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The city's cosmopolitan character is happily represented in its food, although stands selling the Middle Eastern fast food for which this part of the world is famous—such as falafel and shawarma—still occupy countless street corners. You'll find restaurants serving everything from American-style burgers to sushi and chili con ca
The city's cosmopolitan character is happily represented in its food, although stands selling the Middle Eastern fast food for which this part of the world is famous—such as falafel and shawarma—still occupy countless street corners. You'll find restaurants serving ever
The city's cosmopolitan character is happily represented in its food, although stands selling the Middle Eastern fast fo
The city's cosmopolitan character is happily represented in its food, although stands selling the Middle Eastern fast food for which this part of the world is famous—such as falafel and shawarma—still occupy countless street corners. You'll find restaurants serving everything from American-style burgers to sushi and chili con carne. In contrast to Jerusalem, diners who keep kosher have to search for a kosher restaurant, aside from those in the hotels. A spate of new kosher establishments caters to a significant slice of the discerning dining market, but with the fairly rapid turnover of some Tel Aviv eateries, the concierge is still the best person to ask about the latest in kosher restaurants.
Most Tel Aviv restaurants, except those that keep kosher, are open seven days a week. Many serve business lunches at reasonable prices, making them less-expensive options than the price categories suggest. As elsewhere in the Mediterranean, Israelis dine late; chances are there will be no trouble getting a table at 7 pm, whereas past 10, diners may face a long line. Casual attire is always acceptable in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv's restaurants are concentrated in a few areas: Sheinkin and Rothschild Streets, Basel, Ibn Gvirol Street, and the Tel Aviv Port.
At the heart of this Southern Italian courtyard restaurant is a taboon oven from which emerge a variety of fresh and classic pizzas for which this spot has become known. The rest of the menu is equally enjoyable, pairing bright, clean flavors with excellent quality ingredients. Try the white fish crudo, which is remarkably fresh and lively, or the gnocchi, which is nothing short of pillowy. The atmosphere is elegant and relaxed—it's hard to believe that you're just seconds away from one of Tel Aviv's busiest thoroughfares. Pay attention to the extensive wine list which honors the best of Italian and Israeli vineyards. Come for a full meal or pair a cocktail with a selection of the small bites during the weekday happy hour with 25% off the menu.
The well-stocked wooden bar is the centerpiece of this tiny eatery, where the roaring brick oven and pizza-dough kneaders are in full view. The focaccia makes a great starter, served with a variety of dips including Clemente-olive spread, garlic confit, and, for Middle Eastern good measure, labaneh (yogurt cheese). Balkan pizza, topped with grilled eggplant, peppers, and feta cheese, is especially tasty. The narrow porch is your perch to watch the people strolling and cycling along the tree-lined center of Rothschild Boulevard.
60 Rothschild Blvd., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 65785, Israel
With indoor and outdoor seating, this Tuscan-style establishment facing the open square across from the Suzanne Dellal Centre is useful primarily if you are need of a postperformance nosh. Try the gnocchi with truffle oil accompanied by the namesake beverage.
Tel Aviv might be an unexpected city for the Bindella family's first foray outside their native Switzerland, but this Italian food outlet has enjoyed impressive success. Engaging a sophisticated local design team and utilizing chef Roy Sofer's vast experience—and capitalizing on Swiss-style service—the restaurant is a welcome addition to the city's ever-growing food scene. For starters, tempt your taste buds with the tangy yellowtail or finely sliced octopus carpaccio, the crunchy cauliflower and hazelnut Sicilian salad, or the ravioli with plenty of king crab meat. The broad variety of local fish and made-on-the-premises pastas are all fresh and light and will leave you room for desserts like cannoli with fresh figs, mascarpone, and pistachio ice cream.
27 Montefiore St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 6579302, Israel
The Italian-style ice creams and sorbets prepared daily by chef Ronnie Rivlin are the highlight of this light, airy corner café in the middle of the Jaffa Flea Market. Apple pie and berry frozen yogurt are among the most popular choices. The kosher menu also includes an extensive list of pastas and pizzas, making it a good choice for families with kids longing for something familiar. The Friday brunch buffet is a good value and will fill you up for the day.
11 Olei Tzion St., Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 68025, Israel
Acclaimed Israeli chef Aviv Moshe turns his plating charm on high at the Italian-Mediterranean Quattro. A playfully colorful chandelier centerpiece contrasts with the stark black-and-white walls also found in Moshe's sister restaurant, Messa. Photo-friendly plated starters include pickled rump steak carpaccio with mustard sorbet and egg-yolk cream, as well as the more classic Italian bruschetta with balsamic vinegar pearls served with creamy burrata. Business-lunch deals and a bright patio encourage daytime visits, and the sophisticated after-work scene means the dinner crowd is a winner as well.
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