Sep 2, 2025 - Food and Drink

Give Zahav a Michelin star, Axios Philly readers say

Mike D'Onofrio

Illustration of a trophy wearing a chef's hat — Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Zahav is due for a Michelin star, per Axios Philadelphia's unofficial poll.

By the numbers: The widely popular Israeli restaurant in Old City was the top vote-getter (29%) in our poll last week asking which Philadelphia restaurants deserve the coveted culinary award.

Rounding out the top three were Kalaya (26% of the vote), and Friday Saturday Sunday (24%), per the dozens of people who participated.

Catch up quick: The Michelin culinary awards are coming to Philly's Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 18.

It's then that we'll learned whether Philly will become a Michelin-starred city.

What you're saying: Readers also suggested other restaurants deserving of the top Michelin honor. They include:

Mawn in Bella Vista
Royal Sushi & Izakaya in Queen Village
John's Roast Pork in South Philly
Angelo's South Philly

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