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Restaurants, hotels, bars and wineries in Tel Aviv from the En Primeur Club guide.

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Our guide counts eight exceptional wine programs citywide, and Newe Ẕedeq holds the largest neighborhood cluster of venues. George & John and The Drisco Tel Aviv sit in Newe Ẕedeq. Habasta in Nachalat Binyamin has an extensive wine list. Alena at The Norman has an exceptional, sommelier-led wine program. Côte has a huge, wine list and a sommelier. Giaconda – Wine Library in Ṣummeil pours natural wine from a vast European selection. The tasting-menu list holds ten restaurants. Some serve only a tasting menu. Others add a la carte or small plates. OCD Restaurant in south Tel Aviv serves its menu around an open kitchen. Hiba in HaQirya serves Israeli-Arab cooking with local ingredients. Opa in Florentine serves a vegan menu from seasonal vegetables. Popina in Newe Ẕedeq organizes tasting menus by cooking technique and also serves a la carte and small plates.

Restaurants with exceptional wine programs

Our guide counts eight exceptional wine programs citywide. The four restaurants below each pair that program with an extensive wine list.

  • George & John

    George & John in Newe Ẕedeq cooks modern Mediterranean food with Israeli and Jewish-Moroccan influences, on a charcoal grill inside a historic building. Chef Tomer Tal serves the menu a la carte and as a tasting menu. The wine program is exceptional and sommelier-led, with an extensive wine list and craft cocktails. It holds a Relais Chateaux Award from 2026 and scored 75 points on La Liste in 2025.

  • Habasta

    Habasta in Nachalat Binyamin changes the menu each day and writes it on the wall, using produce from the adjacent Carmel Market. Chef Elon Amir's modern Mediterranean cooking is served as small plates and a la carte. The wine program is exceptional, with an extensive wine list. Star Wine List recognized it in 2026, and World's Best Wine Lists Awards gave it a WBWL 3-Star in 2022.

  • Alena at The Norman

    Alena at The Norman serves Mediterranean-European bistro cooking a la carte and as small plates in a restored 1940s boutique hotel. Its exceptional wine program is sommelier-led, with an extensive wine list and craft cocktails. La Liste scored the restaurant 81 points in 2026.

  • The Drisco Tel Aviv

    The Drisco Tel Aviv in Newe Ẕedeq is a historic fine-dining restaurant in a restored 1866 building, with modern Israeli Mediterranean cooking served a la carte. The wine program is exceptional, with an extensive wine list. It received a Relais Chateaux Award in 2025.

Tasting menus

Tasting menus in the guide include set sequences, technique-led menus, and a vegan menu. OCD Restaurant is in south Tel Aviv, Hiba in HaQirya, Opa in Florentine, and Popina in Newe Ẕedeq.

  • OCD Restaurant

    OCD Restaurant in south Tel Aviv serves a 19-course tasting menu around an open kitchen. The cuisine is modern Israeli fusion, with an extensive wine list. Chef Raz Rahav's restaurant scored 88 points on La Liste in 2026. Opinionated About Dining recommended it among Top Restaurants in Europe.

  • Hiba

    Hiba in HaQirya is a fine-dining restaurant that serves chef Yossi Shitrit's 12-to-15-course tasting menu, fusing Israeli-Arab flavors with local ingredients in an open kitchen. The wine program has an extensive wine list. It holds The Best Chef One Knife (2025).

  • Opa

    Opa in Florentine is chef Shirel Berger's restaurant, serving an innovative 10-to-11-course vegan tasting menu built from single seasonal vegetables. The wine program has an extensive wine list. We're Smart World gave the restaurant 4 Radishes in 2025.

  • Popina

    Popina in Newe Ẕedeq is chef Orel Kimchi's restaurant, with tasting menus organized by five cooking techniques: cured, steamed, baked, roasted, and slow-cooked. Seasonal ingredients are cooked in an open kitchen, and the restaurant also serves a la carte and small plates. The wine program has an extensive wine list. La Liste scored it 76 points in 2026.

Wine bars

These bars hold Star Wine List recognition for 2026: Côte has an exceptional wine selection, Giaconda – Wine Library in Ṣummeil pours natural wine, Bosser in Newe Sha'anan lists over 200 hand-picked wines, and Tirza in Florentine serves small shareable dishes.

  • Côte

    Côte has an exceptional wine program with a huge, wine list. A knowledgeable sommelier guides drinkers through the selection. The bar received recognition from Star Wine List in 2026.

  • Giaconda – Wine Library

    Giaconda – Wine Library in Ṣummeil is a wine library and bar with a wine program and a vast European selection. Two winemakers trained in New Zealand founded the bar, and the owners offer guided tastings. It pours natural wine. Star Wine List recognized the bar in 2026.

  • Bosser

    Bosser in Newe Sha'anan combines a bar with a shop selling wine by the bottle. Its program includes natural and conventional wine. Micro-importers and boutique wineries supply its selection of over 200 hand-picked wines. Star Wine List recognized Bosser in 2026.

  • Tirza

    Tirza in Florentine is a wine bar tied to OCD Restaurant in south Tel Aviv, with a wine program. The selection draws on wines from various regions, with sommelier guidance, and the kitchen sends small shareable dishes. Star Wine List recognized Tirza in 2026.

Planning FAQ

Which neighborhood holds the most venues in your Tel Aviv guide?

Newe Ẕedeq holds the most venues in our guide, with 19 in that neighborhood. Published rooms there include George & John and The Drisco Tel Aviv, both with exceptional wine programs and extensive wine lists, plus Popina, Oasis, and Hotel Montefiore, each with a wine list. Hotel Montefiore also holds a Star Wine List citation and a World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 2-Star award.

Where do exceptional wine programs sit in your Tel Aviv guide?

Exceptional wine programs in our guide include George & John and The Drisco Tel Aviv in Newe Ẕedeq, Habasta in Nachalat Binyamin, Piccola Pasta in Ṣummeil, and Turkiz in Shikun Lamed. Our guide counts eight exceptional wine programs citywide. Alena at The Norman has a sommelier-led program and an extensive wine list. Côte has a huge, wine list with sommelier guidance.

Where do tasting menus sit in your Tel Aviv guide?

Tasting menus in our guide include OCD Restaurant in south Tel Aviv, Hiba in HaQirya, Opa in Florentine, and Mashya in Kerem Ha-teimanim. The list contains ten restaurants citywide. R48 is in Newe Sha'anan, and Treysar is in Kokhav Ha-tsafon. George & John, Popina, Oasis, and Aria are in Newe Ẕedeq.

Which venues hold Star Wine List recognition in your Tel Aviv guide?

Côte, Giaconda – Wine Library in Ṣummeil, Bosser in Newe Sha'anan, and Tirza in Florentine hold Star Wine List recognition for 2026. Côte has an exceptional program, with a huge, wine list and a knowledgeable sommelier. Giaconda – Wine Library pours natural wine from a vast European selection. Bosser lists over 200 hand-picked wines. Tirza serves wines from various regions with sommelier guidance.

By Emmett Haley · Updated October 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

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Where to eat in Tel Aviv

Selected entries from the current guide for Tel Aviv.

Dr. Shakshuka restaurant in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel

Dr. Shakshuka

A fixture in Jaffa's old city since the 1980s, Dr. Shakshuka is the address that put the dish on the international map. Operating out of Beit Eshel Street, it draws long queues for its cast-iron pans of eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce, alongside a full spread of North African and Levantine staples. Ranked among Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats in Europe in 2024, it occupies the rare space between neighbourhood institution and pilgrimage destination.

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HaKosem restaurant in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel

HaKosem

"Enjoy Traditional Israeli Dishes One can find falafel on just about every street corner in Tel Aviv, but Hakosem, which means "the magician," is considered to be the best purveyor of the delicious fried chickpea balls. Opened in 2001, Hakosem is clean, colorful, and fun while still being authentic. No matter the time of day, the eatery is bustling with locals and tourists ready to try its trademark green falafel. Another of itssignature dishes is homemade hummus, which is made fresh throughout the day. Each plate is served with a fresh pita, onions, pickles, spicy hot pepper, garlic, and lemon sauce. Other staple Israeli dishes are also served, including shawarma, shakshuka (eggs cooked in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and seasoning), sabich (pita filled with eggplant), salad, and chicken schnitzel."

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Tel Aviv

Where to stay in Tel Aviv

Selected entries from the current guide for Tel Aviv.

The Jaffa Hotel, Tel Aviv hotel in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel

The Jaffa Hotel, Tel Aviv

Set within a 19th-century French hospital compound in Jaffa's ancient core, The Jaffa Hotel occupies one of Tel Aviv-Yafo's most architecturally significant addresses. La Liste's 2026 ranking awarded it 90.5 points, placing it among a select tier of properties where heritage fabric and contemporary hospitality intersect. For travellers seeking a base that connects old Jaffa to modern Tel Aviv, few addresses carry this combination of history and recognition.

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Brown TLV Urban Hotel hotel in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel

Brown TLV Urban Hotel

Brown TLV Urban Hotel occupies a sharp address on Ben Yehuda Street, positioning itself within Tel Aviv's compact but competitive design-hotel tier. The property trades on a locally rooted aesthetic and a central location that places guests within walking distance of the beach, Rothschild Boulevard, and the city's densest concentration of dining and nightlife. For travellers who want neighbourhood immersion over grand-lobby scale, it sits in a distinct bracket from the city's full-service luxury towers.

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Lighthouse by Brown Hotels hotel in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel

Lighthouse by Brown Hotels

Lighthouse by Brown Hotels sits at Ben Yehuda Street 1, where the northern tip of Tel Aviv's beachfront grid meets the Mediterranean directly. The property holds MICHELIN Selected status in the 2025 guide, placing it within a compact tier of Tel Aviv hotels recognised for consistent quality. For visitors who want the coastline within steps and the city's commercial and cultural core within walking distance, the address does most of the work.

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Sam&Blondi hotel in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel

Sam&Blondi

Sam&Blondi occupies a quiet address on Sheinkin Street, one of Tel Aviv's most character-laden residential strips, and holds a MICHELIN Selected distinction in the 2025 hotel guide. The property sits within the boutique tier that defines the city's most considered accommodation options, offering an alternative to the large beachfront towers that dominate the coastal skyline. For travellers seeking a neighbourhood-rooted base with editorial recognition behind it, Sheinkin is a credible starting point.

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Where to go for a drink in Tel Aviv

Selected entries from the current guide for Tel Aviv.

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Which wineries to visit in Tel Aviv

Selected entries from the current guide for Tel Aviv.

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