The best restaurant I have ever been to and I’ve been there a bunnnnch of times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Albert Pang
I had a gnarly pistachio drink that tasted amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tehina Hummus
Stephanie Angelo
One of the best meals I've had in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sour Cherry Sorbet, Chocolate Konafi, Laffa Bread, Crispy Persian Rice and Chicken Shishlik, Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder
Ben Krebs
Obviously this place is well known and very popular, but I will still pleasantly surprised. Food was absolutely top notch, the service was impeccable, and frankly, while not an inexpensive meal, well worth the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder
william hall
The outdoor patio was a beautiful setting for dinner. All the food was as amazing as we expected,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder
Chadwick Hunter
The lamb shoulder is so wonderful and tender and just the right amount of juicy-ness. The bean (soup?) dish reminded me of mom's amazing bean stew, which was just awesome. The bread, hummus and mezze were out of this world; I haven't tasted hummus that good - ever. And I was so impressed to see Chef Solomonov making my bread and standing in front of the oven just doing someone's job who had to take a break. And he owns a bunch of other restaurants! Keep it up, Chef.Okay, so I would have given 5 stars for service as the host stand did great, adjusting to my change in number of diners on the reservation and for putting me at the chef's counter, and for the server doing great, but I sat without water or anything else to drink for about 15 minutes. Not horrible, but I thought I'd mention it.I only gave 4 stars for the atmosphere because I'm not a big fan of the interior design. Please don't take this as a gripe, just a comment from a guy who does renovations and wasn't blown away.You need to go to this restaurant now! Have the drink pairing, too. The red and white were perfect with the food and the "sherry" from Australia was so good I'm looking for it now so I can take a case home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shoulder, Hummus And
md imraz
Zahav in Philadelphia is a culinary haven. The Kataifi Wrapped Prawns are a revelation, with their exquisite blend of textures and flavors. This dish, along with Zahav's inviting ambiance and attentive service, makes dining here an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R T
Nothing to rave about. The food is decent, but considering the price, the wait to get a reservation and the hype, I anticipated a bit more of a "wow" factor.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sean Bryan
ZAHAV was an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was outstanding all around and the service was on point. We had been trying to get a reservation for 2 years to get in and finally were able to. The ambience and location is also great as well! The highlight of our night aside from the entire experience was meeting Michael Solomonov and being able to just have a conversation for 10 minutes. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone and plan to return again in the future. We chose the lamb shoulder and it was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shoulder
Adriaan Rems
As avid fans of Mediterranean cuisine, we were impressed!The tasting menu, while extensive, still provided some optionality, allowing us to sample a diverse array of dishes. I'd say we were definitely captivated by the thoughtful interpretations of traditional Israeli / South Mediterranean fare including the classic ingredients you would expect (filo pastry, halloumi, hummus, lamb etc).The sheer amount of food presented was impressive too, leaving us both thoroughly satisfied by the end of the meal. The waiting staff were incredibly considerate and attentive, ensuring that our dining experience was seamless and enjoyable.The wine pairing, while on the pricier side at $45 for three pours, was well-curated and complemented the flavors of the dishes beautifully. However, the one minor criticism we have is the non-optional 20% gratuity, which felt unnecessary and very awkward, especially when the server encouraged additional tips. Given the difficulty of booking a table I believe that Zahav could simply increase their menu prices to account for fair compensation for their staff...Overall, our dining experience at Zahav was delightful and we would recommend it.
From making the reservation to enjoying the tasting menu, I cannot speak highly enough about Zahav. It came up on a search of must-go places in Philly and it did not dissapoint. You can tell that managment takes great pride in service, supporting their staff, guest experience, atmosphere and the amazing, highly detailed, and delicious menu. I would 100% go again when I'm back in Philly and will recommend it to others!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Lloyd
Place was just SICK!!!! Not a bad second in there. Every nibble, every sip, every encounter with ANY of the staff & every breath was just intoxicating with absolute amazement & yummiement!!!!!!Can't go wrong for any occasion!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Sickles
Amazing food, service and atmosphere - really lives up to the hype!
Went for my girlfriends birthday. Everything was simply amazing. Great food, drinks, and decor. Has a warm and upscale vibe. Will attend again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Porter
Great restaurant from the food to the service.Loved all 6 dips, hummus, and bread in the first course.The crispy potatoes with whipped feta, stuffed dates, and phyllo wrapped haloumi were delicious.The lamb shoulder, crispy persian rice, and black eyed pea stew were also great, but needed a bit of salt across the board.The chocolate konafi dessert was impressive and not too chocolatey.The service was phenomenal and made the experience memorable.
The best restaurant I have ever been to and I’ve been there a bunnnnch of times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a gnarly pistachio drink that tasted amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tehina Hummus
One of the best meals I've had in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sour Cherry Sorbet, Chocolate Konafi, Laffa Bread, Crispy Persian Rice and Chicken Shishlik, Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder
Obviously this place is well known and very popular, but I will still pleasantly surprised. Food was absolutely top notch, the service was impeccable, and frankly, while not an inexpensive meal, well worth the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder
The outdoor patio was a beautiful setting for dinner. All the food was as amazing as we expected,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder
The lamb shoulder is so wonderful and tender and just the right amount of juicy-ness. The bean (soup?) dish reminded me of mom's amazing bean stew, which was just awesome. The bread, hummus and mezze were out of this world; I haven't tasted hummus that good - ever. And I was so impressed to see Chef Solomonov making my bread and standing in front of the oven just doing someone's job who had to take a break. And he owns a bunch of other restaurants! Keep it up, Chef.Okay, so I would have given 5 stars for service as the host stand did great, adjusting to my change in number of diners on the reservation and for putting me at the chef's counter, and for the server doing great, but I sat without water or anything else to drink for about 15 minutes. Not horrible, but I thought I'd mention it.I only gave 4 stars for the atmosphere because I'm not a big fan of the interior design. Please don't take this as a gripe, just a comment from a guy who does renovations and wasn't blown away.You need to go to this restaurant now! Have the drink pairing, too. The red and white were perfect with the food and the "sherry" from Australia was so good I'm looking for it now so I can take a case home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shoulder, Hummus And
Zahav in Philadelphia is a culinary haven. The Kataifi Wrapped Prawns are a revelation, with their exquisite blend of textures and flavors. This dish, along with Zahav's inviting ambiance and attentive service, makes dining here an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing to rave about. The food is decent, but considering the price, the wait to get a reservation and the hype, I anticipated a bit more of a "wow" factor.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
ZAHAV was an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was outstanding all around and the service was on point. We had been trying to get a reservation for 2 years to get in and finally were able to. The ambience and location is also great as well! The highlight of our night aside from the entire experience was meeting Michael Solomonov and being able to just have a conversation for 10 minutes. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone and plan to return again in the future. We chose the lamb shoulder and it was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shoulder
As avid fans of Mediterranean cuisine, we were impressed!The tasting menu, while extensive, still provided some optionality, allowing us to sample a diverse array of dishes. I'd say we were definitely captivated by the thoughtful interpretations of traditional Israeli / South Mediterranean fare including the classic ingredients you would expect (filo pastry, halloumi, hummus, lamb etc).The sheer amount of food presented was impressive too, leaving us both thoroughly satisfied by the end of the meal. The waiting staff were incredibly considerate and attentive, ensuring that our dining experience was seamless and enjoyable.The wine pairing, while on the pricier side at $45 for three pours, was well-curated and complemented the flavors of the dishes beautifully. However, the one minor criticism we have is the non-optional 20% gratuity, which felt unnecessary and very awkward, especially when the server encouraged additional tips. Given the difficulty of booking a table I believe that Zahav could simply increase their menu prices to account for fair compensation for their staff...Overall, our dining experience at Zahav was delightful and we would recommend it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder
Restaurantji Recommends
From making the reservation to enjoying the tasting menu, I cannot speak highly enough about Zahav. It came up on a search of must-go places in Philly and it did not dissapoint. You can tell that managment takes great pride in service, supporting their staff, guest experience, atmosphere and the amazing, highly detailed, and delicious menu. I would 100% go again when I'm back in Philly and will recommend it to others!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place was just SICK!!!! Not a bad second in there. Every nibble, every sip, every encounter with ANY of the staff & every breath was just intoxicating with absolute amazement & yummiement!!!!!!Can't go wrong for any occasion!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, service and atmosphere - really lives up to the hype!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder, Mezze
Went for my girlfriends birthday. Everything was simply amazing. Great food, drinks, and decor. Has a warm and upscale vibe. Will attend again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant from the food to the service.Loved all 6 dips, hummus, and bread in the first course.The crispy potatoes with whipped feta, stuffed dates, and phyllo wrapped haloumi were delicious.The lamb shoulder, crispy persian rice, and black eyed pea stew were also great, but needed a bit of salt across the board.The chocolate konafi dessert was impressive and not too chocolatey.The service was phenomenal and made the experience memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5