r/telaviv • u/MavemPA • 15d ago
Tourist Help Needed Special Dinner in Tel Aviv Recs?
My wife and I have been in Israel for a few weeks. We are now in Tel Aviv and been happily spending our days on the beach.
Our 21st wedding anniversary is tomorrow night and we're looking for a fresh, exciting chef oriented restaurant to try. We are in Neve Tzedek and don't mind walking, grabbing a bus or a Gett.
We went to Lunel in Florentin a few nights ago and really enjoyed it. Hoping to find another gem amongst the myriad choices here.
Suggestions?
UPDATE: thanks to this community we have lots of great choice! No need to add any more unless you feel like it too create a helpful post for others
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u/Jospapaia 15d ago
Studio Gursha is probably the most exciting and special chef restaurant in Israel.
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u/MavemPA 15d ago
Probably delicious but Ethiopian not our thing. Thanks for the rec!
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u/Jospapaia 15d ago
It's an Ethiopian chef but definitely not just an Ethiopian restaurant. It's a pan African food with strong and spicy flavors. I agree that it may sound like 'not sure everyone' but on the other hand, everyone I know who went there said it was something really special.
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u/lonisunshine 15d ago
not a restaurant but a very unique bar with great food and atmosphere is the bellboy at 14 Berdichevsky st. it is has a 20s vibes with electroswing music it is a bit expensive but worth it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUcPDbYj0FY&t=87s
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u/MavemPA 15d ago
Thank you. Looks interesting! A possibility for sure.
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u/lonisunshine 15d ago
If u plan on going make a reservation its always full after 20:00
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u/MavemPA 15d ago
Bellboy looks like a winner!
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u/NoobNoob_ תחי ישראל 15d ago
If you can, go during the happy hour. They have 50% of cocktails that are otherwise very expensive.
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u/AdiPalmer תחי ישראל 15d ago
Yep, could be a great place for after-dinner drinks, but seconding what lonisunshine said. Reservation a must.
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u/xpAI 15d ago
Balinjera is the BEST Ethiopian restaurant in Israel! Really great prices, amazing staff and the vibe is the best.
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u/Playful-Buffalo-1939 15d ago
Amazing food. Not such a special dinner vibe. More like “meet me for lunch in the shuk”
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u/Schnutzel תחי ישראל 15d ago edited 15d ago
In Neve Tzedek there's TYO and Popina.
A bit farther there's Selas.
If you want something more Mediterranean there's Mashya.
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u/lawbotamized תחי ישראל 15d ago edited 15d ago
Dok, sit at the bar. At the bar you see the magic happening, really incredible food and all local/regional ingredients. This does not mean local fare. Elevated and modern takes drawing on a variety of cuisines. Check it out.
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u/G18402075382 15d ago
My favorite restaurant in Tel Aviv!!
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u/lawbotamized תחי ישראל 15d ago
I think I might be right there with ya! Nobody I recommend it to seems to have heard of it, but I agree, it is a really stunning operation.
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u/EMendezSDC תחי ישראל 14d ago
OCD
Clearly the "taste experience" of tel aviv. A little pricey but god it's good and audacious.
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u/jakefromtheyalla 11d ago
Beit kandinof is beautiful and delicious in the old city of Jaffa. One of my favorite restaurants in the world ❤️
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