Popular Levinsky Pizzeria Team Opens Lila Shenkin Bistro in Tel Aviv
The creators of Pizza Lila have opened Lila Shenkin in Tel Aviv, bringing a neighborhood bistro concept with Mediterranean dishes and baked goods to Shenkin Street.
Tel Aviv's culinary scene welcomes a new neighborhood hotspot as the team behind the popular Pizza Lila in the Levinsky Market opens Lila Shenkin. Located at 3 Nafcha Street, the bistro aims to fill the gap left on Shenkin Street since the closure of the iconic Orna & Ella in 2018. The venue is led by chef Ran Belfer alongside his partners, offering a Mediterranean menu with Italian and French influences.
After nine turbulent years in the Levinsky Market—marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, security escalations, and a building collapse onto the pizzeria last Passover—the founders decided to expand into a more residential neighborhood. The new bistro operates a stone oven at its core, utilizing the baking expertise gained over the years to craft elevated dishes, handmade pastas, and a diverse selection of plates ranging from 28 to 120 shekels.
The menu features standout items such as handmade cavatelli with ricotta dough and rich tomato sauce, as well as a local interpretation of beef tartare served on brioche toast baked in the Levinsky bakery. The beverage program, curated by Gal Miller, focuses on accessible, light wines and seasonal cocktails made with fresh market ingredients. Lila Shenkin currently opens for dinner and Saturday lunch, with plans to introduce weekday lunches soon.
