Opa
Florentine, Tel Aviv
Restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Opa is worth booking for a deliberate Tel Aviv dinner where a focused, produce-led point of view matters more than broad menu flexibility. The We're Smart World 2025 recognition gives it a clear trust signal, but larger groups should compare it with Ouzeria, Aria, North Abraxas, Cafe Kaymak, or Romano before committing.
About Opa
Opa in Tel Aviv is best treated as a planned dinner choice because its verified opening hours are limited to evenings from Monday through Thursday. It also has confirmed We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 4 Radishes. The verified dress code is smart casual, so guests should plan the evening with that in mind.
A Tel Aviv choice for a planned dinner
In Tel Aviv's dining scene, the clearest verified signals are Opa's limited dinner schedule, smart casual dress code, We're Smart World 2025 recognition. It is open Monday to Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 12 AM and Thursday from 7 PM to 12 AM, it is closed Friday through Sunday.
Because no verified details are available here for menu format, capacity, private rooms, pricing, or group setup, it is better to confirm those points directly before making plans. The safest way to approach Opa is as a dinner option in Tel Aviv with a limited weekly schedule, not as a venue with fully documented flexibility for every type of occasion.
Who should choose it for dinner
Choose Opa when the goal is a planned evening meal in Tel Aviv and the schedule works for your party. The confirmed 4 Radishes recognition gives it a clear reason to be on a shortlist, while the smart casual dress code and evening-only hours make advance planning useful.
If you are still comparing options, consider Opa alongside Aria, Cafe Kaymak, North Abraxas, Ouzeria, Romano, or other dining rooms in Tel Aviv. Opa is the pick when its Monday-to-Thursday dinner hours and smart casual expectations match the night you are planning.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Opa sits in Florentin’s gritty creative quarter and leans into the neighbourhood’s industrial character. The space reads like a product of its street: raw facades and high ceilings frame a kitchen that treats vegetables with uncommon seriousness. Rather than polished hotel dining, Opa feels like an experimental local operation — youthful, opinion-led and willing to take structural risks with its approach to plant-based cooking. The result is a restaurant that feels current and trend-aware without striving for polish: adventurous, tactile and rooted in the oddly generous alchemy of a neighbourhood where experimentation is still possible.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for diners who want a different kind of night out: serious plant-forward cooking presented in a relaxed, less formal setting. It suits guests who enjoy exploration over expectation — people who arrive open to unfamiliar preparations and vegetal centricity. Because Opa operates outside the hotel-restaurant circuit and sits among independent operators, it also works well for neighbourhood evenings and hops between nearby spots. Expect an experimental, ingredient-driven meal that rewards curiosity more than conventional fine-dining rituals.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu with an open mind: vegetables, grains and legumes form the structural centre of the cooking here. When ordering, try some of Opa’s signature items to understand the kitchen’s frame of reference — for example, the carrot carpaccio, cabbage skewers, fermented lychee skewers and preparations using melon peel. Ask front-of-house to point out the most distinctive vegetable-led plates of the night; the restaurant’s ambition is in technique and transformation, so tasting a few different preparations will give the best sense of what the kitchen is doing.
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How Opa compares in Tel Aviv
Choose Opa over Ouzeria or Cafe Kaymak when the night calls for a quieter, more intentional dinner. Ouzeria and Cafe Kaymak are safer choices for diners who want a looser meal with less ceremony; Opa is the stronger pick when the occasion benefits from focus and a more composed pace.
Aria is the better cross-shop for readers who want a more polished night out with a broader special-occasion feel, while Opa is better for guests drawn to a more specific culinary point of view. If booking ease matters, Opa's listed difficulty is easy, so it should be less stressful to plan than the kind of Tel Aviv table that requires heavy advance coordination.
For a livelier dinner, compare against North Abraxas or Romano. Those are better fits for energy and group momentum; Opa is the choice for a date, celebration, or smaller dinner where the food direction matters more than the room's social volume.
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Compare Opa
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Opa | Tel Aviv | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 |
| Ouzeria | Tel Aviv | 2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #8072025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Cafe Kaymak | Tel Aviv | No published awards |
| Aria | Tel Aviv | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin Plate |
| North Abraxas | Tel Aviv | No published awards |
| Romano | Tel Aviv | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1052026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #922025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #922024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #88 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Opa handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-restriction details are not verified here. Check with Opa directly before booking, especially if anyone in the party has allergies or specific requirements. The verified facts are that Opa is in Tel Aviv, has a smart casual dress code, operates dinner hours Monday through Thursday. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
What should I order at Opa?
Specific dishes and menu format are not verified here. Choose Opa as a planned dinner in Tel Aviv rather than relying on unconfirmed menu details in advance. The useful confirmed signal is We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 4 Radishes. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Can Opa accommodate groups?
Group capacity, private-room details, group-format information are not verified here. Opa's confirmed service runs in the evening from Monday through Thursday and it is closed Friday through Sunday, so any group plan should be confirmed directly before booking. Other options to compare include Ouzeria, Cafe Kaymak, Aria, North Abraxas, Romano.
Is lunch or dinner better at Opa?
Dinner is the verified option. Opa's listed hours are Monday to Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 12 AM and Thursday from 7 PM to 12 AM, with Friday, Saturday, Sunday closed. No lunch service is verified here. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Is Opa good for a special occasion?
Opa can make sense for a planned dinner if its limited evening schedule and smart casual dress code fit the occasion. The confirmed 4 Radishes recognition is another reason to consider it. Details such as private rooms, seating capacity, pricing, special-occasion services are not verified here, so confirm directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Opa in Tel Aviv?
For comparison, consider Aria, North Abraxas, Romano, Ouzeria, Cafe Kaymak, along with other dining rooms in Tel Aviv. Opa stands out here for its confirmed Monday-to-Thursday dinner hours, smart casual dress code, We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 4 Radishes.
