Zahav Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Zahav, a culinary gem nestled in Philadelphia that captures the essence of Israeli dining through vibrant flavors and an inviting atmosphere. The menu is a heartfelt tribute to the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring sumptuous dishes that promise to excite your palate. Start your journey with their renowned mezze, including a selection of hummus and laffa bread, perfect for sharing and celebrating flavors.
Don’t miss the iconic lamb shoulder, tender and flavorful, often recommended by patrons. Each dish showcases authenticity, as evidenced by rave reviews noting the exceptional service paired with delicious meals. The dining experience at Zahav is not just about the food; it's about creating lasting memories—a sentiment echoed by delighted diners who return time and again. With a carefully curated wine list that complements every dish, Zahav is a must-visit for anyone seeking a truly memorable meal.
Cocktails
Lemonnana
Bourbon, Mint, Lemon, Verbena
The Z&T
Gordon's Gin, Za'atar, Byrrh Grand Quinquina
Watermelon Man
Tequila, Watermelon, Aperol, Jalepnos, Cilantro, Salt
The Gold Martini
Israeli Gin, Amaro Nonino, Vermouth, Olive
Bits & Peaches
Vodka, Peach, Baharat, Lemon, Aquafaba
Bingo! Bye-Bye!
Rum, Darjeeling, Walnut Liqueur, Arak, Orange, Campari, Mint
For The Uninitiated
Brandy, Rum, Cardamaro, Date Molasses
Mint Lemonade
Sour Cherry Iced Tea
Cucumber, Sumac & Tonic
Turks Go Pistachios
Turkish Pistachio Orgeat, Grapefruit, Lime, Rose
Zero Proof
Beer & Cider
Gaffel Kolsch
Cologne, Germany 4.8%
Almaza Pilsner
Beirut, Lebanon 4.2%
Triple Bottom Brewing "Sunny" Zwickelbier
Philadelphia, PA 5.0%
Human Robot IPA
Philadelphia, PA 6.5%
21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon
San Leandro, CA, 4.9%
Ploughman Stayman Winesap Cider
Aspers, PA, 6.9%
Cava
Sumarroca "Reserva Brut", Catalunya 2019
Txakolina
Bodega Gaintza, Getaria, 2021
Sauvignon Blanc
Mahu, Maule Valley, 2021
Chardonnay
Thorne & Daughters "Copper Pot", Overberg, 2020
Malagousia
Domaine Zafeirakis "Microcosmos", Tyrnavos, 2020
Riesling
J. Brix, Santa Barbara, 2017
Calkarasi Blanc de Noir
Pasaeli, Aegean, 2021
Sparkling & Whites by the Glass
RosE & Orange by the Glass
Blatina Rose
Wines of Illyria, Bosnia, 2019
Catarratto Skin Contact
Dario Serrentino, Sicily, 2021
Pinot Gris Ramato
Maloof "Where Ya PJs At?", Willamette Valley, 2021
Pinot Noir
Heirloom Vineyards "The Velvet Fog", Adelaide Hills, 2021
Marselan
Bodega Garzon, Uruguay, 2020
Argaman
Barkan Winery, Judean Hills, 2020
Cinsault/Syrah/Cabernet
Chateau Musar "Jeune", Bekaa Valley, 2020
Syrah/Cabernet/Cabernet Franc
Chateau Kefraya, Bekaa Valley, 2018
Tempranillo
Alberto Orte "La Antigua Clasico" Crianza, Rioja, 2012
Reds by the Glass
Sparkling
Mersel "Leb Nat" Sauvignon Blanc Petillant Naturel
Bekaa Valley, 2020
Kavaklidere "Altin Kopuk" Brut
Aegean, NV
Marco De Bartoli "Terzavia" Grillo Extra Brut
Sicily, 2017
Digby Fine English "Reserve" Brut
Sussex, 2010
Medivol Cremant de Limoux Rose
Languedoc, NV
Marco Cordani "Magia" Vino Rosso Frizzante
Piacenza, 2019
Tarlant "Zero" Brut Nature
Vallee de la Marne, NV
Vilmart & Cie "Grand Cellier" Brut 1er Cru
Montagne de Reims, NV
Leclerc Briant "Millesime" Extra Brut
Epernay, 2010
Bruno Michel "Les Oubliees Pauline" Extra Brut 1er Cru Blanc de Blanc
Vallee de la Marne, 1997
Champagne
RosE & Orange
Kavaklidere "Lal" Calkarasi Rose
Aegean, 2019
Massaya Cinsault Rose
Bekaa Valley, 2020
Alfredo Maestro "Amanda" Garnacha Tintorera
Penafiel, 2020
Olivier Horiot Rose de Riceys
Cotes des Bar, 2017
Vouni Panayia "Whole Bunch" Xynesteri
Cyprus, 2018
Il Censo "Praruar" Terre Siciliane Bianco
Sicily, 2018
Paolo Bea "Santa Chiara" Umbria Bianco
Umbria, 2018
Paolo Bea "Arboreus" Umbria Bianco
Umbria, 2014
COS "Rami" Insolia/Grecanico
Sicily, 2017 (1.5L)
Cremisan Wine Estate Dabouki
West Bank, 2019
Carmel Winery "Kayoumi Vineyard" Riesling
Upper Galilee, 2017
Vitkin Grenache Blanc/Roussanne
Galilee, 2018
Recanati Marawi
Judean Hills, 2019
Clos de Gat Chardonnay
Judean Hills, 2016
Sevilen "Isabey" Sauvignon Blanc
Aegean, 2020
Vinkara Hasandede
Ankara, 2020
Vouni Panayia "Alina" Xynisteri
Cyprus, 2019
Vouni Panayia "Woman in the Wine Press" Morokanella
Cyprus, 2018
Chateau Ksara Merwah
Bekaa Valley, 2020
Chateau Musar "Blanc" Obaideh/Merwah
Bekaa Valley, 1997
Eastern Mediterranean Whites
World Whites
Domaine Herr Riesling
Alsace, 2020
Fontezoppa "Asola" Colli Maceratesi Ribona
Marche, 2017
Ronchi di Cialla "Ciallabianco" Ribolla Gialla/Verduzzo/Picolit
Friuli, 1997
Thorne & Daughters "Rocking Horse" Roussanne/Semillon
Western Cape 2019
Domain Sylvain Morey Chardonnay
Chassagne Montrachet, 2015
Domaine Pinson "La Foret" Chardonnay 1er Cru
Chablis, 2017
Domaine Serene "Evenstad Reserve" Chardonnay
Willamette Valley, 2017
Jean-Philippe Fichet "Le Tesson" Chardonnay
Meursault, 2013 (1.5L)
Inaki Gorrido Listan Blanco
Tenerife, 2020
Vincent Caille "Monnieres-Saint Fiacre" Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine
Loire Valley 2015
Cremisan Wine Estate Baladi
West Bank, 2016
Pelter "Trio" Cabernet/Merlot/Cabernet Franc
Galilee, 2020
Somek "Adom" Syrah/Mourvedre/Carignan
Shomron, 2019
Clos de Gat "Ayalon Valley" Bordeaux Blend
Judean Hills 2005,
Hatzidakis Mavrotragano
Santorini, 2017
Ixsir "Altitudes" Cabernet/Caladoc/Syrah
Batroun, 2016
Massaya "Gold Reserve" Cabernet/Mourvedre/Syrah
Bekaa Valley, 2011
Domaine des Tourelles Syrah
Bekaa Valley, 2015
Chateau Kefraya "Amphora" Tempranillo/Syrah/Cinsault
Bekaa Valley, 2018
Chateau Musar "Levantine" Cinsault/Tempranillo/Cabernet
Bekaa Valley, 2020
Chateau Musar "Hochar" Cinsault/Grenache/Cabernet
Bekaa Valley, 2019
Chateau Musar "Rouge" Cabernet/Cinsault/Carignan
Bekaa Valley, 2015
Eastern Mediterranean Reds
World Reds
Camuna Cellars Chambourcin
Philadelphia, 2020
Praytell "Medley" Pinot Noir/Chardonnay
Willamette Valley, 2021
Forastero Malbec
Mendoza, 2020
La Pianelle Vespolina
Piedmont, 2013
Paolo Scavino "Cannubi" Barolo
Piedmont, 2014
Istine Chianti Classico
Radda, 2020
Monastero Suore Cistercensi "Benedic" Sangiovese/Ciliegiolo
Lazio, 2020
I Vigneri Nerello Mascalese
Etna, 2019
Lopez de Heredia Tempranillo Reserva
Rioja, 2005
Envinate "Migan" Listan Negro
Tenerife, 2020
Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet "Clos des Cessieux" Syrah
Saint-Joseph, 2020
Chateau Palmer Merlot/Cabernet/Petit Verdot
Margaux, 1998
Domaine Dujac Pinot Noir Vosnee-Romanee 1er Cru
Burgundy, 2017
Domaine Dujac Pinot Noir Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Burgundy, 2017
Late Harvest Furmint
Royal Tokaji, Tokaji, Hungary, 2018 500ml
Malvasia
Bodegas Los Bermejos, Lanzarote, Canary Islands. NV 500ml
Commandaria
Tsiakkas, Limassol, Cyprus, 2014 500ml
Dessert Wine
After Dinner Cocktails
Turkish Coffee Martini
Vodka, Amaro, Cardamom, Arak
Sicilian Daiquiri
Sici Averna, Lime, Aperol, Honey, Salt
Amaro Averna
Amaro Montenegro
Amaro Meletti
Amaro Nonino
Cynar Ricetta
Fernet Branca
Amaro/Digestif
Rye
Rittenhouse
Willet 4 Yr
Sazerac
Whistle Pig 10 YR
Knob Creek Rye
Michter's Rye
Chateau Musar (Lebanon)
Massaya (Lebanon)
Efe Blue Label Raki (Turkey)
Arak/Raki
Single Malt Scotch
McCallan 12 YR
Glenmorangie 10 YR
Oban 14 YR
Talisker 10 YR
Laphroaig 10 YR
Lagavulin 16 YR
Germain Robin
Lelouvier Calvados Fine
Domaine d'Aurensan Armanac 20 YR
Brandy
Blended Scotch
Dewar's White Label
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Johnnie Walker Green Label
Buffalo Trace
Maker's Mark
Blade & Bow
Basil Hayden
Wilderness Trail
Bourbon
In The beginning
Laffa Bread
Za'atar, Olive Oil
Salatim
Selection of Six Vegetable Salads
Hummus-Tehina
Green Tehina
Kampachi Crudo
Walnuts, Harif, Tehina
Zucchini Schnitzel
Jimmy Nardello Peppers, Kashkaval, Anchovy
Haloumi
Roasted Nectarine, Brown Butter Almonds, Sumac
Compressed Melon
Heirloom Tomatoes, Cacik
Mezze
Al Ha'Esh
Branzino
Melon Tzatziki, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Palestinian Dukkah
Chicken Shishlik
Peach Amba, Shishito Peppers, Gribenes
Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder
Chickpeas, Mint
Cauliflower Chraime
North African Tomato-Pepper Stew
Entree
Dessert
Lemon Verbena Custard
Sumac Merengue, Fresh Raspberries
Fresh Peach Sorbet
Toasted Almond Granita