Zahav
Philadelphia, PA · Israeli restaurant
- Address
- Zahav, 237 St James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Phone
- (215) 625-8800
- Website
- www.zahavrestaurant.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 5 PM
Zahav is a restaurant located in Philadelphia, PA. It is one of 5,546 restaurants listed in Philadelphia. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Philadelphia city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
Hours
| Saturday | 5 PM–9 PM |
Customer Reviews
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-styl
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!
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 ou
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 🤝🏾👍🏾
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.
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