Food review

Portofino: A jump into Italy in Modi'in - restaurant review

Generous portions, homemade pasta and gnocchi, and warm hospitality make this casual Italian trattoria one of Modi'in's most enjoyable dining experiences.

A pannacotta dessert dish at Portofino
Sushi from Namy.

Namy: Serving up fresh, flavorful kosher Japanese dishes in Netanya - review

Yasai uramaki at Azia 19.

Azia 19: Unique Japanese food in Jerusalem - restaurant review

Ravioli dish at Saporito

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


Barbur: A Mediterranean grill with a European twist in Tel Aviv - review

Led by Adam Szold and Yuval Leshem, the visionaries behind ILU, Barbur has already made a name for itself at the corner of Nahalat Binyamin and Montefiore streets.

 Barbur

A winter roundup of pizza in Israel's Shfela region

This year, I suggested to my family that we try our own pizza crawl, all without venturing more than a half-hour from our home in Yad Binyamin. They agreed.

 Pizza Regina

3426: Where culinary excellence meets architecture, art, & community - review

The somewhat anonymous setting is not to be missed for its vision, activities, and ever-changing menu. 3426 is under the radar for now. But don’t expect it to stay that way.

 3426 restaurant.

The Professor's underground hamburger lands at a surprising bar

A fascinating collaboration: the smoked hamburger that has become an urban legend among food enthusiasts joins the menu at two branches of the Lager & Ale pub chain.

 Lager & Ale and the Professor

Eucalyptus: Reviewing a Jerusalem culinary gem - review

Even though the dishes were served in small tasting portions, by this time I was so full that I asked the server to stop bringing us food.

 Eucalyptus

Nina Bianca: A very good restaurant that continues to live up to its reputation - review

We said our goodbyes and returned home with (very) full stomachs and confirmation that Nina Bianca continues to be a very good restaurant.

 Nina Bianca

Dolphin Yam, former seafood dining icon, goes kosher - review

Owners Yonatan Cohen and Eyal Dolev say the decision to become kosher was purely personal.

 Dolphin Yam.

The kosher secret of Rothschild Boulevard: Jome – Tel Aviv atmosphere at its best

In the heart of Rothschild Boulevard lies a kosher alternative for a cool nighttime experience with electronic mainstream music and a variety of Asian dishes—from sushi to light snacks. Meet Jome.

 JOME, Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv

Queen Lu: The fusion restaurant offering Thai, Japanese menus - review

Queen Lu, a fusion restaurant with separate Japanese and Thai menus.

 Queen Lu.

Yamas: An authentic dairy filled Greek dining experience - review

“Israel and Greece have a lot in common,” says restaurant owner Moshe. “We have the sea, the weather, and even the blue and white flags.”

 Yamas is a kosher, dairy, Greek restaurant.