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Casual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu.
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Address: 237 St James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 625-8800
Website: http://www.zahavrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Brandon Nolte
Overall, this place is a smash. The Salatim was outstanding. Bright, fresh, and packed with flavor across the board. Standouts were the cabbage, pumpkin, cauliflower, and beets, though honestly I could order just this and be happy. They handled gluten free thoughtfully and even brought sliced radish and cucumbers with sumac for the hummus.
For mezze, the halloumi was rich and sweet, but the crudo stole the show. Bright, punchy, and beautifully balanced with blood orange, harissa, and crispy red lentils. Easily my favorite dish. The lamb Mesibah was good paired with the vegetable stew, though I wished the lamb was a bit fattier. Pickled elements were excellent.
Desserts were solid but not the main draw. The chocolate pudding was bitter and tart with cherry jam and mint, and the pecan-style dessert leaned more salted caramel than expected, though the honey ice cream was nice. I would absolutely come back, order à la carte, and get the crudo and Salatim again without hesitation.
… moreFor mezze, the halloumi was rich and sweet, but the crudo stole the show. Bright, punchy, and beautifully balanced with blood orange, harissa, and crispy red lentils. Easily my favorite dish. The lamb Mesibah was good paired with the vegetable stew, though I wished the lamb was a bit fattier. Pickled elements were excellent.
Desserts were solid but not the main draw. The chocolate pudding was bitter and tart with cherry jam and mint, and the pecan-style dessert leaned more salted caramel than expected, though the honey ice cream was nice. I would absolutely come back, order à la carte, and get the crudo and Salatim again without hesitation.
Daniel White
We had the tasting menu at Zahav and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The hummus was super fresh and easily one of the best I’ve ever had. The beet salad was incredible—bright, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. For the main course, the lamb shoulder was perfectly tender and rich, and we also received a complementary fluke dish that was a fantastic surprise. Dessert was a silky chocolate pudding that ended the meal on a perfect note.
We sat at the bar and had a great experience—the bartender was engaging, knowledgeable, and really added to the evening. Overall, everything about the meal and service was top-notch. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreWe sat at the bar and had a great experience—the bartender was engaging, knowledgeable, and really added to the evening. Overall, everything about the meal and service was top-notch. We’ll definitely be back!
Wen Tung
We had dinner at Zahav on 10/7 and it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had! It’s known for their tasting menu of Israeli cuisine. If you haven’t dined here before: The meal starts with their laffa flatbread and an assortment of dips and small dishes. For the second course, everyone at the table picks a few small plates to share. And for the third course, you can either go big with a shared entrée or each choose your own smaller dish. To finish, each person gets to select a dessert.
For our second course, we selected the roasted figs, fried cauliflower, and phyllo-wrapped haloumi. For our main course, we had their famous pomegranate lamb shoulder, braised for 72 hours.
Our server was very nice and professional and on top of everything. However, what really made our experience stand out was the manager, Steve.
When he found out my 11-year-old son is a self-proclaimed foodie, he surprised him with custom mocktail pairings for each course, a thoughtful, charming touch that completely made my son’s night!
We were on the fence about bringing our son to Zahav and Steve made us feel really welcome. My son keeps telling us it is the best restaurant experience in his life.
In short, I highly recommend Zahav. Make a reservation on the earlier side so you can stuff yourself and spend the rest of your evening digesting in bliss. Our only disappointment is that we couldn’t bring the leftovers home.
… moreFor our second course, we selected the roasted figs, fried cauliflower, and phyllo-wrapped haloumi. For our main course, we had their famous pomegranate lamb shoulder, braised for 72 hours.
Our server was very nice and professional and on top of everything. However, what really made our experience stand out was the manager, Steve.
When he found out my 11-year-old son is a self-proclaimed foodie, he surprised him with custom mocktail pairings for each course, a thoughtful, charming touch that completely made my son’s night!
We were on the fence about bringing our son to Zahav and Steve made us feel really welcome. My son keeps telling us it is the best restaurant experience in his life.
In short, I highly recommend Zahav. Make a reservation on the earlier side so you can stuff yourself and spend the rest of your evening digesting in bliss. Our only disappointment is that we couldn’t bring the leftovers home.
Zakiyyah Ali
The food was phenomenal, the service was great, the music was unexpectedly great what more can you ask for ? I especially enjoyed the laffa bread portion of the meal with all of the dipping arrangements, as far as dessert goes I eat dairy free so the sorbet was very delicious. I do wish my reservation was earlier in the day, because I missed out on the duck as there is a limited supply. Worth the trip
… moreY BAE
This place makes me special! I truly enjoyed elegant service, lively atmosphere, and high up scale food. I felt I am in somewhere else, traveling a new world with warm hospitality. So far best dining experience ever here.
… moreDaniel Galastro
Zahav absolutely lived up to the hype. We did the tasting menu and it was well worth it from start to finish. Every course was excellent, but the real highlight was the laffa and hummus with all of the sides. Truly to die for and easily one of the most memorable bites of the night. Easy five stars.
… moreMatthew Kadlubowski
Zahav definitely did not disappoint and was well worth the 1+ month wait for a reservation. Exceptional cuisine with outstanding service! Suggest going with a group of 4 or more since portions are plentiful and the food literally seems to never stop coming. Menu is limited to price fixed only. Somewhat pricey but well worth the cost for this culinary experience!
… moreMike Mckay
Though most people in Philly were rude to us Lions fans I can’t say the same about the people at Zahav! We were greated by a man named James who was excellent and took our drink orders and made marvelous selections. Our waiter Todd made amazing suggestions as well and, was attentive, knowledgeable and personable. Would easily recommend this place based on service, food and total awesome vibe! Thanks for having us!
… morelilliy s
Went to dinner last night. This was my second time dining at Zahav. The first course in the beginning was really good it was the highlight of the meal. The mezze were okay. We ordered the Cobia Crudo and the phyllo wrapped haloumi . The crudo was not balanced and did not have the flavors as described. The haloumi was good but tasted like a dessert and was heavy. Also for the main course we tried the lamb shoulder and chicken shishlik. I thought flavor wise the chicken shishlik was better. The pomegranate lamb shoulder was a little bit of a let down. It wasn’t that flavorful just smokey. I didn’t taste pomegranate at all. The chicken shishlik was good but had a savory umami flavor. For dessert we had Pecan Konafe and Pear Cardamom Sorbet. The pecan konafe was very good it nice ending to the meal. The sorbet was not my favorite. All and all it was a good meal but the flavors were underwhelming it didn’t hit like it should have. I don’t think it’s worth over $100 a person.
… morePhilly2 anywhere
Had a reservation for 530, and we were sat immediately. Waitress was very friendly, explained the menu and specials. All the hummus dips were spectacular and the highlight of the meals. Appetizers were unique and flavorful. Entrees had great spices and seasoning, but we felt the quality of the meats should be have been a notch higher. Desserts were good but unremarkable. We got the wine pairing option and one of our group is a sommelier, she was very pleased with the selections.
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