"Dizengoff has long been a Rittenhouse-area favorite, but the 2024 revamp and menu expansion really amped up the popularity. It's owned by the CookNSolo team, so you can get great, Zahav-adjacent hits like za'atar-topped chicken, incredibly smooth hummus, an addictive parsley salad, and a spicy shawarma-spiced lamb pita. But it’s because of the lively atmosphere, too. The large, colorful Israeli restaurant is always filled with business people, families, or couples playing hooky for the day and toying with the idea of coming back for dinner and drinks." - candis mclean, alison kessler