Chef Yoram Nitzan’s renowned restaurant has been noted as one of the 150 best restaurants in the world by the prestigious culinary la table Grand du Monde since 2003. Seafood is the star of the show here with menu items such as white asparagus and French toast with truffle cream.
Telephone: 035469920
Website: www.mulyam.dreamhosters.com
You may not automatically think of dining at a French restaurant while visiting Israel, but tucked into Rabin Square, you will find delicious Parisian style food such as roast chicken with potatoes dauphinois and entrecote on the bone.
Telephone: 03-6967111
Website: www.brasserie.co.il
Chef Eyal Shani’s restaurant features organic New Israeli style dishes with locally sourced meat and produce. The menu includes dishes such as golden aubergine resting on tomato clouds swirled in tahini and lamb ragu and root vegetables roasted 6 hours in a steel pot resting on focaccia.
Telephone: 03-5104435
Website: www.abraxas.co.il
La Repubblica, an urban-Italian restaurant, situated in the heart of Tel Aviv, serves an authentic Italian menu, and enjoys the city’s unique ambience. Owners Roni Belfer and Motti Sofer believe in local, seasonal and fresh food, that is loyal to the rich Italian culinary tradition.
Telephone: 36470247
Website: en.larepubblica.co.il
Often hailed as the best restaurant in Tel Aviv, Chef Jonathan Roshfeld’s restaurant features delicious New Israeli style cuisine. The menu includes items such as Jerusalem artichoke chestnut and truffle soup and homemade cannelloni with veal, Swiss chard, and Parmigiana Reggiono.
Telephone: 972-3-516-6516
Website: www.herbertsamuel.co.il
Catit’s chef, Meir Adoni, is renowned for his unique fusion of Mediterranean, French, and North African cuisine. With a simple but elegant atmosphere, this tiny restaurant only seats about 30, so reservations are a must.
Telephone: 972-3-510-7001
Website: www.catit.co.il
Always busy, this restaurant by Chef Sharon Cohen is an upscale eatery that is worth tackling the crowd and long wait. If you order the fish, you will understand why locals tolerate the mob of diners gathered here at all times.
Telephone: 011-972-3-5221224
Website: www.shila-rest.co.il
You may not expect a tapas bar to be popular in Israel, but that just goes to show the culinary diversity of Tel Aviv. Chef Jonathan Roshfeld’s glamorous restaurant features menu items such as seafood paella, Iberico ham on pan de tomate, patatas bravas [and] the signature ice cream sundae.
Telephone: 972-3-566-6966
Website: www.tapas1haam.co.il
Located on the top floor of Tel Aviv Port’s farmer’s market, this restaurant offers gorgeous sea views and a romantic atmosphere. The menu is full of fresh, modern Israeli dishes such as lamb tortellini with cream potatoes, summer vegetables and wine sauce and pizza with béchamel sauce, asparagus, bacon and truffle oil.
Telephone: 035446669
Website: www.kitchen-market.co.il
As a result of their commitment to using fresh, local ingredients, the menu at Yaffo Tel Aviv changes daily. However, the patrons of this restaurant can always count on quality Mediterranean dishes comprised of squid, octopus, fish, and crustaceans. Items that have been known to circulate the menu include oxtail tortellini with spinach and lentil ragout and sea fish tartare with smoked eggplant and fresh tomatoes.
Telephone: 98 36249249
Website: www.yaffotelaviv.com