Zahav is an acclaimed Israeli restaurant in Philadelphia, renowned for introducing modern Israeli cuisine to the city’s vibrant dining scene since its opening in 2008. Located in Society Hill, Zahav offers a warm, inviting atmosphere inspired by Middle Eastern hospitality, where diners enjoy family-style meals built around sharing. The kitchen, helmed by chef Michael Solomonov, crafts dishes that celebrate the diverse culinary traditions brought to Israel by immigrants, with standouts like their signature hummus-tehina, wood-fired laffa bread, and the famous pomegranate-glazed lamb shoulder. Zahav’s innovative small-plates menu and vibrant flavors have earned it major national recognition, including a James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant, cementing its place as a destination for an extraordinary and memorable dining experience in Philadelphia.