Must-see restaurants in North Coast

  • Uri Buri

    Akko

    Dining at Uri Buri is enough of a reason to place Akko on your travel itinerary. Lovers of seafood will quickly understand why chef Uri is so legendary…

  • Alto Dairy

    North Coast

    Creamy Tomme cheese, tangy blues and yoghurt thick enough to snap a plastic spoon are just a few of the delights of this all-goat-milk dairy, 1.5km south…

  • Ein El Wadi

    Haifa

    Dishes at this exemplary family restaurant are as authentic as its ancient stone arches. After a warm welcome, settle in for Lebanese and Palestinian…

  • Ma’ayan HaBira

    Haifa

    Founded as a butcher’s shop, a carnivorous theme endures in Ma’ayan HaBira’s menu of Eastern European soul food. Lined with old photos and Bavarian beer…

  • Nili Restaurant

    North Coast

    This well-run kosher restaurant offers almost every imaginable preparation of fish: homemade sushi, tangy ceviche, baked mullet and bream, or hunks of…

  • Helena

    Caesarea

    The chefs at this chic, shoreside restaurant borrow from Italian and Greek cuisine. The menu roams from classic bistro meals (maple-glazed pork, grilled…

  • HaBayit

    North Coast

    Situated 4km up the hill from Ein Hod in Ayn Hawd, this family-run restaurant serves authentic Arab cuisine. Set meals include a huge variety of salads,…

  • Gal’s Bakery

    Haifa

    Loyal to traditional recipes from around Europe, Gal’s Bakery serves up poppyseed babka, cremeschnitte (custard slice), chausson aux pommes (apple pastry)…

  • Douzan

    Haifa

    Part Lebanese restaurant, part French-inspired coffee den with a hippie ethos, this eatery in the German Colony is original and genuinely friendly…

  • El Marsa

    Akko

    After stints in Michelin-starred restaurants, chef Alaa Musa returned to his home town Akko to open El Marsa, whose inventive, Galilee-sourced menu hits…

  • El Kheir

    Haifa

    This Druze-run family restaurant has kindly service and a broad selection of Lebanese and Syrian dishes: fried sea bream, paprika-dusted kebabs with…

  • Felafel HaZkenim

    Haifa

    Queues out the door lead the way to the best falafel in Haifa, served with a smile in unfussy surrounds. With the first bite of pita wrapped around hot,…

  • Hummus Said

    Akko

    Cheap and immensely satisfying, Said's velvety hummus is the best in Akko and comes served with plenty of pickles, salads and pita, plus a bonus garnish…

  • HaMis’ada Shel Ima

    Haifa

    Stepping into this unpretentious eatery is like a quick trip to Addis Ababa, raucous soundtrack included. The satisfyingly spicy Ethiopian dishes are…

  • Nof Hvade

    North Coast

    Enjoy spectacular hill views from this warm and welcoming family restaurant in lofty Ayn Hawd, 4km up the steep road from the artists' village. Great…

  • Shtroudl

    Haifa

    Shtroudl combines the sweet-toothed savvy of Germany and the Middle East, dishing up desserts in surrounds reminiscent of an eccentric aunt's summer house…

  • Doniana

    Akko

    Excellent grilled fish and seafood and stunning Mediterranean views make this restaurant a great option for a romantic meal. Meat lovers can order a…

  • Doña Rosa

    North Coast

    Ein Hod's best spot for a slap-up feast, this Argentine steakhouse faithfully re-creates the flavours of the motherland, from meat and wine to the gaucho…

  • Cucina

    North Coast

    Slick Italian restaurant serving a classy array of aperitivi and Mediterranean-style tapas alongside the usual favourites: beef carpaccio, ricotta-stuffed…

  • Andarin

    North Coast

    Cordial service and truly satisfying shish kebabs make spotless Andarin the best pick on Daliyat's main road. Grills, including chicken and ground lamb,…

  • Abd Al Hadi

    Haifa

    Tempting Middle Eastern pastries are piled high in the windows of this bakery, including kunafeh (wedges of vermicelli-topped cheese cake) and numerous…

  • Abu Suheil

    Akko

    A tiny and utterly unpretentious Middle Eastern joint where visitors are greeted with big smiles and even bigger heaps of creamy, pine-nut-clad hummus,…

  • Mata’im

    North Coast

    Settle into the bright atrium at the restaurant of Ramat HaNadiv Gardens for brunch (until 11.30am) or a satisfying lunch of gnocchi, sandwiches and…

  • Kukushka

    Akko

    What's this? Pale ale, crab-meat falafel and skewered prawns at a hip hole in the wall in the Turkish Bazaar? Kukushka feels like a delicious secret. The…

  • Port Cafe

    Caesarea

    Service feels harried on busy days but this reliable cafe serves Middle Eastern dishes as well as burgers, seafood, sandwiches, salads and snacks.

  • Felafel Michelle

    Haifa

    This hummus and falafel place is one of the most locally admired holes in the wall in Wadi Nisnas. Come hungry.

  • Faces

    Haifa

    Veal stroganoff, Cordon Bleu–style chicken medallions and mussels in Pernod form an eclectic menu that borrows from multiple Mediterranean cuisines…

  • Mandarin

    Haifa

    Hidden away behind busy HaNassi Ave, this chain cafe serves a hotchpotch of East-meets-West recipes – with varying success. Offerings range from pad ka…

  • Al Diyar

    Haifa

    This large, family-focused restaurant is a hit with Haifa's Arab community. It serves a familiar range of Middle Eastern classics – huge spreads of…

  • Bordo

    North Coast

    With indoor and outdoor tables, this reliable cafe busily prepares pizzas, salads and omelettes – which seem like a mere side dishes next to their…

  • Abu Anter

    North Coast

    This welcoming restaurant favoured by locals offers standard Middle Eastern staples such as kebabs, falafel, stuffed grape leaves and labneh (thick…

  • Souq

    Haifa

    The best place in Haifa for fresh fruit and veggies, along with picnic goodies like sweets, hummus and pastries.

  • Makolet

    North Coast

    Ein Hod's only mini-mart with fresh produce.