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From chef Haim Cohen's new Tel Aviv brunch spot to an exciting new rooftop bar in Ashdod - Israel's culinary scene is buzzing with new places opening left and right. Here's a taste of 5 of the most promising new places / By Sharon Ben-David 5 new restaurants to try out this season

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Lento, Shefayim Casual Italian

Chef Motti Sofer, former owner of the beloved Tel Aviv restaurant “La Repubblica”, is back with a new farm to-table spot in Kibbutz Shefayim. The dishes are all made using produce that comes directly from Sofer’s farm in Kfar Hayarok, with the menu changing daily, according to seasonality and availability. Dishes include fresh, elegant pasta dishes, pizza, fish, and vegetable offerings, with small and medium-sized plates served at the center of the table, exalting the flavors of Italy in all their glory: delicious fluffy focaccia, fresh panzanella, gnudi dumplings in Parmesan butter, etc., tracing out a fabulous culinary journey that crosses regions and flavors, before ending with classic tiramisu and panna cotta. The wine menu includes wonderful Italian wines that perfectly complete the food, creating a lovely gastronomical experience in the heart of the HaSharon region. @lento.food

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In the heart of Tel Aviv’s picturesque Neve Tzedek neighborhood, inside a renovated old historic stone building, kosher Bukhari restaurant Anor has recently opened its doors under the helm of owner Yoram Sabi. Traditional, perfectly crafted bukhari dumplings served on beautiful plates from Bukhara, classic Bukhari soups and stews, salads, fish and grilled meats, constitute the menu here, which manages to bridge together tradition and contemporary interpretations of classic recipes. Indeed, Anor Anor, Tel Aviv I Kosher Bukhari cuisine

proposes to be an open door into a new and exciting culinary world, offering a beautifully executed dining experience that breathes new life into age-old tradition. A large central bar dominates the vast dining space, allowing guests to catch a glimpse into the restaurant’s open kitchen, suffused with the delicious aromas of spices and herbs. The warm and relaxed atmosphere is pleasantly enhanced by lovely, enveloping traditional music, perfectly in sync with the ambiance. anor-tlv.co.il

30 ATMOSPHERE OCTOBER 2026