Artzieli

Artzieli is a pizza restaurant on Malkhi Yisrael Street in Tel Aviv, built around a Roman-influenced approach to dough and locally sourced ingredients. Its pizzas are oval rather than round, with a crust that is slightly thicker than the Roman norm and an airy, cloud-like interior. A long fermentation gives the dough a deeper flavour and a light texture.

The pizzas are baked directly on the oven stone, then lifted with a wooden peel and cut in front of diners to the size requested. That preparation gives the restaurant an open, hands-on feel and makes the format suitable for both an individual meal and sharing. The menu combines classic pizza components with Israeli produce, including vegetables, olive oil, cheeses and cured meats sourced from local farms and producers.

Artzieli’s farm-to-pizza approach extends beyond the toppings. The restaurant works with Israeli makers of olive oil, boutique cheeses, charcuterie, cider, wine and beer, keeping the drinks list connected to the same local focus. The selection includes cider made from surplus agricultural fruit, cold-pressed olive oil, boutique dairy products, Israeli wines and craft beers. These pairings give the menu a distinctly local character while staying within the familiar language of pizza and casual dining.

The menu includes meat-based combinations as well as vegetable-led choices, with ingredients such as fresh produce and different styles of cheese playing a central role. The dough, baking method and oval shape are the clearest defining features, while the changing agricultural supply allows the toppings to follow the character of local produce. The restaurant also highlights suppliers and the origins of its ingredients, making provenance part of the dining experience rather than a background detail.

Artzieli suits relaxed meals centred on pizza, with a choice of portion size and a drinks selection designed to accompany the food. It can work for a quick stop, a shared meal or a casual evening built around local beer, wine or cider. The branch is located at Malkhi Yisrael Street 7, close to the city’s central streets and within easy reach of Tel Aviv’s everyday dining scene.