Onza

Onza

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Onza
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Travelers' Choice
2024
Onza is the place where a young, vibrant Tel Aviv atmosphere combines with the magic and mystery of the Jaffa flea market to make a delicious restaurant “cocktail”. Here, a sophisticated and innovative bar is blended with a meticulous menu created by chefs Arik Darhani and Muli Magriso that gives Ottoman and Turkish cuisine a contemporary twist, using the finest ingredients and advanced cooking techniques. The outdoor scenery is composed of Jaffa alleyways that are filled with fascinating sights, scents, and ancient secrets on every corner, and this ideally complements the restaurant’s interior. Designed by architect Dan Troim, the restaurant features a large bar, tables that extend out into the street and a private room for events. Soft contemporary music accompanies you throughout your meal, linking the ambiance with perfect Tel Aviv-Jaffa entertainment. From the first bite to the last drop, you’ll understand why Onza’s motto is “Food & Vibe”.
Features
CUISINES
Bar, Mediterranean, Fusion, Gastropub, Middle Eastern, Israeli
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
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Closed now
• Opens at 12:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
4.7
4.7 of 5 bubbles
(2,763)
Excellent
2,285
Good
332
Average
73
Poor
36
Terrible
37

Alan-J-P
Leighton Buzzard265 contributions
5 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 none
I visited for dinner with a colleague based on TA reviews and we weren't disappointed. Food was good, with a clear English menu and good descriptions by the waiting staff. Nice beer and wine (red wine was correctly served slightly chilled), nice jazz music in the background. We visited jus as it opened at 6pm and were in time for the 'happy hour' which also mad the meal vey affordable. We will be back!
Written January 30, 2022
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Dave11743
New York City189 contributions
4 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 couples
Excellent meal with creative cooking, interesting cocktails and superb breads. Service was uneven and we were seated outside in an alleyway that has zero charm. But the food made for a worthwhile visit. The shrimp and calamari stew was perfectly cooked, the taboon baked bread stuffed with lamb and tomatoes was delicious. 5 star food 4 star overall.
Written February 23, 2022
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Andrea B
Milan389 contributions
4 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 couples
We choose this place for our first meal in town. I wanted to see the old Jaffa and we went to Onza. The Location is cozy , in italy we would called it a modern Trattoria. The food was local and we choose different place to share. We loved the taste overall and like the experience to eat at the counter with more interaction with the staff. The service quick and very pleasant. Recommended when in town fornice easy bite.
Written January 26, 2023
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Gil H
1 contribution
2 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 friends
The food was tasty but...It was a very special occasion. Yet 15 minutes after we arrived, they replaced the waiter. While we were just one of two tables we asked to lower the volume in our erea so we can read a poem to the guest of honor, they have not. We ordered an expensive portion of meet, 700 grams, and only received one side dish eith litrerally one potato inside, to be shared by 4 people. When we asked to pay , for a second dish were received an even smaller dish. The portion of the meet that arrived was different in size from the one we ordered. The waiters, kept having free rounds of chaicers among themselves , but despite knowing about our special round age occasion they havent made any effort to make us feel welcmed. After we paid and tipped the restaurant they asked us to leave before we were ready, because other guest were coming Something they havent mentioned up to that moment, embarrasing my friends. Obviously they could have told us a head of time, that we have the table cor just 15 extra minutes. They haven't. The food was good but i will never . . go back to that restaurant
Written June 28, 2024
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Gisella44
Venray234 contributions
1 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 none
booked long in advance for New Year's Eve. they would work in shifts and we chose the late shift of 9pm. it started with us having to wait half an hour for our table. Appetiser and starter were brought at the same time, just short of being thrown on the table. main course was geared for 2 people instead of 3. Fish was raw and was put in the oven for a while, so the vegetables came back burnt. The atmosphere was agitated, the waiters stressed and the music was on disco mode so you were not at all relaxed while eating. At 11 o'clock, there was apparently another shift and we were just barely looked away from the table. all in all, the food was not bad but nothing special. the bill on the other hand was abnormally high, really outrageous. we paid NIS1500 for 2 hours total. Normal nights will probably be quite nice but this was really out of all proportion. so not recommended for New Year's Eve.
Written January 3, 2023
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Rob
Addis Ababa4 contributions
3 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 couples
Trying to be more hip than it is, the patrons are higher spending than the average laid back Jaffa vibe. Fairly load techo music. Selling lots of cocktails, the food is loosely based on Turkish but the dishes are more style over substance. (Smoked eggplant starter was not smokey at all and lacked seasoning) The portions are moderate and slightly overpriced based on the actual ingredients. Oh and it has just two toilet cubicles for the whole restaurant so be prepared to queue for them!
Written April 9, 2023
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Brad S
1 contribution
5 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 none
After a long day of travel we found this delightful Turkish eatery near our hotel in Tel Aviv Jaffa. Our waitress Michal (Mee Call) was wonderful and was super attentive in helping us understand the menu and the foods offered. We loved it so much we made reservations for tonight as well.
Written September 19, 2022
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jennypar
Miami13 contributions
5 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 solo
Went to this restaurant in old Jaffa on someone’s recommendation. I had dinner there and everything was fantastic. Location was fun and lively. Food was delicious and unique. What really made the experience extra special was my server Yuval. He spent a lot of time with me and reviewed the menu, made recommendations which did not disappoint, and checked on me frequently. He even brought me a special dessert at the end to try as I have never had it before. Definitely check this place out!
Written July 5, 2022
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Hannah B
1 contribution
5 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 couples
We went there for our first Shabbat-dinner ever, highly recommend to book a table in advance (Thursday evening before in our case) The food was amazing and especially Shani did such a great job. If you’re lucky enough to have him as your waiter trust him with the food recommendations. The best ceviche I ever had.
Written March 24, 2023
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Carla R
34 contributions
4 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 couples
I gave Onza a 4 for temperature of food. Weirdly our food all tasted great, but nothing was hot enough and dessert was not cold enough. We had a taboon called lamb pide. The dough of it was hot and fresh, the meat was tender and flavorful, but the lamb on the dough was not actually hot. Then the roasted leeks we had again tasted great, but luke warm at best. We had a drum fish as an entree. Oddly the skin was perfectly crispy and the fish was cooked well, but not hot. I honestly am baffled how they got the skin crispy and the fish cooked without it coming out hot. Sat too long in the window?? The desserts were ok. Not my favorite. We had a panna cotta which was cool, but the opposite of dinner, it wasn’t cold enough. The best part of dinner was Yuval. He was warm and friendly. He gave us good suggestions with the leeks and the taboon we chose. I always appreciate when you ask a server if they like a particular dish over another and they have an opinion. I don’t like the diplomatic answer of they’re all good. Hats off to Yuval.
Written April 12, 2022
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Russ R
Port Saint Lucie206 contributions
5 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 none
We wanted a special place for my son's 30th birthday dinner while in TLV/Yaffo. Onza did not disappoint. The service was impeccable, food delicious, and manager very welcoming. Highlights included the shrimp and lamb bacon taboon, eggplant with pistachios, fish tartar, chicken with labane, and cut of the day with bone marrow. The cocktails were also awesome, especially the onza special and little turkish. Dessert was the indulgent chocolate nemesis, which was outstanding. The birthday boy received a complimentary bottle of libation which topped off a great evening. Thanks Onza for making a very special day even more special.
Written May 31, 2022
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Jand12
Rockville134 contributions
5 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 couples
Wonderful dinner at Onza. We enjoyed the burnt eggplant, tahini, seafood Hanina and chicken shawarma. The eggplant and hanina were my favorites! And a special shout out to our waiter Noer who was very helpful and hospitable!
Written March 11, 2023
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Marie Beaussart
Düsseldorf18 contributions
5 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 couples
We had a great evening at Onza and especially enjoyed the amazing vibe and super delicious food! The place is located at the heart of the vibrant Jafa neighborhood and we felt everything in the place was well thought through from the ingenious tasty menu to the intoxicating background music. We loved it!
Written April 10, 2023
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shai c
2 contributions
5 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 couples
We were there on a beautiful spring evening and we enjoyed the outside sitting and the Jaffa atmosphere. We ordered a locus who arrived in the morning and it was so fresh that it was eating our pita. Anyway, bli zchokim, highly recommended. P.s. This experience wouldn’t be the same without the generous help of Maor.
Written March 31, 2022
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NCGrif
Tel Aviv21 contributions
5 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 friends
We had a great visit celebrating two birthdays with a small group of friends. Yogev, our waiter, gave excellent recommendations and helped us choose cocktails and dishes to share. It's a great place for sharing a bunch of dishes and tasting a bit of everything. Highly recommended for a fun and delicious night out.
Written April 5, 2022
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