Fodor's Expert Review Bindella

Tel Aviv might be an unexpected city for the Bindella family's first foray outside their native Switzerland, but this Italian food outlet has enjoyed impressive success. Engaging a sophisticated local design team and utilizing chef Roy Sofer's vast experience—and capitalizing on Swiss-style service—the restaurant is a welcome addition to the city's ever-growing food scene. For starters, tempt your taste buds with the tangy yellowtail or finely sliced octopus carpaccio, the crunchy cauliflower and hazelnut Sicilian salad, or the ravioli with plenty of king crab meat. The broad variety of local fish and made-on-the-premises pastas are all fresh and light and will leave you room for desserts like cannoli with fresh figs, mascarpone, and pistachio ice cream.