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Vetri CucinavsZahav
Both Zahav and Vetri are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Zahav is preferred by most writers compared to Vetri. Zahav scores 94 with approval from 14 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Zagat and Where.
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1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $50/night
Fodor's "Chef Mark Vetri blew into town from New York, where his cooking had garnered all sorts of kudos." Full review
Frommer's "The best Italian restaurant in America? That's what the critics say." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the nation, this fine-dining landmark is usually booked two months in advance." Full review
Zagat4.6
"Acolytes attest "heaven on earth" can be found in an "unassuming" townhouse in Washington Square West, home of Marc Vetri's flagship Italian, a "gastronomic tour de force"." Full review
Zagat "Midpriced Neapolitan pies emerge from the custom-built oven as fast as the beats on the rocking soundtrack, keeping the crush of tourists, locals and carry-out customers satisfied." Full review
BlackBook "Critically acclaimed seasonally-changing menu includes Italian classics and contemporary innovations."
Gayot17.0
"Chef Marc Vetri needs no more than this intimate 30-seater on Spruce Street to impress guests." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 3 Bells
"It's the complete package, from toppings and menu twists, to the drink program and overall feel, that puts it on top." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 4 Bells
"At nearly 14-year-old Vetri, my posterity list of dishes is long, from the sublime spinach gnocchi to the wood-smoked goat and truffled-onion crepe." Full review
Not For Tourists "Intimate and romantic, one of Philly's best."
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DK Eyewitness Philadelphia Inquirer Not For Tourists
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Bon Appétit Show All Reviews
237 Saint James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $20/night
Fodor's "A small staff mixes and matches a melting pot of flavors for a modern Israeli menu whose highlights include house-baked laffa (flatbread)." Full review
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 "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 "From the laffa bread to the Israeli-born chef Michael Solomonov, everything is authentic."
Gayot14.0
"Zahav, which means gold in Hebrew, showcases chef Michael Solomonov's love for the foods of his homeland." Full review
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 4 Bells
"No chef in the city is creating food as thrillingly personal and well-executed." Full review
Not For Tourists "Culinary greatness from the Middle East."
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 "Where modern Middle Eastern started." Full review
