Zahav

Top 1% of restaurants in Philadelphia
9/10

14 expert reviews

“A small staff mixes and matches a melting pot of flavors for a modern Israeli menu whose highlights include house-baked laffa (flatbread).”

– Fodor's

Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Solomonov’s Middle Eastern combinations include mellow, musky, twice-cooked eggplant salad served next to nutty hummus with blistered flatbread." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"A "breath of fresh international air", Michael Solomonov's "one-of-a-kind" Society Hill Israeli "blends traditional food" (think "heavenly hummus") with "modern techniques"." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"From the laffa bread to the Israeli-born chef Michael Solomonov, everything is authentic."
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"Zahav, which means gold in Hebrew, showcases chef Michael Solomonov'€™s love for the foods of his homeland." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Israeli street food given a gourmet spin. Modern techniques and excellent ingredients add extra gloss (and expense) to traditional snacks, salads, and kebabs."
Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Inquirer
4 Bells
"No chef in the city is creating food as thrillingly personal and well-executed." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Culinary greatness from the Middle East."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"It’s still serving a bevy of flavorful small plates, including downright addictive hummus (try the Tehina, topped with cumin, lemon, and parsley) and luscious beef-and-lamb kofte." Full review
Bon Appétit Bon Appétit
"Where modern Middle Eastern started." Full review
Where Where
"James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Solomonov carefully prepares creative, contemporary Israeli cuisine." Full review
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