Bindella Osteria and Bar opens its doors in the heart of Tel Aviv’s White City; reinventing the traditional Italian restaurant into a more high-end design-led venue for city dwellers.
“Both the design and culinary concept create something adventurous and new, yet it was important to us to keep it accessible and unintimidating. We are redefining what a city’s local Italian should be – lighter dishes, contemporary design, and an upscale environment without the pretension.” Christian Bindella, Owner
The relaxed contemporary design concept of the Bindella Osteria and Bar was inspired by the Bindella family vineyard in Tuscany. Local architects Pitsou Kedem Architects and Baranowitz-Amit Design Studio created a ceiling treatment that mimics the vineyard’s pergola and imitates the organised and spacious arrangement in between the vines. The grape motif is seen in the metal screens and a feature front door, while a long communal crudo bar adds to the overall informal, yet precise atmosphere.
“The Bindella Osteria and Bar façade withdraws slightly inwards, thus allowing the street to enter the restaurant in an organic fashion. The large metal door, constructed from hollow, iron rings, is framed with a high, iron gate – inviting guests to cross the threshold and escape the hectic city environment.” Sigal Baranowitz, Baranowitz-Amit Design Studio
The menu of Bindella Osteria and Bar, created by Israeli chef Roy Soffer, introduces innovative and light interpretations of classical Italian dishes using simple raw ingredients, such as the tuna tartar topped with limoncello caviar, and a starter of octopus carpaccio with fennel, mint, and fresh chili.
In the evening, Bindella Osteria and Bar goes from laid back lunch spot to vibrant late-night eatery, offering an inventive cocktail menu and a wide selection of wine and grappa imported from the renowned Bindella family vineyard in Montepulciano, Tuscany.
