Middle Eastern

PHLReview

Messina Social Club is a members-only restaurant making some of the most innovative food in South Philly.

Alison B. Kessler

January 26, 2023

PHLGuide

When you can’t get a reservation at Zahav, these 10 places are (almost) as good.

Candis R. McLean & Team Infatuation

November 17, 2022

PHLGuide

Where to go when you want delicious dumplings.

Candis R. McLean

October 3, 2022

PHLReview

Spice Finch is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse that’s great for everything from a client dinner to drinks at the bar.

Team Infatuation

May 18, 2022

PHLReview

Laser Wolf is an excellent Israeli grill in Kensington from the people behind Zahav.

Candis R. McLean

May 4, 2022

PHLReview

Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Society Hill that's a Philly institution and a celebratory spot to have some silky hummus, fluffy laffa bread, and tender cuts of meat.

Candis R. McLean

May 2, 2022

PHLReview

Goldie is a fast casual falafel shop in Rittenhouse that’s good for a healthy lunch or casual dinner.

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Sydney McElwee

PHLReview

K’Far is an all-day Israeli cafe from the people who run Zahav, and while it’s better known for breakfast, it also serves an excellent dinner.

Sydney McElwee

January 14, 2022

PHLReview

Sansom Kebab House is an Afghan restaurant on South Street that has great ashak dumplings.

Candis R. McLean

December 10, 2020

PHLReview

Merkaz is a fast-casual Israeli sandwich shop that also has a great breakfast.

Sydney McElwee

January 3, 2020

PHLReview

Mama’s is a vegetarian, kosher shop with great falafel that usually has a line around the block during lunch hours.

Sydney McElwee

October 29, 2019

PHLReview

Kamal’s in Reading Terminal Market has great falafel sandwiches and smoothies.

Sydney McElwee

August 22, 2019

PHLReview

Goldie is a falafel shop in Franklin’s Table from the people behind Zahav.

Sydney McElwee

August 20, 2019

PHLReview

Hadramout is a small Yemeni restaurant near Penn that’s good for a quick lunch or group dinner.

Sydney McElwee

July 18, 2019

PHLReview

Manakeesh is a Lebanese bakery in West Philly that’s good for a quick coffee or a flatbread with some friends.

Sydney McElwee

March 28, 2019

PHLReview

Head to Marrakesh is a cash-only Moroccan spot in Society Hill with belly dancers and tables you recline at.

Jordan Price

October 29, 2018

PHLReview

Manakeesh in West Philly makes super affordable Lebanese food that’s some of the best in the city.

Jordan Price

October 29, 2018