Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café Menu

If you’re curious about what makes Mediterranean food so comforting, the Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café Menu is a great place to start. Tucked away at 3501 Severn Ave #1 in Metairie, this spot brings together bold Greek flavors and rich Lebanese classics in a way that feels both hearty and fresh.

As I looked through the menu, the variety immediately stood out. You’ll find creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and warm pita that’s perfect for dipping. Then there are the wraps and plates-think tender shawarma, perfectly seasoned gyro, and grilled kebabs served with fluffy rice and crisp salads. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, their fresh fattoush and tabbouleh add a bright, zesty balance.

What I really like is how the menu makes it easy to mix and match. You can go all in on a generous platter or keep it simple with a wrap and a side, depending on your mood that day

APPETIZERS

ALBASHA'S MEZZA (for 2)
serves two - feta cheese salad, hummus, baba ghanoush, kibbi, falafel, grape leaves, cabbage rolls, Greek rice, chicken, gyros // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$29.95
ALBASHA'S MEZZA (for 3)
serves three - feta cheese salad, hummus, baba ghanoush, kibbi, falafel, grape leaves, cabbage rolls, Greek rice, chicken, gyros // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$39.95
HUMMUS
chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini (sesame paste) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$6.50
BEEF HUMMUS
topped with sautéed pine nuts
US$9.95
LAMB HUMMUS
topped with sautéed pine nuts
US$10.95
MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS
chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini (sesame paste) with feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, pickled garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, pitted black olives // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$9.50
BABA GHANOUSH
fire-roasted eggplant, garlic, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$6.95
TZATZIKI DIP
cucumber, sour cream, garlic, and Greek spices // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$4.95
KIBBI
deep-fried kosher prime ground beef, cracked wheat, pine nuts, onion (one piece)
US$3.25
FALAFEL
deep-fried Lebanese vegetable patties, cracked wheat, chickpeas (6 pieces) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$7.95
SPANAKOPITA
filo dough, spinach, onions, feta cheese, herbs (two pieces) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$6.95
BEEF-STUFFED BELL PEPPER
kosher ground beef and rice seasoned with Mediterranean spices, bell pepper, tomato sauce, Mediterranean spices (one piece)
US$4.95
BEEF-STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
kosher ground beef, herbs, spices, grape leaves (six pieces)
US$8.95
VEGETARIAN-STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Lebanese vegetables, grape leaves (six pieces) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$8.95
BEEF-STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
kosher ground beef, herbs, spices, cabbage leaves (six pieces)
US$8.95
BEEF-STUFFED SQUASH
kosher ground beef, herbs, spices, squash (two pieces)
US$7.95
GREEK OLIVES
Kalamata olives pitted and stuffed with feta cheese // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$6.95
MUJADARAH
Lentils, rice, sautéed onions
US$4.95
MOUSAKA (EGGPLANT/SQUASH)
sautéed eggplant or squash, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, topped with a Béchamel sauce
US$7.95
FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE
kosher cheese made from a mixture of goat and sheep milk, this brined cheese is fried and garnished with fresh oregano
US$10.50

SOUPS

ADASS SOUP (CUP)
lentil soup with herbs and spices, garnished with fresh lemon
US$2.95
ADASS SOUP (BOWL)
lentil soup with herbs and spices, garnished with fresh lemon
US$4.95
GREEK SOUP (CUP)
kosher chicken and vegetable (potato, cabbage, and green beans) soup in a rich tomato broth
US$3.50
GREEK SOUP (BOWL)
kosher chicken and vegetable (potato, cabbage, and green beans) soup in a rich tomato broth
US$5.95

SALADS

ALBASHA SUPER SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, cracked wheat, Lebanese parsley, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, bell pepper, mint, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing - served with two grape leaves stuffed with Leb...
US$9.50
FETA CHEESE SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing // gluten-free, vegetarian
US$7.95
FATOUSH SALAD
Toasted pita bread salad with croutons containing fresh Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, sumac, Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing // vegetarian, vegan
US$7.95
GARDEN GREEN SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
US$7.50
TABOULE SALAD
traditional Lebanese parsley, cracked wheat, tomato, green onion, parsley // vegetarian, vegan
US$7.50
CHICKEN SHAWARMA SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce topped with a healthy portion of our famous Chicken Shawarma, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing
US$11.50
GYRO SALAD
lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese
US$11.50
COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO SALAD
joined by a healthy portion of Chicken Shawarma, lean kosher ground beef and lamb is sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese
US$11.95
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
grilled shrimp, fresh Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, and bell pepper, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese and garnished with lemon
US$13.95
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
grilled salmon, fresh Romaine lettuce, and tomato, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and topped with feta cheese fried and garnished with fresh oregano
US$13.95

MAIN PLATES

CHICKEN SHAWARMA PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices
US$12.95
GYROS PLATE
lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin
US$12.95
COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO PLATE
half kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices - half lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin
US$13.95
KAFTA KABOB PLATE
seasoned kosher ground beef served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley
US$14.95
CHICKEN KABOB PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley
US$14.95
BEEF TENDERLOIN KABOB PLATE
kosher beef tenderloin marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley
US$15.95
LAMB KABOB PLATE
kosher lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley
US$16.95
BROILED CHICKEN BREAST
kosher chicken breast marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices, then topped with sautéed mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion
US$15.95
BROILED RACK OF LAMB
kosher rack of lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices
US$20.95
SHRIMP SHISH KABOB
shrimp seasoned with garlic and broiled in butter
US$14.95
SHRIMP SCAMPI
shrimp seasoned with garlic and spices and broiled in butter and lemon juice topped with mushrooms and bell pepper
US$15.95
BROILED REDFISH
locally-sourced redfish broiled and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce
US$15.95
BROILED SALMON
imported salmon broiled and topped with rosemary, lemon, and garlic butter sauce; served with squash mousaka
US$16.95
BROILED TILAPIA
tilapia broiled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce
US$12.95
COMBINATION SEAFOOD PLATTER
choice of broiled redfish or tilapia served with five large shrimp and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce
US$19.95

ALBASHA HOUSE SPECIALTIES

MOUSAKA BEEF PLATE
kosher ground beef and potatoes layered and topped with a Béchamel sauce and Parmesan cheese served with Greek rice
US$13.95
BEEF STUFFED PLATE
kosher seasoned ground beef and rice stuffed grape leaves (two), cabbage (two), squash (one), and stuffed bell pepper (one)
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ALBASHA'S PLATTER
grape leaves, kibbi, hummus, and Greek rice with your choice of (beef, kafta, chicken, or lamb kabob) or (chicken shawarma and gyros)
US$19.95
LAMB SHANK PLATE
kosher lamb shank cooked to perfection and served over a bed of Greek rice, topped with sautéed pine nuts and green beans, and served with hummus
US$16.95
VEGETARIAN PLATE
select five of the following (mousaka: limit two) : grape leaves, spanakopita, hummus, baba ghanoush, eggplant mousaka, squash mousaka, falafel, mujadarah, Greek rice, taboule salad // vegetarian, vegan
US$13.95
ALFREDO PENNE PASTA
select from chicken or gyro Alfredo penne pasta
US$13.95
SHRIMP ALFREDO PENNE PASTA
US$14.95

PITA SANDWICHES

GYRO SANDWICH
kosher ground beef and lamb, lightly seasoned and topped with tzatziki sauce, tomato, and onions
US$10.50
CHICKEN SHAWARMA SANDWICH
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices topped with tzatziki sauce, tomato, and lettuce
US$10.50
SOUVLAKI (SHISH KABOB) SANDWICH
kosher beef tenderloin with tahini sauce, tomato, and onion (Lamb Souvlaki Sandwich, add $1.50)
US$10.50
FALAFEL SANDWICH
deep-fried Lebanese vegetable patties with tahini sauce, tomato, and lettuce
US$8.95
HAMBURGER SANDWICH
kosher ground beef patty served on pita bread with french fries (add cheese for an additional 50¢)
US$6.50

KIDS PLATES

HAMBURGER, GYRO, CHICKEN TENDERS, CHICKEN SHAWARMA
served with french fries or Greek rice
US$6.50
ALFREDO PENNE PASTA (CHICKEN OR GYRO)
add french fries or Greek rice for an additional $1.50
US$6.50

SIDES

FRENCH FRIES
US$2.95
GREEK RICE
sautéed rice seasoned with extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, pine nuts and green beans
US$2.95
PITA BREAD
flour or whole wheat pita available
US$0.40
KALAMATA OLIVES
pitted Kalamata olives marinated in extra-virgin olive oil
US$1.25
GREEK SAUCE
US$1.00
FETA CHEESE
US$1.00
ALBASHA HOUSE DRESSING
this delicious centuries-old recipe is a blend of extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, vinegar, fresh mint, salt, pepper, and ground oregano
US$1.00
CHILLI PASTE
US$0.75

DESSERTS

BAKLAVA
filo filled with a selection of chopped nuts, sweetened with a syrup of honey
US$3.25
TIRAMISU
Italian coffee-flavored ladyfingers layered with whipped, sweet mascarpone and flavored with cocoa
US$4.95
CHOCOLATE CAKE
old-fashioned, rich chocolate cake frosted with chocolate buttercream icing
US$4.95

BEVERAGES

SOFT DRINKS
free refills
US$2.50
LEBANESE ICED TEA
free refills
US$2.50
HOT TEA / ICED TEA
free refills
US$2.50
COMMUNITY COFFEE
free refills
US$2.50
LEBANESE COFFEE
US$2.50
PERRIER
US$2.50
CLUB SODA
US$2.50
FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE
refills $1
US$3.00
MANGO JUICE
refills $1
US$3.00
ORANGE JUICE
refills $1
US$3.00
BROILED TILAPIA
tilapia broiled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$11.95
BROILED REDFISH
locally-sourced redfish broiled and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$13.95
LAMB KABOB PLATE
kosher lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$13.95
SHRIMP SHISH KABOB PLATE
shrimp seasoned with garlic and broiled in butter - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$13.95
BROILED RACK OF LAMB
kosher rack of lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$16.95
BROILED SALMON
imported salmon broiled and topped with rosemary, lemon, and garlic butter sauce; served with squash mousaka - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$14.50
LAMB SHANK PLATE
kosher lamb shank cooked to perfection and served over a bed of Greek rice, topped with sautéed pine nuts and green beans, and served with hummus, feta cheese salad, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$14.50
SHRIMP ALFREDO PENNE PASTA
US$12.95
ALFREDO PENNE PASTA
select from chicken or gyro Alfredo penne pasta
US$11.95
MOUSAKA BEEF PLATE
kosher ground beef and potatoes layered and topped with a Béchamel sauce and Parmesan cheese served with Greek rice, feta cheese salad and pita bread
US$11.50
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
grilled shrimp, fresh Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, and bell pepper, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese and garnished with lemon
US$12.95
ALBASHA SUPER SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, cracked wheat, Lebanese parsley, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, bell pepper, mint, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing - served with two grape leaves stuffed with Leb...
US$8.95
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
grilled salmon, fresh Romaine lettuce, and tomato, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and topped with feta cheese
US$12.95
CHICKEN KABOB PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$12.50
KAFTA KABOB PLATE
seasoned kosher ground beef served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$12.50
BEEF TENDERLOIN KABOB PLATE
kosher beef tenderloin marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$13.50
MOUSAKA (EGGPLANT, SQUASH) PLATE
sautéed eggplant or squash, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, topped with a Béchamel sauce - served with feta cheese salad and pita bread
US$7.95
BEEF STUFFED PLATE
kosher seasoned ground beef and rice stuffed grape leaves (two), cabbage (two), squash (one), and stuffed bell pepper (one) - served with feta cheese salad and pita bread
US$11.95
VEGETARIAN PLATE
select five of the following (mousaka: limit two) : grape leaves, spanakopita, hummus, baba ghanoush, eggplant mousaka, squash mousaka, falafel, mujadarah, Greek rice - served with feta cheese salad and pita bread // vegetarian, vegan
US$11.50
CHICKEN SHAWARMA SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, topped with a healthy portion of our famous Chicken Shawarma, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing
US$10.50
COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO SALAD
joined by a healthy portion of Chicken Shawarma, lean kosher ground beef and lamb is sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese
US$10.50
GYRO SALAD
lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese
US$10.50
GYROS PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices -served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$10.95
CHICKEN SHAWARMA PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices -served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$10.95
COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO PLATE
half kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices - half lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
US$11.50
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