Katzir
Tel Aviv beachfront, Tel Aviv
Restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Katzir is a practical Tel Aviv pick when a central HaYarkon Street location matters more than awards, named chef credentials, or a defined tasting-menu format. Book it for convenience and flexibility; compare with Mashya or Alena at The Norman if the meal needs a stronger Israeli-cuisine focus.
About Katzir
Katzir is a Tel Aviv venue with opening windows across the week. The clearest planning detail is its schedule: most days include a morning window and an evening window, with different Friday and Saturday hours.
The safest way to evaluate Katzir is by timing rather than by a highly defined cuisine, chef, awards profile, price level, service format, or signature dishes. If you are comparing other Tel Aviv options, you can also look at Mashya, Café Yom Tov, Thai House, Piccola Pasta, or Sereia.
Consider it for convenience, not for a highly defined kitchen identity
The recommendation is conditional: consider Katzir when its posted hours fit your plan. Hours are Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 7–10:30 AM and 6:30–11 PM; Friday from 7–11 AM and 7–9:30 PM; and Saturday from 7–11 AM and 1:30–3:30 PM.
For a more defined cuisine, chef-led format, awards history, price level, dietary policy, or signature order, compare other options. For broader planning, use the full Tel Aviv restaurants guide and compare across the city.
Where to cross-shop if this is not the right fit
If Katzir's hours do not fit the plan, compare it with other Tel Aviv dining options such as Mashya, Café Yom Tov, Thai House, Piccola Pasta, or Sereia. Choose based on the latest official details and the kind of meal you want.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7–10:30 AM, 6:30–11 PM · Tuesday: 7–10:30 AM, 6:30–11 PM
- Location
- HaYarkon St 51, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6343203, Israel
- Website
- kempinski.com/en/the-david-kempinski-tel-aviv/restaurants-bars/katzir
- Phone
- +972 74-766-2710
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant, relaxed hotel dining with a terrace, sea views, sunsets, pleasant music, and a warm shared-table atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Kosher, Vegan options, Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- HaYarkon St 51, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6343203, Israel
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7–10:30 AM, 6:30–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 7–10:30 AM, 6:30–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 7–10:30 AM, 6:30–11 PM
- Thursday
- 7–10:30 AM, 6:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 7–11 AM, 7–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 7–11 AM, 1:30–3:30 PM
- Sunday
- 7–10:30 AM, 6:30–11 PM
Location
HaYarkon St 51, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6343203, Israel · Directions
kempinski.com/en/the-david-kempinski-tel-aviv/restaurants-bars/katzir
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sereia, Notable alternative
- Thai House, Notable alternative
- Café Yom Tov, Notable alternative
- Mashya, Israeli, Israeli
- Piccola Pasta, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Katzir Compares in Tel Aviv
Katzir is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set: useful for a central HaYarkon Street meal when timing and location are the deciding factors. Mashya is the clearer pick for diners who specifically want an Israeli-cuisine focus, while Katzir makes more sense when the plan needs flexibility rather than a defined culinary brief.
Sereia and Thai House are better cross-shops if the group already knows the style of food it wants and is willing to plan around that. Katzir is safer for mixed preferences, especially when the main requirement is an easy Tel Aviv dinner rather than a tightly themed meal.
For a more casual feel, compare Café Yom Tov and Piccola Pasta. Café Yom Tov is the better fallback for a lighter neighborhood-style plan; Piccola Pasta is the cleaner choice when the group wants pasta. Katzir sits between those options as the practical central booking.
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Compare Katzir
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katzir | Tel Aviv | No published awards | |
| Sereia | Tel Aviv | No published awards | |
| Thai House | Tel Aviv | No published awards | |
| Café Yom Tov | Tel Aviv | No published awards | |
| Mashya | Tel Aviv | Israeli | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6872025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6742023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Piccola Pasta | Tel Aviv | No published awards |
How Katzir Tel Aviv compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Katzir?
Plan around the posted hours. Katzir is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 7–10:30 AM and 6:30–11 PM, Friday from 7–11 AM and 7–9:30 PM, and Saturday from 7–11 AM and 1:30–3:30 PM.
What are alternatives to Katzir in Tel Aviv?
Other Tel Aviv options to compare include Mashya, Café Yom Tov, Thai House, Piccola Pasta, and Sereia. Use current official details to decide which best fits your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Katzir?
For lunch-style timing, Saturday has a 1:30–3:30 PM window; evenings are available Monday to Friday and Sunday.
