Palogi is a family restaurant that highlights Italian cuisine and is strongly influenced by the Mediterranean. The Paloge family, originally from Jerusalem, launched the restaurant in 2009. In charge of the old building’s restoration was Itamar, the son, who’s a graduate of Bezalel Art College, and Aryeh, the father of the family. Heading the kitchen is Shaul, Itamar’s brother, who has chalked up experience in several restaurants in Israel and Italy; he acquired his culinary education, among others, in Florence and Tuscany. Shaul’s tremendous love for Italian cuisine is obvious.
He has assembled a menu starring Italian classics alongside creative dishes using local and Mediterranean ingredients. The restaurant’s desserts are also Italian-inspired, and diners can enjoy a meticulously prepared tiramisu, or a Middle Eastern knafeh filled with mascarpone cream. The cosy and cheerful restaurant is open for business lunches and elegant dinners, and the atmosphere changes throughout the day – with colourful ceramic tables at lunchtime, and snowy white tablecloths when night falls. A deli menu is served in the intimate bar on the top floor, offering smoked and pickled fish, carefully chosen cheeses, and a cocktail and spirits menu. It’s the perfect setting for a romantic evening for two, or a get-together with friends. Both the restaurant and bar are suitable for private events and celebrations. A special menu is available for children, featuring everything kids love to eat – just prepared by a chef. In the eucalyptus grove by the restaurant there’s a small playground, purpose-built for young customers, and it’s a great place to run and play while Mum and Dad enjoy their meal.
