HaSalon by Chef Eyal Shani

HaSalon by Chef Eyal Shani is simply extraordinary. The flavors here are pure poetry on a plate. The Fig Marble just melted in my mouth… soft, luscious, and unforgettable. And the Romanian Mamaliga… I can’t believe I’m saying this as a Romanian, but it’s even better than the best I’ve had back home. Every bite here feels like a love letter to your taste buds. If you haven’t tried this place yet, you absolutely must. The food doesn’t just taste good—it melts into your soul. I wish I had photos to share, but I forgot about all that while taste my taste buds were in heaven…

Reviewing the “Cooks’ meal”, which consists of five predefined plates. The portions are ridiculously small. Some of the portions are served one for a couple, which makes them even smaller. We left the restaurant still hungry and headed to have another meal at another place. With regards to the food - it was nice, but not mind-blowing.

Nothing less than perfect! we had the early chef's dinner, everything was just superb, the raw fish was the best I have ever had, the cheese-filled cabbage was as if it was taken from the most magnificent dream. The giant shrimps were, too, the best I ever tasted. Really perfect! And it was also nice to witness that even if you are used to Eyal Shani's cooking from his other great restaurants across this city, HaSalon still serves it in a diffrent and new way and taste. The 382 NIS price including wine is also attractive for this kind of meal. Just super highly recommend!

We were really looking forward to celebrating our anniversary at HaSalon, but unfortunately, our experience fell far short of expectations. Despite noting the occasion in our reservation, there was no acknowledgment from the staff. The food was decent, but the service was disappointing. We were seated at the bar, where the staff seemed more focused on chatting amongst themselves than taking care of the guests. When we asked about the dishes (as part of the Chef's dinner with a set menu), our server often couldn't explain what was being served. Worse still, dishes were brought out while we were still eating the previous course—rushed and without care, as if they were trying to move us along quickly. It's also important to mention that the restaurant doesn't accommodate any dietary preferences. I'm vegetarian, yet I was served the same meat dishes as everyone else, without any substitution or alternative—and still charged the full price. Given the high cost (we paid about 900 nis), the experience simply didn’t justify the expense. Sadly, we won’t be returning, and we wouldn’t recommend HaSalon to friends or family.

Nice place, very good and fresh food, but expensive. Menu changes every day, but expect to pay at least 300-400 nis per person without alcohol. Servings are small, so we ordered 4 dishes for 2 people. We sat at the bar, watching the cooks and seeing the freshness of the ingredients (brought in daily). We were able to get these two bar seats without reservation, arriving at 7:20pm on a Wednesday. However, I recommend reserving upfront. The staff was really friendly.

I love this place, the food, the vibe, and the whole team. Every time I spend an evening at HaSalon, it turns into a night of wonderful memories. The dishes are always fresh and creative - Eyal Shani is the best - the service is outstanding and we always leave with smiles and good memories. Highly recommended!

We arrived at 6:00pm on a Thu and sat at the bar. There is no barman on the other side of the bar, but rather the kitchen itself. Right next to us was an assortment of fresh berries that the chefs used to make the dishes. We helped ourselves to some 🙂. We ordered 5 vegetarian dishes. The 1st three dishes arrived in less than 10 minutes. The 4th arrived an hour and a half later, and we canceled the last dish in favor of dessert. Nevertheless, waiting for the 4th dish was like watching a high quality restaurant movie. It was a delight to see the dishes as they were being constructed, and we were privy to the most intimate interactions between the kitchen workers. Some of the dishes were incredible (the gnocchi was amazing), while others were disappointing (e.g. the eggplant, which was served cold with bland tomato sauce; the waiter didn't charge us for that dish). In summary, the entire experience made the long wait, not only bearable, but worthwhile! P.S. The music, lighting and overall ambiance were just right.

Best restaurant of my life. Easily. Great atmosphere, best service ever and the single most amazing food I have ever eaten. No exaggeration. Eating here should be on everyone's bucket list. The food was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating. It was life-altering. I had seven main-courses and several starters. The waiters couldn't believe it. It was like unlocking a second stomach that I didn't even know I had. I am a slim man, but I ate so much that I couldn't lay on my bed in the hotel that night - I had to lay on the floor to support my distended belly. It was incredible.