Shipudei Hatikva Rishon Lezion

For over two decades, Ha-Zedef restaurant has been a prominent part of the culinary landscape in Rishon Lezion. Established in 2002 by Chef David Avital, it is centrally located in western Rishon Lezion, near the sea. The restaurant offers a classic and spacious hosting area, including an oversized private room designed for private events, corporate gatherings, and professional conferences. The modular room can be adapted to accommodate events of various sizes, with a capacity of up to 100 guests. Ha-Zedef specializes in fish and seafood dishes crafted by expert chefs. However, it also caters to meat lovers with a rich menu featuring high-quality meats and an array of satisfying side dishes. Each day, the kitchen receives fresh, top-quality ingredients, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. The menu includes a diverse selection of mezes—both familiar favorites and seasonal specials, updated periodically to delight guests with new flavors. Guests can expect professional service and personal attention, making their dining experience at Ha-Zedef both unique and memorable. The restaurant also features a carefully curated wine menu with selections from the finest Golan Heights wineries, a rich dessert menu, a children’s menu tailored for young diners, and a business lunch menu available on weekdays.

Our story began with the construction of the place. The architect chosen to design the place is Yuval Eliyahu. During the meetings, he says that in order for us to go to Istanbul and experience the restaurants in the city and also meet with an importer of equipment for restaurants, and so we did, we traveled, we walked the streets of Istanbul, we ate and enjoyed ourselves, and we also bought all the equipment needed to open a restaurant In those days we fell in love with Turkish food in the hospitality experience but it took us a while to realize that this is what we want to give to our guests. In 2019, three months before the corona virus, we decided to make it Turkish - we flew all the managers to Turkey and brought the Turkish entertainment experience to Israel.