HIBA Restaurant
Tel Aviv
At a glance
HIBA is a restaurant on Menachem Begin Road in Tel Aviv that presents a contemporary interpretation of Arab-Israeli cuisine. Under the direction of Chef Yossi Shitrit, its cooking draws on the flavours, aromas and textures of the Mediterranean basin, Middle Eastern tradition and local Israeli agriculture.
The restaurant’s approach is built around contrasts. Traditional food culture meets modern culinary thinking, while careful technique is set against the more informal qualities associated with home cooking, local produce and the physical pleasure of eating. HIBA’s philosophy gives equal attention to refinement and rawness, precision and spontaneity, polished presentation and the direct character of regional food.
Local history, culture and the land provide the foundation for the menu. The cooking looks to the rooted traditions of the region without treating them as fixed in time. Instead, familiar culinary influences are interpreted through a current, considered style that places emphasis on balance, detail and the relationship between ingredients.
HIBA’s identity is therefore shaped less by a single narrow category than by the connection between several culinary worlds. Mediterranean heritage, Arab-Israeli food traditions, Middle Eastern flavours and contemporary restaurant technique come together in a setting focused on food and wine. The result is a dining experience that is closely tied to the character of the region while remaining attentive to modern presentation and culinary precision.
The restaurant suits diners interested in exploring local cuisine through a refined contemporary lens, particularly those drawn to regional flavours, agricultural roots and food shaped by cultural exchange. HIBA offers an interpretation of Israeli and Middle Eastern cooking that respects its sources while allowing room for freshness, texture and creative development.
HIBA is located at Menachem Begin Road 144, Tel Aviv-Yafo, and reservations can be arranged through the restaurant’s booking service. Its published contact number is +972 3-741-4988.
