Restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel
R48
100Pearl PointsWine-first dinner
About R48
R48 is worth booking for a polished Tel Aviv dinner where the wine program matters, backed by Star Wine List recognition in 2026. It is a stronger fit for dates, celebrations, business meals than casual group eating; cross-shop Alena at The Norman or Hotel Montefiore for a more cuisine-led or hotel-restaurant feel.
Should you book R48 in Tel Aviv? Consider it if you are looking for a planned dinner window and the verified Star Wine List recognition matters to your choice. The confirmed details are limited, so this guide avoids assuming a cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, or service style that is not verified.
The practical reason to consider R48 is its confirmed Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That makes it relevant for diners who are comparing Tel Aviv restaurants with wine-related recognition, but it does not by itself define the full meal. If the group is comparing other Tel Aviv options, Jasmino or Port Said may also be part of the shortlist. If the occasion calls for a planned dinner in Tel Aviv, R48 is worth considering.
Book it for a planned dinner, not a casual fallback
R48 should be treated as a planned dinner choice, especially because verified hours are limited to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 7–10 PM. It is closed Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, so it is not a flexible every-night option.
For readers comparing Tel Aviv options, the choice is mostly about fit. Alena at The Norman is a useful cross-shop, Hotel Montefiore is another city-restaurant reference point. R48 is the more focused option when the confirmed Star Wine List recognition is part of the reason to choose the table.
Where it fits in a Tel Aviv night
Use R48 when the group wants a dinner plan built around a narrow verified schedule. The available verified information does not support calling out a signature dish, chef-led tasting format, cuisine, service style, seat count, or specific price point, so the decision should rest on what is known: Tel Aviv location, Tuesday–Thursday evening hours, smart casual dress, Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
If the goal is to map the rest of the city around it, Pearl's broader guides are better for sorting adjacent categories: Tel Aviv restaurants, Tel Aviv bars, Tel Aviv hotels, Tel Aviv wineries, Tel Aviv experiences. For restaurant cross-shopping, compare it with Alena at The Norman, Azura, Hotel Montefiore, Jasmino, Port Said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to R48 in Tel Aviv?
For other Tel Aviv restaurant options, Port Said, Jasmino, Hotel Montefiore, or Alena at The Norman may be worth comparing. If the group wants a planned dinner in Tel Aviv with verified Star Wine List recognition, R48 is the more focused option.
Does R48 handle dietary restrictions?
There is no verified venue-specific dietary policy listed for R48, so ask ahead if the group has restrictions. Its verified schedule is limited to Tuesday through Thursday from 7–10 PM.
Is R48 good for a special occasion?
It may be, if the occasion fits a planned Tuesday–Thursday dinner in Tel Aviv. The Star Wine List (2026) recognition gives it a clear wine-related signal, but the available verified information does not establish a specific menu format, cuisine, service style, or price point.
What should I wear to R48?
R48 lists a smart casual dress code. Verified service is Tuesday through Thursday from 7–10 PM in Tel Aviv.
How far ahead should I book R48?
Because verified service is limited to 7–10 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, it is best to plan rather than treat it as a casual fallback. Check current availability directly before making plans.
Location
Rothschild Blvd 48, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel
Compare R48
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| R48 | Tel Aviv | , | Star Wine List (2026) |
| Azura | Tel Aviv | , | , |
| Alena at The Norman | Tel Aviv | Israeli Cuisine | , |
| Hotel Montefiore | Tel Aviv | , | , |
| Jasmino | Tel Aviv | Kebabs | , |
| Port Said | Tel Aviv | Israeli | , |
How R48 Tel Aviv compares with similar nearby venues.
If R48 is not the right fit
Book Alena at The Norman if the group wants Israeli cuisine to be the center of the decision and prefers a hotel-restaurant setting. Choose Hotel Montefiore for a similarly polished Tel Aviv dinner with a broader city-restaurant feel.
If the night should be easier and more casual, shift to Jasmino for kebabs or Port Said for Israeli food in a looser format.
How R48 compares in Tel Aviv
Choose R48 when the drinks program is central to the night. Against Alena at The Norman, it reads less like an Israeli-cuisine decision and more like a wine-led occasion choice. Alena is the better fit when the table wants a clearer cuisine anchor and hotel polish; R48 is the better fit when the bottle list is part of the reason to go.
Hotel Montefiore is the closest peer for a composed central Tel Aviv dinner. Pick Hotel Montefiore when the brief is a polished city restaurant with a broader hospitality feel. Pick R48 when the group is smaller, the night is more drinks-focused, a Star Wine List signal carries weight.
For easier, lower-commitment eating, Jasmino, Port Said, and Azura make more sense. Jasmino is the kebab move, Port Said is the casual Israeli choice, Azura is the better pick when value and comfort matter more than a composed wine-led dinner.
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