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Pankina

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Kosher Italian restaurant in Tel Aviv, offering authentic dishes with fresh ingredients in a cozy European-chill atmosphere.

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Interior of the restaurant, behind the corner, location of my table.

Pankina

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Must-see attractions

Kosher Italian restaurant in Tel Aviv, offering authentic dishes with fresh ingredients in a cozy European-chill atmosphere.

"Indulge in delicious and authentic kosher Italian food prepared by experienced Italian chefs."

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Book Ahead

Reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant gets fully booked quickly.

Try Popular Dishes

Don't miss the pistachio crusted tuna steak or the classic tiramisu for a memorable meal.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 1PM

Cuisine

Italian

Price

Mid-range

Phone

+972 52-810-2308

Address

J. L. Gordon St 39, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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Authentic Kosher Italian Cuisine

Authentic Kosher Italian Cuisine

Experience delicious kosher Italian food prepared by experienced Italian chefs with fresh ingredients and exquisite flavors.

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European-Chill Ambiance

European-Chill Ambiance

Enjoy a cozy and relaxed European-chill atmosphere, perfect for a delightful dining experience.

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Signature Pasta Dishes

Signature Pasta Dishes

Savor exceptional pasta dishes, with popular mentions of ravioli and spaghetti.

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Book Ahead

Reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant gets fully booked quickly.

Try Popular Dishes

Don't miss the pistachio crusted tuna steak or the classic tiramisu for a memorable meal.

מחפשים את הטרמיסו הכי טוב בתל אביב🥄 *פרק מספר 13 ‎📍פנקינה, גורדון 39 *כשר על הקינוח- המחיר 38₪ ומגיע בכוס כמו שאתם רואים כאן. הגשה- אתם כבר יודעים שאני מעדיפה שילכו. מרקמים וטעמים- אני חייבת לציין שאני כל כך מעריכה בתי עסק שלא מקלים על עצמם ומכינים את זה במקום וכן יש יותר מקום לטעויות, אני ממש הרגשתי בטעמים שהמנה היא אותנטית שרואים שזה מישהו שמכיר טוב טירמיסו. אבל הבישקוט בחלק למעלה הגיע קשה ובח...
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Consider visiting during non-peak hours to potentially reduce waiting times for your order.

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Book Ahead

Reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant gets fully booked quickly.

Try Popular Dishes

Don't miss the pistachio crusted tuna steak or the classic tiramisu for a memorable meal.

Visit Off-Peak

Consider visiting during non-peak hours to potentially reduce waiting times for your order.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Pankina is celebrated for its authentic kosher Italian cuisine and pleasant, European-style ambiance. While many praise the delicious food and attentive service, some diners have experienced inconsistencies with service speed and dish preparation, leading to frustration.

"Food was delicious. Service superb -shout out to Reuven! Pleasant night so was able to dine outdoors. Music was not too loud so was able to converse and hear each other. Highly recommend!"

Rina Saltzman

"Disappointing Kosher Italian Dining Experience

We visited this restaurant with guests who keep kosher, hoping for an enjoyable kosher Italian meal. Unfortunately, it was a complete letdown, and we won’t be returning.

The food was far from impressive. The soup arrived cold, and after waiting 20 minutes for it to be reheated, it was still cold. The salmon carpaccio lacked any flavor, and the slices were so thin that it was nearly impossible to tell it was even salmon. The two pasta dishes were the most tolerable part of the meal, but they were still nothing special. As for dessert, the tiramisu was a major disappointment—overly heavy with fat-laden cream and nothing resembling authentic Italian tiramisu.

Service was equally terrible. We waited an unreasonably long time just to place our order, and the overall experience was frustrating. You can often judge the quality of a restaurant by the condition of its menus, and in this case, it was a clear red flag. The menus were greasy and damp, with some words completely blurred from excessive wear and tear.

Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. There are far better kosher dining options elsewhere."

Batya Marks

"The restaurant was very busy and it took them more than 50 minutes to prepare our pastas. We didn't have time to eat because we had a play to go to so we didn't have any choice but to take the food as take away. If we would have known that it will take them that long we wouldn't have stayed in the first place. Even when we told them we're in a rush and we need to pay it took them time to bring the check so we wore forced to go to a waiter and pay and run. They said they would give us a dessert as compensation but the didn't put one in the bag at the end.
Regarding the food, we didn't have time to eat it at the restaurant so we eventually ate at home. Can't say it was amazing. I ordered the pasta with salmon. The salmon pieces were so tiny I barely noticed them. I don't think it could be more than 20-30 grams of salmon for the entire dish. Not worth the price of 72 shekels at all.
Bottom line, I can't say that I recommend going there from our personal experience."

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What People Like

Authentic Italian flavors
Cozy European-chill ambiance
Attentive service from owners

What People Dislike

Slow or inconsistent service
Pasta not cooked properly
Disappointing desserts

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Pankina is a kosher dairy Italian restaurant, offering authentic dishes.

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Diners frequently recommend the pistachio crusted tuna steak and classic tiramisu. Popular pasta dishes like ravioli are also highly praised.

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Yes, reservations are strongly advised as the restaurant is very popular and can book up quickly.

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Yes, Pankina caters to gluten-intolerant diners.

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The restaurant offers a cozy and relaxing European-chill ambiance.

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While primarily a dairy restaurant, Pankina does offer some vegan options.

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