Service was awful - my friend dishes had hair in them. Had to ask for the check twice, we waited for silverware for a long time, we were there for almost two hours. Not worth the wait and the food wasn't even that great.
jenniferH
Simply exquisite!!!! Food, service, and ambience all! Every dish we tried was delicious, and presentation was fantastic as well! We can't wait to go back there to try different dishes!
PammyJean
I don't eat seafood (by choice not allergies) and found plenty of options to mix/match while others enjoyed the sushi. Favorites were the crunchy tuna roll, Oh Toro, and truffle eel maki. I enjoyed the chicken lettuce wraps, strip steak bites, and portobello maki special. Great service from Jonas - he recommended an entry-level sake for the table which we enjoyed too.
GeorgeL
I've taken my Goddaughter to Zama for her birthday for each of the past 13 years, and also have gone for work-related celebrations. Always the best - assuming you like sushi, which we do - a lot! Wide menu selection, incredibly fresh fish, and wonderful desserts. Was comped 1 dessert with a candle as a little birthday treat, very nice and thoughtful touch. Hoping to spend the next 13 birthdays there too! Server Merci was especially nice and attentive. Highly recommend!
Kim E
Another awesome lunch at Zama. We sat at the bar where Peter the bartender made our experience so special. He is friendly and engaging. Plus he had great drinks and menu suggestions. Our go to place every time we head to Phila.Vegetarian options: The vegetarian rainbow roll is fabulous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One thing that makes Zama special is its staff. It is very stable and very knowledgeable. Any first-time visitor is in great hands - explanations are clear, and recommendations are well worth considering.
Mariana Caccavella
We always have a great meal, great drinks, and exceptional service at Zama. Make sure to order the penicillin cocktail and fried chicken dumplings!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
AnthonyK
As always Zama's food is superb! Great ambience and atmosphere but the staff is really incredible. The manager down to the bartenders and servers are always super polite and attentive! Our go to spot for Sushi!
Gringo
Always a top choice for a broad menu Japanese restaurant. We can order soup, small plates, all types of sushi and sashimi, as well as entrees. Nobody is counting, staff is friendly and accommodating and have been with the restaurant a long time.
Valerie Shae
The sushi was fresh and presentation elegant.Fine saki too.
Zama is always delicious. I haven’t had a dish there that I didn’t like. The food presentation is artful. The service is always considerate and friendly. Try the lychee fizz - good drink.
Zama is overhyped and overpriced. The best thing it has going for it is its Rittenhouse Square location. The food was good, but by no means spectacular. I don't know why this place is such a foodie darling.
Nick A.
When asking for water the waitress told us that her washer has to go home and she can’t give us any.Fake smile. No service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
S G
The restaurant is super cute inside. Not very big but so aesthetically pleasing! The details in the roof were so pretty and fun. The food here was so good that we repeated courses. Seriously, the fried pork dumplings were sooooo good. The sushi was fresh and I have to mention that IT WAS REAL CRAB, no imitation. Our server was great with the table next to us but not the friendliest with us which was a bit awkward. However, I will say that Penne was a dang Rockstar and Her energy made up for our server's lack of it. She was so fun and vibrant. The duck (or chicken?) was so crispy and flavorful on the outside and juicy inside. The dessert was delicious! You get to pick 3 and they bring out these mini deserts that might as well have fallen out of heaven. My only complaint tonight was that we were basically seated on the table next to us. We were so close that we could easily sneeze on each other's food ? there were other tables that were empty when we arrived and remained so for the remainder of the night. It never makes sense when you have to be on top of another party and pretend not to acknowledge each other. Either way I give it a 9 out of 10Wheelchair accessibility: I was so relieved I didn't bring my walker because this place is narrow and it had stairs
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
WeezeeJonz
This is my favorite spot in Center City whether I am with a group or even dining alone. I usually get one of the specialty rolls of the day. My son when he is in town always gets the ZFC. It is a must get menu item. I have been dining here for years and it is consistently delicious, and always a wonderful experience! The staff members are stellar! 
Service was awful - my friend dishes had hair in them. Had to ask for the check twice, we waited for silverware for a long time, we were there for almost two hours. Not worth the wait and the food wasn't even that great.
Simply exquisite!!!! Food, service, and ambience all! Every dish we tried was delicious, and presentation was fantastic as well! We can't wait to go back there to try different dishes!
I don't eat seafood (by choice not allergies) and found plenty of options to mix/match while others enjoyed the sushi. Favorites were the crunchy tuna roll, Oh Toro, and truffle eel maki. I enjoyed the chicken lettuce wraps, strip steak bites, and portobello maki special. Great service from Jonas - he recommended an entry-level sake for the table which we enjoyed too.
I've taken my Goddaughter to Zama for her birthday for each of the past 13 years, and also have gone for work-related celebrations. Always the best - assuming you like sushi, which we do - a lot! Wide menu selection, incredibly fresh fish, and wonderful desserts. Was comped 1 dessert with a candle as a little birthday treat, very nice and thoughtful touch. Hoping to spend the next 13 birthdays there too! Server Merci was especially nice and attentive. Highly recommend!
Another awesome lunch at Zama. We sat at the bar where Peter the bartender made our experience so special. He is friendly and engaging. Plus he had great drinks and menu suggestions. Our go to place every time we head to Phila.Vegetarian options: The vegetarian rainbow roll is fabulous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One thing that makes Zama special is its staff. It is very stable and very knowledgeable. Any first-time visitor is in great hands - explanations are clear, and recommendations are well worth considering.
We always have a great meal, great drinks, and exceptional service at Zama. Make sure to order the penicillin cocktail and fried chicken dumplings!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
As always Zama's food is superb! Great ambience and atmosphere but the staff is really incredible. The manager down to the bartenders and servers are always super polite and attentive! Our go to spot for Sushi!
Always a top choice for a broad menu Japanese restaurant. We can order soup, small plates, all types of sushi and sashimi, as well as entrees. Nobody is counting, staff is friendly and accommodating and have been with the restaurant a long time.
The sushi was fresh and presentation elegant.Fine saki too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Zama is always delicious. I haven’t had a dish there that I didn’t like. The food presentation is artful. The service is always considerate and friendly. Try the lychee fizz - good drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Philly Style, Sashimi, Wasabi Tuna
Zama is overhyped and overpriced. The best thing it has going for it is its Rittenhouse Square location. The food was good, but by no means spectacular. I don't know why this place is such a foodie darling.
When asking for water the waitress told us that her washer has to go home and she can’t give us any.Fake smile. No service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
The restaurant is super cute inside. Not very big but so aesthetically pleasing! The details in the roof were so pretty and fun. The food here was so good that we repeated courses. Seriously, the fried pork dumplings were sooooo good. The sushi was fresh and I have to mention that IT WAS REAL CRAB, no imitation. Our server was great with the table next to us but not the friendliest with us which was a bit awkward. However, I will say that Penne was a dang Rockstar and Her energy made up for our server's lack of it. She was so fun and vibrant. The duck (or chicken?) was so crispy and flavorful on the outside and juicy inside. The dessert was delicious! You get to pick 3 and they bring out these mini deserts that might as well have fallen out of heaven. My only complaint tonight was that we were basically seated on the table next to us. We were so close that we could easily sneeze on each other's food ? there were other tables that were empty when we arrived and remained so for the remainder of the night. It never makes sense when you have to be on top of another party and pretend not to acknowledge each other. Either way I give it a 9 out of 10Wheelchair accessibility: I was so relieved I didn't bring my walker because this place is narrow and it had stairs
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is my favorite spot in Center City whether I am with a group or even dining alone. I usually get one of the specialty rolls of the day. My son when he is in town always gets the ZFC. It is a must get menu item. I have been dining here for years and it is consistently delicious, and always a wonderful experience! The staff members are stellar!