Expertly hidden inside one of Tel Aviv's loveliest boutique hotels, The Drisco, George and John has a friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The menu is modern Israeli—that is, Mediterranean with a Middle Eastern twist. Expect innovative dishes that are not only beautifully presented, but also cooked to perfection, such as the lime- and jalapeno-infused amberjack sashimi with Israeli caviar, and egg noodles with blue crab.

The George & John Restaurant, located in the Drisco Hotel, will host six special evenings helmed by the most prestigious Israeli chefs of the country's luxury hotels

And the award winning restaurant, George & John by Head Chef Tomer Tal, pairs inspiration from modern Israeli cuisine with broader Mediterranean influences.

At number six on the listing of the World’s 50 Best restaurants in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, – the best ranked in Israel – George and John is a must but, unsurprisingly, you do need to book well in advance. Tucked in the atrium of the 19th century Drisco hotel, there is a relaxed almost outdoor feel to the light and airy dining room. It is hard to resist the eponymous George and John Salad, and the George and John Crab Pasta: the former a crunchy herby and fruity dish bathed in a tasty lime, honey and black pepper vinaigrette, while the latter is a symphony of flavours with sweetcorn cream, brioche & sage crumbs, brown butter and bottarga – a signature dish which Head Chef Tomer Tal can rightly be proud of.

George and John (no.6, Best Restaurant in Israel 2023): Led by Head Chef Tomer Tal, this award-winning restaurant combines flavours from Tomer Tal’s Jewish-Moroccan heritage, using ingredients from Tel Aviv’s traditional Carmel Market. Located in Tel Aviv’s Drisco Hotel, one of the country’s very first modern hospitality establishments, the restaurant has been a treasured asset to the city. The restaurant’s signature dishes centre around charcoal-based grills where meats are prepared in traditionally Middle Eastern practices.

Highlighted as a “Destination Winner,” meaning the highest ranked restaurant from its country, George and John is an “ode to charcoal,” as ceremony emcee Shereen Mitwalli put it. The restaurant is a celebration of traditional Middle Eastern grilling and smoking, using charcoal and clay pot smokers to tenderize everything from lamb chops to fresh cabbage. Chef Tomer Tal pairs that depth of taste with seasonal produce from the Carmel Market and fresh seafood from the nearby Jaffa Port.

For 20 years, the San Pellegrino company has been publishing a list of the 50 best restaurants, on which a panel of more than 1,000 culinary experts works, and this time for the first time the ranking focuses on the Middle East and the African region. The purpose of the ranking is to create a list of the biggest culinary destinations – a list that will combine "secret" places alongside big names in the culinary field, classics alongside innovative and daring places.

Located on the main floor of The Norman, one of the most sought-after and sophisticated boutique hotels in Tel Aviv, sits this esteemed restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, each meal offers an elevated and delicious experience that can be enjoyed from their prestigious dining room or quaint garden terrace. The menu is comprised of European-inspired favorites with a Mediterranean and Galilean flare.

A stay at the Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv includes an elite culinary experience in George & John restaurant, run by chef Tomer Tal who has won many local and international awards. The restaurant serves breakfast and brunch daily, and you can make reservations for lunch and dinner. The photo below shows a dish of thinly-sliced vegetables, red grapefruit vinaigrette, bitter orange, jalapeno and caviar.

On the entrance floor of the Drisco Hotel in the American Colony, lies the acclaimed and highly praised George and John restaurant by chef Tomer Tal. George and John offers a current and contemporary Israeli menu, which corresponds with seasonality and locality, and offers mature and creative food in an atmosphere that combines the supertemporal colonialism of the building with today's Tel Aviv

George and John is a culinary gem nestled near Neve Tzedek, offering a contemporary Mediterranean dining experience. With its elegant and modern ambiance, this upscale restaurant is a go-to destination for those seeking refined cuisine in a stylish setting. The restaurant was voted the 6 th best in Israel in 2023 and showcased the best Mediterranean flavors with a contemporary twist.

Chef Tomar Tal’s Ashkenazi and Moroccan roots play out flawlessly at George & John – so much so that he was named a top promising chef by Gault & Millau. The restaurant is housed in the historic Drisco Hotel and serves only fresh catches from the nearby port in Jaffa. Along with enjoying your meal in the stunning main dining room, be sure to sneak a peek of the private dining area.

📍 Auerbach St 6 💲 from $85 USD🏆 Middle East’s 50 Best Restaurants. George and John is an upscale restaurant situated in the historic Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv’s trendy Neve Tzedek district. Housed in a restored 19th-century building, the restaurant exudes old-world charm complemented by chic modern touches.

Led by Chef Tomer Tal, George & John’s pan-Mediterranean, modern Israeli menu pays homage to seasonal, local produce through standout dishes like the sea fish sashimi with avocado cream, caviar, jalapeño and lime sauce, and, more surprisingly, the charcoal-grilled kohlrabi with pomegranate vinaigrette.

After more than a decade in the Israeli culinary scene, chef Tomer Tal is moving to the forefront of this stage after in recent years serving as the leading chef of Haim Cohen’s Jaffa Tel Aviv restaurant. The new restaurant is based on combining the casual culture with the subtleties of haute cuisine.

Indulge at George & John with an award-winning modern Mediterranean feast, enjoy the Israeli breakfast spread in the dining room, or taste Tomer Tal’s offerings from the comfort of your room. You can also partake in the a la carte spa options or relax on the rooftop.

Gault & Millau named Tomer Gal of the George & John restaurant in the Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv (not kosher) as “the most promising chef.” The best pastry chef award went to Shahar Peleg from the Yaffo Tel Aviv restaurant.

As Tomer Tal, the chef at George & John (nine on the list), told the JC: “Until today the world has not been made aware of how Israeli cuisine has evolved over the past 20 years.

Kind of in a random location in between Florentine/Jaffa but the food is truly incredible. Highly recommend for a fancy upscale restaurant.

The other Israeli restaurants on the list were George & John (9), HaBasta (14), Animar (17), Pescado (24) and Milgo & Milbar (40).