Dining options in the Machane Yehuda market have traditionally skewed working class – with hole in the wall home-style joints dotting the outdoor market and its environs. Now comes Topolino, a brave step in the gentrification of the shuk. Not only does the restaurant offer a funky vibe and splashy colors, but there isn't a kubbeh, kifteh or kabob anywhere on the menu. In fact Topolino is a kosher Italian restaurant, serving up fare like homemade pasta, pizza, salads and a healthy dose of fish. Standouts include figs baked in goat cheese, sardine bruschetta, chestnut gnocchi and margherita pizza with salmon or mullet chunks.
