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Dinners

Social dinners in Tel Aviv: a table for eight strangers

Meet IRL TLV dinners seat eight people who've never met around one shared table at a Tel Aviv restaurant. Plates go in the middle, conversation goes around the table, and by dessert the group usually has a WhatsApp chat going. It's one of the best things to do alone in Tel Aviv if you're new and want real friends, not just acquaintances.

We keep dinners small on purpose: eight is enough for variety and small enough that everyone gets heard. Some dinners are themed — "New in TLV" for people who arrived in the last year or so, or nights for people in a similar life stage — and the event page always says who it's for.

Your ticket covers a set, shared menu (with vegetarian options; tell us about allergies in your application). Drinks are ordered separately. A host sits at the table for the first part of the evening to make introductions, then lets the night take its course. The restaurant is sent with your ticket, usually somewhere central like Kerem HaTeimanim, Rothschild or Jaffa.

“Tell me about dietary needs in your application and I'll work it out with the kitchen.”
Four friends chatting around a coffee table indoors.

Upcoming events: Dinners

How it works

  1. 1

    Pick an event

    Find something that fits your week.

  2. 2

    RSVP with the host

    Use the host's RSVP link or contact details in the event listing.

  3. 3

    Follow the host's instructions

    Bookings, payments and confirmations are handled directly by the host.

Hosted by Meet IRL TLV? Our events use an application process on Luma instead.

Questions, answered

Is food included in a Meet IRL TLV dinner ticket?

Yes, a Meet IRL TLV dinner ticket includes a shared set menu; drinks are ordered and paid separately at the restaurant.

Can I come to a dinner if I'm vegetarian or have allergies?

Yes, Meet IRL TLV dinners always include vegetarian options, and you can list allergies in your Luma application so we can arrange them.

How many people are at a Meet IRL TLV dinner?

Meet IRL TLV dinners in Tel Aviv are capped at eight guests so everyone at the table can join the conversation.

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