Israel

Cuisine. Recommended Restaurants.

Food plays a significant role in all aspects of our lives. When you discover new destinations, you are also discovering new cuisines. You can learn so much about a country through its cuisine. Enjoy inside information about the best places to eat. Begin your culinary journey now.

Kosher +972 2 622 2312

1868

10 King David St., Jerusalem

Chef restaurant, with a classic menu with a modern twist.

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+972 2 624 6242

Adom

4 David Remez St., The First Station Complex, Jerusalem

Meat & seafood family-style eatery with warm atmosphere.

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Kosher +972 2 625 4210

Café Kadosh Patisserie

6 Shlomzion Hamalka St., Jerusalem

Popular pastas and pastries.

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+972 2 643 6643

Karma

74 Ein Karem St., Jerusalem

Family-friendly chef restaurant with a wide selection.

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Kosher +927 2 624 4186

Piccolino

12 Yo'el Moshe Solomon St., Jerusalem

Quality Italian food (Kosher Dairy).

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+972 2-650-6808

Satya

36 Keren Hayesod St., Jerusalem

Chef restaurant with stylish, Mediterranean food and a fun atmosphere.

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+972 2 581 1927

Talbiye

5 Chopin St., Jerusalem Theater, Jerusalem

Bistro style with a creative, ever-changing menu and an extensive wine list.

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Kosher +972 2 624 4331

The Eucalyptus

Felt Alley (between 14 Khativat Yerushalayim St. & Dror Eliel St.), Jerusalem

Chef restaurant that specilizes in modern interpretations of Biblical cuisine.

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+972 2 625 7776

Zuni

15 Yo'el Moshe Salomon St., Jerusalem

An always-open bar restaurant, with something for everyone.

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+972 2 623 2272

Dolphin Yam

9 Shimon Ben Shetach St., Jerusalem

Excellent seafood in a sea-less city.

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+972 2 625 6428

Focaccia Bar

4 Rabbi Akiva St., Jerusalem

International, diverse menu and lively atmosphere.

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+972 3 516 8050

Agadir

6 Ha-Ta'arucha, Exhibition 3, Tel Aviv Port, Tel Aviv

Some of the best burgers in town.

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+972 3 631 4214

Milgo & Milbar

142 Rothschild Blvd., Tel Aviv

Chef restaurant with contemporary Israeli cuisine.

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+972 3 516 6660

North Abraxass

40 Lilienblum St., Tel Aviv

Gourmet Mediterranean chef restaurant.

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+972 3 620 7436

Port Sa'id

5 Har Sinai St., Tel Aviv

Popular hipster hangout with Mediterranean food.

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+972 3 566 0013

HaTraklin Meat & Wine Bistro

4 Heichal HaTalmud St., Tel Aviv

Steakhouse with boutique local wines.

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+972 3 522 5005

Taizu

23 Derech Menachem Begin St., Tel Aviv

Sophisticated chef restaurant with Pan-Asian food.

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Kosher +972 2 623 0056

Angelica

4 George Washington St., Jerusalem

Chef restaurant with high-level meat and fish dishes.

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Kosher +972 2 587 7795

Bardak Pizza & Beer

38 Keren Hayesod St., Jerusalem

Gourmet pizza, boutique beers in relaxed setting.

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+972 2 563 2898

Café Yehoshua

17 Azza St., Jerusalem

An Israeli take on the American diner. Not open on Saturdays.

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Kosher +972 53 942 4592

Caffit - City Center

18 Shlomzion Hamalka St., Jerusalem

Family-friendly café (Kosher Dairy).

Kosher +972 2 563 5284

Caffit: The German Colony

36 Emek Refa'im St., Jerusalem

Family-friendly café (Kosher Dairy).

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+972 2 625 2733

Chakra

41 King George St., Jerusalem

Italian-inspired food in beautiful location.

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+972 2 567 2265

Hasadna (The Culinary Workshop)

28 Hebron Rd., Jerusalem

Relaxed meat & seafood restaurant and bar.

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Kosher +972 2 624 6860

Ima

Kiriyat Anavim, Jerusalem

Popular Middle Eastern family-style restaurant.

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Kosher +972 2 581 7178

Jacko's Street

Upscale, fun chef restaurant in the Shuk.

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Kosher +972 2 994 4902

Kinor BaKikar

8 Ma'avar Beit HaKnesset St., Jerusalem

Modern and European cuisine, with indoor and outdoor seating (Kosher Meat).

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+972 2 533 3442

Machneyuda

10 Beit Yaakov St., Jerusalem

Chef restaurant with a Mediterranean menu, in the center of the market. Not open on Saturdays.

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+972 2 622 2283

Mona

12 Shmuel HaNagid St., Jerusalem

Chef restaurant with international cuisine, in an artistic atmosphere.

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Kosher +972 2 579 3702

Ofaimme Farm Café

Hansen House, 14 Gedalyahu Alon Street, Talbiya, Jerusalem

Organic, fair-trade and healthy (Kosher Dairy)

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Kosher +972 2 570 2189

Touro

2 S.A. Nahum St., Jerusalem

Mediterranean chef restaurant with a spectacular view.

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Kosher +972 2 624 6444

Harvey's Smokehouse

33 Jaffa St., Jerusalem

American BBQ: Deep-smoked meats, southern style.

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+972 3-6192192

Bana

36 Nahmani St., Tel Aviv

Vegan: Plant-based food on a different level.

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+972 3 527 6965

Barbunya Restaurant & Bar

163 Ben Yehuda St., Tel Aviv

Classic fish and seafood with bar.

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+972 3 544 3349

Blue Rooster (Hatarnegol HaKachol)

10 Nissim Aloni St., Tel Aviv

Home-like atmosphere and an urban experience.

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+972 3 525 9987

Café Europa

9b Rothschild Blvd., Tel Aviv

International Fusion menu in a stylish setting.

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+972 3 566 3018

Café Noir

43 Ahad Ha'am St., Tel Aviv

European fare – check out the schnitzel!

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+972 3 601 7777

Claro

23 HaArba'a St., Tel Aviv

Mediterranean farm-to-table family food, with warm atmosphere.

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+972 3 510 9292

Dallal

10 Shabazi St. Neve Zedek, Tel Aviv

Israeli / European with a Mediterranean influence.

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Kosher +972 3 560 0766

Goshen

30 Nahalat Binyamin St, Tel Aviv

Meat restaurant, family-friendly dining.

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Kosher +972 3 533 7962

Hanoi

18 Lilienblum St., Tel Aviv

Authentic Vietnamese food.

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+972 3 681 9998

Kalamata

10 Kikar Kdumim, Old Jaffa Sq., Tel Aviv-Jaffa

Greek menu with Israeli touches and a view of the Mediterranean.

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Kosher +972 3 525 2558

Lechem Basar

4 David Remez St, Jerusalem

Combining quality meat with freshly-baked bread.

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Kosher +972 3 520 1828

Lumina

Carlton Hotel, 10 Eliezer Peri St., Tel Aviv

Modern, Israeli chef restaurant on the seafront.

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+972 3 517 4773

Manta Ray

4 Nahum Goldman St., Alma Beach, Tel Aviv

Seafood and meat with a Mediterranean view.

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+972 3 750 0999

Mashya

Mendeli Street Hotel, 5 Mendeli St., Tel Aviv

Moroccan and Mediterranean chef restaurant.

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+972 3 685 6859

Messa

19 HaArba’a St., Tel Aviv

Classy and creative chef restaurant.

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+972 73 778 8053

NG

6 Ahad Ha'Am St., Tel Aviv

High-quality steakhouse

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+972 3 562 1172

Onami

18 Ha’Arba’a St., Tel Aviv

Japanese sushi, soups and noodles.

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+972 3 648 6060

Onza

3 Rabbi Hannina St., Jaffa Flea Market, Tel Aviv-Jaffa

Mediterranean food and a young vibe.

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+972 3 575 7477

Popina

3 Ahad Ha'Am St., Tel Aviv

Upscale and innovative chef restaurant.ב

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+972 3 566 0915

Pronto

4 Herzl St., Tel Aviv

Italian traditional meals with a twist.

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+972 3 683 2250

Shabtai HaYafe

36 HaTzorfim St., Tel Aviv

Family-style Greek taverna.

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+972 3 522 1224

Shila

182 Ben Yehuda St., Tel Aviv

Bistro and bar with a seafood-based menu and a fun vibe.

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+972 3 544 8820

The Old Man & The Sea

Hangar 1, Jaffa Port, Tel Aviv-Jaffa

Tapas and fish at the port of Jaffa.

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+972 3 691 0691

Topolopompo

14 HaSolelim St., Tel Aviv

High-end Asian-fusion food. Not open on Saturdays.

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+972 3 693 5151

Toto

4 Berkowitz St., Tel Aviv

Upscale international / Italian menu with a serene atmosphere.

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Kosher +972 3 740 5054

West Side

Royal Beach Hotel, 19 HaYarkon St., Tel Aviv

Gourmet kosher cuisine with sea views.

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