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Zahav Philadelphia Reviews
This place knows food better than most.
Staff were outstanding in their performance. Their meals are always excellent and the ambiance is well-planned. I trusted other diners' opinions and found this place. If in the area, I'd definitely return to this restaurant.
So much food!! I came here by myself and sat at the
So much food!! I came here by myself and sat at the counter. Little did I know that the counter would almost not fit all the dishes the staff would bring me. I also did not expect another woman dining solo to sit next to me and we ended up sharing
First off the service is impeccable.
We felt like celebrities are eating here because of so much attention that we got from the staff. Staff was also dressed nicely. We got there right at five and sat at the chef's table, which was pretty cool to see the kitchen. It's always b
This was hands down one of the MOST EXCEPTIONAL dining
This was hands down one of the MOST EXCEPTIONAL dining experiences I've ever had--and that's saying a lot considering we just returned from a six-week trip to Asia! From the warm service to the thoughtful ambiance to the carefully curated t
Best food I've ever had! The wine was delicious as well!
Best food I've ever had! The wine was delicious as well! Highly recommend! I also now make the hummus from there!
food tasted terrible, like the ingredients weren't fresh.
When I brought it up to the employee they insisted everything was fresh but how would a waiter know? Felt queasy for the rest of the day. The seats were uncomfortable and in such close proximity to other customers we might as well have been together.
We got there well before opening to grab the bar seating .
Such a vibrant atmosphere , with most tables occupied at opening and rest slowly filling up in the next hour . It was a bustling evening . Bar seating was perfect , bright and inviting with a large windows overlooont that little lawn and beautiful
One of the best dining experiences Philadelphia has to
One of the best dining experiences Philadelphia has to offer, from top to bottom. The serving staff is always top notch, they are always happy to go through the menu with you or offer helpful suggestions on how to get the most out of your experience.
Went to zahav for a birthday dinner! We really enjoyed
Went to zahav for a birthday dinner! We really enjoyed everything. As vegetarians, it's usually hard to get a lot of food on prix fare menus or these fancier restaurants- we had plenty of options here! All the Salatim were sooo good especially t
Probably the best tasting menu I've experienced recently.
The portions are generous, and there is a plethora of vegetarian options. My favorite items were the halloumi, the oyster mushroom shishlik, and the peach sorbet. The service was top notch as well. I'm pregnant, but my husband really enjoyed the
I had high expectations going into Zahav and they were
I had high expectations going into Zahav and they were exceeded! I recently went here for a weekend dinner with six friends and amazingly we were able to get a reservation. We received outstanding service from the time we arrived until we left. Zahav
This might be my favorite meal ever.
Not just because the food was spectacular but the service was unmatched. We sat at the bar and were so well taken care of. We got an extra app and a dessert from the staff since it was our first time and they could tell we were having fun. I would go
I've been trying to dine at Zahav for about a decade, but
I've been trying to dine at Zahav for about a decade, but every time I find myself in Philly, I've been too late to snag a reservation. When my friend got a notification for a 915pm slot on the Saturday evening I planned to visit, she didn&
My husband and I came up from DC to meet friends at Zahav,
My husband and I came up from DC to meet friends at Zahav, and wow--it was totally worth the trip. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! The vibe is warm and welcoming, and Chef Solomonov is just the best--kind, generous, and seriously talented
Perfection.
We have traveled a great deal, including in the Middle East, and we eat well and often. Nonetheless, we count this as one of the top five meals of our lifetime. Everything was outstanding: beautiful, delicious, colorful, expertly prepared. Very we
Incredible experience
What an incredible experience! There were flavors I'd never tasted before and everything they brought to us was delicious. Go hungry, because they bring an extraordinary amount of food. Our server was well-informed and prompt, and the service wa
From Unforgettable to Just Fine—A Bittersweet Return to Zahav
Our second visit to Zahav was highly anticipated, as our first experience two years ago was nothing short of extraordinary. Two years ago, we were blown away--not just by the incredible food but also by the warmth of the experience, with Executive So
Amazing
Amazing dinner. Definitely need reservations. Need to start early to get them as well. It is a set menu that will be $90. Very inventive with interesting combinations of flavors. Hummus was some of the best ever! Dessert really blew our socks off wit
A Fabulous Reunion of Old Friends
What a fabulous restaurant! Our group of college friends had dinner with a wonderful waiter named Matt. And we had two people with food allergies and he managed the MANY dishes perfectly for everyone.
Do yourself a FLAVOR!
Holy Cow! This was the most unique and delicious restaurant. First of all, we had a private room for 14 of us and the best waiter ever! Ryan was just perfect, serving the MANY dishes with flare. Two of us had unusual allergies- GF and then the allerg
Great food, turtle service
Private party, 15 people, food was delicious. Service the slowest I have ever experienced. 45 minutes fur a drink finally 31/2 hours later still waiting for dessert. Water makes 20 trips for one course cleared the dishes from main course at 9:2
Overpriced for Portions
Food is definitely tasty (very unique flavors and authentic Israeli/middle eastern), but it is wildly overpriced for what you get ($85 per person). More importantly, the portions are extremely disproportionate. For the first two "courses,"
This place was amazing! I'll start with the service -
This place was amazing! I'll start with the service - impeccable! I came here for a friends birthday and the minute we walked in we were greeted with smiling faces! We were sat very quickly and immediately our server came over and walked us through h
The atmosphere killed the food
I was on-line reading restaurant reviews and saw that Zahav opens the reservations 8 weeks in advance of a specific day at @ 11:00. It was 11:30, so I logged in and got a reservation for 4 on a Wednesday evening 8 weeks away -- not bad! The date wa
Lovely experience at Zahav.
Come hungry as there's a lot of food (arguably too much)! We went with the pomegranate lamb for our main, which was the highlight of the meal. Though everything was good, nothing truly stood out especially as we got increasingly full. Everyone who wo
Letdown.
All disappointment from meet and greet, to service to blent and mediocre food. I can say that the humus was really good and the busboy did an excellent job but we felt unwelcomed by the wait staff, unimpressed with food presentation and choice, felt
Insanely overpriced for mediocre food/experience.
Overall very overrated. Also felt a little sick after. Skip it, and try Malooga instead--better quality at reasonable prices and better atmosphere.
Best Israeli restaurant! Amazing small plates and lamb,
Best Israeli restaurant! Amazing small plates and lamb, must try if you can get in! The lamb is to die for.
Absolutely a MUST in Phila if you are able to nab a
Absolutely a MUST in Phila if you are able to nab a reservation OR just wait for a bar seat right when they open at 5. It was my first time here in a decade and the food is just as good as ever with exceptional service. Our server, Anthony, went we
Really good customer service, but is the food worth the hype?
I have heard all of the gype circulating zahav so I had to go try it for myself. Getting a reservation is an actual nightmare so we showed up right when it opened to get a seat at the bar. We got their prix fixe menu so it's pick and choose of what's
Had the incredible opportunity to experience Zahav as part
Had the incredible opportunity to experience Zahav as part of a wedding rehearsal dinner recently. We were brought into a special event room in the back with 2 long tables. The staff was exceptional in taking care of us all night; they explained each
Absolutely incredible meal.
By far the best hummus I've ever had in my life. All the opening dishes in the tasting menu were incredible. The chicken kebab was good, brisket was eh. Halloumi and labneh both insanely good. Love this place.
Living off its former glory
Four of us went here late on a busy Thursday night. Ordering is limited to two basic options, we opted for the main course consisting of three smaller items (as opposed to one larger main option). A lot of different and highly varied items with in
Satisfy every wish you have ever had for a great restaurant
The dinner we had at Zahav on June 1st, 2024 was far and away the best meal of my life, and I am not exaggerating. The food is marvelous and every morsel is presented magnificently with an explanation of what it is. The wait staff is beyond compare
The shoulder lamb was incredible! Highly recommend! The
The shoulder lamb was incredible! Highly recommend! The flavor and quality was amazing. It's so tender and melts in your mouth. The tasting is $85 per person and an automatic 20% gratuity is included, so expect to pay over $100 per person. For me per
Had a wonderful dining experience at Zahav! Menu featured a
Had a wonderful dining experience at Zahav! Menu featured a lot of items I wouldn't normally eat or order, but everything was absolutely delicious and glad I tried it all! Since it was our first time, we tried the pomegranate lamb and it did not disa
Yes good food but not as good as expected and insanely expensive
Note I left the exact same review on YELP. Had wanted to try this place for several years and glad I did, but would probably not go back. Insanely expensive evening, over $330/per couple after the $85 per person price fixe, a few overpriced and rel
Downright disrespectful service at Zahav!
My family and I, in town for the Penn Relays, could not wait to try Zahav-a restaurant we’d seen on favorite shows about amazing food and a place that we had to reserve months in advance due to the popularity. I was stunned by the extremely poor se
Outstanding
Zahav is understandably one of the hardest reservations to get in Philadelphia, I was fortunate to be able to pop in and sit at the bar as the restaurant opened during a recent business trip to the area. I opted for the tasting menu, which is very fa
Everyone seemed to love this place but me.
I had very high expectations from this place due to all the hype people were telling me. It was such a disappointment!! The service was less than many other high end restaurants that I have been to. Maybe it was an off night for the staff. They did
Over-rated.
James Beard got it wrong with this one. uninspired, unoriginal, unremarkable, colonialist garbage.
Amazing! I have never had a bad meal at Zahav (the inside
Amazing! I have never had a bad meal at Zahav (the inside not the patio seating). The meal was 85 dollars per person but included small dipping portions with fresh pita, mezze, and one mesibah with an ending of dessert. The meal alone was so much we
Reserved a spot for two at the bar.
I prefer it since it's more intimate than shouting across the table. The bartender explained the menu to us and another couple. He would provide us silverware, drinks, and that our orders. The first two portions are automatically ordered with every i
Always a fabulous meal.
Just wish it was easier to get a table and enjoy more often! That lamb ... it haunts my dreams. :sigh:
I have eaten in so many high end restaurants, but this one
I have eaten in so many high end restaurants, but this one is special. It. Was. Everything. The entrance. The warm greeting. The perfect round table for 5 where we could all talk easily to one another throughout the meal, the decor, the lighting, t
Dined here last night and every aspect of the night blew me
Dined here last night and every aspect of the night blew me away. Our reservation was at 7 and we were seated immediately. Graham was our server/bartender and he was absolutely incredible. His knowledge of the menu was truly impressive and his drink
The most amazing restaurant in Philadelphia! The waitress
The most amazing restaurant in Philadelphia! The waitress we had was so nice and welcoming as well as extremely knowledgeable able the dishes, ingredients, wine origins and was so excited to share this eating experience with us. The Salatim were amaz
Hard pass.
It's difficult to think of a place I would like to eat at less than this one.
I love Zahav! I wish it wasn't so hard to get a reservation
I love Zahav! I wish it wasn't so hard to get a reservation otherwise I'd be here at least once a month. When you come you have 2 menu options and each comes with several courses. The first time I came I got the one with Persian rice and it was good
Go!
Literally waited years to come here and it was well worth the wait! For as nuanced and fine a dining experience, the vibe is very casual and welcoming. Put your food selection in the hands of the very knowledgeable staff, and enjoy!
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