Zahav – Middle Eastern
The air at Zahav is thick with the scent of warm, pillowy laffa bread and wood-charred meats, drawing guests into a vibrant celebration of modern Israeli flavors. A kaleidoscope of seasonal salatim and silky hummus-tehina gives way to the theatrical Al Ha’esh tasting menu, where succulent beef cheek and spice-kissed shishlik skewers emerge from the flames to create a communal dining experience that feels like a joyous, sun-drenched party.
237, St James Place, Philadelphia, PA, 19106 +12156258800 http://www.zahavrestaurant.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Zahav
Dairy-Free at Zahav
Zahav in Philadelphia has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salatim, Eggplant and Chicken Shishlik. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Zahav
Zahav in Philadelphia has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salatim, Eggplant and Chicken Shishlik. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Zahav
Zahav in Philadelphia has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mesibah Tasting Menu, Salatim and Eggplant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Zahav
Zahav in Philadelphia has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Swordfish Shishlik and The Z&T. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Zahav
Zahav in Philadelphia has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Branzino, Swordfish Shishlik and The Z&T. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Zahav
Zahav in Philadelphia has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Swordfish Shishlik. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Zahav
Zahav in Philadelphia has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salatim, Eggplant and Meyer Lemon Sorbet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Zahav
Zahav in Philadelphia has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salatim, Eggplant and Meyer Lemon Sorbet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Zahav
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Cheek | 15.1 g | 17.8 g |
| Branzino | 19.5 g | 9 g |
| Chicken Shishlik | 43.5 g | 3 g |
| Swordfish Shishlik | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Turkish Coffee Martini | 95 g | 2.2 g |
| The Z&T | 0 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Tasting Menus
Multi-course prix-fixe dining experiences.
- Al Ha’esh Tasting Menu - $90: Hummus-Tehina, Laffa Bread, Salatim, choice of Mezze, choice of Al Ha’esh (Grilled Main) served with Mujadara, and choice of Ha’sof (Dessert) Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mesibah Tasting Menu - $90: Hummus-Tehina, Laffa Bread, Salatim, choice of Mezze, choice of Mesibah (Large Format Main), and choice of Ha’sof (Dessert) Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner
- Optional Beverage Pairing - $45: Curated wine and beverage pairings for the tasting menu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Starters & Hummus
- Hummus-Tehina with Laffa Bread - $13: Creamy hummus with tehina served with fresh laffa bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salatim - $16: Beets with Tehina, Twice-cooked Eggplant, Pickled Napa Cabbage, Marinated Cauliflower, Moroccan Carrots, Spicy Fennel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses (Al Ha’esh)
- Beef Cheek - $26: Rutabaga, Horseradish Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $28: Yemenite Curry, Dandelion Greens Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Mushroom Shishlik - $18: Pickled Cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shishlik - $22: Apple Amba, Gribenes Dukkah, Roasted Radish Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swordfish Shishlik - $28: Agristada, Herb Salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant - $16: Amber Spice, Radicchio, Kishk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Pecan Konafe - $13: Roasted Apples, Honey Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Meyer Lemon Sorbet - $9: Fennel Granita, Candied Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Lemonnana - $13: Bourbon, Mint, Lemon, Verbena Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- The Z&T - $14: Gin, Za'atar, Bonal Gentian-Quina Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Turkish Coffee Martini - $16: Vodka, Amaro, Cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Mint Lemonade - $6
- Goldstar Lager - $8: Netanya, Israel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Meren Milk Punch - $10: Clarified Carrot, Turmeric, Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Zahav
- Is Zahav dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Zahav has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salatim, Eggplant and Chicken Shishlik.
- What can I eat at Zahav on a dairy-free diet?
- Salatim, Eggplant and Chicken Shishlik carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Zahav have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Salatim and Eggplant.
- Is Zahav gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Zahav?
- Beef Cheek, at roughly 17.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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