Alena

Tel Aviv, Israel

Alena, tucked into Tel Aviv’s The Norman hotel, dishes up Mediterranean crowd-pleasers alongside intriguing twists on the classics. The vibe? Effortlessly cool. Think sun-soaked tiles, white tablecloths that don’t feel stuffy, and inviting, warm wood touches. It’s elegant but never intimidating, like the kind of spot where locals and in-the-know travellers might swap stories over a few bottles of wine: indeed, The Norman’s cellar has some of the country’s rarest. Highlights like the fish crudo, drenched in lemon juice and dusted with herbs, has earned cult status, while the octopus skewer cooked in lamb fat, with potato and yoghurt, is a triumph of flavour and texture. If you’re plant-based, don’t miss the mallow tortellini with zaatar butter, lemon and tomato seeds and the Alena pizza, dressed with charred aubergine, Hameiri cheese, tetbileh and an egg yolk.

Key Information

• Average price per person $97
• Breakfast, lunch: Mon – Sun Dinner: Tues – Sat
• 972 3 543 5555
• Visit Alena's Website

Location

23-25 Nachmani Street, Tel Aviv, 6579441