POMO
Yisgav, Tel Aviv
Restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
POMO is a convenience-first Tel Aviv pick rather than a destination meal, mainly useful when HaBarzel Street fits the plan. Choose it for an easy lunch or flexible repeat visit; for a more defined dinner, cross-shop HaSalon, Hiba, or Vong depending on the mood and cuisine brief.
About POMO
POMO is a Tel Aviv venue, but details are limited. The dress code is smart casual.
Choose it when the basics fit your plan
The clearest grounded use case is simple: consider POMO when you are looking at dining in Tel Aviv and are comfortable confirming the remaining details yourself. Avoid building the outing around assumptions about what the venue offers, as cuisine, menu format, price point, or hours are not specified. Smart casual dress is the safe standard.
If you are comparing options, keep POMO alongside other choices and check current details before deciding. HaSalon, Hiba, and Vong are natural names to cross-shop when you want to compare POMO with other options.
Quick reference
Choose POMO when Tel Aviv works for your plans and you are comfortable confirming practical details directly. The dress code is smart casual; other specifics should be checked before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- HaBarzel St 11, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
- Reservations
- Book on Ontopo
- Website
- pomo-italiano.co.il
- Phone
- +97239225320
The take
The Take
The Vibe
POMO sits on a straightforwardly commercial street but flips that exterior pragmatism into an internally polished, wine-focused experience. The kitchen and service aim for considered cooking and wine stewardship rather than tourist spectacle, so the room feels quietly refined and deliberately attentive. Regulars and office crowds populate the dining room, bringing a steady, intimate energy: diners arrive with expectations for serious bottles and substantive conversation. The result is an elegant, low-key environment where the wine list and thoughtful Italian cooking take center stage, and the surroundings encourage lingering over multiple courses and glasses.
Best For
POMO reads like a dinner-first address tailored to people who care about wine and thoughtful Italian cooking. It has a sommelier-led, evolving list and a clientele that returns regularly, making it especially suited to business dinners, date nights, and anyone seeking an education-minded evening out. Service skews toward attentive, upscale-casual hospitality rather than tourist-oriented rush; expect a paced meal meant for conversation and bottle exploration, rather than a quick lunch or late-night pit stop.
Ordering Tips
POMO has a wine program that changes and rewards questions, so asking the sommelier for guidance can surface site-specific Israeli selections and well-chosen imports. For food, the menu’s signatures (Carpaccio di Manzo, Veal Cheek, Margherita Pizza and the Whole Fish from the wood-burning oven) represent reliable entry points to the kitchen’s strengths. Pair lighter dishes and the carpaccio with crisp regional whites or lighter reds; richer braises and the veal cheek call for more structured, age-worthy bottles. Leave room to follow the sommelier’s suggestions as the list evolves.
Venue details
Ambiance
Designer hall with high ceilings, industrial-chic decor, open kitchen with wood-burning oven, interior bar, and flowing outdoor terrace overlooking the street; bright and contemporary.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Italian beer, Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Carpaccio di Manzo
- Margherita Pizza
- Veal Cheek
- Whole Fish from Wood-Burning Oven
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- HaBarzel St 11, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How POMO compares in Tel Aviv
POMO is the easier, lower-commitment choice when location and flexibility matter more than a strongly defined restaurant identity. HaSalon is a better fit for diners who want a bigger Israeli-Mediterranean night out, while Hiba is the stronger option when the meal needs to feel more deliberate.
Vong has the clearest cuisine signal in this set, so it is the safer pick for guests who want French Fusion rather than deciding on arrival. המקדש - מסעדת בשרים and Pitmaster make more sense for meat-led plans, though both sit outside the Tel Aviv comparison zone here.
Recommendation: choose POMO for an easy meal near HaBarzel Street, not for a high-stakes occasion. If the group wants energy, book HaSalon; if it wants a more composed dinner, look at Hiba; if cuisine clarity is the priority, Vong is the cleaner choice.
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Compare POMO
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| POMO | Tel Aviv | No published awards | |
| המקדש - מסעדת בשרים | Petah Tikva | No published awards | |
| Pitmaster | Petah Tikva | No published awards | |
| Vong | Tel Aviv-Yafo | French Fusion | 2002 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #15 |
| HaSalon | Tel Aviv | Israeli - Mediterranean, Israeli | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #362025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #2772024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #512024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3002023 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #642023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended |
| Hiba | Tel Aviv | 2025 The Best Chef One Knife |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to POMO?
POMO's dress code is smart casual. Keep the look neat and comfortable rather than overly formal.
What are alternatives to POMO?
If you are comparing options, consider HaSalon, Hiba, Pitmaster, המקדש - מסעדת בשרים, and Vong, along with other dining options.
