Restaurant

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

 JERUSALEM’S NEW Theatron Hotel; Illustrative.

Health Ministry announces restaurant sector reform, eases requirements

The US Embassy in Jerusalem

US Embassy issues security alert over Israeli organized crime amid Japanika restaurant attacks


Tel Aviv police arrest additional suspect in Japanika grenade attack case

The suspect, a Bat Yam resident in his 20s, was taken for questioning by the Tel Aviv District Central Unit and will be brought before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Chocolate De Luxe brings handmade kosher luxury to Netanya - restaurant review

After decades in education, Esther Arbov turned a passion for chocolate into a boutique offering handmade pralines, desserts, and luxury gift packages.

AN ARRAY of Belgian chocolates are created on-site.

Chef Aviv Moshe returns to Tel Aviv with kosher Italian restaurant Bella - restaurant review

From jalapeño sashimi and lemon arancini to bisque gnocchi and tiramisu, Bella offers a polished new take on kosher Italian cuisine.

Food at Bella, Tel Aviv.

Grenade thrown at Rosh Pina restaurant as attacks against Japanika chain continue

According to the Israel Police, forces arrived at the scene shortly after a report of an explosion, and an investigation is ongoing.

Israel Police car

Michael Solomonov’s restaurant group says anti-Israel boycott did not cause closure of 6 locations

Owner Steve Cook blamed the closures on inflation, declining lunch traffic, and an oversaturated fast-casual dining market. Pro-Palestinian activists claim it's because of the boycott.

Goldie Falafel, owned by Michael Solomonov, was the target of a pro-Palestinian protest in Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 2023.

Police arrest crime boss Yossi Musli in connection with Japanika restaurant attacks

A preliminary investigation by the police suggested that the incident is criminal in nature, the latest in an ongoing string of attacks stemming from a dispute between criminals.

Japanika storefront.

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.

Yasai uramaki at Azia 19.

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.'

Ravioli dish at Saporito

The Drisco at 160: Inside Tel Aviv’s restored hidden gem of old-world hospitality - review

Celebrating 160 years of operation, The Drisco Hotel offers a glimpse into Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s past, with restored historic charm, comfortable rooms, and acclaimed dining at George & John.

THE HISTORIC property in Jaffa embodies the story of the American-German Colony and the origins of tourism in the Land of Israel.

Picual fine dining: Serving the Land of Israel, one course at a time - review

Picual is a glatt kosher fine dining restaurant in Rishon Lezion, founded by restaurateur Itzik Kadosh and chef Dor Benjamin.

At Picual, even before the first course reaches the table, the air is filled with the aromas of fresh olive oil, damp wood, and wild herbs.