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Opening times
Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
An upscale Israeli dining establishment located in the historic Drisco Hotel, known for its contemporary cuisine, extensive wine list, and Relais & Châteaux membership.
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Last updated: 3/2/2026, 6:48:11 PM
Key information
Upscale Israeli dining located within the historic Drisco Hotel in Jaffa, Tel Aviv. A proud member of Relais & Châteaux, it offers a high-end experience with a Parisian ambiance, blending Tel Aviv's multiculturalism and the chef's Jewish-Moroccan heritage. The restaurant boasts an extensive wine list and an elegant, refined style.
Customer perception
Customers consistently praise the excellent food, beautiful atmosphere, and professional service, often calling it one of Israel's finest dining experiences. While expensive, many consider it absolutely worth the cost. However, some reviews highlight occasional service inconsistencies, such as billing errors or unfulfilled promises, and a few guests have found the dish variety or food quality inconsistent on certain visits.
Additional details
George & John is situated on the ground floor of the historic Drisco Hotel, which became a Relais & Châteaux member in 2023. The restaurant's name honors the brothers who founded the hotel in 1866. Its cuisine blends Chef Tal's Jewish-Moroccan heritage with Mediterranean influences, utilizing seafood sourced directly from Tel Aviv's Carmel Market. It features a wine list with approximately 250 premium local and international labels.
Cuisine highlights
Best times to visit
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for peak dinner hours, due to its popularity.
Awards & recognition
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award
Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants • 2023
Relais & Châteaux Member • 2023
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Chef Tomer Tal's George & John, located in the historic Drisco Hotel, continues its streak as the highest-ranked Israeli restaurant on the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best list.
Source: The World's 50 Best
Published: 15mo ago
George & John, located in the Drisco Hotel, secured the top spot for Israel in the La Liste 2025 rankings, continuing its streak of international recognition.
Source: Time Out Israel
Published: 16mo ago
The prestigious French ranking La Liste has unveiled its 2025 selection, highlighting top Israeli culinary destinations including OCD and George & John.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 16mo ago
Chef Tomer Tal's George & John, located in Tel Aviv's Drisco Hotel, secured the #6 spot on the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Source: The World's 50 Best
Published: 14mo ago
Tel Aviv's George & John restaurant, located at The Drisco hotel, secured the No. 6 spot on the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list, earning the title of The Best Restaurant in Israel.
Source: The World's 50 Best
Published: 26mo ago
Reviews
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Elad Douenias
George & John - Relais & Châteaux • 6mo ago
A absolute memorable experience! The service was warm and attentive, and the couple's menu offered a thoughtful progression: bread, two starters, an intermediate dish, a main, and dessert. A chilled tomato soup to...
A absolute memorable experience! The service was warm and attentive, and the couple's menu offered a thoughtful progression: bread, two starters, an intermediate dish, a main, and dessert. A chilled tomato soup to start and a sweet bite to finish were welcome surprises. Highlights included the crab spaghettini - refined and full of flavor - and a perfectly cooked filet with mashed potatoes. Dessert was creative, with a poppy seed and lemon cream bite that left a lasting impression. Highly recommend.
5.0
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If I could give 100 stars, I would give 100 stars.
My first visit was alone, and the second time I came with my sister to celebrate my birthday. I have nothing but praise — this place simply exceeds every possible expectation. Everything is stunningly beautiful, the food is delicious, the wine is exceptional, the service is impeccable, and the concept, the music, the bar, and the presentation of the dishes are all perfect. You feel completely cared for — as if you’re being gently held in warm, welcoming hands. I highly, highly recommend this place.
George & John is located on the ground floor of the historic Drisco Hotel in the heart of Jaffa. Led by Chef Tomer Tal, the kitchen focuses on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients presented with contemporary Israeli creativity. The wine list features around 250 premium local and international labels. The atmosphere combines the charm of a heritage building with modern luxury and an elegant, refined style.
With its ambiance, attention to detail, creativity, and world-class service, George & John is without doubt one of the finest dining experiences in Israel — a place to return to again and again.
Bartender Jonathan is ONE LOVE ☺️
5.0
We had a wonderful dinner at this highly recommended restaurant. We started with the exceptional green salad with tasty sliced apples and a salad of anais and red orange. For main courses we had the totally outstanding labane tortellini and a grilled levrak fish with asparagus in a butter sauce that was delicious. For dessert the pumpkin cake was original and wonderful. Beautiful atmosphere, great service and comfortable setting. Expensive but absolutely worth the price.
3.0
We came here to celebrate a wedding anniversary. The place is beautiful and the atmosphere was lovely, service was perfect. But their variety of dishes was rather small to choose from. With the exception of the wine and the brilliant fennel salad, nothing was really tasty. The sea bass was rather dry without a side dish and still super expensive and the tortellini was non-coherent. We were disappointed this time.
5.0
One of the best restaurants in Israel. Every single dish has its own unique interpretation and style. Clever play with flavors and textures.
The service is professional and the overall experience is fantastic.
5.0
I went for drinks last night with some girlfriends to George & John and we had a fabulous experience. The bartender Jonathan was kind, extremely knowledgeable and very professional. He even crafted us special off-menu cocktails based on our alcohol preferences! He spoke excellent english and made us feel very comfortable - Thank you Jonathan! The decor and music at George & John is very tasteful and creates a very nice ambiance. It is a must visit spot if you are in Tel Aviv!
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