Restaurants

With pictures of Tel Aviv on the wall, generous portions and a bustling ambience, this is a convivial spot for dinner. Previous problems with service and a lack of attention to detail have been ironed out, and Dizengoffs is producing some great meals. Our waiter brought olives and spicy pickled carrots and cauliflower, followed by excellent starters: freshly made and deliciously smooth houmous, along with creamy (although not deeply meaty) chopped liver. For the seriously hungry, there are hearty Yemenite or kooba soups, tandoori chicken laffa, moussaka and the odd more inventive dish, such as stuffed artichoke. A medium-rare steak was served as ordered, while lamb kebabs and chicken livers with fried onions were judged just right. Chips were nicely crisp on the outside and soft inside, and the fluffy rice was equally good. Both are included with main courses, along with a salad. Dizengoffs welcomes children, offering them multicoloured straws with their drinks, and half portions. To finish there are syrupy sweet filo pastries with nuts, or gently spiced warm apple strudel.

Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008