The 50 best foods to try in Jaffa

Easily my favorite restaurant. I come here every other week, and it never disappoints. The menu is short — almost suspiciously so — but everything on it is solid. They clearly go for quality over quantity, and it works. They offer a discount with the Behatzdaa card for reservists, which is a nice touch and genuinely appreciated. The staff are friendly without being fake, and the whole place has this cozy, no-frills, “you’re part of the family” vibe. It’s not trying to be trendy or over-the-top — just good food, good people, and a space that feels like a second home. Honestly, if they added two more tables, I’d probably be annoyed. Let’s keep this our little secret.

I have visited this place several times a few years ago and was happy to return again. It has become a much larger place, taking over a few of the places next door. The design is still very hipster, 70s vibe, eclectic and lovely. Very popular among the tourists around the glee market. The food is also still very tasty, but they did raise the rates quite a bit and for some of the dishes I do think the value for money is not great.

Unfriendly, rude and not helpful the hostess, the food was nice a bit salty; the dessert (tapioca) was great. the atmosphere was ok, I was seated under vent air conditioning and was dripping over me, and then I asked for another table.

We had a breakfast here and we enjoyed it. Nice spot in old Jaffa. We ordered Shakshuka and an scrambled eggs, they serve it with bread, vegetable salat and humus, all very tasty. You cal also just have a seat and enjoy your coffee. Really nice place, in case we are backnin Tel Aviv we will visit this place again.

What was once the only restaurant in the shuk hapishpeshim district remains a reigning Supreme restaurant with authentic bohemian vibes and European atmosphere. The waitstaff are very nice, the food is tasty and the mood is super chill. Started by my aunt with alot of heart and soul, the restaurant keeps my dear Pua's legacy alive with this unique and very special place. A "must visit and eat" location if/when you come to Yaffo.

I am a professional foodie, therefore I insist on making accurate researches for places that are very good, memorable to my tummy. This is one place I am not done with yet, had just half of their menu... So I just keep going back there and tasting everything. Food exceptional, venue very pretty and in a gorgeous location, service fast and very professional. So far one of my favorite places in Tel Aviv.

Wow! Our dining experience was incredible. The ambiance is spectacular!! It was one of our first meals on our trip back to Tel-Aviv and it just blew us away (reminded us why we constantly long for Israel and its cuisine)! You will love anything you order on their menu!! They have outdoor seating too. This place came highly recommended and there it did not disappoint!

This was my favorite food experience in Tel Aviv. Hands down the best hummus in this city. A way to tell if a spot is good is if there’s a queue. Since I’m a solo diner I went in and got seated very fast but with 3 other random gentlemen and it was quite fun because they didn’t speak English so I just got to observe them. How I wish I could understand their conversation. The owners are running around and you can see the hustle and bustle. One can tell this is a family run business. They take your order really fast you have the option of non spicy, spicy, or mixed hummus. I picked the mix with egg topping as it’s the most popular. It’s paired with bread and some sour pickle dressing and raw Onions. It’s clearly the Old school way of eating it by cleansing your palate with raw onions. The 3 men at my table were eating it raw and I was just thinking to myself maybe there’s mint offered afterwards? Nonetheless, the mixed hummus plate was Exceptional paired with my bread. Such humble and simple recipe yet so filling and delicious. The owners allowed me to even go in the back and video the process. I couldn’t have been more grateful to the food and the experience. This is an absolute must try in Tel Aviv

Best hummus in Tel Aviv - and absolute must visit if you are a tourist and a favorite of locals as well. I would recommend this place to everyone. A quick and delicious lunch at a great price too!

I've been coming here for decades! The taste and quality of the food didn't change. Fresh and tasty. To the point you cannot hold yourself from ordering seconds. The service is welcoming, friendly and extremely effective service, even at the busiest time. My favorite place among many that I've been to, across multiple countries and food types.

As a hummus lover, this place did not disappoint. In fact, it served a fresh, light hummus that left me wanting more. This place is pretty hyped and I'm happy to say that it lived up to my expectations. While it's famous for it's whole chickpea hummus, musabaha, the regular hummus was the winner to me. But because both were tasty, I think we are all winners as long as we go here to eat. Because I just couldn't get enough, I also tried one of their other locations, and I'm happy to say that they were just as tasty and served eggs too, something that wasn't on offer in this place, which is the original location. Sidenote: A friend's mom used to eat here when she was a kid in Israel and was surprised it still existed.

The Best Hummus in Town! No wait at all and got a table immediately. Try their regular and their spicy hummus! Service is really quick and their quantity is good. For two people, get one and share and you should be set! Very filling and healthy!

Delicious hummus! Very simple to order, you only have 3 options to choose from. Hummus is really fresh, bread is also good. Try scooping the hummus with the onion they give you, I thought I wasn't going to like it but it was a pleasant surprise. See more of my pictures on Instagram: lizzario_photoart

One of the best Hummus spots in the world hands down! I totally recommend the Massabacha dish with the spicy-lemony-garlicy sauce that comes along with it. Another very popular choice is the Meshulash dish that contains regular Hummus, Massabacha and Fuul (Fava beans) all in one dish. The only improvement that I can recommend is the pita's.. they should be warm and fresher.

First dinner visiting Israel here and I kinda expected more. Some of the dishes were good and some were not. Main server was great, but the people that were bringing out the drinks and food gave off a vibe that we owe them something. I would suggest to close the hole in the middle of the table as we were running out of room and open it when people order the ice buckets.

Middle eastern and Turkish cuisine with the great atmosphere of the market. Great food for a cocktail bar, perhaps a bit missing if you are looking for a full meal if you don’t like fish - it will be hard to find a significant entrée. But otherwise the food was yummy, service was fast and the place was fun!

We didn’t have a reservation but they managed to find us a spot at the bar which was great as we got to get some great recommendations from Michael the barman. We had a local craft beer and tried a few of the dishes. The hummus and eggplant dips were amazing! The chicken schwerma was delicious. And finally the chocolate nemesis was to die for 🤤 Not the cheapest place but we had a great experience and would go back!

We have recently dined at Onza and had an absolutely fantastic experience. The staff were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to recommend dishes and provide great advice throughout the meal. The food itself was truly delicious, with standout dishes including the amazing eggplant starter and the fresh bread. I highly recommend trying the Seafood Hanina, it's definitely worth it. What's more, if you're an early bird, you can take advantage of the 30% off discount. All in all, my experience at Onza jn was superb and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience with great food and exceptional service.

Both authentic food and exquisite service earn this little bar / restaurant a 5 star rating. In addition to the above, expect good vibes and joyful music, a perfect trendy place for brunch or going out with friends for beers & food. Will definitely comeback :)

Jaffa is a nice neighborhood and this restaurant is fitting perfectly the atmosphere around. Relaxed, chill and the food plus the service were perfect! Did not try the cocktail but that’s a good reason to come back then!

Very good, but I liked the previous menu when we visited a couple of years a go a lot better. It felt less authentic Turkish and more generic now.

I took ful complet (hummus, broadbeans, tahina, egg). Prices are reasnable (about 35 i think), food is good but not wow and onions wernt even peeled!. The place is very noisy, just like there original branch in panorama street was. A waiter was resting at one end of our bench, toilet seat was wet, lighting is harsh. Alrogether not a pleasant place to eat but allways full owing to its popularity in the guided. There are many better humus joints ..

Typically Arabic hospitality - people shouting, very welcoming and honest. The food was excellent even though I thought their foul need more salt. Their lemonade was the best I’ve ever had and the prices are fair. I would give more star if there was some kind of music. Highly recommend!

Lightest, fluffiest & really tasty hummus (for sure one of the best ones we’ever had) - both the normal and the mashabacha one. Falafel were extremely good, same goes for the lemonade. Cheap, fast eats at its finest! Long queue, fast sitting and (probably) table sharing in most cases. Good staff, and while the place felt a little noisy and hectic, that also adds to the experience! A great find!

Abu Hassan is the single best hummus restaurant in Tel Aviv. It is simple, quick, and amazingly tasty. The hummus is so tasty, in fact, that you’re unlikely to even notice the sub-optimal service. Don’t overstay at your tables though; when you finish, get moving so others can have their turn at hummus.

In my search for inexpensive, but not giving up to quality, restaurants, I found this place after finishing a walking tour in Jaffa. I ordered the masabacha (with egg) and four pieces of falafel, and a glass of lemonade. The masabacha was a great surprise, try it if you want something a bit different from regular hummus. Service is fast, and you can pay with card.

A highlight of our trip to Tel Aviv! They only serve hummus, but boy is it good! This place is recommended by Lonely Planet as having the "best hummus in the world," but it is refreshingly low-key. Service is rough, but that's part of the charm! We loved our hummus and will have fond memories of Ali Caravan.

Wow! Absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is fast and loud, and made for a unique experience. We were able to be seated right away. Service was quick, basic, and got the job done but wasn't exceptional. The food was amazing, the pita was fresh tasty, the hummus smooth and creamy. Definitely worth a visit!

Tourist Trap (.) Not in a good way. From the moment you walk in, as you are welcomed by branded t-shirts with Dr. Shakshuka's face, full wall frescoes of the proprietor seasoning (salt bae style) pans of shakshuka, and a life sized cut out of the "chef" himself, you know this is not a good idea. We sat and attempted to escape but the waiter said the shakshuka was only 49 shekels. Tempted by the price we stayed. We ordered 2 bottles of water to quench our thirst (sorry no tap) and our total for 2 ended up at 135 shekels. Service: We went at around 8:45 am, note Tel Aviv is a late city, so we were the only ones there. The wait staff was, what it was, nothing special. Food: I gave 3 stars for the food, which is nothing I couldn't make at home in 20 minutes.

First, the food here was decent and the room with the pans hanging from the ceiling is really cool. Unfortunately, those are the only nice things I can say about this place. The staff is just awful. No smiles whatsoever. Rude AF. They try to rip you off right away, bringing stuff you didn’t order so they can charge you for it. Never again.

Food was okay, not extraordinary, but satisfying. The waiter told us that the price for "business lunch" will be 87 NIS per person. We were fine with the price as it seemed to be a good value for so much food (we were served 15 items - salads, hummus, tahini, meat, shakshouka and lot of bread, quite good lemonade). Anyway 87 NIS * 2 persons gives 174 NIS, our waiter even wrote the price down for us. He seemed quite stressed the whole time, he was pressing us to make a quick decision - we thought it's because the place was busy (around a half of the tables in the outside area was taken). I also didn't like that the waiter was smoking a cigarette just a few meters away from our table. When it came to the payment time, the waiter didn't not came with a terminal for card payments, he insisted that it will be faster and more comfortable if he'll go inside alone and charge the card himself. But... He came with a receipt for 190 NIS. I have no idea for what that additional fee was taken as it hasn't been explained. Because of this we decided to not tip them, so this lunch was a bit cheaper than planned anyway.

Believe the hype. All of it. You little nerds complaining about service deserve to be slapped. Stop being stereotypical Hebrews complaining about price. You get what you pay for. You’re not here to be coddled you’re here to eat. The abrasive service is part of the experience. Order the small bites tasting menu you won’t be disappointed. Those who hate the food should stick to eating hamburgers and French fries.

The food was pretty good, service was pretty fast, and the atmosphere was pretty cool. It just felt a bit too touristy. Also, the communication about how to order isn't clear. They set all of these delicious looking salads on the table and the customer has to be clear on whether or not they want it. When you're hungry, you dive in. When the bill comes, you pay for it even though you didn't order it. I'd still highly recommend coming here regardless.

Went In December of 2019. Ordered shakshuka. Had no idea this was a famous restaurant because I just followed my friend’s recommendation to come. Only just found out after seeing it mentioned in a travel article. I remember the interior of it quite well and the streets just outside had some public art. I remember enjoying the plating and warmth of the tomato and egg. I can’t exactly recall what the pricing was but I assume reasonable otherwise I would’ve remembered if it was exorbitantly priced. I do remember it being very popular and full when I went (on a Thursday night).

Great vibe there, good was big enough to share. Meet Dr shakshuka and took a photo really nice guy. Swerma was enough for 2 ,free lemonade. Come with sides for about $30 US

Went again a few days ago in the evening. The hummus plate with falafel was good but not memorable. The schnitzel in a challah was a real pleasure. Fresh halla, meat cooked to perfection, very good sauce. (matbura) Still recommanded Was there a few time. Good falafel but not the best. Went on Friday, no falafel but schnitzel in a challah which has become a trendy dish in Tel Aviv. Very enjoyable but not really my thing for lunch. For me the star of the show was the soups. 4 or 5 options, we had green lentil and yellow lentil soups. Full of flavors, big portions, bread on the side. Perfect. Would go back just for that!

Spent almost two weeks in Israel and had a lot of meh shawarma. I needed a good meat shawarma before I left Israel and this place delivered. It was full of meat! My daughter loved her salad. My wife liked the falafel. Don't pass on the mashed potatoes balls. Went back a second night and had the schnitzel. Different staff, still cool kids club. Very nice. Didn't use the bathroom, so can't comment on that. Outside seating was comfortable with gentleman who kept it clean. A Tel Aviv must see.

Cheap fast quality quantity! I could not be more happier. I will definitely coma back. There is a queue but it goes fast. I ask for rice and beans no meat. It was so good! Vegan and vegetarian options and meat lovers as well. Outside And inside area.

This is a fantastic fast food place that offers cleanliness, freshness, affordability, and quick service. You won't have to wait long for your order. I highly recommend trying two dishes in particular: the Stitzel in challah bread and the falafel. Enjoy!

One of the few affordable restaurants that we have found here in Tel Aviv! We had a large chicken salad for two which filled both of us up. There are several many items that I wish to return for!

Great street side dining. We had the "meal" meat soup and the chicken salad. Portions are huge. The meat soup reminds me of homemade beef stew with beans. Beef was super tender..just falls apart easily and soup was well seasoned. The salad was uneventful...but the pickles made it better. A single dish could easily feed two. Hope to have opportunity to try other menu items next time when I visit.

It's your typical street joint selling middle Eastern food. I tried the meat soup with beans and the falafel - a deep fried potatoes crochet with generous serving of pickles and vegetables and bean paste. I find the meat soup tasty, like tomatoes based with beans and beef. The falafel was a little disappointing. Not that I have tried better before but I find the falafel a little overcooked and the taste is blend. Queue start building up at 730pm. I was there at 7pm and it was easy. Portion is generous, can easily shared by 2 person if you are a moderate eater. Tried it yourself.

Came here for dinner and absolutely loved everything we ordered! Jericho beans and the eggplant were our two most favorite dishes. While this is more of a bar that serves food, we thought the food was actually better than in a few much more high-end restaurants we’ve visited. The place is very busy and there was a ~30 minute wait, but once we were seated the food arrived very quickly. Service was good. Our waiter was very friendly and spoke good English. Card payment was no issue

What can I say, great on all avenues! Small delicious dishes allowed us to enjoy a variety of local tastes, smells and sights, coupled with an amazing wine friendly, welcoming service topped by a chill atmosphere made the night a perfect one Go

The food was phenomenal, but the timing of the courses was not good. We had to wait at least 15 minutes for every request (a napkin never arrived). The service was bad, and the bill was inaccurate and needed corrections twice. Also, the restrooms were out of soap and toilet paper. A disaster for a chef-driven gastro-bar.

A bit disappointed. Restaurant with a great atmosphere, and nice music. The ambiance was great, lot of people and nice sitting outdoors. We waited 40min in a queue (Saturday 3pm) When it comes to food it was nothing special. We have tried: - baked potato - do not recommend - ratatouille - amazing! - courgette with ricotta - light and fresh Overall we felt a bit sick after the food, the prices were high and portions small. I wouldn't come back to eat there however the whole experience was very nice.

Amazing food. Great vibes! It was crowded on a Wednesday at noon — plenty of seats available still, no wait. The food was amazing. I got the eggplant and the okra. They also brought my a dessert on the house.

I had an amazing dining experience at this Israeli restaurant with refined and authentic cuisine. From the moment I stepped in, I was captivated by the warm and inviting ambiance. The menu offered a delightful selection of Israeli dishes that truly showcased the richness of the country's culinary heritage. Each dish was prepared with care and attention to detail, delivering an explosion of flavors that left me wanting more. The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making excellent recommendations and ensuring that my dining experience was top-notch. The restaurant's decor was tastefully done, reflecting the essence of Israeli culture and adding to the overall dining pleasure. In summary, if you're looking for an authentic Israeli dining experience with refined and mouthwatering cuisine, I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. It's the perfect spot to explore the vibrant flavors of Israel in a warm and welcoming setting.

first meal in israel was amazing! recommend the tomatoes, so simple, yet addictive and wishing there was more! atmosphere was loud and active, wait time for a table is quite long, as you can tell people just sit around and smoke, but other than that, delicious food

At the top of their game for years now. One of my favorite places to chill with good music, good vibes, friendly service and fantastic yet simple foods. There's a reason I spotted Conan O'brien here a few years back.

Authentic Tel-Aviv atmosphere, friendly service even though our table was a bit complicated with 12 people. Very nice cocktails and actually reasonable prices by Israeli standards. Live DJ and fun crowd.

Great experience ! Music , people… fun place to chill on a Friday noon. Great food! Will definitely adopt this place ! The whole area is wonderful!

What big portion for the green veggies, אריסה, טחינה ופריקה. A delightful healthy meal. They do have vegan-friendly and vegetarian options as well. L

I sat there for brunch with my friend on a Friday. As expected it was busy, and a little hot sitting outside, but it was shady. The food is very special and yummy and we really enjoyed it. The yugurthini especially is super special and good. We also had the pink sangria which was really good! I do believe will come back 😊

I read some reviews that talked about the Siniya so I decided to get it and I'm glad I did. It was delicious and very flavourful. I would highly recommend it. The chopped liver as a starter was delicious as well.

It's a very authentic place with high ceilings. The service is very nice, friendly, and professional. The shakshuka and pudding were great. They offer brunch, but towards the end, some items can be missing.

If you eat ice cream there, don't expect homemade ice cream. Despite this, the "industrial" ice creams aren't bad. Of the ice cream options in Tel Aviv, you can eat well, and they also have good service. There are relatively few flavors to choose from.

Great ice cream. A bit pricey though, and I have had not so great service with them. They are still definitely better than other ice cream shops in tel aviv.

Great selection of ice cream, I tried salted caramel and mango. Both tastes were delicious and very tasty and full of Flavour. There’s quite a crowd coming there, but the service is quick.

Love their ice cream!! My fav flavors are salted caramel, dark chocolate and the new cherry glaze

Great ice cream👌 I got the classic salted caramel it was delicious and also had melted pistachio in the bottom YUM.

Let’s start with the price.. 81 NIS!? For what.. for a barely so called ice cream. Plus the service is absolutely horrible and rude.

Now I know why so many people like it. Pistashio was salty but great. Mango was devine. The tosted almonds were perfect. Only advice is not to process the pecans to a powder. Small bits will give much better flavour. Service and presantation were simply perfect. Nice and clean inside and out. Has a bathroom too. I will be back to try other flavours. Thank you.

Everything sound good on the menu and looks good on the plate but the taste is pretty mediocre. Cocktails were great and so does the service, the waiter was friendly and explained anything we need to know. The vibe and atmosphere were nice in the outside sitting area. More like a place i would go to again to drink but less as a restaurant. Prices are reasonable.

We had an amazing experience at this restaurant. Every dish we ordered was delicious. Fish sashimi was unique and tasty. Spicy peppers creme brulee was something I had never tried before. Perfect. Beef tartare with lamb fat, wow. French toast with bone marrow was the highlight for me. Must have. For dessert we had homemade crack pie which was delicious too. Our waiter was knowledgeable, nice and was there when we needed him.

Wonderful European-Middle eastern fusion "hamara" restaurant in Levinski market area, but not cheap. The concept is sharing-plates, classic Y-generation food with fun vibe and cool ambience. The main downside is that dishes are sometomes small and relatively expensive (easily +100-150 NIS per person before drinks), but if you're ok with that, it's definitely a place to experiment with the new Israeli cuisine - most dishes were meat-based and all were between good to excellent and innovative. kebab starter - tiny but tasty; kubeniyeh starter very nice; the meat sambusak main was delicious, the meat ravioli was my favorite, the risotto was also well prepared! For dessert we had the canoli which was unique and exactly the right ending. On the second visit we had the feta cheese and hot peppers brule, the briosh steak and the cabbage and potatoes with bacon - all three dishes were excellent! The brule was really unique. In a later visit we had it again (was great with bread, quite spicy), and also tried their knafeh main dish which was suprising and flavorful. Again, a great experience. In both visits, service was absolutely fantastic, personal, thoughtful - they went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and taken care off.

Nice cosy restaurant and bar that is located across the street in front of it, we sat on the bar. Service was friendly, we were really hungry and tried many of their dishes- all were good.nice cocktails and wine selection. The sea food pasta is a must! and the shrimps were really good. The rest were on the smaller side, nothing really special and overpriced. Our bill was almost 800 shekels with the tip 😬, but as I said we came hungry and left full.

Such a great restaurant! The atmosphere is superb, food is delicious (keep in mind though that overall the dishes are rather small- medium sized, more suitable for sharing). The staff are very pleasant and variaty of drinks is nice - choices of wine, cocktails and appretifs.

Great spot for drinks and food. Service was warm and pleasant. Food is ok, nothing really excited me much, but on the drinks front had the sweet and sour with arak and Lemon, which was just great. If you have to have one dish, it’s the pepper brûlée!

We had food and drinks there, my verdict: People/staff: great, helpful and super friendly Drinks: tasty Food: awesome! We had to dishes to share and were super happy. In case you're really hungry you might want to order more or visit their sister restaurant opposite... They prepare their food right next to the bar tender in the middle of the crowd. Very unique. You can witness how much love to detail they put in their food and drinks. Will come back for more.

Funky kosher dairy menu. Not the usual boring fare. Variety of breakfast options through the day. I enjoyed my quesadillas. My wife had a solid smoked salmon bagel. Beverages were imaginative and great for summer. My espresso tonic was very good. Great vibe. Busy. Sits on the route for the light rail which meant that it was noisy.

Loved the place, very accommodating staff and delicious kosher food. I had their special of the week: eggs on beer bread with a beet spread and cabbage topping. The vibe is inclusive and the menu is super original. Definitely will be heading back! Recommend going before 11am bc it got packed after like 11:30.

Possibly the worst coffee I’ve had in my life. At first I was disappointed by the small portion. But after my first sip I was glad that I didn’t receive more of this sub par beverage. It was terribly bitter and sour. I went with a good friend and she described her coffee as “literally just trash.” As far as food is concerned, the menu is quite small, which could be seen as a good thing. I ordered the egg and cheese bagel which was fine. Nothing incredible and nothing bad. It was a very small portion with only a single egg and toppings that slide all over the place. I also noticed that most of the tables around me received their orders wrong and received excuses from the wait staff. To summarize, I left Cafe Xoho (what is that name?) rather disappointed and disturbed. It certainly is a very busy and trendy establishment but I don’t understand how my fellow restaurant goers enjoyed their experience. While they drank the liquid that drips out of Tel Aviv air conditioner units that Cafe Xoho is selling off as Lattes and Espresso, I asked my table mate how it is that everyone else seems to be relatively enjoying their meals? At the table next to me, a young American frat type boy commented that it was the best bagel he ever ate. What? Poor boy, are you ok? Are you being starved? Have you being living on the diet of a squirrel or small bird, seeds and nuts? Blink twice if you need help. Of course I understood everything when I saw his hat, a Boston Red Sox SnapBack. Spare his soul for he know not of the might of the pinstripes of our great Yankees, hailing from the new city of York at the head of the Hudson! In short, I would not recommend.

The staff here clearly don’t care about their customers. I placed an order and specifically asked to remove a few items, but they ignored my request. When I complained, they replaced it — with the exact same mistake. After complaining again, nothing changed. On top of that, they automatically added a tip, as if we’re in the U.S. In Israel, tipping is up to the customer — and trust me, this place doesn’t deserve a single shekel with such poor service. What a shame. If you’re visiting Israel or just looking for a café, avoid this location at all costs. There are plenty of better places nearby that actually respect their customers. Also, the prices here are outrageously high compared to other cafés in the area.

Every morning in Tel Aviv, my wife and I follow the same ritual: coffee at Xoho, on Ben Yehuda Street. Our anchor point, our little piece of order in the chaos. Xoho has two zones — smoking and non-smoking. I smoke, so our choice is obvious. This morning, three empty tables. One in part sun with a single chair; two in the shade, still cluttered with empty cups and crumbs. No one around — just the remains of other people’s breakfasts. As usual, I sit at one of the shaded tables and wait (don’t ask, just wait) for someone to clear it. A waitress approaches. She tells me the table hasn’t been cleaned yet and suggests — no, politely orders — me to sit at the sunny table instead. “I’d rather stay here,” I say. “I can wait. Take your time.” “It’s not a suggestion,” she says. “I demand.” Fine. I get up, waiting for her to clear it. She starts moving around, wiping every table except mine — a perfect little ballet of passive aggression. Then another waitress passes by. I ask, “Excuse me, may I sit here?” “Of course!” she says, smiling, and immediately clears the table for me. I sit down, relieved. Naturally, the first waitress reappears. “See the difference between you and your colleague?” I tell her. “She hurried to help me. You’ve been rude.” She calls me ridiculous. I tell her she’s been horrible. The tone rises a bit, but nothing dramatic. Then the manager appears, serious and defensive. “You can’t speak to my staff like that,” he says. I explain what happened. He doesn’t care. He demands that I apologize. “No,” I reply. “If anyone should apologize, it’s her.” He asks me to leave. Which I do — calmly. If I were him, I’d probably have done the same, out of principle. Still, I can’t help thinking that waitress chose the wrong job. One day, Xoho will figure it out. Pity — it used to be my favorite café.

Amazing breakfast place! Vibrant, lots of people, and music is playing! The staff is attentive ❤️ Food was great as well, fantastic design of the menu - healthy and classical options with an original take on them. Pancakes, granola, bagels! Oat and almond-rice milk available, which is fantastic for us :))

Delicious place for a gluten free, vegetarian or dairy free options. The place is quiet and nice with a self service concept. You order in the front counter and you pick up in the bar. All of their options are delicious and healthy from main courses to beverages. Pick from different milk alternatives and be clear if you want the GF or totally vegan options. Recommended for breakfast at anytime. I had pancakes and bagels at 3 pm.

Top Tel Aviv favorite for Mediterranean food and good drinks. They have good pizza and the minute steak sandwich is one of the best items on menu. The dishes are on the smaller side and great for sharing.

Went here on a special occasion. The food was fantastic. We sat on the bar which gave us the wonderful experience of watching it all being made. It was very balanced, well seasoned and thought of. The service was on the okay side for such a restaurant. Plates weren’t cleaned up on time and we were initially double charged for a bottle of wine that we wanted to order but they didn’t have.

I was hesitant to eat here, but happy I did. We went on a Saturday night, the ambiance wasn’t great but stayed anyways. I got the lamb and it was delicious. So much juice and flavor and in the top lamb I’ve ever had. It came with 3 pcs. 2 of them were great and the 3rd was not good at all - tasted almost frozen or just too over cooked. There was also this like meatball inside the dish which was divine. I would definitely return here and I recommend it.

Tomer Agaai's Chef restaurant offers amazing Mediterranean cuisine elevated to a superior class without being all too brag about it. We met for a casual fun dinner and selected a list of starters, main courses and desert with some nice cocktails on the side. The food was superb, with special tastes and touches - offering high quality without the typical pretentious attitude chef restaurants typically comes with (and we loved it!). The Red Tuna tartare was special and the veal chops was a generous dish with 3 types of elements in one amazing dish (stuffed onions, special kebab and the veal of course). Don't miss the amazing, freshly baked Jerusalem Bagel with the dips on the side, and must try the whiskey sour (although it is not on the regular menu. As for the desert - we tried the Knaffe, which is a special treat and highly recommended.

We have a long lasting relationship with this place and it keeps getting better. Food is wonderful, service is great and the atmosphere is always good. The menu is never boring and we keep finding something that surprises us. Not cheap by any means (well, it’s TLV), but definitely worth it, every time.

Most of the dishes we ordered were perfect or close to being perfect. Kubeniye was delicious. The crab Burik was perfect. The ox tail tortellini was also delicious. The problem was with the sweetbread skewer ("Shkedei Egel") - it was horrible. Chewy, gummy, inedible. The potato gratin it came with was extremely salty and also inedible. We had to return this dish. The pizza, which chef Tomer always brags about on tv, was mediocre. It wasn't fully baked, but even if it was, it still wasn't great. The cocktail was one of the best cocktails I had.

Charming location behind the great synagoge of Tel-Aviv. Romantic lights and arcs makes the atmosphere very special. The food served was really very very delicious. The oxtail Ravioli, the Arab ceviche... All was delicious. The service was super easy going and friendly. I will definitely come back! Extremely recommended!

Amazing service. Best in tel aviv so far. Staff was so friendly. I had the mushroom pita and it was unreal. The mushrooms were so fresh and well cooked. I'm impressed.

I had the chicken liver and it was great! Long line but worth it. You can eat some free pita while waiting. They also have a location in NYC which I didn’t like at first until I’ve tried this location.

Great Crash Kebab pita. A bit small. I felt there was more pita and toppings than meat. Good for a snack but not if you are super hungry. Both my friend and I had to get other food.

Down from 4 stars to 1 star because the prices have gone up and the portion size has reduced by half. I dont mind increases in pricing but standards should remain the same or get better. I reached out to the restaurant via Wolt with a photo of a half filled pita and the response from the restaurant was "we have seen the photo and stand behind the dish they served". I guess I wont be going back.

What is a TAMA visit without lunch? MIZNON on Ibn Giverol, Excellent food - recommend the mushrooms, with music that is so loud that it is painful. Surely there is a health and safety issue here for the staff? With all the noise the staff have to shout that the orders are ready. Surely a couple of small loudspeakers, inside and out or a buzzing keyring is not beyond Eyal Shani's budget?

I wouldn’t advise to deliver from this miznon branch. The cauliflower was tiny and burnt. The pita does deliver well though. That said, it didn’t come with the sauces and I realised that you will need to order and pay for it separately.

If you never liked cauliflower, you’ll start loving it once you go to Miznon. The best cauliflower on Earth along with the “White” sandwich (pita bread with cauliflower and different vegetables and sauce). Definitely worth a try!

Super cute location on one of the small streets surrounding the Carmel market. The entire area is filled with small bars, restaurants and coffee places and it’s a great place to visit at night. We had great burgers and fries at the beer bazaar, and the beer was awesome too :)

A top choice for anyone who enjoys trying local craft beers. They have a wide variety of options, including several interesting brews. The place is laid-back, and has a nice vibe. Staff were happy to recommend beers based on our taste.

Top quality little back street bar off the market. Selling a tasty, reasonably priced range of their own brewed beer. Friendly staff, nice place!

The ambiance is exciting, especially on Fridays - make sure you come before noon; otherwise - wait in line, and it is still worthwhile. Exceptionally long and cheap happy hour during weekdays. 3*0,3L draft of the best craft Israeli beer just for $11!!!

Nice selection of craft beer. Reasonable priced compared to nearer bars. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

A great place to have a beer, with a nice selection of Israeli boutique beers. The food is ok as well. One of the best places in the Carmel market area.

So far the best experience of beer bar around in Israel. Recommended for sure !!!!

Family owned and run restaurant, amazing food, great vibes, friendly people (heard some stories). The shrimp was fresh, the pad ka pow had an incredible depth of flavor. New favorite asian-esque (they have some fusion elements) restaurant, I'll be coming for more. One of the best in Israel. They deserve all their praise.

This Asian restaurant serves the BEST asian cuisine in Jaffa, if not in Israel! We were 7 in our group and the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Natalie and led to our table. Gave us the menus and waited patiently to get our orders. While we wait for our food, she brought 2 free appetizers so we can munch on something - their bread with homemade hummus (really delicious) and breaded cauliflower and cucumber with its own sauce. If you have tried Asian cuisine before, you may be familiar with the name of the dishes and may look the same as you have tried before BUT, do not make the mistake of thinking that ALL Asian food taste the same, we got all the ones we knew and they all never tasted familiar, each dish presented a unique taste and texture!!! From fried rice with shrimp, fried fish, sushi salad, buttered calamari and shrimp, egg rolls and to top it off, their on the house coconut dessert --- every dish was top notch!!! Thank you for making our first time trip to Jaffa a fantasic experience at your restaurant! Kudos to the chef and staff of Jasia!

OMGGGG OMGGGG OMGGGG You just need to stop everything you are doing and go to JASIA right now!!!!! This is one off the best restaurants I have ever been! The food was so incredible that I was no able to talk at all. I ordered the shrimps with the mash potatoes and it felt like heaven😍 my sister ordered noodles with entrecôte and she didn’t let me try it because she wanted all for herself. We split together a sushi roll with cheese. It was delicious. The staff was so nice, kind, lovely and incredible they gave us some on the house dishes that was so good as well. We even got Malabi on the house that was the best one I have ever eat. So really, you have to go to JASIA. It is incredible

Nice cozy place with Asian food and decent prices. Tasty sushi, especially I liked "Volcano" once.They have salads, soups, several fish and meat dishes. From drinking a few cocktails, different wines and some other alcohol. I would recommend you to try Volcano sushi and Pineapple Basil Cocktail

I don’t recommend. The food is mediocre, wouldn’t call this an asian kitchen. If you look for something simple it is ok, but for a more interesting impression this won’t work. Also if you sit at the sofas - you see bar and the kitchen behind it

Food is really good, just wish I didn't have to think about all the starving children nextdoor. Such cute children dying from hunger while I stuff small pieces of uncooked fish in my mouth...

Excellent food with great food and stylish ambience. The restaurant provided a complimentary appetizer trio of tahini with a splash of sweet and sour sauce, yogurt, pickled vegetables, and bread. To my surprise, the fusion of flavors worked very well together. I ordered the massaman curry (which came with basmati rice flavored similarly to a biryani). The entree was delicious and curry portion was substantial (although I ended up needing to order some extra white rice). The service was prompt and friendly, with easy communication in English. The restaurant and bar are well-designed with a relaxing music choice. I would highly recommend trying out this place if in the area!

If I could give 100 stars, I would give 100 stars. My first visit was alone, and the second time I came with my sister to celebrate my birthday. I have nothing but praise — this place simply exceeds every possible expectation. Everything is stunningly beautiful, the food is delicious, the wine is exceptional, the service is impeccable, and the concept, the music, the bar, and the presentation of the dishes are all perfect. You feel completely cared for — as if you’re being gently held in warm, welcoming hands. I highly, highly recommend this place. George & John is located on the ground floor of the historic Drisco Hotel in the heart of Jaffa. Led by Chef Tomer Tal, the kitchen focuses on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients presented with contemporary Israeli creativity. The wine list features around 250 premium local and international labels. The atmosphere combines the charm of a heritage building with modern luxury and an elegant, refined style. With its ambiance, attention to detail, creativity, and world-class service, George & John is without doubt one of the finest dining experiences in Israel — a place to return to again and again. Bartender Jonathan is ONE LOVE ☺️

One of the best restaurants in Israel. Every single dish has its own unique interpretation and style. Clever play with flavors and textures. The service is professional and the overall experience is fantastic.

We had both a dinner and a breakfast at the restaurant. The dinner was very good, as you would expect with a restaurant like that. For starters we had the chicken liver mousse and the Intias tartar. Both were very good, balanced tastes, although nothing spectacular. For main course I had the sea bass which was the highlight of the meal and my wife and the pasta with the lamb which was rich in tastes. For desserts we took the chocolate dish and the bread pudding - both were also very tasty. I would skip the chocolate dish unless you are a chocolate craving person. The breakfast, however, was less impressive. I took the grilled cheese toast but the cheese was not really grilled all the way was was a bummer... my wife took the Benedict Drisco which was nice but not more than that. There is also a buffet table with pastries that we skipped.

Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere and excellent service. We had the couple's tasting menu, which included a variety of well-presented dishes. Starters (liver mousse and sashimi) were fresh and flavorful, the fish with asparagus was excellent, and dessert (profiteroles with ice cream) was a perfect sweet ending. The risotto was the only dish that felt average. Overall, a lovely experience – good food ,pleasant ambiance, and attentive staff. Recommended!

I heard so much about this restaurant and expected more. Waiters were getting the orders wrong and forgetting things; food was expensive and meat was great but some of the other dishes and deserts were average. Sea tartar was so full of coriander that killed all other taste, and it was not even mentioned in the ingredients. Atmosphere was ok but also more on the basic side. Lack of attention to details or creating exclusive experience.

Just wow. This place is part of the Driscoll hotel which is a Relais & Chateaux establishment. Relais & Chateaux have very rigorous requirements for their member establishments: impeccable service; impeccable hospitality, impeccable food (a lot of their France-based restaurants are michelin starred for instance). This place meets all the requirements and beyond. The space itself is gorgeous and every detail is tasteful, inside and out. Every dish was original and perfectly prepared - a joy. Cocktails were delicious. Service was discreet yet attentive; professional yet friendly - every staff member made us feel welcome and was genuinely happy to host us. The manager leads the way by being extremely on top of things, noticing everything and addressing it before you even thought to complain. Would recommend wholeheartedly. A perfect place to celebrate or just treat yourself. Enjoy 😊

The food was below average. The service was good. The restaurant is in a historic building that was renovated to a high finished and beautiful standard. Recommend to go for a drink as the setting is lovely but skip dinner.

This is one of my absolute favorite places to stop in Tel Aviv! It's open until 2am 6 nights a week. The line can be long, but it's so good, so everybody comes for another, but it's well with the wait! Freshest smoothies I've ever had

Super tasty and fresh juice stand in a crowd city center location. I really like this place and there so many delicious options. It’s open 24/7 and that cool.. my highlight is the Açaí with fruits and granola.

Tamara in the heart of Tel Aviv is an absolute gem and hands down the best juice bar you will ever experience. It’s not just a juice stand—it’s a beautifully designed little oasis right in the middle of the street, sitting perfectly on the island between two lanes, giving it an incredibly unique vibe that you won’t find anywhere else. The moment you see it, you’re drawn in by its charm, its energy, and the sheer variety of fresh, vibrant flavors that await. The selection here is mind-blowing. Whether you’re in the mood for a fresh-pressed juice, a thick and creamy smoothie, or even their homemade ices and ice creams, Tamara delivers perfection in every single cup and every single bite. You get to customize everything—choose your base, pick your toppings, mix flavors however you like, and every combination is guaranteed to taste incredible. The prices? Beyond reasonable, especially for the unparalleled quality you’re getting. You’re not just paying for juice—you’re getting an experience, one that is crafted with the freshest ingredients, bursting with natural flavors, and made with care. It’s the kind of place where every sip is refreshing, every bite of their frozen treats feels like a little taste of summer, and you leave feeling completely satisfied. And the best part? They’re open until 2 AM. Yes, you read that right. If you’re craving something refreshing, something delicious, something natural and energizing at any hour of the day or night, Tamara is there for you. Whether you’re just starting your day, taking a mid-afternoon break, or need a late-night energy boost, you’ll find exactly what you need here. It’s no surprise that this spot has become an icon in Tel Aviv, loved by locals and visitors alike. Every single item on the menu is a treat, from their perfectly balanced juices to their rich and creamy smoothies, to their signature ice creams and fruit-based frozen treats that feel like summer in every bite. It’s the kind of place you visit once and immediately fall in love with, the kind of place you make a part of your daily routine, and the kind of place that makes you wish every city had a Tamara of its own. The combination of unbelievable flavors, fresh ingredients, and a location that’s as charming as it gets makes this an absolute must-visit. If you’re in Tel Aviv, you have to stop by. If you live in Tel Aviv, you probably already know—this is the place for fresh juices and smoothies. It’s more than just a juice stand, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience, and once you try it, you’ll never want to go anywhere else.

The best juice, smoothie and acai place in Tel Aviv. Don't waste your time at any others. All of the fruit and veg are fresh and in season (if you go in the fall and you want watermelon, you're out of luck as it's not in season). Almond milk base is an extra 2 shekels and adding peanut butter is an extra 5 shekels. Don't be intimidated by the line, it moves fast and it's worth the short wait!

Lovely place for fruits, justices, shakes and more... can get busy with a long line of people waiting sometimes but in general worth it

Shakes are really nice. However the staff is very messy. And quite expensive.

Açai as in Brazil! And I m Brazilian! Love love love it! Delicious ! Ask for the large size! So much fruits! Be ready its a full meal ❤️💜🐶👅👅👅👅

Really nice place however pricey. The food overall was good, I thought the steak had a Smokey flavor that seemed a bit too much, I would’ve preferred the classic pepper and salt and maybe a sauce on the side. The filet of catch of the day was wonderful with a delicious sauce swimming in it. The French fries were terrible, they came out dry and stale, then after returning them and having a short argument with the waiter, they quickly sent back a new fries however they weren’t tasty at all, the mashed potatoes were amazing though, and they comped the French fries (which was the least they could do).

Love this place for its unique style. The food is really good and authentic. My dream is that all places in Israel would have the same kind of aesthetic as Bait Kandinof. A little bit pricey, but worth it. The staff is great too.

Fantastic restaurant serving delicious food. The salad was so simple but tasted incredible. The food portions are good, and tastes are rich. Small plates vibe, so we shared between our family of 5. Staff very welcoming and friendly and decor is great. We visited during their happy hour, 5 til 7, and received 30% off the bill. Even without the discount, it's not bad value for what you get.

Beautiful interior design, great food and good cocktails. There is even a (paid) parking lot in front of the restaurant. While I wouldn't say any of the dishes or drinks blew my mind, everything was very good, expertly crafted and aesthetic. I'd choose this place if I wanted a lovely, chill night out more than if I was looking for the best foodie experience in town.

Exceptional menu in a beautiful Old Jaffa building. Highly recommend the fish tartare appetizer and the dumpling main course (vegetarian and soooo good!) Loved the old world aesthetic with concrete, rebar, and candlelight!

Bait Kandinof is a true Tel Aviv gem. The food is always amazing, and no matter the occasion, I find myself coming back again and again. The service is remarkable, and the atmosphere somehow always makes me feel at home. It’s my number one spot in Tel Aviv!

We reserved a private room for a birthday celebration. The staff were very nice, friendly and helpful, and the room itself was very unique, it had a very urban artistic vibe to it (due to the special raw walls and huge painting inside). The food was excellent! we enjoyed every bit of it. We had a variety of starters to share and mains as well. We left not crumbs behind.. everything was so flavourful and delicious, arrived quite quickly. Dishes portions are medium size (not huge..), take that into consideration when ordering. Other than that, we had a great time here!

Discovered this with the intent to try the best possible hummus while in Israel. We were not disappointed. Best hummus ever!!!!! The options are extensive for vegetarians, and unique in many ways. Don't let the fact that the restaurant is tucked away fool you into thinking it is not worth it. Must be tried to believe how good it is and also portion sizes are big. Medium is a good enough size for a meal.

I have been in Israel multiple times and this is the best hummus I’ve ever had in my entire life. Definitely a must. The flavors are just so well balanced and amazing, and the service is fantastic too I recommend getting the special desert too. So special and unique 🥹🥹😆😆

In my humble opinion - the best hummus in Tel Aviv, if not all Israel! You can tell it's the "real deal", not a tourist trap, as many locals come here all day for their breakfast/lunch. The portions are big, rich in flavours! 😍 Service very friendly, lots of space to sit. Great location - close to the Shuk and the beach. I especially recommend Hummus Combo Salad and Hummus with fava beans 🤤 We'll be back!

WHAT A HUMUS!! The best places where we have eaten in Tel Aviv. A MUST visit. Seriously. A local restaurant serving veritety of humuses with freshly baked pitas. The staff was super nice and helpful. Prices were very low - one humus was filling enough for two people and coated around 40 szekls. We have tried deconstructed falafel as well as shakshuka and both are definitely worth ordering. Even though that from the outside the place may seem a bit rusty and old, the quality and flavors of the dishes were superb.

Qualiteeeeé. This is exactly what Israeli food and culture is all about. You order and pay at the front of the queue, find a table, and minutes later have extremely tasty, well sized and prepared, full of flavour hummus dishes, all with plenty of bread. Honestly 1 dish is enough for 2 people, but you just have to try a few anyway, they're all superb.

best hummus ever! absolutely delicious and the staff is very friendly. there are manyyy vegan options and you can pay by card as well.

The best hummus I have had in my life and this is no exaggeration. The options, flavors, spices, and care towards the food makes this the best hummus in Israel. The malabi is also amazing, sweet, unique, and it makes for a perfect dessert. The staff were extremely nice and I’ll definitely be coming back.

Not my personal cup of tea desserts-wise, however the malabi itself was quite good! Tried the normal version topped with rose water, strawberry syrup, crushed nuts and grinded coconut. Very good service, chill yard, nice to try as a one-off!

Great place to rest after a visit to the market. Have a seat, have a good coffee, enjoy the experience and the atmosphere. The Malabi is super fresh with a new twist on the popular dish.

Great patio, good Malabi (dairy free and classic) and nice staff. I like it here early in the morning and late at night

Super cute place to rest from a trip in the area, that have beer, soft drink, coffee and same cakes and cookies but he specializes in malabi (there is milky or naturalistic (I eat the milky and it was excellent. There are backgammon boards to play on.

Great MALABI in nice localisation! I have try the Classic one and it was great! (They have also vegan-no diary version)

Glad we tried Malabi and it was surprisingly good. A must try in Tel Aviv. 😋

Delicious traditional middle Eastern desert made of milk and topped with rose water, strawberry syrup, crushed nuts and cookies. Loved it! Also, the service is great and the place is inexpensive.

The food and the drinks taste amazing, although are much pricier than most places in tel aviv. I paid around 70 shekels for two pastries and one coffee. The atmosphere is great and welcoming as are most of the staff. I had only one unfortunate incident where I asked for a pastry with a particular topping out of the few that they had and they gave me the wrong one. I came back to the counter to ask them for the one that I ordered and paid for and the person working there insisted that it's all the same inside anyway and it doesn't matter instead of just changing it to what i asked for in the first place🫤. If I didn't care then I wouldn't have ordered a particular one.

Disappointed... After all of the hype and great reviews that I read I was truly disappointed. I am new to the neighborhood and was excited that they were just a three minute walk from my apartment. I wish I had taken pictures of the three pastries that I bought to share them with my thoughts on each one. First of all, everything tasted and had the textures that they were day old and not fresh (I was there at 8:30 in the morning). I love Almond Croissants and with this one it was only the sliced almonds on top that had any similarty to an Almond Croissant. It was bland and had no type of filling. Then there was a pastry that looked like a miniature/single serving of a chocolate bobka. It had a bitter, not sweet taste. The third one was the only one that was tasty and seemed to be fresh. Unfortunately that is the only one that I have no idea how to describe since I never had anything like it. It was a square that had four sections on top. I think that the guy behind the counter said it was a butter pastry. My Hebrew is not up to par and the two young employees did not speak much English (which I am now living in Israel and am slowly learning). I thought of giving Milk Bakery a one star rating but this last pastry is what made it a two. Needless to say, I will not be going back.

Really nice bakery. Very hip, can get crowded, but with a decent amount of places around to rest while you drink your coffee. Coffee is really good and so are the pastries.

I came here for a lunch to have a sandwich and something sweet. Unfortunately, at 13:00, almost everything was sold, just few sandwiches left that looked quite sad and no interesting pastries. I ordered a salmon sandwich, profiterole with vanilla cream and American coffee. Everything was good, not woow, coffee too watery for my taste. Girl told me to come either in the morning or on Friday, then they have amazing stuff. Maybe I will and then I'll update my review. There is no inside sitting, so in summer it is could be too hot to sit outside.

Simply stunning baked goods. Great care in making, and delicious coffee. Their chocolate chip cookie is out of this world. Arrive early for the best selection.

From the way they answered the phone to the fact they were still open beyond the hours advertised to the friendly laidback barista to the excellent coffee to the delicious baked goods - this place is a treat.

One of the best bakeries in Jaffa.Everything is very tasty and high quality.

Amazing Malabi that work more then 50 years.. the taste is unforgettable, authentic and small place. the lady (owner) been super nice and we talk about the history of the place how her grandfather start everything. Don’t miss it ! ! !

Maybe the best malabi in the country. Doesn't come with all the toppings like some other locations but has an amazing taste and texture. Serving size is pretty large and you can get a nice pineapple soda with it.

Located right across from the Dr. Erlich Station on the Light Rail Red Line (heading towards Bat Yam) is an unassuming, nondescript little store that is well-known locally for its malabi, a Middle Eastern milk pudding topped with rose syrup. To me, what’s so amazing about this desert is that if you eat the pudding by itself, it’s rather bland. But the moment you introduce the rose syrup, the whole experience changes. It’s like a magic trick: One moment the pudding is plain and tasteless, and the next moment, with the rose syrup on top, the whole thing is bursting with a very powerful milk flavor. I have also tried their pineapple gazoz (you can also choose cherry), which is sparkling water mixed with flavored syrup. The carbonation makes the soft drink refreshing on a hot day, but it is a little too sweet for me. Then again, 1) anything that’s more than Coke Zero-sweet is sweet for me and 2) this is the first time I have ever tried gazoz, so perhaps this is the standard sweetness. Is it worth going out of your way just for their malabi? Absolutely. And make sure you buy a few more orders to take home for your friends and family.

Just unbelievable taste and texture! The perfect dessert that you can crave! Malabi from Heaven 😍 I usually take all my friends from outside of the country to try it and they always go crazy about it. The also hold some other simple desserts and sparkling water in different tastes. And in the winter you should try the Sachlav.

Malabi for serious malabers. I once asked if they could put nuts on top of the malabi (like in other malabi places) and they asked “did you come here for nuts or did you come here for malabi?”...so don’t come for nuts, come for malabi! But even without the toppings, it’s definitely the best around!

Best Malabi in Israel. Don't forget to get a super sweet pineapple soda to wash it down with :)

Simply the best maleby in the world! They do it since 1950!

This was the best restaurant I experienced while visiting Tel Aviv. The food was amazing with all of the salads they throw down on the table. If you're a tourist, it's a great way to try many different spreads and vegetables. The servers hustles all of the time and make sure you have plenty of food and lemonade. You have to try this restaurant while visiting if you really want to experience Israeli culture!

DON'T HESITATE... best restaurant I've ever been to in any country! Wow the food is so fresh. I am a fisherman and this was very very fresh fish! Great chicken and lamb too and the portions are HUGE! As we all know the service can make or break your dining experience. Service was phenomenal, such a wonderful experience to see fast and amazing team work, obviously great management! Our waiter was William, wonderful and so gracious and friendly! GO GO GO :) Oh and very clean!

The restaurant is a well-known legendary place in Israel. The spacious spot, set on the Jaffa port, overlooks the sea. It’s a whole experience. They will serve you a pitcher of freshly squeezed lemonade and 22 (yes, 22!) small tasting plates upon sitting alongside freshly made hummus and Arabic bread straight from the oven! They will serve all these and is included in your bill whether you like it or not so you might as well try them all. Dessert and coffee are included in your bill as well.

We came to this amazing place. The service was exceptionally fast. As soon as we sat down we got the Pita and numerous salads. They refill salads as soon as they notice you finished something. The main dish was excellent also. At the end you get tea or coffee and some mini donuts filled with honey. Easy parking.

So this is the first restaurant I get to eat in Tel Aviv, Israel and they left a really good impression on me and the group I was with from Ghana. Immediately we got to the entrance of the restaurant the manager immediately arranged for a table for us and were quickly ushered into our seats! In less than 5 minutes the table started getting flooded with food, cutlery, juice and the waiters were really really smart. Very nice waiters, manager and environment. The food is totally amazing especially the “felafel”, was so good I had to take the rest back to my hotel 😛🤣. And the price was good value for money considering Tel Aviv is expensive. I’d recommend it any day, anytime you’re in Israel and find yourself in Tel Aviv. And oh, there’s that extra vibe, the sun sets in I really sweet manner in the evenings, you get to take amazing sunset 🌅photos.

Enormous selection of fresh and tasty salads, including Laffas and Hummus, with unlimited refill. The main courses are nice too, although you don't have to order them and can settle with a "Salads meal". Quick and attentive service.

Everything was absolutely perfect! Service was wonderful, fast and friendly! The salads, limonana, and lafa bread spread we were welcomed with was incredible. And the fish our table enjoyed was delicious. Highly recommend this location and cannot wait to be back on our next visit to Israel.

Exceptional meal. Ordered the prix fixe dinner for 2, with one of the best fresh excellently prepared fish, sea bream, I think, and house bread with 2 terrific dips, tomato and cilantro. Good wine menu and knowledgeable and helpful sommelier. Good service. Happening, full space with good vibes. Definitely top tier status.

Definitely a 5 star. Everything, from the service, to how welcoming the staff were. And than to the food! We didn’t eat any of the meats as the place is known for its sea food. Everything was perfection. The seasoning! Only thing that was good and not great - was the creme brûlée. But it was still pretty good.

When in Tel Aviv, give it a try. It is on the pricy side, yet the city vibes are totally worth it. The food had some highlights, we were dissatisfied and disappointed by one of the seafood dishes. Manager was ontop of it and helped us find a different dish much to our satisfaction. All in all I would still recommend to try it.

Birthday at Shila. If you’d like to eat fish in Tel Aviv this place is number one. My husband booked us a table for 3 persons and we’re with a stroller and 3 months old. At 17 on Saturday there’re few people and we sat outside. Service were amazing, waitress knew all menu and helped us to choose the best dishes. We got 2 main dishes and one from the “in between” section.

Lovely place. Went for lunch. Had a tasty Israeli white wine. Attentive service, beautiful platings, and tasty food! Octopus appetizer, shrimp and gnocchi, and thyme ice cream - all wonderful!

Shila has been at the forefront of the dining scene in Tel Aviv and it is easy to see why it remains one of the top restaurants in Tel-aviv Jaffa. Having tried numerous seafood restaurants, it still takes the lead in excellent fresh cooking with the excellent quality ingredients. A few dishes we asked for weren’t available but I’m not sure if that’s because of supply but the waitress was very good at guiding us towards other great dishes. Shila is a bustling and vibrant restaurant, we sat outside and could watch all the people come in and out and soak up the atmosphere. The food is Mediterranean focussed and we tried a number of seafood dishes: the grilled blue crab was excellent, the beef tartare wrapped in cabbage was unique and delicious, the lobster ravioli was scrumptious and the desserts hit the spot. The complementary chocolate ice cream was a lovely touch. See photos for what we ate. Please try!

An amazing experience! Delicious dishes and extremely high quality food. Absolutely incredible! The crystal shrimp carpaccio was unbelievably good and very unique. One of the best in Tel Aviv restaurants.

The food is fresh and testy, presented nicely, service is attentive, breads are nice. If considering the food on a chef level category we felt that it didn’t was up to par considering to the price… so was fairly standard dishes. Enjoyable though I can’t say we will return.

-Some of the most interesting and tasty food I've gad so far. Not always done perfectly though -Service is impeccable. We were constantly given attention. We were also given bread refills and some small servings to taste -Rather pricey. Can be mitigated by eating there at noon the "business" dishes Update: Having been a guest at the hotel above the restaurant I can add they serve the best breakfast in Tel Aviv. Exquisite!

Amazing food! Amazing wine selection! Amazing staff! Amazing ambience. Mediocre desserts. We literally ordered most of the menu and the whole dessert menu. The food itself was amazing. Well balanced, perfectly cooked. The desserts were really disappointing and not interesting. But overall, since everything els was so good. I’ll give it a 5.

Mashya is a fantastic place. When you arrive, you’re greeted with a beautiful stone facade welcoming smokers to leave the dining area free of ash trays and the like. Entering into the atrium, there is a sense of spaciousness, a luxury unattended to by Israel’s busy eateries. The place feels special and in some sub-conscious way, this makes the evening feel special. Israel bears a restaurant culture of its own, and here it’s customary for the staff to treat you as a friend. Sometimes this comes at the expense of actual service, but I prefer familiarity to stuffiness. Mashya’s team stands apart from the crowd. They manage to balance familiarity with a far more aloof quality in this scene: professionalism. Here, service coming from a “friend” with a side of a chaser doesn’t mean that you’re waiting fifteen minutes for someone to take an order. The food comes out at the right time, not while you’re eating your previous course and never after you’ve had to remind them of your order. Perhaps this standard is too low, but in a country which cherishes the absolutely mediocre “Shila” as fine dining, this standard feels appropriate. The food leaves little to be desired. The tasting menu is a true tasting, with at minimum 8 different bites, and a proper sequence of vegetables, raw fish, raw meat, bread, cooked fish, cooked meat, and sweets. Mashya takes the classic approach and mates it to a french-fusion menu that holds local sourcing in high regard. The dishes aren’t as adventurous as those in some of the country’s other leading restaurants (perhaps those by Yossi Shitrit or Avi Comforti), but they certainly match or surpass the creativity on display in the popular Machane Yehuda, the celebrity Jaffa Tel Aviv or the highly rated Animar. Where Mashya really shines is in the sauce. Beef tartares and sashimis are wonderfully fresh, but they could’ve remained nothing special, were it not for the phenomenal sauces. The execution matches the ambition and every dish is a success, a quality patrons long for in any restaurant run by the legendary comedian Eyal Shani. Overall, this is a superb spot for an upscale dinner, with a wonderful tasting of small plates that makes special occasions feel truly special. An easy 5/5.

A great restaurant and even more so, a great experience! The service was perfect, the wine was very good and the food was incredible! The design and the overall atmosphere were also great! The portions aren’t too big and it is really expensive (definitely one of the most expensive restaurants in Israel), but if you are looking for a very good dinner and a perfect experience, this is the place for you!

Nice restaurant staff very attentive our waiter im going to say his name was Ben not sure how to spell his real name but starts with Ben was a great guy and very helpful was knowledgeable about the menu and suggested some great dishes we would definitely recommend the appetiser plate but all the dishes we had we couldn't fault them The sommelier was very good on recommendations and they have a good list of wines we stuck to local wines they were very good Its not cheap but what good restaurants are this is probably one of a few restaurants we will return to on our next visit to Israel thank you team Mashya

Interesting choice of dishes that go well with the wines and cocktails, presented in a beautiful inventive way by a wonderful and caring staff who are eager to make your experience worth the price of the meal. The end bill is high and my only con is this kind of dining experience needs to be in a separate, more elevated dining room without glaring music, next to a bar where people have no shoes. It felt too casual for the price paid for dinner. Standouts to me were the appetizers and deserts. The steak was rare not medium.

We came to celebrate our 25 anniversary. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The waitress explained us about the menu and then offered an option that she will select the dishes for us and it will cost us up to 440 ILS per person. We chose that option and did not regret it. The dishes were delicious and exactly what we were looking for. We had 8 different sharing dishes and that was great.

This is in my opinion the most overpriced and underwhelming restaurant I have been to in Israel. The menu is amateur with repetitions of the same curry powder coconut milk and chilli powder in 4 of the dishes we had. It’s just lame and not creative. The white chocolate (you guessed it) and coconut dessert is seriously disgusting and we had to send it back. Service is ok, not bad or good. The server asked me how much I want to tip him as he held onto the debit machine- this is of course very polite and normal . I enjoy loudly stating the amount of extra money I want to give a server.

We came here for the Saturday lunch set menu and everything was absolutely delicious! Here are some dishes I really recommend: • Bean sheet salad • Fresh green salad • Butcher’s cut steak • Whole fried sea bass (served with fresh lettuce leaves, rice noodles, basil, cilantro, and three sauces – sour, spicy, and sweet. The sour one was my favorite!) • Butter chicken (a bit smaller in size but comes with rice, and the sour cream really elevates the flavors) My sea bass was definitely a highlight — you actually get to build your own wrap: take a lettuce leaf, fill it with noodles, herbs, fish, and dip it in the sauce of your choice. The bite was absolutely divine, a true flavor explosion! My partner really enjoyed the butter chicken, creamy and flavorful, and he highly recommends it as well. Overall, such a wonderful Saturday lunch experience - highly recommended!

Taizu offers an exceptional fine-dining experience with its high-quality, contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine. The menu is built around creative and unique dishes, thoughtfully blending flavors and techniques inspired by the five classical elements. Every plate is meticulously prepared, delivering complex, delicious, and deeply satisfying tastes. The overall experience is elevated by the excellent service, where the staff is knowledgeable and perfectly attentive. While dining at Taizu is not cheap, the superior quality and unique culinary adventure justify the premium price tag.

Great atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly and attentive service. I’ve been coming here every few years when visiting Israel, and it’s consistently an excellent experience. Perfect spot for couples or small groups (3–8 people). Our visits usually come out to about 250-350 ₪ per person.

Highly recommended, probably one of the best asian restaurants in Tel Aviv. We had the brunch there, the food was delicious and the portion size was just right. The table service was highly professional as well.

We placed an order and received confirmation in the mail but when we arrived we were told that we got a confirmation for the waiting list. In the confirmation this simple fact was not visible in any way. A disappointment never will visit again

The food menu is very interesting and apparently based on local products from the Galilee region. The dishes are not generous, and in my opinion, could be more generous. The restaurant doesn't have good acoustics and is somewhat noisy, which in a restaurant of this category and these prices could be more appropriate. The experience was very good, but some details could be improved.

Superb. The food was fantastic, original, rich in flavors and textured yet perfectly balanced, the presentation of it was wonderful. The service was welcoming and knowledgeable, we recieved great recommendations. Even the dessert was super accurate, extremely tasty mango slices on lightly sweetened yugort cream, looked so simple but was so tasty and accurate. I hope they'll be able to keep that high level.

The host would not let my family sit inside with my kids and only offered seating where people smoked outside even with inside non-smoking tables available. My kids are young and are not ok to sit by smokers. The service and hostesses were very disappointing. They only wanted kids outside in the smoking area. I do not recommend this restaurant.

This is the BEST restaurant in Israel! Amazing space, great vibe and mind blowing food! If there was a Nobel prize for service the restaurant manager Sagi would win it hands down! We ate here 3 times in a week and it was divine each time! 11/10

Extremely great every single time! Amazing and unique seasonal dishes. Such fresh ingredients and delicious food. There is a beautiful outdoor garden area as well as a very chic indoor area. Great atmosphere. A total must.

Great place in the heart of business area. A bit upscale, but with Israeli touch. All times favorites from local cuisine, many vegetarian options. The service is a bit slow, but considering that I was during the lunch hour, the waiting time was reasonable. Reservations are required. Terrace is beautiful, especially in the summer. Highly recommended for a business lunch or even the first date

Amazing. I have to return to this place just so I can try dishes I haven't tried yet. We only had starters which I think is a great idea because you get to taste many delicious things. Nothing was simple and known, so you really get to try new flavors. The waitresses were nice, food arrived quickly and cocktails were great.

I love eating here and deliberately wanted to make this restaurant my first stop for shawarma once I landed in TLV back in my first-ever visit to Israel. Very easy service where they handle the long lines efficiently and are helpful behind the counter. Even better quality food and at decent prices. It's nice to sit outside to eat when it's not so hot out.

✨ The creator of this concept has truly mastered Middle Eastern cuisine, adding that unique Israeli touch that makes all the difference. 👏 A big bravo for such an achievement! 🍴 In my opinion, this is simply the best restaurant in Israel—refined, thoughtful, and brilliantly executed. 💡 And if the idea of opening another branch ever comes up, I’d be more than open for business. Henri Keesje

Not a big fan of falafel, but that’s probably the best one in Tel Aviv. Simple yet delicious menu with all-times Israeli favorites- hummus, falafel, Israeli salad. Both plate and pita serving options are available. Lunch dishes are huge, so it’s ok to share it for two. Pretty busy during lunch hours

Atmosphere: No indoor or closed area in a season that is fairly hot and tables are unsanitized attracts flies and bad odder from full of waste in bins on tables and the dirty dishes in open area. Service: fast bur when you run that fast there will be mistakes , I paid for 1 shawarma in lafa and 1 falafel in pitta bread and another pitta shawarma sapratly yet because of the queue and fast pace ordered he forgot to make the falafel until I mentioned and showed him the ticket. Sometime a bit balance in speed and efficiency is what needed not just speed Service. Food: Shawarma was fantastic. Meat was flavour correctly and meat cooked just right. Falafel was seemed a bit burnt out on the surface but still delicious inside once you pass that burnt darker crisp. Salads and sauces were just right in both dishes .

The flafel is good, but not sure if worth the hype (and the relatively high price). They did put a lot inside the Pita. The service is pretty bad, they are bot nice, sometimes slow, not always listening.

Some of the best falafel I’ve ever had. Quick service. The schnitzel also got rave reviews!

Best possible falafel and humus: delicious, super tasty and always a good sign: lot of locals eat here. You can even feel the taste only from good it smells staying in the queue - yes, usually jt will be a small queue, but it moves fast and you even get some falafel samples on the way. Portions are huge, so I recommend getting the pita one ( which is smaller ) if you’re not really really hungry. I got falafel and humus - being hungry ( only meal of the day ) and I could finish only half. You order at the counter and everything is made in front of you, fresh. Humus will come after 1-2 minutes and you get a ringer to inform you it’s time to check the counter Can also get sauces and pickles salad free of charge from the right side. Definitely recommend, I had the most amazing arabic food ( falafel or humus ) so you must check it out.

I bring my friend to Tel Aviv so he can feel the vibe and taste of this incredible city. And Sarona market IMHO is a best place to feel it. This is a place to visit from time to time to refuel with energy.

Very nice air-conditioned market. Food variety were aplenty. Perfect place for a hot day to come for lunch/drinks and to do some quick shopping It is conveniently located to Tel Aviv’s train station, and there are major shopping malls nearby as well. There are a lot of parking options around the office buildings (though they are a little bit pricy)

Contrary to everyone's opinion and the way it looks like when you first arrive, I didn't like it. Yes - great first impression. Good visuals, nice presentation, seems like there is a lot to pick from, but - there isn't. It's extremely expensive and the food is pretty much the same as any street market. I'd rather visit the old city. It's fine if you're near it, and if you can find it, because of constructions and misleading location markers, but don't expect too much and maybe you'll like it better. I expected more variety. Maybe some places were just closed, I don't know. I only had a craft beer that nobody cared to tell me the name of, it was very good.

Sarona Market is a cool place to visit in Tel Aviv. It is a covered market and a meeting hub full of food stores selling meats, cheeses, breads, alcohol and also small eateries with Israel food, Japanese cuisine, pizza, pasta and more. Lovely place to visit and shop or eat. A variety of small shops with specialties. Sarona market is more like a food court. There are food shops and many restaurants inside. The design is contemporary, it is nice and clean. I loved the most the surroundings - small, old houses, parks and everything surrounded by skyscrapers. A great mix of modern and traditional. Little europe in middle of tel aviv. Nice place to hang out with various shops. You can have a drink on a bar, eat delicious deserts and many multiple choices of great street food - some pf them belong to chef restaurants. Must visit when you are exploring tlv. You can easily spend 2 -3 hours here.

In general, this is a beautiful place. I was in Sukkot, so there were a lot of people. I saw a variety of food for everybody, some stores, places to drink, and sweets. I want to come back in calmer days.

Lovely place to visit and shop or eat. A variety of small shops with specialties. Very nice tea shop, eastern sweets shop, tahini and halva place, ice cream factory and many others not vegan, meat and cheese places. Nice surroundings with restored old buildings and a water lily's pond. A lot of modern architectural structures nearby.

This is a must go place for visitors to tel aviv, you have all the Israel food and western cuisine in one place. A good place to dine and experience the food culture of israel and try a wide variety of foods. Like the idea that it's not a restaurant type but with the little food stalls selling their stuff. The price here are cheaper than most of the restaurant there. I like the chicken 🐔 shop that sell roast chicken to spicy wings. There is a seafood stall too and you can select your choice of seafood. There is A vegetarian food and dessert stall as well. Some of the pictures to wet your appetite.

This exceeded expectations. We went for our anniversary, best choice ever! The atmosphere was really nice. We sat on the bar and service was friendly. The food was fantastic (not too many vegetarian options but the ones they had were good). Will return, and highly recommend.

Amazing place. Food and drinks were remarkable. Everything was well presented and presented an amazing mix of flavor and texture. One favorite thing was that, despite the fact their online reservation said they had no space, I called them and they happily made space for me between existing reservations. Highly recommend

We went to La Shuk for a Mediterranean meal in central Tel Aviv Dizengoff. Staff greeted us warmly and gave us a drink whilst we waited and a chance to look over the menu. The menu has an amazing range of Mediterranean and middle eastern foods. Not cheap but the food is quality. We thoroughly recommend you visit, but do be sure to book since it was super busy. It had dim lighting and a buzzing ambience with its open kitchen and bar.

Had an amazing experience and loved the food while visiting Tel Avid. We had the beef tartare as an appetizer followed by the shrimp polenta and then the black seafood linguine. We sat at the bar and loved the vibe! The guy sitting next to me was coming back for the seafood linguine. My husband had one of the signature cocktails and I just had a gin & tonic. I absolutely recommend this restaurant! We were On vacation for a week here and this was the best!!!

Great location right on Dizengoff square and great vibe. Recommend sitting outside, or if you choose inside, at the bar. Creative menu and great cocktails. The preparation of some dishes can be inconsistent at times, but the place makes up for it with the atmosphere and generally good food and service.

Made a reservation for a Friday lunch earlier than I might have chosen -- but that was all that was available a weekish in advance. Arrived to see that it was indeed packed -- and then spent a couple of hours seeing and tasting why. Special cocktail of the day was tasty and refreshing. Our 2 dishes were well prepared and memorable, with a delicious dessert. The waitress was sweet and charming. I noticed that ALL the staff seemed to be smiling and kind of glowing. I complimented the manager -- saying that the feeling from the staff (so much pleasantness in such a busy environment) reflected great training, good treatment by the employer -- or both It's a week after a scary war. And a moment after months and years of trial in Tel Aviv and Israel. The location couldn't be better. But the food and service measured up, too.

Loved this spot! The restaurant is really pretty and has a cozy, tucked-away nook inside where I could sit quietly, charge my phone, and relax—huge bonus. I ordered the shakshuka off thr brunch menu. It which was ok, but kinda sour. Paired it with an iced latte that was solid and refreshing. The overall vibe was calm and inviting. Great place to chill—would definitely come back.

Its lost the charm it once had..The dishes are perfectly fine, nothing to complain about there, but the service is another story. The evening begins with the barked decree of “you have got ninety minutes” as you sit down, and spirals from there with a staff whose energy could curdle a creme brulee.. This is no longer a place of elegance, certainly not the kind of establishment where youd willingly hemorrhage money on bottles of wine and an endless parade of courses..What it does resemble is luxury in price alone, while the atmosphere lands somewhere closer to KFC with a stopwatch..

The atmosphere was warm and stylish, with a European touch that felt special yet relaxed. The service was professional and attentive, and the food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. A truly memorable experience – highly recommended!

One of the best Schnitzel and Mashed potatoes I have ever had, the potatos was so smooth and buttery and the Beef Schnitzel was wonderful and a great portion. We sat on the Bar the the bartender were great and nice and there was a nice pleasant atmosphere.

Cafe Noir is an establishment that persistently preserve it so. The place has inside and outside seating both couples as well as large groups. Inside is air-conditioned with two large seating sections including a bar seating place. Decor is elegant and calm that let you feel comfortable. Service is excelent, big team that keeps watching the diners making sure no need is missed. One can see the team is very well trained on their job. Dishes are very well prepared, from cooking as well as representation. Every dish undergoe an examination before leaving the kitchen. Prices are reasonable and definitely worth the visit. Tried 3 dishes, all were great.

You can get better food in Tel Aviv in almost any other place. Service is bad. Expensive

One of the best, most consistent restaurant in Tel Aviv. The Chicken Shnitzel is the signature dish and a must-try (try the spicy mayo too), but nearly everything on the menu is just great. The place also serves daily specials, which serve as a great addition, especially for regulars.

Great cozy place with very tasty snitzel and salads , maybe the best snitzel in town. Very good customer service. It’s our fifth time there. Highly recommended. Book a table in advance.

Absolutely love this place! The staff are super friendly and the service is amazing. You can really tell they serve with heart — the portions are generous and the ice cream selection is fantastic. So many delicious flavors to choose from, and the prices are very fair. It's a great spot to sit and relax, both inside and outside. Highly recommended for anyone who loves quality ice cream and good vibes!

Best ice-cream I have ever had!!! What a lucky find! Your mouth will start watering when you enter. They have so many delicious flavours to choose from! I love the Salted Cashew!! We even went back the next day to try it again. The staff are also super friendly and helped with loads of tastings! 😁

Superb icecreams. I would eat them all. The white chocolate with pistachio flavor made me touch heaven. My favourite ice cream shop for sure.

Ice cream is amazing to be honest! Pretty much the same store and flavors as Golda (though a bit more expensive). The nougat type flavors (white & dark chocolate with pistachio, as well as their banana and date flavor were awesome. Service is rather impersonal - try to have a look at that. Give it a go!

Delicious ice cream. With over 30 flavours on offer, the ice cream here is some of the best that I've tasted anywhere in Israel.

Wonderful ice cream! Giant portion! The best for my opinion in Tel Aviv)) My recommendation — chocolate mint ❤️

I had to try Anita in tel Aviv being from NYC, the taste was the same. I appreciated creamy flavors more than the fruity ones.

Service was really good, atmosphere was kind of non-existent but it was a weeknight so meh. But the food wasn't good. For starters, we ordered the greens salad with beetroot sauce dish and the green beans. The beans were good. we didnt understand the idea of the salad though, the sauce was nice but didnt really compliment the greens. we ordered the calamary salad which was unfortunately overthrown by the amount of onions in it. The fish kebab had no taste besides dill and the hraimeh fish tasted like shakshuka. The butcher's cut in tomato sauce was really good! Recommended

Our dinner with friends was fantastic. We ordered several dishes for the table, and the waiter informed us that the food would arrive as it became ready, allowing us to enjoy a flavorful journey by combining plates. Chef Eyal Shani's unique take on dining, where food is served on parchment and cardstock plates, wasn't my preferred method of dining, but it contributed to the relaxed atmosphere of the city and its guests. You can request plates for the table to enjoy the shared dishes. The standout dishes were the lamb kebab and chopped liver bruschetta. I highly recommend trying the premium menu.

Such a unique place. The atmosphere, the energy. And the food is insanely delicious and an absolute highlight. The dishes are straight forward, yet created with so much intention and thought through, with an eye for detail and there’s always something new to discover. For me the best restaurant in Tel Aviv.

We went out on a double date The food was delicious 🤤 The waiters were kind with good vibes. The portion sizes are big and the ambiance is nice. (The music is just the right volume)

Noisy unpleasant room. Aloof and inattentive service. Food eclectic, requires too much explaining from the staff what you are getting. Small portions which is almost ok as the food does not exactly wow. Expensive!

Came here for dinner. The place came highly recommended and was rather pricey, however we were a bit disappointed by the food: everything was a little bit bland. The biggest surprise was the cauliflower that arrived in the form of an entire cauliflower without any seasoning or garnish or sauce. Staff was quite friendly and helpful, card payment was no issue.

We had the business lunch and it was delicious. In general, value for money here is not necessarily the best, because the dishes are quite simple but are priced a little high. However, the buisness lunch (where you get a first, a main, and sparkling water, all for the price of the main) is better value for money. While the dishes are simple, they are very well made, with great ingredients. Finally, service was warm and hospitable. We loved it!

In short: The food is OK, the service is less then OK the price is like 2 star michlan restaurant and atmosphere of cheep club. Long story: We were a big table (8 peaple). We have taken the suggestion of the waitress to have a tasting manue according to what we like. The service:the waitress were nice but the service was slow, we waited about 20 minutes between each dish (about 5 in total).we ordered wine, but after poring the wine to the glass they have taken the bottle and put it out of reach and we needed to ask multiple time to riffle the glass until we asked to have the bottle on the table because it was very annoying. The food: the food was OK, verity of dished with Thai influence in total the food was beautifully and tasted nice but nothing to special. The atmosphere: I think this is the worst thing in the experience, the restaurant it self is beautiful but they played load Trans music that was just awful, especially for high end restaurant. The price: very high, we payed 1600 ils for about 5 courses with 3 bottles of wine (for 8 people).

Excellent restaurant! Every dish had something special in it. Interesting combination of flavors and a nice variety. The cocktails were great too. We really enjoyed the food and the service.

In one word - WOW! I think the pictures speak for themselves… every dish was perfectly planned and designed to the last detail. It was delicious and thoughtful, no doubt worth the money. The waitress was very kind and friendly. There was even good music. Bonus tip- come to lunch, there is 15% on the food menu!

So you’re looking for a different culinary experience compared to what most restaurants in Tel Aviv have to offer… You want a great meal, savory, fresh and if possible absolutely mind blowing… you want the real deal umami, not “the easy-way-out” MSG… you give Topolompo a shot and yes! Bullseye! The black cod is probably one of the best if not the best Tel Aviv has to offer. ✅Variety of interesting dishes ✅Mind blowing flavors ✅Attention to food plating and detail ➖Pricey ➖The restaurant design, furniture and general ambience don’t match the amazing quality of the food they serve ➖The service is not well trained enough for this level of food and prices Great to go with friends, business meetings and maybe dates (preferably for dinner).

Food is superb! Strong flavors. Really pricey though, so try coming for business lunch if possible. The duck curry is dreamy, and the fish patties are great (juicy, served over naan with excellent sauces). Do not miss the caramel chocolate dessert!

Business lunch - GREAT! pay for main, get an appetizer and a free drink. My first visit to the restaurant and it was a refreshing experience. Authentic South Indian dishes that are not available in any other restaurant in the country. See the picture, and enjoy. Price wise, adding sweets or alcohol, puts the meal on the expensive end

One of the most interesting and delicious restaurants I've been in the last year. first the design is very impressive, second is the service, the waitresses are full of knowledge in explaining the dish ingredients, they work with tablets and the starters arrived very quickly, most of the dishes are very special, the flavors is so kind and everything is delicious. reservation is recommended here and if you want to experience this place without spend lots of money, come for lunch. this was my first time here and sure I'll be back for another visit.

The good: kind and accommodating staff. Decent atmosphere and well-suited for groups. My mojito wasn't strong but tasted good. The fish I ordered was very good (good flavor and crunch), with one caveat mentioned below. The calamari was well made and not overcooked at all. The bad: one piece of my fish had many bones in it. This place feels a bit touristy and inauthentic. Conclusion: good food and atmosphere and unlikely to disappoint. If picking between restaurants, this one is a "safe" choice (for better or worse).

This restaurant is one of the best I've ever eaten. To me, it's a must when you're into seafood. Besides it's located at the port of Jaffa which is also a must-see. They brought us the wrong menu and took it back without problem. Then we waited very long for the right plates. Meanwhile we got some shots and in the end even the dessert for free. Really nice! Try the calamari special and the deep fried whole fish. Still dreaming of them.

Very good service(thank you Odelia) and nice location at the old port, where you can watch the sunset. The food was good, but a little upbeat and not excellent. Therefore quite expensive for what you get.

Phantastic place! Totally crazy but quite good. We had a very well tasting fresh bread with three different dips an a delicious seafood terrine with a creamy tomato sauce. Later in the evening there was club music. They had a huge bar too.

A personal favorite, the seafood is some of the best in Tel Aviv-Yafo 🐟🐠🦀🦞🦑🦐🐙, unless you consider those "chef" restaurants that'll bleed you dry... 🤪

It's a nice stop in the day. Bit expensive. Food is fresh and good. The place is sunny and they have good wines to choose from.

Excellent seafood, nice view and good service ... all what is needed for a gastronomical experience. Very much recommend.

Overall great experience! The food was amazing (except the tuna sashimi). We sat at the bar and Jay was our Barman and he was amazing! It was my girlfriends birthday and he lit a candle and put it in a dessert that he brought her. He was explaining each cocktail and recommended the best dishes! If you sit at bar talk to Jay he is the best! All in all great experience!

Date night. Booking is recommended. Everything is great. Food is fresh and very tasty. Our waitress (at the bar) was a delight. Music is great and not too loud. Had a very good time overall! Will be back.

A friend recommended TYO, praising its service and atmosphere, and she was spot-on. We ordered some unique dishes that caught our eye based on the ingredients, including the tuna pizza and crunchy tuna rolls, both of which were excellent. Our server took great care of us and ensured the flow of our dinner was smooth. She even offered us shots of our choice, a nice touch to our bar experience. Overall, I would recommend TYO for dinner based on its great atmosphere and food options. However, it's important to note that the menu is quite expensive, so it's advisable to choose wisely or be prepared for premium prices.

If you like high-end Japanese food then this place is for you. Everything we ordered was delicious! The waitress was very nice, patient and knowledgeable about the dishes and gave us great recommendations. Will definitely return. Update: we did return and I can definitely say that the quality was not the same. We ordered some of the amazing dishes we ordered the first time and they were quite disappointing.

One of my favorite restaurants in Tel Aviv, the place has such a fun vibe and is by far the BEST quality sushi restaurant in Israel!! The fish is always so fresh, all the starters & rolls are incredible, and the dessert is just divine! The staff/service is just as wonderful as the food (a rare find in Israel)

Just wow Nothing else needed to say Everything we ordered was perfect, probably the best place for sushi and Asian food in Israel the service was great and the atmosphere was amazing as well The only non positive thing I have to say is that the desserts were good but nothing more than that still was good but had better.

General atmosphere was OK. We ordered only first courses, many of them. I love raw fish food and I enjoyed most of the dishes, except the only sushi plate that we ordered (I returned it, never happened to me in the past) It wasn't that dissapointed, but we expected something WOW.

The food was good, the steak exceptionally good, pasta was good the restaurant is so expensive and not worth the price in my opinion. Also, the dessert we ordered was absolutely disgusting. I don’t remember what it was called but it was purposely burnt as part of the dessert but it tasted like we were eating coals. I had one bite and didn’t touch it after. I was shocked that they would serve such a thing.

The food at Pronto was tasty, but in my opinion, it didn’t justify the high price point. While everything we ordered was good, there wasn’t a single dish that truly stood out or made me want to come back just for it. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was great. Overall, it was a good experience, but nothing exceptional.

The whole experience was awesome. The appetizers served were the best, on the right size and extremely tasty. The main course also in a right size and tasteful. More than a classic Italian restaurant, I felt it's more an Italian culinary (exquisite) experience. With everything going so well, my expectations for the desert was very high, but it was only good (on my opinion it supposed to be great). The staff were always pleasant and nice, paying attention if I needed anything from them. Definitely a place to go back!

6 adults ,dinner. Amazing experience, very good food , very pricey. Starter dishes are pretty small. Everything tasted real good, 2/3 of the desserts we had were salty which is kind of refreshing. Steak was great, cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend and come back again.

Upscale restaurant located at Tel Aviv city center. The drinks and dishes are pricy. The cocktails are not that good (taste-wise and serving-wise) so rather to skip them and go straight to the wines. On the dishes side- the corn ravioli and the calamari dish were amazing. The rest of the dishes were nice. Appetizers are average in taste in my opinion. The Kasata dessert was amazing and special. Service was kind and efficient. Interior design for upscale restaurant is mediocre.

Pronto during COVID-19 is offering a special menu which is based on local ingredients and a more fine-dine experience. Problem was that this fine dine experience was not as fine you would expect. Although food was great looking it was hard not to notice that they served burnt bread crackers, the buttered Asparagus was dull and was not properly salty and that the meat dish was over cooked. The pasta and Denver cut were super good though. Service was OK, though we had to wait for some time to get attention as restaurant was understaffed.

A nice Italian restaurant. Personally I didn't find any justification for the value of money. Been in many fancy restaurants across the glob and this one is over priced with no special reason. The dishes are pretty small and tastes fine but not "wow". Drinks are ridiculously expensive (122 NIS / $34 for G&T!). The place is nicely decorated, like all the nice restaurants in Tel-Aviv. The stuff are nice, but don't think they got to the level of a ££££ restaurant service. They should do a house check on their prices or match their value to the right level.

So we ordered a lot of dishes, the zucchini starter was my favorite starter, though the eggplant one was pretty good too. The pasta was amazing, and the flank steak was delicious but the potatoes had way too much pepper. Overall the food was very good, very pricey but that was expected. At first it took a long time for them to come take our order. Overall great restaurant!

HaBasta (“market stall” in Arabic) is a laid-back, creative Middle Eastern–Mediterranean restaurant tucked beside Shuk HaCarmel. We enjoyed every dish — the okra with fried grape leaves, the beet salad, and the roasted tomato ravioli were all excellent. The service was cordial, and watching the “who’s who” of Tel Aviv stroll in added to the fun, vibrant atmosphere. A great evening and highly recommended!

Amazing food and some of the best service that I have ever encountered at a restaurant! We had the sea bass kabobs - makes me swoon just thinking about them - and salad and ravioli. All served quickly and with a smile. Very pleased!

This is a cozy, unpretentious restaurant situated on a side street a stone's throw away from the bustling Carmel Market. The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, all of which are based on fresh, locally sourced products, with a strong emphasis on seafood. The crab bourekas that we tried was exceptional, whilst the rest of the dishes were very good. Prices are relatively high, but the place nonetheless offers good value for money.

I‘ve been to this restaurant many times and each time it is different and in a good way. The menu keeps changing according to the seasonal ingredients and is written each day by hand. All of the dishes are really special and something you probably won’t find in any other restaurant. Yes prices are high but welcome to Tel Aviv - this is the average price for a fine dining experience and in this place you get the value for money. Always very fresh and high quality food, a fantastic time to spend in the heart of the market. If you want good food with an Israeli twist - this is it.

There’s no such thing as a perfect mea- oh wait. This was absolute perfection. Everything served is fresh from the sea or the market next door, the menu changes according to season and weather, and every ingredient is allowed to truly shine. Some dishes are staples so are usually available, like the wonderful grilled calamari or the salted honey tart (which was indescribably good); others come on and off the menu, like the notorious crab bourekas which we didn’t get to try (sigh). Service was excellent and the alcohol menu is extensive and exciting. I would highly recommend to book a table in advance as the place is usually busy, and it’s definitely not the cheapest meal you’ll have in Tel Aviv. But I guarantee it’s worth it!

The atmosphere from the market is really nice and the food was excellent, although the portions were rather small for the price. The cocktails were pretty bland, I suggest you order wine from their large selection instead. Overall a great experience, but I'd expect lower prices for a place located in the market. This is not a fine dining restaurant as their name suggests.

I got dinner with my family without a reservation. The pasta dish arrived cold and wasn't as large as I remembered it. The food isn't value for money. The waiters weren't very service oriented. However the tiramisu was good and probably the only item I truly enjoyed. I don't think I would come again.

Love this restaurant! Delicious food, great atmosphere, and a lovely staff. We keep coming back- it’s our go-to spot for a Friday night out.

Rustico is quickly becoming our favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant. The shrimps in garlic butter sauce were great and the main courses were excellent. The red tuna linguini was especially memorable. Great service and vibe, excellent food though a bit pricey - totally recommend.

It was our second time at Rustico. This time we came to celebrate our son's 18th birthday. The food was excellent. We especially liked the filet Pappardelle and the cheese and pesto Agnolotti. The deserts were excellent as well. The service was great and so was the atmosphere. We had a great time and would definitely come back.

Amazing Italian restaurant in the North of Tel Aviv. Went there twice during our 7d trip. Opted both times for the great tasting beef filet with wonderfully aromatic red onions and some potatoes, while my mom tried some of the appetizers. Friendly staff. Will definitely return.

Nice and cosy Italian restaurant on Basel square. They offer a business menu for lunch, with some antipasti options included in the price of the main course.

Eating at Rustico Basel after some time is very nice. Today Steak and Pizza where delicious and the service is helpful and well trained. Thank you for hosting us today :)

I had the veggie option and it was surprisingly delicious! As a former meat eater, Vitrina used to be one of my favorite burger places in TLV, but I was avoiding going there since I became meatless. The experience today has definitely changed my perception 🤯

If you are keen on a really good burger, this is the place to go. The meat is superb, such a good combo. The chips are to die for. In a way it is probably a good thing I don't have a regular access to this place. Would definitely go again when in the area!

Cannot remove/modify toppings and sauces simply because the owner doesn’t allow it. It’s possible, they just don’t want to. Also, the cashier wasn’t nice to us at all. Needless to say, we quickly left, never to return.

Delicious burger joint. The fried chicken tastes too much like Bisli Grill, not in a good way. The person taking the order is artificially making sure there’s always a line by “filtering” with clients and stalling on orders. It take 5-7 to take an order for a simple burger! Other than that, the fries are the best in Israel.

A great burger restaurant! Fast service and friendly stuff. The burger is juicy, delicious and super tasty. Their French fries are great. Unlike most of the burger places, the Vitrina's burger is thick rather than thin, which makes sure the burger will be juicy and will keep you full. 🍔 Enjoy :)

Great place with great burgers! Amazing combinations and the fries are insanely delicious! Only down side is the order line which you usually spent 10-15 minutes waiting on

The place has a very cool vibe, has the BEST fries I've had and great burgers. The place is CRAZY over crowded and you need to wait quite a lot for everything(ordering, getting the food, finding a table/seat), but it's worthwhile. The fries are called 50/50 - 50% potatoes 50% sweet potatoes thinly sliced seasoned with lemon and other good stuff. ADDITION: Chicken burger is AMAZING!

Want a romantic evening? Want a place where friends can have a great meal? This is your place. One of the best steaks I've had in the city. The sashimi salmon was amazing. The servers were attentive without hovering. They were knowledgeable and had great recommendations. Will absolutely be back.

A sprawling, stylish restaurant that commands attention with its impressive scale and sophisticated ambiance. The menu is expansive and diverse, offering an exceptional array of international dishes that cater to every palate. The drinks list is equally impressive, featuring a vast selection of wines. While our initial experience with the service left something to be desired—slow responses and a lack of attentiveness—the situation was transformed when Eliot, the manager, stepped in. With professionalism and genuine care, he not only remedied the immediate issues but ensured the rest of our evening unfolded seamlessly. His personal attention and commitment to guest satisfaction turned what could have been a disappointing visit into a memorable one, proving that strong management can elevate the entire dining experience.

Great experience, the service was good but there is room for improvement, we ordered a few glasses of wine and instead of coming to the table with a bottle and empty glasses the waiter went back and forth to the bartender to fill glasses. This is just an example and the service was great besides those small points. The food and alcohol is amazing and fresh. The atmosphere is the perfect combination between ancient and new. Overall experience: 8.7/10

I went to lunch with my wife. The food arrived almost two hours after we ordered. They sent us the wrong main course, and when we told the waiter, he said they were out of what we ordered. My wife then ordered a fish dish; it arrived cold and raw, and was very poorly presented. Half an hour later, mine arrived; I ordered meat. The presentation was good, but it had absolutely no salt and was more greasy than meat. The only thing we liked were the cocktails. The prices are also very high for what they offer. The waiters served us well, but the restaurant was a disaster. We also asked to speak to the manager, but he never came out. When we arrived, they gave us a discount, but it still wasn't worth it. I don't recommend it.

Its a boutique establishment, but when there is a wave of new customers, you're left unattended for more than expected.... Otherwise wonderfull place, some staff really are really knowledgeable while some others aren't. So if you feel like you're missing out, ask if there is someone that can provide you more information. Regardless will definitely go there again and update my review accordingly

Probably the best whiskey bar & museum in the world. Huge veriety of whisky from all kinds, great cocktails, and amazing kitchen - smoked meats from the Josper! The steaks are from the best in Israel, and don't miss the desserts by pastry chef Noa Einat which are all perfect. Very recommended as a bar, and as a restaurant.

A memorable experience! If you’re looking for a dining experience that checks all the boxes - great food, drinks and a captivating ambiance - this is your spot. The warm lighting and tasteful decor created an environment that’s both elegant and relaxed.

The best food in Tel Aviv! The chef in the picture was the most welcoming and friendly person even though he was serving non-stop for more customers at the same time. The food was fresh and tremendously delicious! I would come back again and again!

Overall a good experience. We had a late lunch here after 2pm. We were served fairly quickly. Both of us had the classic and meat Shaksukas. They turned out very nice, the sauce was spicy but not overly hot the accompanied chillies sauce was handy to give it more of a kick. The salads were complimentary and nice. For two of us the bill came to about 120 NIS.

The food feels homemade and delicious. I'm so glad to have encountered this amazing restaurant. I have received the best service at a restaurant in this place. The waitresses were absolutely wonderful. Kind, helpful and attentive. This is the first restaurant in Israel that has provided such a great food, quality and service experience. Absolutely recommend and would definitely come back.

Asked for a recommendation from a local off the street on my first day in Tel Aviv. He recommended this place. It is easy to see why they're so well rated. This Yemeni place has awesome food and equally excellent service. The waiter was kind and friendly and explained the menu. When he found out I was visiting Israel for the first time, he came by to serve aome shots of arak on the house. A must visit.

What a great experience! The food was great the atmosphere and the service is very welcoming! Yaman food and more! Meat, diary and vegetarian options . Definitely coming back

Had the small triple plate which allows choice between a small portion of a main dish, a couple of salad options and a small hummus. I ordered the beans with meat and it was delicious - melt in your mouth and falling apart in well spiced sauce. The salad was very fresh and hummus was above average. The price was reasonable at 64 shekels including a soda water.

Excellent Yemini food with friendly service. The slow cooked beef soup is the thing to get. There are plenty of gluten-free options on the menu.