We've walked by this place so many times and so happy we finally stopped in. The ambiance and…read moreservice were wonderful. We did not feel rushed and enjoyed our meal thoroughly. We opted for the 4 course meal at $55 per person. It was nice for us to be able to try a little bit of everything and it was more than enough food for the two of us. Our favorites were the meatballs and bone marrow! Pastas were fresh and amazingly well flavored and cooked. Limoncello cake was the best dessert. Will definitely come back to try other menu items. Great for a date night or girls night out!

This BYOB restaurant is SUPERB! I mean, being owned by the same peeps as Crumb and…read moreGouldsburger's....how could we not be in for a treat?! You know the bread is at least going to be out of this world. My friend and I dined here on a week night, and boy was it popping! I love the ambiance- I felt like I was dining at my grandmother's house. It's small, cozy and decorated like your grandmothers living room or study. The menu is pretty small, but rotating. We started with the Italian Wedge "caesar." Who can go wrong with a caesar, but the jammy egg and proscuitto crisps were the star! Truly a great take on a caesar and huge, may I add. For our mains we shared the corn and ricotta pizza and the mushroom pasta. Both were absolutely OUTSTANDING! It has been some time since visiting and my mouth is still watering thinking about both plates. We were absolutely stuffed by the end but thrilled to take home some leftovers. Prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food. I would 100% return, I just wish there were some more gluten free options so my husband could accompany me!

Wow! I have always driven by Costiera and been intrigued... it did not disappoint!…read more The service was great and made our experience fun. The restaurant was definitely small, so I would either make a reservation well in advance or come sit at the bar early! When you come I highly recommend the short rib, one of the best dishes I had in a WHILE.

Costiera went beyond my expectations. I really wanted to do…read morerestaurant week even though the whole north eastern seaboard got slammed with the worst storm its seen in 10 years. With main roads and side streets finally cleared... I booked a RW dinner res at Costiera. There is a parking garage across the street for 5 dollars. We walked over (still icy ugh) but made it in and were seated. Interior was very nicely done up with wicker basket light fixtures and a nice colorful mural above the host stand. Our server AJ took great care of us- they were funny, attentive and very friendly. For restaurant week the menu honestly was fantastic with many options for every person's palate and dietary preferences. I went with the octopus appetizer, squid ink bucatini with calamari, and a pound cake with lemon curd and mint whipped cream. Every single thing I had was delicious. The octopus was grilled perfectly and tender and the bean puree and potato paired nicely. The pasta was umami and not too tomatoey or acidic. My pound cake was tasty with the tanginess of the curd pairing well with the whipped cream. My boyfriend enjoyed his mushroom soup, his mushroom bolognese rigatoni( i tried this, I would absolutely order this next time)and a decadent chocolate tart. If you're reading this and they extended their restaurant week menu, go now and enjoy a fantastic meal.

Our bartender was amazing and recommended such amazing dishes…read more Everything we ate was so fresh and beyond flavourful. Beef wellington - so hard to do, yet the chef did it perfectly. The beef was so tender. Both my friend and I were very skeptical but we decided to trust our bartender. She did great! Caesar salad - so different but it's the best Caesar I've ever had. They shaved egg yolk on it and the dressing was delicious. Pasta - Al dente and light. Perfect combo to go with the slightly heavier beef wellington. Cant wait to be back

Walked in after a busy day at work. Had a great conversation with the ladies here enjoying a flight…read moreof white, rose, and red with some potent, flavorful tuna tartare and wrapping the night with some dessert to go with my rose. The hospitality of the ladies and John, the man in the back and ownerr, preparing the great food that I enjoyed; you'll be encouraged to strike a conversation with the staff to see what's happening around the area while enjoying your bites.

We dined with friends on Saturday evening, October 20, 2025 with a 7:30 PM reservation. As frequent…read morevisitors, we continue to return for the incredible variety of food and drink options. The service was superb, as always, and the vibrant welcoming add to the service and gourmet experience. On this visit, we sampled a wide array of dishes: Truffle & Smoke Potato Chips Grilled Halloumi Risotto Cakes Spare Ribs Beet Salad Mushroom Soup Bison Skewers Yellowtail Ceviche The standout favorites of the night were the Grilled Halloumi and the Mushroom Soup -- both were exceptional. If you haven't tried it yet, put it at the top of your list. You won't be disappointed. We will be back for certain!

Oh good gosh Hay-Zeus Christos it was a culinary bliss driven ride! Wow oh wow we LOVED it!…read moreTop-tier eats whilst in moody, low-lit ambiance, nice tunes on the speaks with impeccable service and fantastic customer service from the very friendly & professional staff made this an extremely memorable visit coupled with happy hearts. We ordered a healthy medley encompassing the Miso-Maple Yams, Shrimp Martini, Blackened Green Beans, Fried Oysters, Black Tea Glazed ribs which were ALL absolutely scrumptious to the UMPTIOUS and the one dish that knocked our socks off clean out of our boots, that we loved sooo much, that we were planning to invite into the family tree was the Kanpachi Ceviche. Like really Chef? Like why is it so good that it hurts? In the words of once Californian politician, "I'll be back".

Went here recently with a girlfriend! We ordered crab dip, the crab cake appetizer and I got the…read morewedge salad and she got the Caesar. Everything was so good. Can't wait to visit here again. The restaurant has limited seating. We made a reservation but probably wasn't necessary for a Thursday night.

We ate at Jack's on Main in Clayton. A small house only 9-10 tables definitely make reservations…read morefor this delightful food destination. Had the special rockfish with lobster and fresh vegetables and baked potato! Highly recommend this restaurant and will be back

We stopped in to Veronica's yesterday for lunch - it was my first time, but was there with someone…read morewho had been there before. We got a Margy pizza and garlic knots - both of which were delicious. Would definitely have these again. More importantly, every single employee greeted us with genuine smiles and either anticipated our needs or immediately got us the things we needed. Also, the music was on point. I look forward to eating here again!

Friendly staff. Cozy seating inside and out. Menu is straightforward but they have a lot of…read morestandard and unique pizza combos. I chose the bart which is like their version of a meat trio. Pizza was delicious! Loved the sauce very light and sweet and I loved the brightness I got when I bit into a tomato. The crust I wished was thicker to meet the demand of the toppings but it was crispy and delightful. I can only imagine what something like a margherita would taste like!

Best Thing I Ever Ate: Hummus, Lamb Shoulder…read more This was my second visit to Zahav while visiting Philadelphia. I'm glad I had visited before because I knew the importance of pacing myself. I knew I could only enjoy a little knibble of each of the delicious salads that were initial placed on the table. I think I ate all the twice-cooked eggplant. It was so good! The hummus is honestly the best I've ever had, and the laffa bread is such a yummy accompaniment. I had to stop myself from eating too much! I tried the Phyllo-wrapped Haloumi. It was ok, but I liked my dad's Freekeh Arancini better. The Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder is the reason I had to pace myself. This is also one of my favorite lamb dishes that I've ever had. The greens are a nice accomaniment. I didn't care for the crispy rice, and it was the only thing I didn't like. I got the Pecan Konafe for dessert and it was like an exotic pecan pie. Love this! The honey ice cream was so refreshing after a big meal. I left very happy.

I cannot think of a single way Zahav could have been a better culinary experience. I came to know…read moreabout this restaurant through Eater's "Mise En Place" video series on YouTube and was struck by the care and contemplation put into each dish. The second I knew I was visiting Philly, I set a reminder on my phone to vie for a reservation. We got a 9:30pm reservation, which was late for my usual dining habits but absolutely no question worth the extra few hours to build up and appetite and anticipate going to such a renowned restaurant. We were met with a beautiful dining room and kind, passionate people at Zahav, especially our bartenders, who made our experience a true EVENT, describing each dish to us even as we were making decisions on the tasting menu, and vouching for the fact that we MUST try the halloumi, which ended up being my favorite dish! Wow, the care that is put into the craft of this food is unreal. Zahav is a true celebration of cuisine. We started with the laffa bread being served straight out of the fire with accompaniments which were absolute flavor bombs, especially the eggplant and pickled cabbage. The bread was warm, soft, and so flavorful in itself but made even better by the hummus-tehina, which was perhaps the smoothest I've ever had. The Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder fell right off the bone, and the Amba-braised Greens and Crispy Persian Rice were side dishes that felt like main events in themselves -- the crispiness of the rice perfectly complemented the pomegranate sauce of the lamb. This was the perfect celebration dinner, and Zahav quickly made it to the top of my list of places that live up to their hype and go above and beyond in the kindness realm.

My first time at Octobar. I walked in with a big group and it was five minutes before Happy Hour…read moreended. They were all ordering drinks from the HH menu two at a time. The bartender was busy so I looked at the menu until she was available. I waited for my friend to arrive. I thought I was going to get the tacos since it was Taco Tuesday. I ordered the lamb shashouska and my friend ordered the chorizo sliders. The service at the bar was great and the bar area had a cool vibe. There were a few things on the menu that sounded good so I am sure I will be back.

This a brunch review - and it was quite good! The unlimited mimosas bar includes a ton of flavor…read moreoptions and we explored a ton of them! I ordered the eggs Benedict for breakfast and the hollandaise sauce was a little weird because it was kinda too solid/ not very saucy but I did ask for more and that was a little better! Overall flavor amazing.

This needs a long post. Fire meal. Excellent service (shout out Erica!) . Cabbage was the most…read moredisappointing part Amberjack crudo: Asian pear added great crunch and sweetness. It was thin enough that it didn't take away from the melt-in-your-mouth quality of the fish. There was a smokiness in this that we couldn't figure out but it worked so fricken well Octopus: golly gee was this some good octopus. The most tender bite I think I've had in my life. It was breaded and fried but not in a heavy way at all. My first bite was almost Buffalo chicken-y? The peanut sauce also paired really well Scallop: oh my god. My favorite dish of the night. The scallops FELL apart with the lightest touch of a fork. They simply ~melted~. There was a fresh sea flavor to them as well. Paired super well with the meaty, slightly charred mushrooms Cabbage: left much to be desired. The pine nuts were super nutty and the brown butter was nice. But it was hard to eat the pine nut and the cabbage in one bite so they weren't really paired together. Cabbage was nicely charred but besides that it was a soft wedge of cabbage Cod: the curry was very ginger forward which I appreciated. Strong curry flavor but nothing too spectacular there. Once again though, the protein was cooked to perfection. Super flaky and melty pieces. I wish there were a few more pieces of bok choy and that the mushrooms were the ones in the octopus (this one was shiitake and larger softer pieces. I wanted some more chew I guess) Chocolate sorbet and cookies: never in my life did I imagine that a sorbet could taste like that. It was the richest dark chocolate flavor without a hint of sugar aftertaste. Phenomenal and super creamy too. The cookies look like they have a lot of salt, but it's really just the right amount. They were shortbreads but so buttery that it fell apart in your mouth. Not dry at all All in all, best to worst imho goes: scallops, crudo, octopus, cod, cabbage

I wanted to set up a surprise dinner for my girlfriend's birthday. The service definitely exceeded…read moremy expectations, communication was smooth, and the staff were very accommodating. The restaurant itself is beautiful and in a prime location. The food, however, felt like it could have been better. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 3/5 Parking - Valet/Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant has stunning decor with a very modern design. Everything felt immaculate and well put together. Service - This is where the restaurant truly stood out. Even before our visit, as soon as I made the reservation, I reached out to ask about accommodations for my girlfriend's birthday to make sure she had the experience she deserved. I also wanted to bring a large bouquet to be placed on our table. The staff maintained consistent communication, made everything easy to coordinate, and were more than willing to help. Once we arrived, at least five staff members wished my girlfriend a happy birthday, and she was genuinely happy with the level of attention and thoughtfulness. What We Ordered - -Yellowfin Tuna Tartare (The fish itself was fresh, rich, and buttery, but the dish was overpowered by an overly salty flavor. It would have been much better if the natural sweetness of the tuna was allowed to shine) -Swordfish Milanese (This dish was excellent. From presentation to bold flavors, everything came together really well and we both loved it) -Jerk Roasted Cod (This dish felt a bit flat, lacking flavor and depth) Final Thoughts - While a couple of the dishes didn't quite meet our expectations, I would still come back because of the exceptional service. It left a lasting impression, and I'd be interested in trying other items on the menu. PS my girlfriend loved the surprise dessert the restaurant provided, and it was delicious as well.

This place was awesome for a big group dinner! Went here with a group of 10 friends and opted in…read morefor the tasting menu, which they immediately recommended for any big group. The tasting menu had three tiers you could choose from- $35, $45, and $55/person. We chose the $55/person option which included the full menu of tapas as well as dessert. They pick the most popular dishes to bring out to the table but also allow you to request any specifically that you'd like. By the end of night, we had a TON of food, even more than we could finish, and ended up trying at least 15 different dishes. All the food was great, with some of my favorites being the eggplant caponata (cold, very flavorful), scallops a la plancha, jamon & manchego croquetas, spiced beef empanadas, and the paellas. Favorite dessert was the chocolate cake, but we were received all the desserts other than the ice cream and sorbet. I may have liked the food experience less if I had ordered off the regular menu and only tried a few small plate, but I loved the option of trying so many dishes. By the time we finished everything, we had been there for over 3 hours (including lots of wine of course), which was really fun! The place gets packed on a Saturday night so we would not have gotten in without a reservation.

Ended up here by accident because I was window shopping with my 3 year old and he suddenly shouted…read more"I need to potty"...most establishments do not have restrooms available to the public so I figured our best bet was a restaurant and popped in here. The staff were immediately sympathetic, super friendly and helpful. Of course, as if I wasn't embarrassed enough, as soon as the 3 year old washed his hands, he shouted "I'm hungry" (is this sort of human I'm raising?). We were already in a restaurant so why not. Before being seated or looking at the menu, I asked for some fries to be put in and the waitress offered some chicken tenders. After finally looking over the menu, I don't think these are regular offerings so I appreciated them trying to be accommodating to a frazzled parent at dinner time. My vegan mother in law joined us and we were pleased that there were so many options for her. My absolute favourite (such that I had to order another round) was the eggplant caponata - perfectly sweet with a little bit of spice. It was so warm and comforting - exactly what I want at the end of a long cold day. My MIL's fav were the Brussels sprouts - they had a tang reminiscent of buffalo sauce and were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, textured heaven (extra bonus points for the 3 year old absolutely LOVING them - he redeemed himself). If you like hummus, try the spinach and chick pea cazuela. Squash is in season so I knew it was going to be delightful - the pomegranate was a combination that was new to me, but it didn't disappoint. We didn't try the roasted carrots (because my household is all carroted out for the moment) but someone one table over was gushing over them. As a meat eater, I have to say that the non meat tapas were standouts - I tried the empanadas, they were fine; I didn't enjoy the meatballs and I just wanted to order more of the eggplant caponata. All in all, I would definitely come back, maybe for drinks with friends or date night. The drink list looked inviting and nothing says intimacy like mood lighting and shared plates. The price (without alcohol) was very approachable - for $80 a vegan, a 3 year old and a frazzled mom left satiated.