Holy

Holy is a wine, cocktail and dining bar at Har Sinai 1, set within the lively Har Sinai complex in Tel Aviv-Yafo. Its setting is defined by stone arches that face the Great Synagogue, giving the venue a strong architectural connection to one of the area’s recognizable landmarks. The location brings together an old stone framework and a contemporary bar format, creating a setting suited to an evening built around drinks and food.

The kitchen follows a seasonal approach, drawing on both Italian and Mediterranean cooking. That combination gives the menu a broad regional character rather than tying it to one tradition alone. Seasonal cooking also places emphasis on the produce and ingredients available at different points of the year, while the Italian influence provides a familiar foundation for the food. The menu is designed for dining alongside wine and cocktails, rather than treating drinks as an addition to a conventional restaurant meal.

Holy’s identity is closely linked to its bar programme. Wine and cocktails sit alongside the food, making the venue suitable for a drink-led visit as well as a longer meal. The format can work for an evening that begins with a few shared plates and drinks, or for diners choosing a more structured progression through the menu. The balance between the bar and kitchen keeps the atmosphere social without moving away from dining.

A tasting menu for two is also part of the offering, giving couples a way to experience a selection of the kitchen’s seasonal cooking in one sitting. It provides a more planned alternative to ordering individual dishes, while retaining the venue’s focus on wine, cocktails and food. The tasting format is particularly relevant for diners looking to make the meal the central part of an evening rather than stopping in only for a drink.

The address makes Holy a natural choice for visitors exploring the Har Sinai area, particularly those interested in a venue with a distinctive historic setting and a contemporary food-and-drink concept. It is best suited to adult social occasions, date-night dining and small gatherings centred on conversation, cocktails and seasonal plates. The venue’s character comes from the combination of the stone-arched surroundings, the Italian-Mediterranean menu and the wine, cocktails and dine format.