Tel Aviv has everything for the curious diner – including a meat restaurant. Situated in a restored 120-year-old Templar building in a cozy corner of the old Tel Aviv rail station, Regina offers ample seating both indoors and outdoors in its rustic courtyard. The tahana was packed because a wine festival was taking place, but the courtyard of Regina’s blocked the tumult and noise, providing a tranquil respite to the city that never sleeps.
Although tourism is sparse this summer, Regina was hopping. The night we were there, four different groups of 25-plus guests enjoyed their own private space. Yet, the well-stocked staff were able to devote full attention to the individual tables of diners that had arrived to enjoy one of the only kosher meat establishments in the area.
In , it’s warm and muggy even at night, but Regina’s air coolers provided the breeze needed to sit outside in comfort. One of their signature cocktails also helps. The Regina in the Forest (NIS 43) goes down very easy, made with vodka, Sprite, strawberry sorbet and mint.
Although it probably aspires to present itself as an elegant 5-star gourmet restaurant, the vibe is more like a decent family establishment with reasonable prices and generous portions. There were a number of selections on the menu that weren’t available, but those that were on the active roster were top notch. For an appetizer, we chose the Chicken Liver Paté served with onion, jam and toast (NIS 52).
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