Tavi — Restaurant in Covington

UPDATE! Our second visit. Invited friends and they loved it just as much. Have to go back for a third time and try the other menu items. Two orders at the same table, and Kayla (sp) took care of our 7 person party, flawlessly. She did not hover over us, nor was she absent. The food is phenomenal! The plates, the presentation and the timing were excellent. From twelve years of age to sixty years old, we all found something delicious to eat (and bring home!). Dining area is beautiful and light inside. Aromas are subtle and pleasant. We were seated in-between lunch and supper, so we were the only diners there for the most part. A little uncomfortable for us, but that is not on TAVI. First time we were there, there was the chatter from other diners, employees with various plates and delicious smells passing by our table. The oven was in constant use. We had; Mezze for five, which consists of Baba Ghanoush, Ikra, Moussaka, Smoked Labneh, and Heirloom Tomatoes (orange), Sujuk, Fattoush (with shrimp), Israeli salad, Falafel, Shakshuka, Lamb burger (beautiful just to look at)

Both of our visits have been on a Sunday. It was easy and safe to park. Casual dress. There are very few restaurants that I want to visit more than a time or two. Tavi is a little less than an hour away, yet we have no second thoughts about returning. Bravo! FIRST VISIT. Exceeded our expectations. Delicious food. We filled up on the mezze and the calamari. Had little room for entrees. Ordered the Kvaroy Salmon, and a lamb dish arayes. Great service...

Thank you to the wonderful lady who is the manager. The boss lady. Thank you very much. You saved the experience. The waitress with the sparkling eye shadow was our server. We did not get her name. The kabobs were delicious. The Brussels sprouts is a story. The eggplant with tomatoes and eggs is a story. 3 of us went to dine. Not busy at the arrival time. We arrived. Greeted by a waitress with eye shadow that sparkled. She kept rushing our table yo see if we were ready. Back up. This is all new to us. We gave to read the menu. Like a l8st person getting thru a Rand McNally map. 2 items came out. A runner did it. The 25 minutes later, we were missing one persobs food . HELLO!

I got up. I met the great boss lady. Thank you. Our waitress forgot us. Two of us had items returned while we had to wait for the forgotten item. The waitress never at aby time cane to see us. Console us. Nothing. Later. Way later, all items returned. All tasty. The first batch of roasted sprouts would have bern great. The second try was not roasted. It all tasted good. The manager would not allow us yo pay. We insisted. Strongly. We were treated yo our beverages and meal. We thank you. The chef and manager myst get to the bottom of this poor service. Thank you...

*EDITED: I'll move it up to 4 stars because the Manager called me and apologized then offered several options to make up for our disappointing experience. The food was indeed delicious.

If the food wasn't excellent, I would think twice about going back. We were met at the door by a sour faced Hostess. After being seated, we called over the person who appeared to be the manager to mention said sour face and was given the excuse that she wasn't feeling well. He obviously said something to her bc she mean mugged us for the rest of the night. Had to ask the waitress twice to bring more pita. Very selfish with the pita. Two pieces for four people when we ordered the Mezze and two hummus plates is ridiculous. Had to wait quite a while for waitress to notice that my cocktail was done. I booked online and in the comments section I noted that we were there for a birthday celebration. Nothing was done. When I asked the manager if they read the Comment section on reservations he said, "Yes. Why did we miss something?" After explaining that they had, I received a very dismissive, "Sorry" with no desire to make up for it in anyway. Food =...