North Abraxas
Newe Ẕedeq, Tel Aviv
Restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
North Abraxas is worth booking for a lively Tel Aviv dinner that can work later in the evening, especially if atmosphere matters as much as a tightly planned order. Recognition from Opinionated About Dining in 2026 gives it a credible current signal, but the fit is strongest for flexible diners rather than anyone who needs firm price or menu detail before committing.
About North Abraxas
North Abraxas is a Tel Aviv restaurant with clearly listed opening windows that run as late as 10 PM on service days. The useful planning facts are direct: it is closed on Sunday, open in the evening Monday through Saturday, also lists afternoon service on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Consider it if the goal is a Tel Aviv restaurant with evening hours and a smart-casual dress code. Skip it if the priority is a fully documented menu, fixed price clarity, or a format where every detail is known in advance. For a return visit, the practical move is to plan around the published hours rather than over-build the meal around specifics that may change.
A Tel Aviv dinner option with evening hours
North Abraxas is easiest to evaluate on practical terms: it has evening hours on Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday list 12:30–4 PM and 5–10 PM; Friday lists 12:30–4 PM and 6–10 PM; Saturday lists 12:30–4 PM and 5:30–10 PM; Tuesday lists 5–10 PM only.
The trade-off is information. If you need a public price range, menu details, seat count, or service format settled before booking, this is not the safest choice for a diner who wants to pre-calculate the bill or know the exact order before arriving. It is a better fit for diners who are comfortable choosing from the basics: Tel Aviv location, smart-casual dress code, listed hours, recognition from Opinionated About Dining in 2026. For broader planning, Our full Tel Aviv restaurants guide is the cleaner starting point.
Who should choose it over another Tel Aviv table
Choose North Abraxas when the schedule fits the night and you want a Tel Aviv restaurant with evening availability. For other comparison points, Port Said, Jasmino, Aria, Radler, Cafe Europa are the names to cross-shop.
For visitors building a wider Tel Aviv itinerary, keep this in the restaurant-planning lane rather than making it the whole plan. Pair restaurant planning with Our full Tel Aviv hotels guide, Our full Tel Aviv bars guide, Our full Tel Aviv wineries guide, Our full Tel Aviv experiences guide if the trip needs more than one stop.
The practical verdict: consider North Abraxas when the group wants a Tel Aviv restaurant with evening hours, smart-casual dress, 2026 Opinionated About Dining recognition. If the plan calls for a different kind of meal, compare it naturally with Port Said, Jasmino, Aria, Radler, or Cafe Europa.
Planning details
- Location
- Lilienblum St 40, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
- Website
- ontopo.co.il
- Phone
- +97235166660
The take
The Take
The Vibe
North Abraxas sits deep in Lilienblum’s dense south-of-the-city corridor, trading polish for focused execution. The room leans compact and energetic rather than theatrical, and the kitchen’s priority is on sourcing and technique over showy plating. That produces a refined, contemporary feel: dishes read as thoughtful and exacting, with Mediterranean roots expressed through inventive, ingredient-led cooking. The address’s reputation draws diners across town, giving the place a quietly magnetic quality—less about flash and more about reliably sophisticated food that rewards diners who appreciate culinary rigor and seasonal produce.
Best For
The restaurant functions differently across services: lunch skews practical and local—regulars and office workers—while dinner presses toward the more ambitious side of the menu. That makes North Abraxas a reliable choice for both midday, workaday meals and evening outings where the kitchen’s more adventurous ideas come forward. It suits date nights and special occasions that prioritize thoughtful, ingredient-led Mediterranean cooking without unnecessary fuss. Parties looking for a destination-level meal in Neve Tzedek are the audience here; expect a shift in pacing and appetite between the sensible lunch service and the bolder dinner service.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the kitchen’s signatures and seasonal produce: the baked cauliflower, zucchini pizza and cabbage cake are highlighted preparations that reflect the restaurant’s approach. Expect dishes that favor technique and ingredient clarity rather than theatrical accoutrements—so order items that showcase vegetables and sourcing. If you visit at lunchtime, anticipate a more practical menu and pace; come for dinner to sample the kitchen’s fuller range and bolder plates. Given the restaurant’s reputation, arriving with an openness to share several smaller-format plates or trying the highlighted signatures is a dependable strategy.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed yet elegant with psychedelic energy from the bustling open kitchen, friendly service, and aromatic fresh preparations amid brown paper-covered tables.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- baked_cauliflower
- zucchini_pizza
- cabbage_cake
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
How North Abraxas compares in Tel Aviv
Choose North Abraxas when the night needs energy and a full restaurant setting without feeling overly formal. Port Said is the clearer choice for a specifically Israeli brief, while Jasmino is better for a casual kebab-led stop when speed and value matter more than a sit-down evening.
For a more composed dinner, cross-shop Aria, Radler, Cafe Europa. Those are stronger candidates when the group wants a restaurant night planned around ambiance and pacing. North Abraxas is the better call when the decision is driven by late-evening usefulness and a livelier room.
Booking difficulty is listed as easy, which makes North Abraxas more practical than a table that requires a long lead time. If the first choice is unavailable, Port Said is the closest conceptual alternative for Israeli dining, while Jasmino is the fallback for a lower-commitment meal before or after other plans.
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Compare North Abraxas
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Abraxas | Tel Aviv | ; | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants |
| Aria | Tel Aviv | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin Plate | ; |
| Radler | Tel Aviv | No published awards | ; |
| Port Said | Tel Aviv | Israeli | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3342024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1772023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #136 |
| Jasmino | Tel Aviv | Kebabs | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #352025 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #392024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #262023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #12 |
| Cafe Europa | Tel Aviv | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can North Abraxas accommodate groups?
What should a first-timer know about North Abraxas?
Go in with the basics: North Abraxas is in Tel Aviv, the dress code is smart casual, it has 2026 Opinionated About Dining mentions for Casual in Europe Recommended and Newly Added European Restaurants.
Can I eat at the bar at North Abraxas?
What service windows are listed for North Abraxas?
The schedule lists afternoon service on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, plus evening service Monday through Saturday. Tuesday is evening-only, Sunday is closed.
What are alternatives to North Abraxas in Tel Aviv?
Other names to compare include Aria, Port Said, Jasmino, Radler, Cafe Europa. Choose based on the schedule and details that best fit your night.
Is North Abraxas good for a special occasion?
That depends on the occasion. It has smart-casual dress, evening hours, 2026 Opinionated About Dining recognition. For private dining, exact service format, or celebration arrangements, ask directly before planning around them.
