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Popina

4.3
(2168)
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4.5
(743)
4.3
(2168)
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4.5
(743)
•#3 on "Where to eat: the 50 best restaurants in Tel Aviv"
very expensive
Fine dining restaurant
Restaurant
Map
Address
Ahad Ha'Am St 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Website
http://popina.co.il/
Phone
+972 3-575-7477
Hours
Su
Sunday: Closed
MoMonday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
TuTuesday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
WeWednesday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
ThThursday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
FrFriday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
Sa
Saturday: Closed
Ahad Ha'Am St 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Wednesday: 6–11PM
Su
MoTuWeThFrSa
Show times
Su
Sunday: Closed
MoMonday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
TuTuesday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
WeWednesday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
ThThursday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
FrFriday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
Sa
Saturday: Closed
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People typically spend 3 hr here
+972 3-575-7477
http://popina.co.il/

About

Popina, located in Neve Tzedek and established by renowned chef Orel Kimchi, is a standout on the Tel Aviv dining scene. Chef Kimchi's culinary journey includes stints at esteemed restaurants around the world, shaping his innovative approach to gastronomy. The restaurant's menu showcases a range of cooking techniques and inventive flavor pairings, such as pumpkin jam ravioli with foie gras and truffle foam or shrimp burger with yuzu aioli.
Why you should go
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  1. Experience the 'Popina Experience' with a variety of dishes from different cooking techniques
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  2. Enjoy creative masterpieces by Chef Orel Kimchi known for his attention to detail
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  3. Try the tasting menu composed of seven innovative dishes bursting with culinary brilliance

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Highlighted reviews

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I highly recommend this place. We did the tasting menu which was a brilliant choice. The service was impeccable. Waiter was patient and knowledgeable about the dishes. Cocktail was really good. Most similar places make very boring cocktails so it was nice for a change. I think the duck liver alongside the ravioli was the best dish in the tasting menu. Only downside was the steak which tasted nice but was almost well-done (see photo). I would definitely return.
Nice, tasty, different. It was an unplanned visit, and we are not used to gourmet food. We were looking for a bit non-standard food - and we found it. 2 meals my wife liked much less, but for me they still were tasty. We did the tasting menu and both liked the overall experience. P.S. most pictures were cropped, thus are not so good..
What a great restaurant and dining experience. We sat at the bar which was nice to have a view to the kitchen and chat with the very friendly bartender. The variety of the menu and portion sizes allow for treating all palates. We highly recommend the gin and tonic tartar which was especially great due to the Wasabi tobiko. The service was excellent, just as the food and drinks were.
I highly recommend this place. We did the tasting menu which was a brilliant choice. The service was impeccable. Waiter was patient and knowledgeable about the dishes. Cocktail was really good. Most similar places make very boring cocktails so it was nice for a change. I think the duck liver alongside the ravioli was the best dish in the tasting menu. Only downside was the steak which tasted nice but was almost well-done (see photo). I would definitely return.
Nice, tasty, different. It was an unplanned visit, and we are not used to gourmet food. We were looking for a bit non-standard food - and we found it. 2 meals my wife liked much less, but for me they still were tasty. We did the tasting menu and both liked the overall experience. P.S. most pictures were cropped, thus are not so good..
What a great restaurant and dining experience. We sat at the bar which was nice to have a view to the kitchen and chat with the very friendly bartender. The variety of the menu and portion sizes allow for treating all palates. We highly recommend the gin and tonic tartar which was especially great due to the Wasabi tobiko. The service was excellent, just as the food and drinks were.
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Know before you go

  1. Make reservations in advance to secure your spot at this popular restaurant
  2. Consider trying the tasting menu for a diverse culinary experience
  3. Visit during off-peak hours or weekdays for a more relaxed dining atmosphere
  4. Engage with the knowledgeable staff to get recommendations on standout dishes

Reviews

Popina, located in the romantic Neve Tzedek neighborhood of Tel Aviv, offers a unique dining experience with its creative dishes categorized by cooking techniques. While some reviewers praised the exceptional food and service, others found shortcomings in certain dishes and service errors. The tasting menu was highlighted as a brilliant choice by many, with standout dishes like duck liver alongside ravioli receiving high praise. Despite mixed reviews on specific items like steak and desserts being too sweet, Popina's atmosphere and cocktails were commended for their excellence.
Review score
4.3
out of 5
Excellent
2168 reviews
From Google
Review score
4.5
out of 5
Wonderful
743 reviews
From Tripadvisor
5 stars
1420
4 stars
332
3 stars
189
2 stars
119
1 star
111
5/5Yuval B
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Feb 2, 2023 from
Google
I highly recommend this place. We did the tasting menu which was a brilliant choice. The service was impeccable. Waiter was patient and knowledgeable about the dishes. Cocktail was really good. Most similar places make very boring cocktails so it was nice for a change. I think the duck liver alongside the ravioli was the best dish in the tasting menu. Only downside was the steak which tasted nice but was almost well-done (see photo). I would definitely return.
5/5Igor R
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Mar 15, 2025 from
Google
Nice, tasty, different. It was an unplanned visit, and we are not used to gourmet food. We were looking for a bit non-standard food - and we found it. 2 meals my wife liked much less, but for me they still were tasty. We did the tasting menu and both liked the overall experience. P.S. most pictures were cropped, thus are not so good..
5/5Ben G
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Jul 9, 2023 from
Google
What a great restaurant and dining experience. We sat at the bar which was nice to have a view to the kitchen and chat with the very friendly bartender. The variety of the menu and portion sizes allow for treating all palates. We highly recommend the gin and tonic tartar which was especially great due to the Wasabi tobiko. The service was excellent, just as the food and drinks were.
3/5Dvir M
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May 7, 2023 from
Google
The place itself looks great. Very quiet and clean. We took the tasting menu which was ok but considering the price, not good enough. A bread to start and kind of "pizza" felt like they want you just to "get full". The wine and the rest of the dishes were good.
1/5Moshe G
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Sep 23, 2023 from
Google
I actually never thought I would give such a famous restaurant in the foodies community such a low rating... but besides the environment everything was really lacking. I came here with my girlfriend to celebrate my birthday and I was actually very excited but left in mixed feelings. can't understand what the hole bragg was about... The food was lacking flavor I literally went to eat a sandwich on Rothschild after this experience and it was a lot better then this place. Sorry but I will not be returning here.
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Map
Address
Ahad Ha'Am St 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Website
http://popina.co.il/
Phone
+972 3-575-7477
Hours
Su
Sunday: Closed
MoMonday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
TuTuesday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
WeWednesday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
ThThursday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
FrFriday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
Sa
Saturday: Closed
Ahad Ha'Am St 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Wednesday: 6–11PM
Su
MoTuWeThFrSa
Show times
Su
Sunday: Closed
MoMonday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
TuTuesday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
WeWednesday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
ThThursday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
FrFriday: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
Sa
Saturday: Closed
Hide times
People typically spend 3 hr here
+972 3-575-7477
http://popina.co.il/
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