Orna & Ella, Bistro restaurant in Sheinkin Street, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Orna & Ella is a bistro on Sheinkin Street with a mix of indoor seating and a balcony area for different dining styles. The kitchen produces fresh bread and pastries daily alongside main courses, with many vegan dishes among the regular offerings.
The restaurant opened in 1992 when two friends decided to start a small café with basic seating. It gradually became known throughout Tel Aviv as a place where people enjoyed gathering.
The place draws artists and creatives who appreciate its relaxed approach to food and conversation, reflecting how Tel Aviv's dining culture values experimentation and casual gatherings.
The location sits on a main street and is easy to reach on foot, with outdoor seating where you can find a spot without reservations. The place gets busy during meal times, so going early or late works better for shorter waits.
A cookbook of house recipes was released in 2006, featuring detailed instructions for their sweet potato pancakes that have become somewhat of a signature dish. Visitors often search for this book to recreate the flavors they taste at the tables.
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