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Ouzeria, Tel Aviv


After a couple of hours of walking around the Levinski market we decided to rest and have a small lunch at Ouzeria, a fun Greek tavern that offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine.



The menu offered plenty of really wonderful and delicious dishes.


This was such a fun experience; the music was loud, the servers were singing, clapping and creating a welcoming and really enjoyable atmosphere.


The decor is very simple and interesting; I especially liked the way they set up the lighting.







We started our meal with a piping hot bread and house vine leaves dip. 


I tried to take a close-up photo to show the steam rising from the bread. I didn't quite succeed.


Being a huge fan of beets, I decided to go for the beetroot ravioli filled with goat cheese mousse.  Bonus points for being visually stunning.


I don't particularly care for goat cheese but this mousse was delicate and wonderful, and the paper  thin slices of beets made for a perfect vessel.


This was the next delicacy we enjoyed; shrimp with dried tomatoes, garlic and chili.  Light, perfectly cooked shrimp with a perfect amount of spice and packed with great flavor.


I love cauliflower, so this was a must.  It was soft with a nice sweet and a bit tangy flavor.


My husband enjoyed dipping the hot bread in this tzatziki which he had all to himself.  Not my favorite.





Ouzeria
44 Matalon Street
Monday - Friday - 12-12

Joanna


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