
Dinings Restaurant
An internationally acclaimed Japanese restaurant on a Tel Aviv rooftop, offering innovative fusion cuisine with breathtaking sunset views.

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Dinings Restaurant

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An internationally acclaimed Japanese restaurant on a Tel Aviv rooftop, offering innovative fusion cuisine with breathtaking sunset views.
"An unforgettable meal with divine food, impeccable service, and a stunning setting."
Focus on Fish
Reviews suggest prioritizing fish dishes for the best and freshest experience.
Special Occasion Venue
Ideal for celebrating special events due to its prestigious ambiance and high standards.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese Fusion
Price
$$$
Phone
+972 3-543-5444
Address
Nachmani St 25, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Rooftop Dining with a View
Experience a breathtaking sunset over Tel Aviv from this prestigious Norman Hotel rooftop.

Innovative Japanese Fusion
Enjoy creative sushi and Izakaya-style small plates blending Japanese flavors with European cuisine.

Masterful Sushi Craftsmanship
Witness the skill of the sushi chef in an open kitchen, creating dishes with superior ingredients.
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Focus on Fish
Reviews suggest prioritizing fish dishes for the best and freshest experience.
Special Occasion Venue
Ideal for celebrating special events due to its prestigious ambiance and high standards.
Pricey but Worth It
Expect higher prices but be prepared for top-notch service and quality ingredients.
Clarify Fusion Preferences
If you prefer traditional Japanese, communicate this as some fusion dishes can be experimental.
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from all over the internet
Focus on Fish
Reviews suggest prioritizing fish dishes for the best and freshest experience.
Special Occasion Venue
Ideal for celebrating special events due to its prestigious ambiance and high standards.
Pricey but Worth It
Expect higher prices but be prepared for top-notch service and quality ingredients.
Clarify Fusion Preferences
If you prefer traditional Japanese, communicate this as some fusion dishes can be experimental.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Dinings offers a prestigious dining experience with a stunning rooftop view and innovative Japanese fusion cuisine, particularly praised for its fresh fish and sushi. However, some diners find the portions small, prices exorbitant, and have experienced experimental dishes that missed the mark, alongside issues with service pacing and a less-than-authentic Japanese flavor profile.
"(Translated by Google) A special and fun atmosphere on the roof of the prestigious Norman hotel, a special restaurant, mainly fish, delicious dishes and the fish feels very fresh. Some dishes are not the best, it's better to just go for the fish.
The matcha fondant was rare.
A very prestigious restaurant and the prices accordingly, to celebrate a special event this is the perfect place, because everything feels of a high standard, including the design, the sushi chef standing in his open kitchen.
(Original)
אווירה מיוחדת וכיפית בגג של המלון היוקרתי נורמן, מסעדה מיוחדת, בעיקר דגים, מנות טעימות והדגים מרגישים מאוד טריים. יש מנות לא הכי מוצלחות, עדיף פשוט ללכת רק על הדגים.
הפונדנט מאצ׳ה היה נדיר.
מסעדה מאוד יוקרתית והמחירים בהתאם, לחגוג אירוע מיוחד זה המקום המושלם, כי הכל מרגיש ברמה גבוהה, כולל העיצוב, הסושי שף שעומד במטבחו הפתוח."
stav cohen
"(Translated by Google) It's very difficult to destroy Japanese food that I like very much, including fusion, but that's how it is when you try to be too clever like at the Dinings restaurant in the Norman hotel in Tel Aviv, so the result is devastating.
They even managed to destroy the espresso, if you feel like getting your fingers dirty, then the cup is decorated with salt and cardamom thrown on the outside of the cup, so that the humidity outside is not enough, so the cup is also sticky, and the taste with rosetta, you get three drinks in one cup, coffee with cardamom, tequila and rosetta...!
The menu is in English and when my sister asked what it was: gem lettuce, the waitress hesitated to answer so I simply answered instead: lettuce.
She was shocked that I define the gem lettuce as lettuce, as our favorite lettuce.. they managed to destroy that too, it arrived burnt and wet.. what happened to less is more..?
The truth is, they pretty much embrace this philosophy,
There is a nigiri with a poor little color band for NIS 18.
Here I blame us, why give a platform to a chef who wouldn't eat something like this in his own home?!
The two sushi rolls are probably so special that we waited a long time, two hours to be exact.
A vegetarian one for me. Then something happened that has never happened to me, I returned the
The sushi because enough is enough, there are things that even our good vibe and the beautiful view won't help.
As with the espresso, all the flavors were in a poor little roll: sour, salty, sweet and even spicy!!!!
My daughter couldn't hold back and tried to eat the sushi with the tempura shrimp that came with brown and crumbly rice.. In the end she gave up and ate the shrimp from the sushi and paid for it with an upset stomach.
This is not a review for the sake of the review. For a week I tried to reach someone to talk to, but no one bothered to get back to me, this is my first time writing on Trip Adviser
And not the first time I eat at Dinings
But definitely the last one!!!
I woke up in the morning with a feeling of what it was last night..? I was robbed?
And by the way we got the attention of the waitress
(Not the one with the lettuce..) that she forgot to add the service, and we added it, and really, except that I returned the sushi, they didn't feel what we were going through..
(Original)
קשה מאוד להרוס אוכל יפני שאהוב עליי מאוד, גם פיוז׳ן, אבל ככה זה כשמנסים להתחכם יותר מידי כמו במסעדת Dinings במלון נורמן התל אביבי, אז התוצאה הרסנית.
אפילו את האספרסו הם הצליחו להרוס, אם בא לכם ללכלך את האצבעות אז הכוס מעוטרת במלח והל שזרקו על הכוס מבחוץ, כך שלא מספיקה הלחות בחוץ אז גם הכוס דביקה, והטעם עם רוזטה, מקבלים שלוש משקאות בכוס אחת, קפה עם הל, טקילה ורוזטה..!
התפריט באנגלית וכשאחותי שאלה מה זה : gem lettuce, המלצרית התמהמה בתשובה אז עניתי במקומה בפשטות: חסה.
היא הזדעזעה שאני מגדירה את ה-gem lettuce כחסה , כחסה האהובה עלינו.. גם את זה הם הצליחו להרוס, הגיעה צרובה ורטובה.. מה קרה עם less is more..?
האמת היא שהם דיי מאמצים את הפילוסופיה הזו,
יש נגירי עם רצועת קולורבי קטנה ומסכנה ב-18 שקל.
פה אני מאשימה אותנו , למה לתת במה לשף שלא היה אוכל דבר כזה בבית שלו?!
שני הרולים של הסושי כנראה כ״כ מיוחדים שחיכינו הרבה זמן, שעתיים למען הדיוק.
אחד צמחוני בשבילי שפה קרה משהו שאף פעם לא קרה לי, החזרתי את
הסושי כי enough is enough, יש דברים שגם הוויב הטוב שלנו והנוף היפה לא יעזרו.
כמו עם האספרסו כל הטעמים היו בתוך רול קטן ומסכן: חמוץ, מלוח מתוק ואפילו חריף!!!!
הבת שלי לא התאפקה וניסתה לאכול את הסושי עם השרימפס טמפורה שהגיע עם אורז חום ומתפורר.. בסוף התייאשה ושלתה את השרימפס מהסושי ושילמה על כך בקילקול קיבה.
זו לא ביקורת למען הביקורת במשך שבוע ניסיתי להגיע למישהו לדבר איתו, אבל אף אחד לא טרח לחזור אליי, לי זו הפעם הראשונה שאני כותבת ב-Trip adviser
ולא הפעם הראשונה שאני אוכלת ב- Dinings
אבל בהחלט האחרונה !!!
קמתי בבוקר עם תחושה של מה זה היה אתמול בלילה..? נשדדתי?
ודרך אגב הערנו את תשומת ליבה של המלצרית
( לא אותה אחת עם החסה..) שהיא שכחה להוסיף את השירות, והוספנו, ובאמת שלמעט שהחזרתי את הסושי הם לא הרגישו במה שעובר עלינו.."
Etti Marks
"(Translated by Google) First time we were in a restaurant.
The waiter was in my opinion one who understands interest
And I simply allowed myself to give him the permission and order 5 dishes for us.
The white wine he chose for us was perfect.
The dishes are served meticulously,
Everything is aesthetic, clean, feels foreign.
The menu is written only in English.
We ordered another dish of excellent sushi.
The person in charge of the ration bar, a top professional!
Dessert: sesame brulee.
Perfect place and we will come back again.
Thank you ❤️
(Original)
פעם ראשונה שהיינו במסעדה.
המלצר היה בעיני אחד שמבין עניין
ופשוט הרשתי לעצמי להעביר לו את הרשות ולהזמין עבורנו 5 מנות.
היין הלבן שבחר עבורנו היה מושלם.
המנות מוגשות באופן מוקפד,
הכל אסתטי, נקי, מרגיש חו"ל.
התפריט כתוב רק באנגלית.
הזמנו עוד מנה של סושי מצוינת.
האחראי על הפס מנות, מקצוען ברמות!
קינוח: ברולה שומשום.
מקום מושלם ונחזור שוב.
תודה ❤️"
shani li sela
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dinings offers a unique dining atmosphere on the rooftop of the prestigious Norman Hotel, with stunning sunset views over Tel Aviv.
Dinings serves a fusion of Japanese Izakaya-style small plates and European cuisine.
Yes, Dinings is considered a prestigious restaurant perfect for celebrating special occasions.
Given its popularity and prestigious nature, reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekend dining.
Dinings is an upscale restaurant with higher prices, but many find the quality of ingredients and service justifies the cost.
The restaurant is renowned for its fresh fish dishes and creative sushi. Some reviews suggest focusing on these.
While not explicitly detailed, the menu's fusion nature may offer some creative vegetarian dishes. It's best to inquire directly.
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This restaurant in the Norman Hotel is part of the world-renowned Dinings restaurant (London) serving up a fusion of Japanese Izakaya-style small plates and European cuisine. Set on a stunning terrace, take in a panoramic view of Tel Aviv, as well as a view of the chef’s workings, with an incredible menu of sushi, bento boxes and nibbles that are wildly creative.
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Our 3rd-floor rooftop, with a sunset view, is home to internationally acclaimed Japanese restaurant Dinings (a sister restaurant to Dinings SW3 London). The Library Bar is on the ground floor and is a perfect setting for meetings and lunch during the day and is renowned as one of Tel Aviv’s most atmospheric cocktail bars in the evening, where food is also served from the all-day menu. By the pool, dishes from Alena’s menu and cocktails from The Library Bar are served, giving guests the chance to fully relax and be served directly to their loungers.
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Four years ago and coming straight from London, Dinings opened at the Norman Hotel with superior ingredients, a super-premium sake menu and a host of dishes oozing innovation and creativity. While the beginning was somewhat hesitant, with a recent change of chefs it seems that the restaurant has gotten its bearings, and is now producing small and expensive, stellar delicacies. Indeed, it has been ranked as the second-best restaurant in Israel by the prestigious Gault-Millau restaurant guide.
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There are restaurants you can only afford in special occasions, the Dinings is certainly one of them. Located at the rooftop of the boutique Norman hotel, it delivered the freshest quality fish in the crafted hands of the restaurant sushi chef. Prices are very expensive but you will get your money’s worth with an extravagant show of quality products presented in a Japanese minimalist approach.
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This top Asian restaurant is located on the roof of “the Norman” hotel and it’s one og my favorite restaurants in the world. Great cocktails, Genius dishes, well made and served, and the atmosphere is absolutely lovely. I love it so much, that I can’t even recommend dishes from the menu, since every dish that you won’t try will be a small tragedy.
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The Norman Hotel has, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful rooftops in the city. There you can find another Japanese restaurant – Dinings. The dishes are less known, and the ingredients are specially imported.
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Also, keep an eye out for the **Norman Hotel, a very popular new boutique hotel, and its restaurant Dinings, an upscale Japanese tapas restaurant.




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