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Over-rated.
James Beard got it wrong with this one. uninspired, unoriginal, unremarkable, colonialist garbage.
Be the first to ReplyEveryone 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 didn't change our plates after eating the first course so that the first and second course I had to mix the flavors!! The restaurant was a bit too dark to be able to see well also. I understand about ambience but it was a bit too dark for that so I worry about the cleanliness!! As for the food, definitely not worth the calories consumed!! Their famous hummus was very salty!! I always believed that good food does not have to be salty. I get it that people drink wine or cocktails need the salt to taste the food!! As for their fried cauliflower, I was so excited to try but it tasted burnt and a mouthful of oil came out as I chew it. Not the greatest experience!! I have had deep fried cauliflower or broccoli before at other restaurant, let me assure you there is a way to keep it not that oily!! Holy cow!! The other dishes were ok nothing to write home about for sure. As for the meats - the lamb was a bit too gamey for me. The short ribs was definitely the worst I have ever eaten. It was all fat!! I actually had only a couple of bites and left the rest there!! Usually I do expect it to be fatty but one can also find some meat but what we got was mostly fat and thin strips of meat!! The steak with mushrooms were cooked very rare!! The mushroom were quite tasty but again it came out not hot and I am not the type to eat bloody pieces of meat!! So I only ate the mushroom and they were delicious!! I really don't know how this place can be the best to eat at. Honestly I left the place hungry and had to go to Positano which is nearby to grab some food! What a disappointment!! I am going to assume it was an off night for them!! But at these prices there should be no off night. Being a foodie I expect at high end restaurants to serve food that is not too salty and to ask how do we want our steak to be cooked.. etc... I apologize for giving such a bad review but I really didn't like it. I have been to Tel Aviv many times for my business travels and let me tell you the restaurants there are incredible!! This is terrible compared to those places!! I remembered not ever having a bad meal there from the bread to the hummus to the grilled fishes. So fresh!! Another thing I can't imagine is people have to wait two months to get a reservation for two. Save your time and go elsewhere. All hyped!! Hope the owners do some reflection because I do want them to do well!! If you like their food - good for you but for me, I will not come back anytime soon!! Save your calories for other places with great food, great service and a place that makes the food taste homemade and not over salt it so you have to keep drinking liquor to overcome the saltiness!! Remember as you get older you only have so much appetite, eat something worth the calories that you can consume! At least I didn't get sick eating at Zahav!! I guess that is one good thing I can say and the mushrooms were very good that came with the steak!!
Be the first to ReplyAmazing! 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 ended up with a ton of leftovers. I started the meal with a cocktail. It was the open sesame and it was very delicious. The drink had scotch, sesame, and bitters. Fresh pita was brought out with a ton of small dipping plates surrounding the hummus. The pita was ok but the hummus was the best I have ever had. The dipping portions were equally amazing. Broccolini with Caramelized Onions and Pickled Napa Cabbage were so amazing. We had so much left over, the staff graciously gave us more pita. The bartender at the bar (which we were seated at) was very helpful and friendly to chat with. The mezze came up next. Of note was the Roasted Broccoli. I loved how the broccoli was marinated in lemon and how the dipping sauce was tehina. The Phyllo-wrapped Haloumi was delicious. The cheese melted in my mouth. The entree was split between 2 people. We split the Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder. I think this is the only dish we regretted. The bartender said it was the most popular entree but it was a bit too sticky and the lamb taste was too pronounced for my liking. I also didn't taste any pomegranate. I think next time I go I want to try out the other side of the menu. The dessert that came was so so good. The Malabi Custard was a delicious custard that had candied walnuts.
Be the first to ReplyAlways a fabulous meal.
Just wish it was easier to get a table and enjoy more often! That lamb ... it haunts my dreams. :sigh:
Be the first to ReplyReserved 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 item ordered and delivered. The first portion included 5 items that were all fantastic, with the Beets with tahini and twice cooked egg plant shining out the most. Ordered another Laffa bread since the first was insufficient. Next, the various Mezze plates were served. They were simple but delicious. After that, we chose the pomegranate lamb shoulder. Neither of us like most lamb but it was zahav signature dish so we went for it. It wasn't great. We'll choose the Al' Hahesh dishes next time. The Malabi Custard was excellent. The custard mixed well with the candied walnut. We were also given a date who's seed was replaced with almonds. Soo good. Out of all fine dining Israeli restaurants I've been to, Zahav is the only restaurant worth it's $$$.
Be the first to ReplyI 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, the amazing food, and Sydney! Sydney is one of the all time great wait staff people. She gracefully handled 4-6 tables of 5 and 7. She was the exact right amount of present, attentive, delightful, professional, and kind. Yes, our wait staff person was kind! This is a special TREAT restaurant. The food on the tasting menu was abundant, flavorful, creative and delicious. I am a weirdly picky pescatarian who doesn't eat spicy food or beets. Skipping those two dishes, I enjoyed so many unusually deliciously prepared "salatim"salads; the most amazing dorrade fish wrapped in grape leaves and chocolate kanafe. I didn't like the drink I ordered. Sydney noticed this and promptly insisted that I get a drink I liked better, and did not charge me for the one I ordered originally. This entire meal experience was unforgettable and I feel grateful I had the chance to dine here. You should, too.
Be the first to ReplyDined 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 recommendations were second to none. Another standout was Anthony who was super attentive and personable and did a great job of making us feel right at home. The sheer volume of food is overwhelming and the entire experience is MORE than worth the money. Not only is the quantity of food large, but the execution of every dish is spot on. This is the best restaurant I've eaten at in Philly and a must try for any foodie in the area!
Be the first to ReplyThe 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 amazing, our personal favorites being the fennel and cabbage. The hummus and laffa were great and had amazing zaatar seasoning. Appetizers were also very good, our favorite being the carrots and the crispy potatoes. At this point we were so full! We recommend the Al haesh to be able to try several different skewers which were served with cabbage and baharat rice. Lastly the malabi dessert with calamansi was amazingly refreshing and fruity! I recommend the wine pairing as well. Cozy feel in the restaurant and friendly atmosphere was a plus.
Be the first to ReplyHard pass.
It's difficult to think of a place I would like to eat at less than this one.
Be the first to ReplyI 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 but the second time I came I tried the other one (pictures below) and it was much much better!! Parking is easy to find right outside and the service is phenomenal. Would def recommend
Be the first to ReplyJust an exceptional experience as Lisa E.
and I celebrated our 31st anniversary with a one night getaway. We toured Philly on foot logging just under 9 miles and worked up quite an appetite. Yet, we have enough leftovers to host a Shabbat dinner for 4. We sat caddy-corner at a table for 2 allowing for views of the kitchen, bar, and main dining room. Our waitperson Chris provided an overview of the tasting menu. While awaiting my cocktail, he brought us flutes of a crisp sparkling pinot noir blend from Australia. Seeking something more traditional from the cocktail menu, he recommended the Quench Me- rye, calvados, cynar, and vermouth. Complex , nuanced and quite enjoyable. The first course began with the delicious zatar flatbread served with salatim. My favorites were the hummus with green tahini, the fennel, and the Napa with onions. The second course standouts were the kataifi halloumi and figs with tzatzik. Dishes kept coming at a perfect pace , with the exception that the third course and main entree came at the same time. Not sure if that was an oversight but my preference would have been to have a pause between the courses. By the time we finished the crisp skinned branzino and took one bite of the rich lamb with the crisp rice we were done for the evening. Dessert and off menu stuffed dates will wait for tonight's after dinner treat back home. We walked off the meal with a moonlight stroll towards our hotel on a fine spring evening, satiated, content, and ready for the next life adventure together.
Be the first to ReplyFan freaking tastic.
Get the humus and sit at the bar to do the tasting. The bartenders are top notch. Loved seeing Troy there.
Be the first to ReplyFood is amazing.
It is definitely worth the wait to get in here. Service is professional. Ambiance is sleek and clean!
Be the first to ReplyHonestly, some things on the menu were really goI'd and
Honestly, some things on the menu were really goI'd and other things just okay. I don't get the hype of this place people really rave about it and I (and my whole table) was extremely underwhelmed with the food and the service. Id way rather go to Vetri or Laurel and get my dollars worth. The service was also just okay compared to other similarly priced restaurants in the city. It's a no from me, dawg.
Be the first to ReplyThis may be an unpopular opinion, but Zahav was fine and I
This may be an unpopular opinion, but Zahav was fine and I most likely would not return. Let me explain why;Food: the only option they provide is the chefs tasting menu ($75). Which I probably would have ordered anyway. The food was good, but truthfully average and lacked the flavor profile that I have found at suraya and laser wolf. There are only 2 options for the main dish - lamb or eggplant. The lamb was nice but it came out on a dish and presentation that didn't feel like it was supposed to be a main course. However, I will say they provided a lot of food and I was impressed with the quantity. The quality needs some work. Service: our wait staff was lovely. They did a very good job explaining all of the dishes and we did the wine pairing which I think added a lot to the experience. They have a "service charge" of 20% but what was uncomfortable was their explanation that "this is not gratuity, rather a charge to make sure the kitchen and staff can meet living wage, gratuity is appreciated." - I fully respect that, but when the service charge is almost 100$ .... Ambiance: is fine, but this place is so overhyped that I really expected something spectacular. But overall the staff was nice and the service was good. The restaurant was relatively empty and with how challenging it is to get reservations here - I think they must only release a certain number to make it appear in high demand. So all in all - the food was fine but no where near the cost. It was overrated. If you want to go for the experience and to say that you did - go for it. You will not find me here again.
Be the first to ReplyThe food was amazing, the staff was pretentious.
The starting salads were well balanced, our first bread was a bit overcooked, too crisp to fold and scoop the hummus. The mezze dishes were fine, but the entrees were stellar. The lamb is worth the hype, and the chicken was moist and well cooked. We were stuffed by the time dessert came around, but the tartness of the dessert paired so nicely with the sweet arak fluff, you had to take more than one bite, even when you think you are full! The balance of the flavors throughout the meal was lovely and I can understand why it's still one of the top places to try in Philly. The service was okay. Attentive and generally friendly. I could overhear the staff complaining about the lowering quality of the clientele right after speaking to me, which was not a pleasant way to start my meal. It soured the evening for me, personally. I've only ever heard good things about the service here, so I'm hoping my experience was just due to her having a bad day, but hiding your distaste for your customers should be the bare minimum in an upscale restaurant, shouldn't it?
Be the first to ReplyGreat ambiance, food and service! Definitely suitable for a
Great ambiance, food and service! Definitely suitable for a group. Everything is sharing and the food and drinks were nice however they could do much better for vegetarian options in the mains for a well known restaurant
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely fantastic and worth the hype! We sat at the bar
Absolutely fantastic and worth the hype! We sat at the bar and our bar tender was extremely attentive. I was a little hesitant to sit at the bar over a table, but we received the same, if not better service. It is a five course prix fixe menu, with a 20 percent service charge on the end. It came out to a little under a hundred per person. All of the food was phenomenal. Some highlights: loved the hummus and flatbread, brisket toast, and lamb shoulder. My fiancés favorite course was the desert. While not the most appealing to look at, it tasted like a key lime pie. Everything was fresh and delicious. We finished everything, leaving a comfortable full. There was incredible attention to detail in every bite. If you are trying to get reservations, I recommend being flexible in your date and setting notifications for when a table is available. It was much easier getting a table for a Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday than the weekend. I cannot wait to return to one of the best dining experiences I've had in awhile!
Be the first to ReplyService and ambiance was great.
Hummus is phenomenal as are the drinks. As for entrees... very average Israeli/middle eastern food and grossly overpriced. This place is more to be seen than anything
Be the first to Replyi gave been to Zahav many times and its amazing.
the place the food the service all excellent. i can't wait to go again.
Be the first to ReplyGosh, this is a tough review to write.
..I have eaten at Zahav many times from 2015 through early 2020 (pre-pandemic). It has not continued to get better and better in my estimation since 2015. I will sum up my impression in one sentence-WAY TOO MUCH FOOD.Sounds like I'm nuts, right? Trust me; I'm sane. A lot of Americans still equate massive amounts of food as a good dining experience. Realistically you can only eat so much before reaching a point where you are no longer eating for taste and enjoyment. You are simply eating because it's in front of you and you paid for it. The house cocktails here are original and well done. Highly recommend the Lemonnana and the Z&T. Course #1-The Beginning. The laffa bread is sublime. Every time I've come here, I've seen Mike Solomonov in the open kitchen, making laffa. As a chickpea hater, the warm hummus accompanying the laffa is the only hummus I'd ever care to eat given a choice. That schlubby beige stuff in the gorcery store deli case? Get it away from me-it's wall paper paste. By the way, you are not served heaping amounts of appetite quashing bread at this course.Course #2-The salatim is a selection of 6 vegetable "salads." They change from time to time but often feature carrots, eggplant, cauliflower and other vegetables elevated to new heights due to skillful preparation. By this stage of dinner, I am starting to get full-but look! Mezze is on the way. Course #3-Mezze selections also change on a fairly regular basis. I tried duck hearts as a mezze for the first time at Zahav. They were exquistely prepared and presented. I doubt I'd ever eat them elsewhere but I am glad to have tried them here. *urp* 3 more courses to go. By now, I am ready for some sparkling mineral water, loosening my belt and taking a brisk walk outside for about 30 minutes as opposed to consuming more food but here comes the al ha'esh. A thought, as I try to get comfortable in my seat; no matter how slowly one eats, one can only eat and enjoy so much at one sitting.Course #4-I believe March 2023's al ha'esh selections are a fish dish and chicken skewers. I've never had an unsatisfying meal here but at this juncture in the evening, I feel more dread than anticipation at being able to fully enjoy whatever is coming next. As I said earlier-too much food. In the words of Van Morrison-"On and on, over the hill to..." the entree. Course #5-For some time, the entree choice has been either lamb (ugh-no thanks) or a vegetarian dish. By now, more than anything, I'd really like to have a bitter digestif or a strong mint tea and my check so I can stroll down to the waterfront, think about my meal and contemplate life. Instead, because I have slogged through the arduous reservation process and paid for an enormous, too enormous, prix fixe meal, I am trapped here at this table for more courses. Could I ask to have the last 2-3 courses boxed up? No doubt I could, but then I lose out on the "full" (in more ways than one) Zahav experience. I would have been happily content to call it a night after the al ha'esh course. I'd feel sated in the sense that my money was wlsely spent and that I'd eaten well. Course #6-Dessert comes and it could be anything but no matter what it is, it would no longer have the ability to whet my excessively appeased appetite, couldn't arouse my burnt out taste buds or ease my overly full belly. Way too much food. How I wish Zahav served a la carte as well as prix fixe or offered a bar only salatim and drinks option. Don't let my review stop you from dining here. The food is interesting-but it's too much food. Too much of a good thing is really not a good thing, no matter who is in the kitchen.
Be the first to ReplyZahav not only lived up to its lauded reputation, it
Zahav not only lived up to its lauded reputation, it exceeded that lofty praise. Everything from the service to the food was beyond comprehension. There was not one mediocre dish during the entire meal. Salatim, laffa bread, lamb shoulder, hummus, and more were all simply outstanding. This was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had in the United States. I would recommend this place to anyone. I understand why it is so difficult to procure a reservation.
Be the first to ReplyFinally got to Zahav.
Took several times to grab a reservation, secured a table for 9:30am on a Friday. Zahav is a modern Israeli tasting menu. At $72pp (note that a 20% service charge is also added to bill) it's one of the most reasonably priced tasting menus out there. The quality of the food also makes it one of the best tasting menus as well. On our visit the menu consisted of;-1st Course Laffa BreadSalatim (6 vegetable salads)Hummus-Tehina Hands down the best hummus I've ever had. It's a hearty portion and they offer an extra loaf of Laffa bread if wanted. Both pieces of Laffa bread came fresh out the oven and were excellent. The 6 vegetable salads were great additions, our favorites were the beet salad and carrot salad.-2nd CourseKampachi CrudoZucchini Schnitzel Heirloom TomatoesHaloumiOur waitress told us that these tapa style dishes would come out rapid speed, and they did. The tomatoes were solid. The Kampachi, Zucchini, and Haloumi were the stars of this course. Like the hummus I've never had a piece of Haloumi cheese as good as the one at Zahav.-3rd CourseBranzinoChicken Shishlik Both the branzino and chicken dishes were very good. I really enjoyed the yogurt style sauce that was with the branzino and the peach amba with the chicken.-4th CoursePomegranate Lamb Shoulder Persian RiceThe lamb shoulder is Zahav's signature dish. It is excellent. The meat is perfectly tender, the taste is strong, but not gamey and it is a very rich dish. It was the perfect entree dish to end the meal. The Persian rice was decent, probably our least favorite item on the menu.5th CourseOlive Oil CakeHoneydew SorbetSolid desert course. Compared to the other 4 course nothing was stand out. Enjoyed the olive oil cake.Service was excellent and informative, but never pretentious like some tasting menus are. Note - Reservations open up at 11am the first of the month for all days on the following month via Resy. When I got on to make a res, within 3 minutes most tables were already booked for the whole month. In other words you need to know your date and be fast.
Be the first to ReplyThe absolute best dining experience we have ever had.
Food, Drink - the entire experience.
Be the first to ReplyWe came to Philly just to eat at some of the best
We came to Philly just to eat at some of the best restaurants and Zahav did not disappoint. The service was impeccable and the food was awesome.
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