Toto Restaurant in Tel Aviv may have undergone a massive change in terms of its design, but it still manages to serve up the same great food that has made it a favorite among its loyal customers. The menu features five different categories, including cold dishes, pizza, pasta, seafood, and steakhouse, as well as a separate menu of special dishes.
One of the standout items on the menu is the spicy pizza and chestnut gnocchi, both of which have become flagship dishes for Toto. Other highlights include the whole eggplant roasted over an open fire, beef tartare, and thinly sliced smoked Spanish tuna from the cold dishes section. The pizza section features a variety of mouth-watering options, including a white pizza with wild mushrooms and bacon and a salami pizza with black olives and purple onions. In the pasta section, the potato and ricotta gnocchi with salted butter, chestnuts, and Parmesan is a must-try.
Seafood lovers will enjoy the fried sea fish with vinaigrettes, grilled sea bass, and charcoal-grilled locust kebab. Meat lovers can indulge in beef fillet and foie gras with veal stock and morel mushrooms or choose from a selection of steaks on the bone.
Although the menu has remained largely unchanged to preserve many of the restaurant's favorite dishes, the restaurant itself has undergone a major transformation. The bar has been repositioned, and the kitchen is now open and impressively large. The new design is invested, prestigious, and impressive, making for a great dining experience.
Toto has had its ups and downs over the years, including the firing of founder Yaron Shalu in 2014 and a short-lived connection with chef Moshik Roth. However, Shalu persevered and found new buyers who bought the restaurant back for him, allowing him to return to his baby and close the circle in an emotional way.
Overall, Toto Restaurant Tel Aviv is still a great spot for delicious food and a new, impressive atmosphere.
