Cucina Hess 4

Quite possibly one of the most charming restaurants in Tel Aviv is this sweet little spot, on the corner of an unassuming street off of Allenby, home to a minimalist, one-room dining room fit with a handful of tables, white doily tablecloths and glistening wine glasses. Chef Tamar Cohen Tzedek has been churning out Italian classics for three years now out of this humble, yet sophisticated eatery, but she has been a consistent go-to on the Tel Aviv restaurant scene for 15 years with previous restaurants like Vince & Tamar and Cucina Tamar. Her hallmark dishes include the Budino Parmesan, a delicate veal scallopine in white wine, lemon and sage, and a Forest Mushroom Risotto. Northern Italian cuisine and handmade pasta are Tamar's signature passions, and after years working in Michelin-starred restaurants alongside rural eateries, we are lucky to have her pristine taste and skill in Israel.