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The room was on the small side, but clean and very nice. The driveway is for a motorcycle, but it exists!
The breakfast was excellent, and the restaurant area is quaint and beatiful.
A special mention goes to the service: They really make you feel at home. In fact, if the hotel was half as good, we would still go again just because of the service. Thank you guys!!!
דיאנה פרי
at 2023 Oct 01
דיאנה פרי
at 2023 Oct 01
Restaurant's interior is really pretty, Food was delicious, Attentive and helpful staff. Overall a great place for a dinner/lunch. Personally would recommend the kebab dish-meat was high quality.
Renan Abboud-Azran
at 2023 Sep 28
Renan Abboud-Azran
at 2023 Sep 28
We were there for lunch today and everything about Zafririm 1 was perfect! The service was attentive, friendly and very professional. The food was excellent, the Carbonara my daughter ordered was the best we've had in this country! Also highly recommend their smash burger, it's amazing! Overall wonderful experience and we'll definitely be coming back x
Chen Kazaz
at 2023 Sep 21
Chen Kazaz
at 2023 Sep 21
Delicious food, good service, lovely atmosphere.
yael cohen
at 2023 Sep 18
yael cohen
at 2023 Sep 18
What delicious food. We couldn’t believe the flavors. The menu sounds all inventive. Things that we’ve never tried before like fish shawarma that was so good I can’t even describe it. I hope I took a picture. And we ate polenta but like I never tried it before. It tastes like risotto. Anyway I recommend this restaurant anytime
Lev Kantor
at 2023 Sep 16
Lev Kantor
at 2023 Sep 16
One of my favorites cafes for breakfast in Tel Aviv. The egg Benedict croissant is perfect
Alexandr Orlov
at 2023 Sep 11
Alexandr Orlov
at 2023 Sep 11
"Restaurant diamond".
Amazing place. I already forgot the last time I was in such a good restaurant that matches its prices in the menu. The good location is a bit marred by possible problems with finding parking place. The restaurant itself is very nice and clean. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. There is an opportunity to taste the wines before ordering here. Normal portion sizes and prices. Very good selection of drinks and alcohol. Normal selection of food, including fish, meat and pasta.
Mom and her friend ordered Grilled seabass and some pasta. Me and my wife ordered Sourdough bread as starter, Pasta Carbonara and Pullet steak(chicken stew). Geurztraminer white wine, Porta 6 and Diablo red wines.
Except that the pasta in the Carbonara seemed just a little undercooked on my opinion, everything else was delicious. To my wife, her pasta seemed completely cooked, so maybe it's just my taste. I tried two other dishes too and they all seemed very tasty. So I can say that this place satisfied all aspects for me(taste, price, portion size, atmosphere, etc.).
Thank you for such a good dinner :)
Ronny On
at 2023 Sep 01
Ronny On
at 2023 Sep 01
This is our third time at Adom restaurant. The first time was really amazing and we declared that the burger should probably go into Israel's top 5! The second time was so disappointing, and we avoided returning for a couple of years. This visit, for us, was an attempt to find the magic again.
And actually, we kind of did...
The food was very tasty; hamburgers and side dishes were delicious.
The service was amazingly attentive and personal (thanks Shachar!).
We enjoyed very much our visit, and would probably come back again.
rene tywang
at 2023 Aug 30
rene tywang
at 2023 Aug 30
Great food and atmosphere! Shared (and enjoyed) small plates. Great drinks and service, too. Will definitely be back.
peter melnyk
at 2023 Aug 28
peter melnyk
at 2023 Aug 28
Very nice non-kosher find. The stuffed calamari were tender and the cream sauce very flavorful. The burger was well cooked and medium and the garnish with fries was plentiful.
Itshak Livne
at 2023 Aug 28
Itshak Livne
at 2023 Aug 28
listen to me please: All those who wrote bad reviews, I really feel sorry for them. let them not come.
The place is lovely, huge paintings on the walls of the buildings, the waitresses and staff are extremely nice, the food is excellent and the prices are reasonable.
I'm moving in next door.
Oria was an incredible server, she had great English which made it a lot easier for me:) the food was so delicious!
enc travel
at 2023 Aug 06
enc travel
at 2023 Aug 06
Beautiful restaurant, great service. Little pricey though.

Chicken Cordon Bleu was little mild but had good crispiness.

Ceviche was delicious and refreshing.

Pasta was little chewy.
Kris T
at 2023 Aug 01
Kris T
at 2023 Aug 01
It is really cool place located at the first train station. It has not a big one but nice menu, very friendly staff and usually great dishes. This time at the bar the guys were a bit forgetting orders, had to be reminded several times for water, drinks and wine, but overall was a good experience and definitely will be back.
So-so, croissants were not fresh and tasty, even cheese were not heated, too loud and powerful fans, not so much tables for seat. Not the best choice for breakfast.
Ronny On
at 2023 Jul 12
Ronny On
at 2023 Jul 12
The best feature of the evening was definitely the service. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and helpful and that was a big plus.
The cocktails unfortunately were not as great, just nice cocktails and nothing more. And the food, although generally tasty, came in really small portions. Lucky for us, these were Happy Hour prices, because paying full price for example for the tiny Caesar salad would be a real shame.
We were here years ago and very much enjoyed the atmosphere, the cocktails and the fair happy hour prices. we really hope the place would return to its former state once again.
Saar
at 2023 Jul 01
Saar
at 2023 Jul 01
Appetizer beef recommended.

pizza is extra large by default just in case you aim to finish your plate.

pizza lacks meat since cheese does not go with meat.
Isaac Wootton
at 2023 Jun 22
Isaac Wootton
at 2023 Jun 22
Tasty Italian cuisine at affordable prices. The atmosphere is a good, but can get crowded in peak hours. In a party of eight our food came out in about fifteen minutes. Sadly there are very limited vegan options.
Attractive boutique hotel in a landmark building on Rothschild Avenue - a great central location. Book a room with a balcony to watch the city go by, Rothschild has a great vibe with walkers, bikers, scooters etc
This hotel was a great option for anyone looking for a cute, clean centrally located boutique spot in a hub of excitement along Rothschild Blvd. The rooms were beautiful and clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, and the hotel breakfast was delicious. Would recommend this place to anyone visiting!
Tsour Lambert
at 2023 Jun 11
Tsour Lambert
at 2023 Jun 11
Coffee is very tasty and vegan food is nice, excellent service and pleasant place, dogs and children were all around, happy place
ItsMiranda
at 2023 Jun 10
ItsMiranda
at 2023 Jun 10
Great food AWFUL service. It took 12 minutes before someone took drink order. Lemonade was very fresh! Pizza came out 15 minutes before my pasta so my husband ate his food alone and I ate my pasta alone…Seafood pasta was really good! The pasta noddles itself was just okay but the seafood was fresh. My husband got the margarita pizza and it was great! Dessert was decent but over priced for as simple as it was.
One of the worst hotels I've ever met in my life and I'm really not young. Worst value for money I've ever met. Dim, small, poorly maintained room. Uncomfortable bed. Poor breakfast. You will hear your neighbors and anyone walking down the hall. A party with music at 4 AM from the next room. We left the hotel after one sleepless night. The only thing I can mention positively is the nice and kind staff.
Kenneth Khoo
at 2023 May 25
Kenneth Khoo
at 2023 May 25
Fusion style between Mediterranean and Italian. Food is quite standard, and so are the portion. Service are okay but the area is quite small between tables.
Judá Zaballos
at 2023 May 05
Judá Zaballos
at 2023 May 05
Great place to eat, it gets packed so be ready to be early or call for reservation.

Ate the Beef and cheese sandwich, big plate (almost couldn’t finish it)

Foccacias are also of good size.

Place is really nice and with good instrumental music.

Open in Friday evening.
Amal E. Abboud
at 2023 Apr 15
Amal E. Abboud
at 2023 Apr 15
Absolutely incredible! Highly recommend!!!!! Their chef is an artist of food! I had the most delicious burger I've ever had in my life!!!!! Everything we tries was EPICCCC
Chris Ayala
at 2023 Feb 26
Chris Ayala
at 2023 Feb 26
I came on a Friday night so the restaurant was busy but I was able to get a seat at the bar. Nikita and the bar staff were great, helpful in choosing the meal, and throughout they were very attentive even though they were attending to many others. I had Ras al Asfor and the Carbonara as the entree and Marscapone for dessert. The food came out in a timely manner and it all tasted wonderful. The spot was lively the time I was there, definitely able to enjoy the ambiance. No doubt, next time I would visit again and try another dish!
Perfect location. The room with a balcony to Rothschild boulevard is highly recommended. Amazing view to a TLV vibe.
The room and atmosphere is very nice. The room is comfortable and contains basic amenities.
The breakfast is ok but could be better.
All in walking distance so you can get wine and snacks.
Had to come for the last breakfast of our trip for the special mushroom omelette! Sometimes the music is too loud at night. During the day the music is mellow and good. There is an area, somewhat enclosed for smokers (very French). There is another somewhat enclosed area and lots of seating inside. We have eaten here for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Yaron Farzan
at 2022 Dec 10
Yaron Farzan
at 2022 Dec 10
Terrific ambiance. Good food - but slooowww to come. Great vegan selection. Abhorrent bathrooms.

Two friends and I found this place by chance and were happy with our luck.

The vegan menu is abundant and creative.

I ordered the beet burger with potatoes. The burger itself wasn’t as flavorful as I had hoped, the buns weren’t toasted and the potatoes weren’t as golden brown as I like, but the dish was fine.

It took a while for the food to arrive and it seems like a recurring issue in this establishment.

The service was friendly and courteous, but once the food was served, we turned invisible.

The music of choice was fine, except it was quite repetitive and monotonous.

Whatever this restaurant lacks it makes up for with a cool ambiance and great clientele.

The seating is outdoor. The tables are quite small for the size of the dishes.

One of my friends was celebrating a birthday, but the restaurant didn’t have a sparkler. No biggy.

This is a place you go to to chill out in a cool ambiance, not for the service or food (which are fine).

Someone should teach the management about the relationship between clean bathrooms and appetite. Because of the amount of clientele, the bathrooms need tending to more often.

All in all - a good experience.
Galit S.A
at 2022 Nov 20
Galit S.A
at 2022 Nov 20
For me the food and menu were much better in the past. But the pizza is still nice for a bar and the salad is also good. Drinks are as usual, perfect and the happy hour is the reason to come!
A non-kosher restaurant located in the renovated Ottoman-era First Train Station. The seasonally changing chef menu is still among the best in town, specializing in seafood and fresh fish, chef’s dishes from Italy and France Mediterranean fusion and a selection of high quality wines. Every dish we ordered was excellent! Standouts to look for include a heavenly gnocchi with porcini and chestnuts; pasta and calamari in curry and apple sauce; seaweed risotto with calamari and split blue crab. In winter, the palate-warming chestnut soup appetizer reappears on the menu and must be tried. After 10pm, when Adom becomes more of a wine bar and pick-up spot, a menu of tapas-style dishes and half-portions becomes available. The bar is excellent, as are desserts.
Kamila Świerska
at 2022 Nov 06
Kamila Świerska
at 2022 Nov 06
We ordered some breakfast. Isreal breakfast and Shakshuka along with coffees. Place seems to be popular with a lot of people. Taste was quite good, but you need to make sure they understand you and bring you the exact things you ordered. We paid for breakfast the same amount of money as for a lunch which is quite a lot. We've been given some water for free, but these yellow cups weren't that clean.
Yoki
at 2022 Oct 25
Yoki
at 2022 Oct 25
We spent a romantic weekend in this hotel, located in the central, young, and vibrant area of ​​Tel-Aviv. Just exit the hotel, walk around and enjoy the city.
Spoiling, clean, comfortable room, with all needed features.
Hotel have a welcoming polite helpful staff, who will let you feel at home.
Shonigal Galshoni
at 2022 Oct 16
Shonigal Galshoni
at 2022 Oct 16
We ordered the business lunch and sat next to the most annoying people ever (a female annoying person and a male annoying person. They got free wine because they knew the waiters. Where is our free wine? I don't know).
Afterwards we got a few slices of mediocre bread and stiff butter (harder than a diamond).
Afterwards we got DISGUSTING ☕.
Afterwards I got delicious Chicken livers and puree and the other person got pasta which she LOVED and I personally HATED.
I was happy to leave the place as I craved diahrea.
Be careful making reservations at this hotel. Specially, if you plan to stay longer than 3 days: Verify their refund policy, it is supposed to be 72 hours. If you have any emergency like Covid, they will charge you the whole length of your stay not just 24 hours or 48 hours or even 72 hours. The whole stay, let say 1 week or more! It is totally unfair and abusive. They will offer to rebook at another time for a year. However, if you had a weeding and you do not plan to visit Israel for a year, it will be your loss. I strongly recommend you stay in another hotel.
Lin M.
at 2022 Oct 03
Lin M.
at 2022 Oct 03
The bartender was really nice, service was ok for Tel Aviv. Cute design if you sit inside.
However the cocktails were uninspired or weren't alcoholic enough, and were not as great as we expected of a cocktail bar. There are other places which are much more to my taste.
The food felt also just ok and decent.
If you go there, prefer the happy hour times, since they have a 1+1 deal.
Dan H.
at 2022 Aug 20
Dan H.
at 2022 Aug 20
Very nice neighborhood cafe-restaurant. Their dishes are consistently good and they have an interesting menu.
Ola Rozenfeld
at 2022 Aug 12
Ola Rozenfeld
at 2022 Aug 12
Amazing food! Everything we took was top notch! I especially loved the gnocchi and the t-bone steak.
Mana5280
at 2022 Aug 10
Mana5280
at 2022 Aug 10
Had dinner twice while In Jerusalem. My daughter loved her pizza, and I think the salad was the best Israeli salad I’ve ever had. Highly recommend
Andrew Davey
at 2022 Aug 07
Andrew Davey
at 2022 Aug 07
I had the great fortune of doing dinner at Adom with friends last month. Located inside Jerusalem's First Station complex, Adom is full of fun and tasty surprises.

They have a great selection of Israeli wines, and all the apps we tried were fantastic. The Spring Salad with fresh greens was so refreshing, and the asparagus with egg was rich and filling.

For the main, I had the cheese pasta shells with mushrooms. They were so fantastic! Once I started, it was hard to stop. The flavors were phenomenal.

For dessert, the cheesecake and the torte-style salted caramel and chocolate cake were both amazingly delicious. I've had so many cheesecakes in my life that it's hard for any one to stand out, but Adom's will forever stand out for me.

I was incredibly happy with our dinner here, and I'd love to come back next time I have a chance to visit Jerusalem!
Dan H.
at 2022 Jul 30
Dan H.
at 2022 Jul 30
Wonderful bistro. The dishes are not too creative but all very good. The service is personal and great. The location isn’t ideal but at least there is parking nearby.
The ambience was formal and trendy. The food was very delicious. We got the Pompidou salad and bruschetta. Half of the menu items seemed very expensive, but we did find good options. The service was pretty good (maybe a little slow)
Lihi Bavli
at 2022 Jul 26
Lihi Bavli
at 2022 Jul 26
Not my first visit but it’s been a while since I’ve had lunch here- the food was wonderful and the service was fast and welcoming, however I have to admit that the acoustics inside is not very good. Which means that during lunch when it’s busy it was really hard to hear each other and talk, so you have to take that into consideration. Honestly if it wasn’t so hot we would’ve sat outside.
Pleasant Israeli style coffee shop with a more imaginative menu than usual.( Excellent eggs Benedict...if that's you dish of choice). Comfortable seating....friendly helpful, well informed staff
Prices... middle of the road.
A new innovation....not an improvement.
No menus!!! You must use your smartphone to scan a QR code and the menu appears on your phone.
People who don't have a smartphone...eat somewhere else
Avi Wasserman
at 2022 Jun 16
Avi Wasserman
at 2022 Jun 16
Incredible restaurant, nice waiters, and the waiter even let me replace my dish because I didn't like it
I'd give them five stars if they weren't expensive
Cheesy, kosher, and classy. Quality pasta and sauces. A romantic place to sit
David Ribovski
at 2022 May 04
David Ribovski
at 2022 May 04
Omg! They really make heavenly meals. Perfect in evrey way. I cannot wait to come back. The service was superb. Dog friendly. Sitting is so good plentiful and comftable. Very busy place. Well done friend, this is the right way to run a place.
Amnon Nachshon
at 2022 Apr 12
Amnon Nachshon
at 2022 Apr 12
We had a large group come here for lunch. While the tables were a little small the food was great and the staff did a lot to accommodate all the guests requests. The restaurant is located in the middle of the old trail station with lots of interesting thing to look at.
Saba Golbandi
at 2022 Feb 14
Saba Golbandi
at 2022 Feb 14
The food is really tasty and of a good quality.
The service is fairly good.
Especially their breakfast is really special and yummy.
The space is beautiful, cozy and refreshing. They have indoor and both outdoor with smoking and without smoking which makes it perfect if you are a non smoker and want to enjoy sitting outside.
Also, their prices are fairly reasonable. Good value for money.
I really like the place…
Thomas Bayer
at 2022 Jan 29
Thomas Bayer
at 2022 Jan 29
Good service. Not so sure about the price for what you get.. A toast with some lettues leaves for 54NIS...
Tasted the focaccia with was very light and tasty. Maybe a bit small for the price. Also had a coffee and the bread pudding which was really tasty with the cream and the coulis of fruits
Our guests had a broccoli soup and a Salad. They both looked very good and they enjoyed those dishes very much. In fact all the dishes around us looked very pretty if not tasty which I still want to check. The service was also fine and the place looks clean
Meantime a 4 star until I I have a chance to check the food again for hopefully a five star.
In any case a good option for a dairy restaurant in Jerusalem.
Betty Drozdinsky
at 2021 Dec 10
Betty Drozdinsky
at 2021 Dec 10
Pleasant staff, nice atmosphere, the food is great but a bit pricy for what you get
Ariel Shalev
at 2021 Sep 17
Ariel Shalev
at 2021 Sep 17
We called ahead and booked a seat and when we arrived there were over thirty people outside - all booked ahead. Over half an hour passed and we still weren't seated until we just have up.
What a waste of an evening!
Updated:
We gave this place another try a year later. This time it was almost empty. Unfortunately the wait staff barely knew Hebrew. We ordered the steak (which was good), and the Arais (which was not good). The Arais was too greasy and the pita bread was over done, dry and burned.
The fries were decent though!
Mr Z
at 2021 May 25
Mr Z
at 2021 May 25
It’s been 27 years that this institution serve every single day one of the most excellent neo bistrot cuisine in Tel Aviv. Great service and astonishing food. If you are in the City it’s a must stop.
NAGARJUNA CM
at 2021 May 25
NAGARJUNA CM
at 2021 May 25
It's a cosy place for weekend hangout...
One of place to go in date..
Bit crowded but I liked the way the service is managed from table 1 to table n.
You will also get a free shot if the service is delayed.
Pizza tasted good. They also have one + one offers on cocktails.
Just be wise in choosing ur cocktail..
Bar Open
at 2021 Apr 11
Bar Open
at 2021 Apr 11
RUN RUN RUN that fine place is it gonna wait for you sorry for my late blooming but you are going to enjoy there!! The coffee is out of this world the Pastries are amazing and I so a juicy burger next to, so I came into a conclusion that is the place for every scenario -
for chatting / morning routine / hunger / dessert / going out / date

They even have merchandise of the place that looks wearable and people will complement them.

( again sorry for eating first and than shooting )
Peri Levy
at 2020 Sep 07
Peri Levy
at 2020 Sep 07
The food just seems simple but very complex and delicious!

It's important to know that the Coffee-Bar has a dedicated menu per day and the menu of yesterday doesn't imply for today's.

EDIT: They decreased all courses in amount. I have been there 5 times in the last year and I felt the dishes get smaller as I keep going. You can see in the photos attached (e.g number of chicken fillets). But everything is still tasty as usual.

EDIT 2: I'm glad they return the chicken fillets amount to 2 pieces. Still one of the best places in Tel Aviv.
Ariel Shalev
at 2020 Aug 30
Ariel Shalev
at 2020 Aug 30
The cocktails are very imaginative and the happy hour is very generous (time-wise).
Service was pleasant and swift.
Not much seating indoors (as is to be expected in covid times), but the outdoor seating is comfortable enough.

Also, it should be noted that the staff was very good with keeping to all the requirements during these times (masks, distancing, cleaning, temperature taking etc.)
Lihi Bavli
at 2020 Mar 27
Lihi Bavli
at 2020 Mar 27
Super special cocktails (can also be made without added sugar) and the potato truffle pastry was amazing!
Truffle pizza was amazing and also the tomato salad.
Super cool and chilled atmosphere.
Really a great place to visit 🤩
Gilad Levy
at 2020 Feb 28
Gilad Levy
at 2020 Feb 28
Awesome restaurant!
Delicious food, good desserts and the place has some really good vibes.
The staff is super friendly!
Daniel Levison
at 2020 Feb 23
Daniel Levison
at 2020 Feb 23
One of the oldest establishments in tel aviv, and for a reason. Food is always very good, service is great as well.
Had a burger, fish and chicken, all were great.
The place is in the middle of an industrial street and doesn't look that fancy from the outside, but don't worry about it, once you are in its like you are in another place.
Yaniv Benny
at 2020 Feb 22
Yaniv Benny
at 2020 Feb 22
As always, great food and coffee. Ceaser salad with bacon was really good and the strawberries cramble desert was just amazing. If you want to treat yourself with great sandwiches that's the place to go to.
Service was great as well.
Sahar Ben Shushan
at 2019 Mar 08
Sahar Ben Shushan
at 2019 Mar 08
Great place with really really really good food.
not that expansive, so the value for money scale is great.
recommend to take a few small dishes and one. good to know - that some of the dishes you can split and only can take half of it, makes it cheaper and you can taste more dishes like that.
This place is a lot of fun for all ages. We had a variety of food with our family. Everyone enjoyed their entree. It wasn't cheap but the food was all tasty and fresh. The bathrooms were clean too.
Saar Cohen
at 2019 Jan 05
Saar Cohen
at 2019 Jan 05
Great food , very high standard
The service was extremely good and professional
The menu have a large variety of dishes, it’s seems that someone have a huge restaurant repertoire.
מומלץ בחום, מחירים יפים לרמה שמקבלים,
די ניכר שזה של אותה קבוצה. כל המקומות שלהם משדרים קלאס אירופאי. קיצור שווה !
Yuval Shchory
at 2018 Sep 07
Yuval Shchory
at 2018 Sep 07
Good food, even better than what expected from a restaurant in a heavily commercialized area. There were a couple of service mistakes but not too bad, and were taken care and corrected quite fast.

The Sabich was awesome, so was the artichoke risotto.

The desserts were nice, but could be slightly better...
Nice restaurant. Pesach menu was simple and over priced. No substitutions of any kind were allowed. Supposedly for kashrut reasons. We were seated at 5 pm and told that we had to be out by 7 as they had a reservation. Then no one came to give us menus until a member of our party got up and retrieved them herself. We were seated on the couch in the above photo. Most awkward and uncomfortable.
Inbar Amir
at 2017 Sep 08
Inbar Amir
at 2017 Sep 08
My friend celebrated her birthday there. We had a great time! Great cocktail selection but the place doesn't serve beer. Food was nice - I recommend the mushroom burger. The service was really great, friendly and quick.
Yam Mesicka
at 2017 Jun 17
Yam Mesicka
at 2017 Jun 17
The service is awesome and the prices are fair. The food is tasty and the place has a great look and feel. The music, the decoration and the design of the cocktails makes this place feel really nice.
The cocktails are simple and are addressed to the public. Don't come here if you search after exciting colinary​ experiences.
A friend of ours said this her favourite place to eat in Israel. I was saying to myself, "Ya, sure", with a healthy dose of doubt. I was pleasantly surprised as the potions are generous and the taste is actually quite good. We did not have to wait for a long time even though we are a party of eighteen and was ordering multiple dishes. The prices are also reasonable given the portions served. I could honestly say, "It is worth just coming here to give the place a try and tel me how you like it."