Florentina

Florentina is a kosher dairy Italian restaurant and bar in Florentin, Tel Aviv, combining a casual dining format with a designed, neighborhood setting. The venue occupies a small older building with a red roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden that adds an outdoor dimension to meals and drinks. Its interior and exterior spaces bring together handmade decorative touches, contemporary details and an informal local character.

The menu centers on Italian comfort food prepared with fresh ingredients. Handmade pasta is a key part of the offering, alongside pizzas baked in a stone oven, fresh salads, vegetable-based plates, fish dishes and desserts. The dairy kitchen also includes a range of meat-free choices, making the restaurant suitable for diners seeking a vegetarian meal within a kosher setting. The bar-restaurant format supports both full meals and a more relaxed visit for a drink alongside shared plates.

Florentina’s menu moves between familiar Italian formats and Mediterranean and Israeli influences. Pasta dishes provide the Italian foundation, while salads, dips, roasted vegetables, cheeses and herbs bring a fresh, regional feel to the table. The overall style is approachable rather than formal, with food designed for relaxed lunches, evening meals and casual gatherings. Friday brunch is also part of the restaurant’s offering.

The garden is one of the venue’s defining practical features, giving groups the option of dining in an open-air setting within the lively Florentin neighborhood. The atmosphere suits informal meals with friends, family occasions, date-style dinners and small celebrations. The restaurant also hosts private and business events, with spaces for small to medium-sized gatherings and event menus arranged according to the occasion and the host’s needs.

Florentina works well for diners looking for kosher dairy cuisine in a setting with more character than a conventional dining room. Its combination of Italian staples, fresh salads, a garden, bar service and flexible event facilities makes it a useful choice for everyday dining as well as intimate celebrations.