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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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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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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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Everything we ordered was amazing! We went for an early dinner on a Friday, it wasn't crowded and had lots of natural light coming in from the large front windows. Great ambience! We will definitely be going back read more

Tavi - Hangar Steak - Middle Eastern Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

I love going to Tavi restaurant. They have many delicious dishes and different type of dishes. The atmosphere is very nice. And the workers are very helpful and pleasant. I will continue going there. My husband really enjoyed it also. read more

I had dinner for the first time at Tavi recently to celebrate my lady friend's birthday. We went on a quiet Tuesday night. The restaurant was well-staffed even on a weeknight, the server was congenial and informative without ever hovering or disappearing, the bartender and bus staff cleared dishes as we ate, always with a smile and a word, and the sous chef, Jay, came out to introduce himself and check on our meal. The service was thoughtful and purposeful. Between the three of us, we had a good sampling of the menu, with a mezze, a few hummus, a few small plates and a big plate. While we all had preferences, I can't say we had a plate that wasn't made with absolute care and attention to detail. The chefs' takes on hummus presentation are creative and artfully constructed, and taste is on point. The pita is made fresh in a pizza oven adjacent to the bar, and the effort yields a perfectly crusty and airy flatbread, as well as a scent of char and yeast that I'd personally enjoy if it were bottled. Served only with their herbed olive oil, it would've been a notably well-made first course. As a hummus delivery tool, it's amazing. We had a piece of baklava butter cake to celebrate our birthday girl, and it was just the kind of dish that makes me want to try harder, baking at home. It was inspired, it perfectly represented both baklava and butter cake, and it looked like a sculpture on the plate. There have been a handful of places I've eaten at in my life that I'd just try any plate off the menu, and trust that the chefs care enough about their craft to produce something worth trying, even if it were something I usually avoid. This is one of those restaurants for me. 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

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

I usually love Mediterranean food, but this left a lot to be desired. The menu is appetizer sizes with entre prices. Poor descriptions on items with no pictures. The server was really nice and attentive though. 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

Tavi is a beautiful hummus spot in the heart of downtown. The staff is kind and you can watch the pita being made. A favorite of mine that may not be on the menu now is the Ghazel Banat (orange blossom gelato) for dessert. The dragon's beard/candy floss-like topping makes the dish an adventure. read more

Everything from food to service was EXCELLENT! The restaurant is also set up beautifully!

Food was not authentic Muddle Eastern(fried chicken hummus??) but was fresh and very good. Great bread, freshly made. Service fine, Tables a bit crowded together. 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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Such. Fun experience. Our waiter was so friendly and had lots of suggestions. The food was amazing. Will be back