Chef Aviv Moshe Returns to Tel Aviv with Kosher Italian Eatery Bella

Chef Aviv Moshe, a celebrated figure in Israel's culinary scene, has made a comeback to Tel Aviv with Bella, a new restaurant defining itself as a "nuova osteria." Located in the upscale suburb of Ramat Aviv, Bella focuses on traditional Italian cuisine with modern twists, operating as a kosher dairy establishment. This means main courses feature fish instead of meat or poultry.

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Chef Moshe is officially back in Tel Aviv, now at the helm of Bella, a restaurant defining itself as a nuova osteria, serving traditional Italian food with contemporary interpretations.

Bella is the anchor of a new culinary complex at the eastern end of Einstein Street. This development also includes a new rooftop food court in the nearby mall. The complex is set to expand further with a Japanese izakaya downstairs and a neighborhood fish bistro, completing the "Bella Mia" gastronomic hub. Chef Moshe is a co-owner of this ambitious project, collaborating with restaurateur Shuki Biton and his wife, singer Eden Ben Zaken.

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As a kosher dairy restaurant serving classic Italian dishes using cheese, the main courses eschew meat and poultry, replacing them with fish.

The restaurant's interior retains the elegant ambiance of its predecessor, Serafina, featuring a handsome bar and a semi-open kitchen. A prominent addition is a large quantity of truffle butter, highlighting a key gourmet ingredient. Bella primarily serves dinner, with weekday hours from 5 p.m. to midnight and Saturday evenings after Shabbat. A Happy Hour runs Sunday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering a 20% discount on the entire menu.

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Bella Mia will soon be joined by a Japanese izakaya restaurant downstairs, with an adjacent third eatery – a neighborhood fish bistro – set to complete the tripartite “Bella Mia” gastronomic complex.

The bilingual menu includes six sections in English, covering raw fish, starters, sharing plates, pasta, fish main courses, and oven-baked items. Specialty cocktails like the Margo Milano and La Palma are available, alongside classic options. The kosher wine list exclusively features Israeli vintages, with a limited selection by the glass. The meal begins with complimentary house bread, a wood-fired focaccia served with infused olive oil and truffle butter.

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The interior design of Bella has changed little from its previous Serafina incarnation, retaining its elegant ambiance and handsome bar, as well as the semi-open kitchen dominated by its white Italian pizza oven.