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Zahav

Notable venue

Restaurant in Old City

RestaurantMiddle Eastern4.6 (3078 reviews)£££

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Known for:hummuskebab

About

Located in Center City East, Old City, United States, Zahav is a Restaurant. A well-known name on the Old City dining scene, with its own Wikipedia entry. Cuisine: Middle Eastern. For a quieter visit, come by on a Tuesday. Also offers outdoor seating, table reservations. Price range: high-end. Known for hummus, kebab. It is closed on Monday, Sunday. Rated 4.6★ from 3078 reviews, it is among the highest-rated spots in Old City.

Menu highlights

  • Open Menu Close Menu
  • Hummus-Tehina with Laffa Bread
  • Beets with Tehina Twice-cooked Eggplant
  • Pickled Napa Cabbage Moroccan Carrots
  • Marinated Cauliflower Spicy Fennel
  • Branzino Corn Tzatziki, Onion, Serrano Peppers‍ ‍28
  • Romanian Beef Kebab Walnut Muhammara, Jimmy Nardello Peppers 26
  • Chicken Shishlik Green Garlic, Tomato Matbucha, Almond 22
  • Mushroom Shishlik Garlic Tehina, Spring Onion Tabbouleh 28
  • Eggplant Tomato Matbucha, Pistachio 16
  • Malabi Cashew, Rosewater, Strawberry ‍13
  • Basbousa Coconut, Pineapple ‍13

Amenities

Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessBarTakes reservationsFamily friendly

What diners mention

  • Service4
  • Food quality4
  • Ambiance2

Frequently asked questions

Where is Zahav?+

Zahav is located at 237 St James Place, Philadelphia, Old City.

What kind of place is Zahav?+

Zahav is a Restaurant in Old City serving Middle Eastern.

What are Zahav's opening hours?+

Zahav is closed on Monday, Sunday.

Is Zahav open on Sundays?+

No, Zahav is closed on Sundays.

Does Zahav take reservations?+

Yes, you can book a table at Zahav online.

When is the best time to visit Zahav?+

It is busiest on Saturday and usually quietest on Tuesday.

How expensive is Zahav?+

Zahav is generally high-end.

What does Zahav offer?+

Zahav offers Outdoor seating, Wheelchair access, Bar, Takes reservations, Family friendly.

Location

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What diners say on Google

Shani Dixon (Your REALTOR)★★★★★

Zahav — A World-Class Experience in Old City I can honestly say that Zahav is one of the best restaurants I have ever experienced—not just in Philadelphia, but likely in the entire country. It is absolutely worth every bit of the hype. The Food & "Taste of Zahav" Menu When you dine here, you don't just order a single dish; you experience a multi-course "chef’s menu" that takes you through an incredible range of flavors. • The Hummus: It is legendary for a reason. It tastes so fresh, it’s as if they prepared it just moments before it hit the table. • The Experience: Every course, from the varie

Benny Feinsilber★★★★★

If you're looking for one of the best dining experiences of your life, Zahav is the place to be! Unbelievably unique, creative, and high-quality Israeli/Middle Eastern dishes with dazzling attention to detail and service (especially from Chef Daniel who was so kind and welcoming!). Some of our favorite dishes included the pomegranate lamb shoulder, roasted figs, piping hot fresh laffa bread with multiple delicious dips, and the fried cauliflower with herbed labneh. The signature cocktails were delightful and complemented each course perfectly. For dessert, the chocolate malabi and pear cardam

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

Markus★★★★

service and atmosphere were really great. the bread and hummus et al were a great start and probably the highlight of the meal. the smoked lamb and pomegranate wasn’t for me. the smoke overpowered the other flavors and i couldn’t taste much else than that. the crispy rice was interesting since it had so many crispy bits but i find these tend to get stuck on my teeth. it’s an interesting way to increase the crispiness though maybe there’s a better way. service was great and the atmosphere was laid back. the only negative against the space was the playlist. it sounded like 5 to 8 people with dr

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