint
Falafel$13.00
green tahini, pickled cabbage
Fattoush$15.00
little gems, tomatoes, sweet peppers, shallots, sumac pomegranate vinaigrette, za'atar pita chips
Israeli Salad$15.00
cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, bulgarian feta, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Green Salad$14.00
butter lettuce, herbed tahini vinaigrette, chickpea
Brussels Sprouts$12.00
tahini, shallots, fresh herbs
Lamb Kofta Kebab$20.00
carrot muhammara, tahini, parsley
Feta Cheese Pide$14.00
mozzarella, harissa, nigella seeds
Sujuk$16.00
armenian spiced meat, tomatoes, mozzarella, pomegranate molasses

Large Plates

Halabi Spiced Hanger Steak$38.00
za'atar toum, fingerling potatoes, coriander chili butter
Gulf Shrimp Kebab$28.00
moroccan couscous, preserved lemon chimichurri
Seared Striped Bass$38.00
couscous "risotto", chickpeas, saffrom lemon butter
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank$54.00
pomegranate glaze, saffron rice, barberries
Chicken Leg & Thigh$26.00
aromatic rice, charred green onions, pistachio, pecans, tzatziki

Dessert

Chocolate Tahini Mousse$13.00
sesame brittle
Labneh Cheesecake$12.00
bastilla nuts, orange blossom gelato, pomegranate caramel
Date Cinnamon Babka$14.00
almond gelato, salted caramel
Seasonal Sorbet$8.00

What 450 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Healthy
New Orleans
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tavi in Covington delights diners with its "amazing food" and "exquisite" service. Known for its standout fried chicken hummus, the restaurant combines a "hometown ambiance" with a contemporary flair. Guests appreciate the "unique dishes" and "bright, fresh flavors," making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

450 Reviews

D
Don
VIP
Louisville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Tavi. The Lebanese style food was amazing, and the homemade pita from the wood fired oven was exceptional.
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susan
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is much nicer with the sound board!! Music selection was so pleasant but being able to carry on a conversation was the best improvisation!! Thanks
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MichelleMichelle
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for lunch. It was Great food. Service was great. Priced at little high for a lunch. Was able to bring home leftovers
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Barry
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great design, great experience, great food, great service. What's not to like?
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George
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upscale dining in the heart of old Covington. You know the dinner will be memorable when the first puffy flatbread arrives from the wood fired hearth…followed by silky hummus . Great service. Israeli inspired menu, fresh and bright tastes. Excellent cocktails. Recommend the Road to Kafar cocktail for a meal starter. You can’t go wrong with Tavi.
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LouiseM
Baton Rouge
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is amazing I was in town for a family gathering and my cousin lives in the neighborhood and took us to dinner on Friday night we had cocktails and the best hummus any of us have had. We dined on three (cauliflower, chicken and mushrooms). We enjoyed it so much we came back two nights later. Mark and Stephanie took excellent care of us. They were very nice and accommodating.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent. Lovely physical space. Food mediocre at best. Definitely not worth the price. Will not recommend or return.
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Corey
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kabob and flatbread small plates excellent. Hummus was good, got mushroom. Might try another next time
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Tim
VIP
Minneapolis
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m repeat customer/diner. Love the hummus. Fried chicken or the lamb you can’t go wrong. I tried the lamb burger. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. Great flavor, wasn’t expecting 2 patties but it was tough and dry. Will be back for other food but pass on the lamb burger
TaviResponded on October 4, 2024
Dear Tim: Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your recent experience at Tavi. We were sorry to hear that your Lamb Burger was dry. We appreciate getting feed back from our customer both good and bad. The Tavi Team prides itself on providing both Great Food and Service, customer feedback helps us meet those goals. I have refunded your bill for the Lamb Burger. Again Thank you for bringing this to our attention so that we can make the necessary corrections. Thank you for choosing Tavi and we look forward to serving you again. Sincerely, Jan Morel TAVI, General Manager
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Richard
VIP
New Orleans
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful lunch today. Everything was so delicious!! This was our first time here. We’ve been to Shaya and loved it. I’m so glad we have there sister restaurant on the Northshore. Wa will definitely be back!!
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FAQs

Tavi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (985) 200-2045.

Tavi is rated 4.8 stars by 450 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

330 N New Hampshire St, Covington, LA 70433

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covington
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Israeli, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.tavirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(985) 200-2045

Tavi

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Happy Hour Hummus & Wine at Tavi!

Wined Down Wednesday at Tavi

Fried Chicken

Lamb Ragu

Wild Mushroom

Mezze

Baba Ganoush

Moussaka

Smoked Labneh

Ikra

Roasted Beets

Hummus

Wild Mushroom$17.00

Fried Chicken$17.00

Lamb Ragu$18.00

Cauliflower$16.00

Tahini$14.00

Small Plates

Crispy Halloumi$15.00

Falafel$13.00

Fattoush$15.00

Israeli Salad$15.00

Green Salad$14.00

Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Lamb Kofta Kebab$20.00

Feta Cheese Pide$14.00

Sujuk$16.00

Large Plates

Halabi Spiced Hanger Steak$38.00

Gulf Shrimp Kebab$28.00

Seared Striped Bass$38.00

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank$54.00

Chicken Leg & Thigh$26.00

Dessert

Chocolate Tahini Mousse$13.00

Labneh Cheesecake$12.00

Date Cinnamon Babka$14.00

Seasonal Sorbet$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Tavi restaurant rated?

Is Tavi currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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