A Guide to Lebanese Food & Mezze
A Lebanese meal can start with a few small dishes to share, build around a grilled plate, or stay entirely with mezze and vegetables. Here is a practical way to explore the menu at Taste of Lebanon in Leesburg.
Start with a dip and pita
Hummus brings together chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and olive oil. Baba ganoush starts with smoked eggplant and includes tahini and lemon. Labne is strained yogurt with herbs and olive oil. These are different textures and flavors, so a shared table can choose more than one. Our hummus sampler is another way to try a selection of hummus flavors in one order.
Add something crisp or fresh
Falafel is made with chickpeas, fava beans, herbs, and spices, then fried and served with tahini. Tabouleh combines parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, onions, mint, lemon, and olive oil. Fattoush adds pita chips to a salad of vegetables, herbs, and sumac. Choose a salad alongside a dip if you want a mix of textures rather than several similar starters.
Choose a sampler or build your own selection
Our mezza sampler combines hummus, falafel, grape leaves, baba ganoush, and pita. It is a useful starting point when you want to try several dishes. For a group, you can also choose individual starters and add a grill plate or family feast. Check the live menu for the current selection and ask our team to help match the order to your group.
Vegetarian does not mean every dish suits every diet
The menu includes vegetarian plates as well as halal meat dishes. Ingredients vary: hummus and tahini contain sesame, tabouleh contains bulgur wheat, and labne is dairy. Tell our team about any ingredient restrictions before ordering and ask about preparation. The vegetarian menu is a starting point for choosing a meal, not a substitute for discussing your specific requirements.
Common questions
Can mezze be the main meal?
You can order a selection of starters or choose a vegetarian plate. Compare the current descriptions and ask our team about portions before deciding how many dishes to share.
Where can I try these dishes?
Taste of Lebanon is at 510 E Market St. Unit F in Leesburg, Virginia. Visit for dine-in or order pickup from this location.