Celiacs, rejoice! There's a spot in town for us. My husband is Jewish and has wanted to try Tavi for awhile. The problem is we live in Houston and only come to the area to see my parents twice every year. On our final night, he said he wanted to go to Tavi. Wish granted. We got a reservation on Open Table (highly recommend) and headed that way. Will was our server (and was also the bartender). He was incredible. He explained how the kitchen has a dedicated fryer for gluten-free items so celiacs and gluten intolerant folks won't react. Words cannot express how much that means to us. Additionally, they could do the fried chicken hummus and use rice flour to bread it instead of wheat. We ordered it. Upon arrival, it was so incredibly good. They brought fresh vegetables (crudite) to use instead of pita (it's $8, but they are homegrown and fresh). My husband, who can have all the gluten in the world, enjoyed his with pita. He put it on his plate. The pita also came with olive oil and is made in house. You can watch them bake it in the wood-fired oven. The pita is also the base for the flatbreads. When it came time to order our real food, I got the shrimp and subbed couscous for the rice. It was like a fried Israeli rice with pistachios. Lots of crunch and excellent. The shrimp came in a New Orleans style bbq sauce. I could have drank just the sauce (and taken some years off of my life cause it was butter). My husband had the lamb shawarma since they were half off on Saturday. His came with fries. He was so impressed. If you come and split an appetizer, you could easily split a shawarma. The portions are huge (not on the shrimp, though). You definitely need reservations if you have a larger party. It's not too loud inside, but there's ongoing chatter in the background. I'd also recommend planning on staying at least an hour. They won't rush around. Parking can be a pain, so allow extra time for that. We will definitely be back!! read more

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The absolute BEST Middle Eastern. restaurant in Covington! It's great for a romantic dinner for two or in my case, a Valentine Day lunch with my parents. We ordered a bunch of shareable plates and enjoyed every morsel and still had enough to take home! I highly recommend this place if you are a foodie and know your Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food! read more

Dined at Tavi in downtown Covington on a Sunday and as always, it was quite good. My wife and I started with the Tahini hummus appetizer with fresh warm pita and it was great. We each followed with the Fattoush salad. Crisp and tasty! As we have come to expect, service was excellent and the surroundings tastefully comfortable. Excellent desserts and a full bar are available. Tavi is the go to place in Covington for elegant Mediterranean dining. read more

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Amazing food and service!! the fried chicken hummus is unreal. Everything was so flavorful and Jaya our server was very attentive and gave the best recommendations! Would go back anytime in town no doubt. read more

Tavi - fried chicken hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Yes, their celiac friendly but the food was blah, overcooked shrimp that had barely any bbq sauce and dried rye. Our server was great but he was the bartender with a full bar. He was great but harried. Am I coming back, maybe. I think they were the struggle bus with service and a new cook. My guess only read more

We had such a great dinner at Tavi in Covington. I got the salmon and my husband went with the lamb burger. We started with the fried chicken hummus and it was amazing. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Even my husband, who usually isn't into Mediterranean food, said he loved everything and would come back. The pita was so fresh, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was beautiful and inviting. Definitely a 10 out of 10 and we'll be back for sure. read more

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Really enjoyed this restaurant. We were a party of six so got to try a lot of different dishes and got feedback from everybody. The restaurant is small, so make reservations. Some of the portions were small but that was not true of entrees we ordered. Great vibe but the staff seemed overwhelmed by the crowded restaurant. Delivery of food and drinks was slow and not consistent, otherwise I likely would have rated a five star. Priced well. One couple ordered a sharing special for $48 which was more food than anyone could possibly consume. They are from DC and said it was some of the best Med food they ever tasted. read more

I think this place has great potential. Great ambiance and great service!!! I liked the unlimited pita. It was giving me Instagram vibes though. I ordered the moussaka and I was quite disappointed. It barely had any eggplant in it : ( I wish I had a photo because it was crazy!!! It was basically like eating salsa. The chicken was also pretty dry unfortunately : ( we really wanted to like this restaurant but man, it was sort of a letdown. read more

One of my favorite places for Mediterranean food, love all of the hummus plates, especially the smoked roe hummus. The pita bread is amazing, and always hot and fresh, they keep it refilled too. We have now been here several times and it's been consistent each time and very good, service is also top notch. read more

The food was delicious! Have to come back and try more items on the menu. Ask for Mark, he was our server and he was on top of everything! read more

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Tami so a great spot to down with friends. The have a fun happy hour as well. The fresh bread is my favorite

This is the absolute best Mediterranean food that I have had. The atmosphere, the drinks, the food all top notch. Shout out to the chef Louis for putting his heart into each dish! read more

Came in for a cocktail and appetizers on a Friday evening. Busy location, lively crowd, prompt service. The martinis were fresh and delicious. The fried chicken hummus was absolutely the star of the show-- the warm naan, date salsa, spiced crispy chicken hummus all of it came together perfectly. read more

Tavi - Fried Chicken hummus and roasted brussel sprouts - Middle Eastern Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Was came to Tavi because everything else was closed...and I'm so glad we did! The food here is amazing. Everything we had was delicious. The best thing was the chicken thighs on aromatic rice. The chicken was cooked perfectly and tasted great. The rice was phenomenal. The spices they add to the rice made it so flavorful. I would come back just for the rice! For dessert, we had the chocolate and tahini mousse, which was so tasty. Tavi has amazing food, great service and a warm atmosphere. Make sure to try it out! read more

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This place was amazing. Honestly some of the best middle Easter/North African cuisine I have had in ages. Service was great. Everything prepared with care. Especially loved the different hummus' -Fried Chicken, Mushroom, cauliflower, all unexpected, interesting and fabulous. read more

This has always been a 4/5star place- but tonight was very disappointing. Our first round of pita was t hot- the fried chicken hummus...chicken was not hot and you could tell it had been sitting for a while. Why you ask? Because they were severely understaffed tonight. if you don't have enough server help, don't fill up and sell out your restaurant. I don't fault the servers, I fault the management. Not the best experience...cold food and slow service. Our server had at least eight tables, and two parties of seven people. You just simply cannot be at all tables simultaneously and provide good service. read more

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A+ 100 meal! Everything was so good! I loved that they had options to do a demi size of the hummus so we could try more of them. read more

Tavi - Middle Eastern Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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The hanger steak and Cauliflower hummus were wonderful! Great atmosphere and service was great. read more

Tavi - Hanger Steak and Chicken thigh/leg - Middle Eastern Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Food is awesome. Most Mediterranean places are th same old stuff not Tavi every thing popping bright and fresh my wife and I had Monday special which was like grilled sampler grilled beef kabobs grilled to perfection chicken lamb delicious with rice dish that wasn't you average rice Pell off it came with three sauces one was a tzatziki sauce, which I usually hate but this was great lemony and bright loved it. They had a red sauce and green sauce. They were awesome. Wish I knew their names but if you get a chance you need to go it's excellent. read more

Good food and pet friendly, yes you can bring your dog !! What's not to like about Mediterranean food. :) read more

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great place to dine overall! they need to bring back the falafel ASAP. there are no other vegan/veg protein options besides hummus. besides that the food, service, and drinks are amazing! read more

Amazing restaurant, make a reservation or try your luck at the bar, but you won't be disappointed with either.

The fried chicken hummus was so good!!! Great service the staff was wonderful. I will be back

We ordered the 4 for $25 appetizers which was a good way for us to try a bit of everything. They only being 2 pieces of pita at a time. We were a table of four. We ordered the bass and soft shell crab dish. Honestly it was a 6/10. The flavors were just ok. The portions were small. The bass itself was tiny on a bed of ... I think it was couscous or quinoa? Don't remember but nothing really stood out. My wife ordered 2 cocktails and wine. Both were mid. I probably wouldn't go there again. Didn't understand the hype. read more

Cute atmosphere. I especially enjoyed the fried chicken hummus. What a interesting yet delicious combo! read more

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Service is always great. The best hummus and pita on the northshore. My favorite is the mushroom hummus and husband's is the fried chicken hummus. The ikra is delicious as are the brussel sprouts. Reminds me of Shya. Love the ambiance. read more

Tavi is the kind of cuisine I would never say no to and is my absolute favorite! Let's start with the pita bread which came out super warm and puffy! It made the perfect vessel for the fried chicken hummus which was my favorite bite of the day! This dish was so comforting and filling. It hit the spot in the best possible way! The chicken and rice was interesting and flagrant. But the lamb.. the lamb kabobs stole the show! We can't wait to come back to try the dinner lamb. They also have one of the best desserts in the city. Do not skip the cheesecake!! Apparently reservations are a must here! We didn't make one and tried our luck during lunch. Besides the snippy attitude for not having a reservation I promise you it is so worth it. (Disclaimer: The place was by no means empty. However, there were a couple of tables readily available and Everyone else was welcoming and kind) read more

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Wild mushroom hummus was very delicately done. The flavor was infused into the hummus ever so gently. The oil was as virgin as it gets making the flavor so good. The wild squash was tangy and sweet! The lightly minted moussaka was tangilicious!!! The baba ganoush used eggplant that was really tender and it showed in the taste. The practical magic cocktail made of bay leaf vodka, lillet, spiced pear and cucumber was only slightly sweet but totally divine!!!the mockly drinks - eye opener was tangy as promised for thr discerning patron while the housemade pomegranate soda gives the right need for having more. Our hostess , Tessa, was amazing!!! She explained everything perfectly and was very insistent on us ordering the three course so that they can keep bringing the dishes in sequence - hot and made sure that we did not exhaust our appetite. The kebab was so juicy - it literally melted in our mouth. The pida had bread that was literally melting in my mouth. The falafel was neither too chunky nor pasty - just the right crunch and airiness to appreciate the flavor and when coupled the mint tahini - divine!!!! Dessert with Bloodorange Sorbet and the Cheesecake was amazing too!!!!The ambiance is really amazing with clean and updated modern look!!! This place is a gastronomic heaven and one for the books if you come to this side of Louisiana!!! read more

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Had a great dinner with coworkers. The meze was very good. Flatbread with feta was excellent. Kofta kebab was overly salty and over done hence the minus 1 star. Shrimp was also slightly over salted. Rest of dinner was very good including the bass, lamb shank, grilled shrimp, brussel sprouts, hummus with lamb, halloumi. Service was excellent. Ambiance was excellent. Want to go back and try their deserts! I will consider giving a Star back because overall it was a great experience. read more

My second time; dinner for one first, and lunch for two the second. Does not disappoint. I am unfamiliar with Israeli food but have eaten good Mid Eastern before. Service was pleasant on both occasions. Mark was excellent in explaining the menu for our lunch date. The server at dinner was great but they were very busy that night. Of course a couple of old men tables were capitalizing on the Servers' time by trying to be humorous and witty. I was in no hurry and was soaking up the beautiful, yet simple/clean ambiance. I had the Sea Bass $$$ the first time. Very delicious and I didn't mind the price considering the freshness and preparation. For Lunch, we tried several things, Sujuk, Tahini, and Israeli salad. The Tahini was creamy and sat in a 'bowl' of hand made Hummus. Excellent with the fired oven Pita bread. The Sujuk was something I had wanted to try since seeing the photos. Good but not my fav. It reminded me somewhat of a Lamb calzone-like thingie. I was expecting a little crisp, a little spice. Israeli salad is da Bomb when you add the grilled shrimp or chicken skewers. We got both and split the salad. Leftovers came home in our own takeout containers. Get with it people and stop throwing these things away. Bring a small gift bag with a couple of clean containers and reduce your impact. read more

This place was recommended by a friend and when we walked in place looked classy and come to find out was Mediterranean. My friend and I don't eat seed oils so we naturally though ok Mediterranean! Olive oil galore. Nope. Canola oil everything! We had something to drink and no food. Shameful on restaurants using canola oil. Plenty of healthy oil choices besides olive oil. Coconut oil, palm, avocado, rice bran and more. Service was fine on issues but restaurants DO better!! read more

Having missed lunch I was looking for something light mid-afternoon to carry us until dinner. The first local Greek restaurant we tried to dine at closed at 2:30pm, looking back I have never been happier to walk into a restaurant and have them tell us they were closing. If not did that, we never would have ended up at Tavi. What a gem of a restaurant. Everything we ordered came out looking amazing and tasting even better. The service was great even in the odd hour and the ambiance was bright, clean, and welcoming. I learned later that this is a local favorite and I look forward to going back for a full meal the next time I am in the area. read more

This was a new experience for us. The decor, look, overall ambiance is top notch. A great addition to the Covington dining scene. This Middle East cooking may not be to everyone's taste but for us. the food was served promptly and prices ...not unreasonable. The hummus dish with bits of chicken, hanger steak, chicken, salad, lamb all very good. Schnitzel was very good but atop some unknown green stuff that tastes like grass. Rely on the waiter to explain. Active, classy bar scene. A good dining experience. read more

Outstanding dining experience! Great service! Extensive menu! Lovely atmosphere! We were four in our party, everybody ordered something different, and all were thrilled with what we received. Great cocktails, too. The only thing I might do differently is not go on a Saturday night because the place was jam packed. Didn't bother the staff at all though. Our server, Mark, was very attentive and took it all in stride. Friendly and chatty but not overly so. He made us feel like we were his only table. Can't wait to return to Tavi! read more

The Ambiance is perfect for a nice dinner out or girls dinner. The food is so good and the staff is very knowledgeable. They were so helpful in finding the right food for us. read more

Service is absolutely phenomenal and food is delicious at a reasonable price! Beautiful décor but honestly we prefer ambiance that's a bit more romantic: It get's loud due to all the hard surfaces and would benefit from sound dampening. Lastly the 2 tops along the half wall are cramped especially if you're planning to share small plates. Overall we really enjoyed the experience and will be back! read more

Very good food and excellent service. The Mezze appetizer components were all excellent. A great way to start a meal and experience a wide array Israeli sides. I had the Israeli Salad and added grilled chicken. The salad was good, but I thought that the ratio of cucumbers to tomatoes was off. It was nearly entirely cucumbers. However, everything was very fresh and well plated. The chicken was hot and delicious. The interior was bright, clean, and pleasant. Definitely recommended. read more

Tavi - Mezze Appetizer - Middle Eastern Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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A disappointment. I ate here almost a year ago and I remember it being some of the best Middle Eastern food that I've ever had. Especially the hummus. Tonight's dinner did not compare at all. The service was fine but the food was both under flavored and under salted. The mushroom hummus was a particular disappointment. The mezze were "ok". The pita bread was fantastic as before but it seemed that they were constantly running low on it. The bathrooms were a disgusting mess. That's inexcusable considering the price point of the restaurant. Probably will not return. Maybe for lunch, but I'm not sure. Currently do not recommend. read more

Our fried chicken hummus was enjoyable but it was way more expensive than anticipated. Not a place to go if you are very hungry.

I would have given this restaurant 5 stars, but it is a bit pricey. The food is outstanding. We went for lunch on a Sunday, which is unique for Covington. We had Hummus with wild mushrooms, WOW. Ikra is to die for and get the smoke trout roe on top. The homemade pita bread is the best. My husband had the Wagyu brisket sandwich, enormous and delish. I had the green salad with shrimp. Without tip it was $90 plus, and they add a fee for any other payment than cash. read more