La Tigre

La Tigre is a Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian bar in Florentin, Tel Aviv, combining traditional pizza-making with an evening drinks setting. The branch occupies a preserved building on HaRav Yizkhak Yedidya Frenkel Street, giving the restaurant a characterful setting within one of the city’s lively food and nightlife neighborhoods.

Pizza is the central focus, made in the Neapolitan style with a dough based on Italian flour and given a long fermentation. Its high water content helps create an airy texture, while the baking process keeps the crust light around a soft center. The kitchen follows a concise approach built around dough, tomato and cheese rather than a crowded list of ingredients.

The tomato base uses San Marzano tomatoes associated with the volcanic soil around Mount Vesuvius. Fior di latte, a fresh cow’s-milk mozzarella from Campania, provides the cheese component. These ingredients reflect the restaurant’s focus on southern Italian pizza traditions, while its broader approach also draws on contemporary pizzerias in southern Italy and Little Italy in New York.

After dark, La Tigre takes on the feel of a cheerful Italian bar, with music selected for the venue and a drinks list centered on aperitivo culture. Spritzes, Negroni and amaro sit alongside the pizza, making the restaurant suitable for a casual dinner, a drink with food or an evening built around sharing pizzas at the table.

The Florentin location suits diners seeking a focused pizza meal in an informal bar atmosphere. It can work for relaxed dates, small gatherings and casual neighborhood dining, while the preserved-building setting adds architectural character. The branch is not accessible, so access requirements are an important consideration before planning a visit.