077-4908050
Hours: Sunday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. till 1:00 a.m.Carpaccio Bar During chef Asaf Doktor’s career in the kitchen he noticed that patrons hold a great interest in appetizers. This realization inspired him to start a restaurant that would transform appetizers into affordable main courses. The quality of the raw meat is apparent in every dish. It's possible can actually feel the freshness of flavor and creativity in each dish, from sirloin to fillet carpaccio.
(03) 609-8118
Hours: Sunday to Saturday from noon till last customerBrasserieThe Brasserie is one of those place that many Tel Avivians swear by. Owned by the impressive hospitality group, R2M, Brasserie and its Parisian-style dishes, cosmopolitan vibe, and round-the-clock filled seats brings the best of Tel Aviv to the tabletop.
03-6967111
Hours: 24 hours a dayVanigliaThe original shop, the size of a closet, opened in 2001 on Basel Square. Vaniglia now has over eight branches, and after 10 years of business, owner Itay Rogozinsky still insists on visiting each branch at least twice every week. He checks on the smells, flavors, design and cleanliness of each establishment to make sure everything lives up to the highest standards.The mad-for-ice-cream-scientist Itay explains why sorbet is his favorite: “Sorbet can actually accentuate the aromas, colors, and tastes of a fruit. It also brings it to an enjoyable texture and removes any work involved in consuming your favorite fruit.”
(03) 602-0105
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. till midnight, Thursday to Sunday 9 a.m. till midnightOliveryWhile Italian restaurants can be quite standard, Olivery packs a surprise punch. Tasty and beautiful, the place also feels very approachable and comfortable. Quality speaks for itself, and in this case it is not drowned out by an overly forced atmosphere.Chef Rami Aminov has studied in Rome, Tuscany and Sicily, so it’s clear that the culinary influences are authentic and natural.
Ibn Gvirol 137
(03) 544-6076
Hours: Everyday from noon till midnightKassandra Grunewald is a co-founder of TasteTLV.com. She has been an avid foodie since she can remember making meals out of dandelion leaves and sand in the backyard for her guests.