Food review

Azia 19: Unique Japanese food in Jerusalem - restaurant review

Comparing Azia 19 to the chain sushi restaurants that have sprung up all over Israel is like comparing a Porsche to a Honda.

|ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
Yasai uramaki at Azia 19.
Ravioli dish at Saporito

Saporito: A small storefront with a big sign in Hod Hasharon - restaurant review

From artisan pizza to lemon-butter ravioli, Saporito lives up to its name: 'tasty and rich.'

|ByDEBBIE LAMPERT
Some of the dishes made at Amaya restaurant in Rehovot.

Amaya: Outstanding culinary experience in Rehovot - restaurant review

The food at Amaya is outstanding. We let chef Oren Asido choose for us, and every dish was not only delicious but also visually arresting.

|ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
New York Pizza on Monday at Jonz

Moti Titman brings the pizza everyone has been waiting for to Kiryat Ono

After breathing life into the culinary wilderness with great hummus, Chef Moti Titman brings a new tradition to Kiryat Ono: New York pizza nights made from a special dough.

|ByYAEL REIF

Motza: A welcome break from reality in the Jerusalem Hills - restaurant review

Our meal consisted mainly of appetizers, which turned out to be a great choice – one I definitely intend to make again on my next visit.

APRIL 11, 2026ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
Motza

Rashel in Tel Aviv Port: Moroccan feast of holiday flavors - restaurant review

Discover Rashel in Tel Aviv Port, where Moroccan holiday dishes, festive flavors, and stunning presentation turn every meal into a celebration.

APRIL 4, 2026ByDEBBIE LAMPERT
Former US ambassador Dan Shapiro (C-L) wears traditional North African garb at a Mimouna celebration in Ashkelon, invited by then-mayor Benny Vaknin (C-R) and hosted by the Amar and Portal families, in 2013.

A little to dream, a little to imagine, a lot to make come true

Pizza Cotta lays a cornerstone on the Allenby of the future, why wait?

MARCH 29, 2026ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
Pizza Cotta

Ola-Ola in Tel Aviv: Fresh flavors in the heart of Carmel Market - review

We left Ola-Ola with a strong feeling that the restaurant has only improved in its three years of existence and gained confidence. Why not go and see for yourself?

MARCH 1, 2026ByGLORIA DEUTSCH
Food at Ola-Ola.

Rediscovering HaPizza: Neapolitan pizza and Italian fare in Tel Aviv - review

HaPizza, on Tel Aviv’s lively Bograshov Street, has been serving its namesake dish for 20 years in an unassuming but very tasty manner.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByDAVID BRINN
HaPizza, on Tel Aviv’s lively Bograshov Street, has been serving its namesake dish for 20 years in an unassuming but very tasty manner.

With the kids, on a date, however you like: Mojo San opens a place for everyone

From Netanya to Ganei Tikva, and beyond: The tasty news of Israel.

FEBRUARY 16, 2026ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
Mojo San

Shoes off, sushi on: Terasu redefines omakase in Israel - restaurant review

Chef Daniel Schiff’s Tokyo-influenced 22-course menu is served in one of the country’s rarest dining formats.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByLAUREN GUMPORT
Terasu.

R48 Chef’s Table: A Far East testing menu in Tel Aviv - restaurant review

Chef Ohad Solomon’s 12-course tasting menu is among the city’s most sophisticated dining experiences.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByLAUREN GUMPORT
R48 Chef’s Table.

HIBA in Tel Aviv: Winter menu marks turning point for chef Yossi Shitrit's restaurant - review

One thing is clear: HIBA has entered its next chapter, hitting its stride with a fully personal, precise menu rich in depth and flavor.

JANUARY 24, 2026ByLAUREN GUMPORT
HIBA in Tel Aviv.

Studio Gursha: Pan-African fine dining reaches Tel Aviv - restaurant review

Take a seat at Studio Gursha for an experience rooted in heritage, artistry, and cross-cultural flavor

JANUARY 3, 2026ByLAUREN GUMPORT
STUDIO GURSHA