We loved our experience at Tavlin! The food was absolutely delicious fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Whether you're local or just passing through, Tavlin is a must-visit spot for quality kosher Mediterranean cuisine. Highly recommended!
Elyse
Delicious as always! We love the atmosphere, feels like we are escaping to Jerusalem for a brief time!
Rich
The food is quite excellent and they bring really large portions. A wide variety to choose from (Meat). Appetizers are also excellent. A little cramped but not bad for the value. A definite neighborhood gem
Stewart
I was excited to try the foods that I miss from Israel, but Tavlin did not deliver. The humus platter with mushrooms and onions was delicious with a generous portion size , but my main dish of shawarma (a favorite of mine) bore no resemblance to actual shwarma, which is sliced from a rotisserie spit (to enable juices to flow down over the meat) and seasoned with shwarma-specific spices. My main dish of Tavlin's "shwarma" consisted of small, almost flavorless cubes of chicken and turkey, that were clearly cooked on an oven top. The accompanying pita (which were store-bought and not baked fresh), as well as the french fries and salad were medicocre at best. Perhaps the owners can invest in a real rotisserie spit that can cook shwarma correctly. Service was friendly, attentive and efficient. Prices were somewhat high, but not outrageous, given that this is a strictly Kosher restaurant (for which you always pay a premium). Although I keep Kosher and only eat meat at Kosher restaurants (of which there are a limited number in the area), I don't think I will return to Tavlin.
Laura
What a gem of a spot! The hubby and I went on a Friday for lunch. I ordered the shakshouka pita, which was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and well seasoned. The hubby ordered the shawarma platter with french fries. He literally ate everything on his plate because he said it was all so tasty! We really loved that they set the table with a sample of assorted pickled veggies, pita bread, cole slaws, and dipping sauce. We both left lunch feeling stuffed in the most satisfying way. I must also add that we had a lovely server who was very attentive and polite. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed the meal and can't wait to come back!
Vincent
Delicious kosher Mediterranean and a wonderful location. BYOB (kosher) is allowed. Some seasonal changes. The Siniya hummus bowl is out of this world. 
Marc Zharnest
Tavin is a gem of a restaurant and i a must visit on any trip to NJ!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elad Shushan
Best staff, amazing pricing , and great food! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eitan Shushan
The definition of five star service. Amazing staff, amazing food, and of course, amazing atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries, Schnitzel
Daniel Heideman
Fantastic shawarma plate, great service! Very warm staff
The food is out of this world! I ordered the pesto chicken, not expecting much but it was incredible. So flavorful, tender and juicy. The side dishes were delicious, too. I went out to eat with my family and everyone loved their meal. This is the second time I visited the establishment and I've recommended it to others as well. I would absolutely go back! If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food, this is the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean, Hummus with Falafel, Hummus with Beef, Sweet Potato Fries, Schnitzel
Charles Gare
I watched the manager verbally abuse multiple members of his staff. The food was also not that great and incredibly overpriced.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
M S
Delicious kosher Mediterranean. Great Branzino!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Yali Elkin
Excellent food with great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean, Hummus with Falafel, Pickled Vegetables, Israeli Salad, Beef Kebab, Meat Hummus Plate, Hummus with Beef
We loved our experience at Tavlin! The food was absolutely delicious fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Whether you're local or just passing through, Tavlin is a must-visit spot for quality kosher Mediterranean cuisine. Highly recommended!
Delicious as always! We love the atmosphere, feels like we are escaping to Jerusalem for a brief time!
The food is quite excellent and they bring really large portions. A wide variety to choose from (Meat). Appetizers are also excellent. A little cramped but not bad for the value. A definite neighborhood gem
I was excited to try the foods that I miss from Israel, but Tavlin did not deliver. The humus platter with mushrooms and onions was delicious with a generous portion size , but my main dish of shawarma (a favorite of mine) bore no resemblance to actual shwarma, which is sliced from a rotisserie spit (to enable juices to flow down over the meat) and seasoned with shwarma-specific spices. My main dish of Tavlin's "shwarma" consisted of small, almost flavorless cubes of chicken and turkey, that were clearly cooked on an oven top. The accompanying pita (which were store-bought and not baked fresh), as well as the french fries and salad were medicocre at best. Perhaps the owners can invest in a real rotisserie spit that can cook shwarma correctly. Service was friendly, attentive and efficient. Prices were somewhat high, but not outrageous, given that this is a strictly Kosher restaurant (for which you always pay a premium). Although I keep Kosher and only eat meat at Kosher restaurants (of which there are a limited number in the area), I don't think I will return to Tavlin.
What a gem of a spot! The hubby and I went on a Friday for lunch. I ordered the shakshouka pita, which was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and well seasoned. The hubby ordered the shawarma platter with french fries. He literally ate everything on his plate because he said it was all so tasty! We really loved that they set the table with a sample of assorted pickled veggies, pita bread, cole slaws, and dipping sauce. We both left lunch feeling stuffed in the most satisfying way. I must also add that we had a lovely server who was very attentive and polite. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed the meal and can't wait to come back!
Delicious kosher Mediterranean and a wonderful location. BYOB (kosher) is allowed. Some seasonal changes. The Siniya hummus bowl is out of this world. 
Tavin is a gem of a restaurant and i a must visit on any trip to NJ!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best staff, amazing pricing , and great food! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The definition of five star service. Amazing staff, amazing food, and of course, amazing atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries, Schnitzel
Fantastic shawarma plate, great service! Very warm staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is out of this world! I ordered the pesto chicken, not expecting much but it was incredible. So flavorful, tender and juicy. The side dishes were delicious, too. I went out to eat with my family and everyone loved their meal. This is the second time I visited the establishment and I've recommended it to others as well. I would absolutely go back! If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food, this is the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean, Hummus with Falafel, Hummus with Beef, Sweet Potato Fries, Schnitzel
I watched the manager verbally abuse multiple members of his staff. The food was also not that great and incredibly overpriced.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious kosher Mediterranean. Great Branzino!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent food with great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean, Hummus with Falafel, Pickled Vegetables, Israeli Salad, Beef Kebab, Meat Hummus Plate, Hummus with Beef
Great 👍 Great 👍 Great
extended family gathering
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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