{"id":8720,"date":"2026-09-06T12:23:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T09:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/news\/so-where-should-we-meet-15-first-date-spots-in-central-israel\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T12:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T09:56:14","slug":"so-where-should-we-meet-15-first-date-spots-in-central-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/en\/where-to-eat\/so-where-should-we-meet-15-first-date-spots-in-central-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"So Where Should We Meet? 15 First Date Spots in Central Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>A neighborhood wine bar in Givatayim, pizza and drinks in Kiryat Ono, or dinner in Petach Tikva: we&#8217;ve gathered 15 first date spots in central Israel, with choices Ontopo diners book regularly and places that set the right vibe for a first meeting.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>A first date comes with enough questions without having to debate where to meet. Sometimes you want a glass of wine in a small spot where you can actually talk, sometimes a bit of music and people around, and some prefer to commit upfront to a proper dinner. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/en\/where-to-eat\/restaurants-in-kiryat-ono-and-savyon-10-places-worth-knowing\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/where-to-eat\/kiryat-ono-savyon-restaurants\/\"><strong>10 recommended restaurants in Kiryat Ono and surroundings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/en\/where-to-eat\/cocktail-bars-in-central-israel-8-spots-for-drinks-and-the-right-vibe\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/where-to-eat\/best-cocktail-bars-central-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 great cocktail bars in the central region<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This time we stepped outside Tel Aviv and looked for good first date spots in Ramat Gan and Givatayim, Petach Tikva, and Ono Valley and surroundings. We&#8217;ve divided them by area so you can first figure out where to meet, then choose the place that suits your evening. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ramat Gan and Givatayim<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Botte | A Bit of Italy in the Middle of Katznelson<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Botte brings the natural pairing of Italian food and wine to Katznelson, in a spot that feels polished enough for an evening out but still stays neighborhood-casual. Sit inside, by the bar, or facing the street, and let the pasta, pizza, and a glass of wine carry the evening without too much fuss. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> Katznelson 57, Givatayim<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/14141262?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/786-1-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/786-1-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/786-1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/786-1-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/786-1-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/786-1-450x314.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/786-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <strong>New Nelson | The Neighborhood Institution Returns for a Date<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Nelson has returned to Katznelson in a new, more intimate version, and it&#8217;s exactly the kind of place that&#8217;s easy to suggest for a first meeting. The bar, the food, and the neighborhood vibe let you start without big declarations, order something else if you feel like it, and let the evening decide for itself how long it lasts. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 33 Katznelson, Givatayim<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/53184509?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Juno Givatayim | Wine at the Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>The Givatayim branch of Juno brings the familiar combination of wine, food, and neighborhood atmosphere to Sheinkin Square. It&#8217;s a spot where it&#8217;s easy to meet for one glass, order something on the side, and figure out pretty quickly whether the evening continues to another glass or a full bottle. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 33 Sheinkin, Givatayim<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/32085452?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e16799_7a021ca57909461f953fac532521a985mv2_d_7202_4807_s_4_2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e16799_7a021ca57909461f953fac532521a985mv2_d_7202_4807_s_4_2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e16799_7a021ca57909461f953fac532521a985mv2_d_7202_4807_s_4_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e16799_7a021ca57909461f953fac532521a985mv2_d_7202_4807_s_4_2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e16799_7a021ca57909461f953fac532521a985mv2_d_7202_4807_s_4_2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e16799_7a021ca57909461f953fac532521a985mv2_d_7202_4807_s_4_2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e16799_7a021ca57909461f953fac532521a985mv2_d_7202_4807_s_4_2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Sideways | Let the Wine Do Some of the Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>At Sideways, wine takes center stage, with bottles from Israel and around the world and food that complements them. The vibe is especially suited to an evening you don&#8217;t want to overload from the start: sit down, choose a glass, nibble on something, and let the conversation do the rest. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 42 Rafael Eitan, Ramat Gan<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/82269547?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Zoot Allures | When You Want a Bit More Energy Around You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Not every first meeting has to happen over a glass of wine in a quiet spot. At Zoot Allures there are cocktails, food to share, and a livelier bar atmosphere, with enough movement around to quickly break the formality of the beginning. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 67 Katznelson St., Givatayim<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/41436487?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/101-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/101-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/101-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/101-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/101-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/101-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/101-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. <strong>Frog  Co. | Without Making a Big Deal of the Date<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Frog  Co. suits those who prefer the evening to feel first and foremost like a fun outing. Stone-oven pizzas, draft beer, cocktails, and music around quickly lower the interview vibe and shift the evening into a much more comfortable rhythm. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 29 Arlozorov, Ramat Gan<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/66519014?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Petah Tikva<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. <strong>Vin  Viande | Wine and Dinner at the Same Table<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already agreed to arrive hungry, Vin  Viande connects wine with food, emphasizing meats, and gives the evening the framework of a real meal. Open a bottle, order for the table, and you don&#8217;t need to start thinking where to continue after the first drink. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 1 Shaham, Petach Tikva<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/18227919?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Brasserie MARGAUX | <strong>An Evening with a Parisian Touch<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>MARGAUX brings a bit of French brasserie atmosphere to Shaham Street: evening tables, drinks, and food you can build a full meal around. It&#8217;s a good choice for those who prefer to skip the &#8220;just a glass&#8221; stage and meet straight for dinner. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 22 Shaham, Petach Tikva<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/64872830?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/514-1-1024x756.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/514-1-1024x756.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/514-1-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/514-1-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/514-1-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/514-1-450x332.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/514-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Ragazzi Petach Tikva | <strong>Pizza Makes Everything a Bit Simpler<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>There&#8217;s something about pizza that immediately lowers the formality level, and at Ragazzi Petach Tikva it comes with Neapolitan-style pizza, small plates, and wine. Enough food to call it dinner, but without the obligatory feel of a heavy restaurant. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 32 Shaham, Petach Tikva<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/80294400?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Kolulu | When the Ice Breaks with a Cocktail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Kolulu leans toward the livelier side of the evening, with cocktails, food, and bar energy. Especially good for those who prefer a bit of music and movement around them and don&#8217;t want the date to start with two people sitting quietly searching for the next question. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 36 Shaham St., Petah Tikva<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/20421539?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Baker Saloon | Feel Like You&#8217;re in London for One Evening<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Baker Saloon plays on the line between bar and restaurant, with London-inspired vibes, drinks, and food that hold up a full evening. It feels more celebratory than a neighborhood pub but not too formal\u2014exactly the middle ground that suits a meeting you want to invest in without turning it into an event. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 49 HaSivim, Petach Tikva<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/67125521?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/471656442_937575635137456_923331501111967900_n-1-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/471656442_937575635137456_923331501111967900_n-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/471656442_937575635137456_923331501111967900_n-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/471656442_937575635137456_923331501111967900_n-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/471656442_937575635137456_923331501111967900_n-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/471656442_937575635137456_923331501111967900_n-1-450x299.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/471656442_937575635137456_923331501111967900_n-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ono Valley and Surroundings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. JONZ Pizza Bar | Pizza, Cocktails, and Good Vibes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Pizza is a pretty good start for a date, and at JONZ they add wine, cocktails, and a bar-restaurant atmosphere. You can arrive hungry for a meal, share a few things, and keep the evening light even when it&#8217;s already clear it&#8217;s not just a quick drink. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 2 Shlomo HaMelech, Kiryat Ono<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/68914728?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Mila Savyon | <strong>When You Feel Like Investing a Bit More<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Mila Savyon sits on the more polished side of the list, with a bistro vibe and a meal you give its proper time. This is the place to choose when you both prefer to book a table properly, arrive hungry, and not build on a &#8220;one glass and we&#8217;ll see&#8221; strategy. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 1 HaShikma, Savyon<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/24177914?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/591165391_17982851600926553_3351357643274434433_n-1-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/591165391_17982851600926553_3351357643274434433_n-1-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/591165391_17982851600926553_3351357643274434433_n-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/591165391_17982851600926553_3351357643274434433_n-1-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/591165391_17982851600926553_3351357643274434433_n-1-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/591165391_17982851600926553_3351357643274434433_n-1-450x309.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/591165391_17982851600926553_3351357643274434433_n-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. G.U | Getting to Know Each Other Over Sushi and Cocktails<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>At G.U, the Asian food, sushi, and cocktails give the evening enough interest beyond the conversation. Order a few dishes for the center, share, taste, and along the way you get a date that feels like a real outing but not too heavy. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 3 Carmel, Or Yehuda (Zim Urban Ono Center complex)<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/12599191?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Patricks Kiryat Ono | For a Date That Likes a Bit of Noise Around<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Patricks suits those who prefer music, drinks, and people around over a too-quiet table. The bar-restaurant atmosphere turns the meeting into part of an evening out and takes a bit of the pressure off that naturally comes with the first few minutes. <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Address:<\/strong> 2 HaDerekh HaAkademit, Kiryat Ono<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ontopo-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/he\/il\/page\/63273472?utm_source=Ontopo_Magazine\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;color:#d9e990;background-color:#022e00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a table on Ontopo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/279-1-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/279-1-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/279-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/279-1-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/279-1-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/279-1-450x303.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ontopo.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/279-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>A successful first date doesn&#8217;t require a complicated formula\u2014just the place that suits your vibe exactly. 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