Tel Aviv
One of the hottest new names in town, Disco Tokyo opened to rave reviews in 2018. The food is an extraordinary fusion of Japanese and Korean cuisine with…
Must-see restaurants in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Lively La Shuk (the market) is in a fabulous location on the corner of Dizengoff Sq, with a busy but pleasant patio to watch the Tel Aviv chaos go by…
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Deluxe ice cream for those looking for real quality, Creme is a small, brightly coloured parlour on Dizengoff St. It boasts only a handful of flavours, so…
Tel Aviv
A little taste of Lisbon in the Middle East, Tchernichovsky 6 is owned and operated by a Portuguese-Israeli chef and is known for dishes featuring octopus…
Tel Aviv
It may sound like a Vietnamese restaurant, but Nam is very much a Thai cook house with tasty classic dishes and hearty portions. Advance booking is…
Tel Aviv
Indian, kosher, vegan and gluten-free – Dosa Bar is all of the above. This small restaurant with friendly staff specialises in dosa (Indian pancakes)…
Tel Aviv
A longstanding Neve Tzedek favourite, Suzanna offers a Middle Eastern mix of dishes. Some of these are more successful than others, so the ‘I’ll have what…
Tel Aviv
A great spot for a simple lunch or an extended coffee, the Dallal Bakery has some of the finest pastries and croissants in town, but seating is extremely…
Tel Aviv
In a city where every falafel stall claims to be the best, Gabai is a strong contender for the title. Like most stalls, its crispy balls of falafel come…
Tel Aviv
On the border of Jaffa, in the hip Noga quarter, Casino San Remo is a chilled-out cafe, bar and restaurant with super-cool staff. Inventive cocktails are…
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This bustling French-style brasserie shines for its signature schnitzels and consistently excellent salads and pastas. It's worth paying extra for a bread…
Tel Aviv
The free self-service tshai nana (mint tea) is a nice touch, but Florentin regulars are drawn here solely on the strength of the hummus. Choose from fuul …
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A veritable dream for vegans, Anastasia has it all – breakfasts, salads, soups, sandwiches and more. Set on the leafy corner of Frischmann and Reines Sts,…
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Take a trip to Africa with this small, funky Ethiopian vegan restaurant. It may be situated in a rundown area of the city, but the food here is well worth…
Tel Aviv
Head to the south side of Rabin Sq for English-inspired fish and chips with an Israeli twist (of lemon). Yes, Joseph & Sons has fine cod and chips (the…
Tel Aviv
Modestly claiming to serve ‘the best hamburgers in the universe’, Susu & Sons does set the burger bar high. It's been an instant hit, so expect long…
Tel Aviv
The 'Don' is a cut above the rest of Tel Aviv's Italian restaurants. Located in the prestigious Jaffa Hotel, diners can sit in the restored 19th-century…
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Xoho is a cafe with more than a hint of an American accent. Run by Anglos and popular with English-speakers, it's close to the Dizengoff St scene cafe but…
Tel Aviv
Every neighbourhood should have its own Cafe Lucia. Known for its breads and pastries (the owners also operate the Lachmanina Bakery), its shady street…
Tel Aviv
A smallish gastro bar that packs a big punch, Hôtel de Ville opened in 2018 and has gained a reputation as one of the best new places to eat in TLV. Chef…
Tel Aviv
One of the most popular cheap eateries in the hip neighbourhood of Florentin, Casbah is run by the same people behind the equally cool Hoodna Bar, just…
Tel Aviv
Movieing feels like a quintessential Tel Aviv cafe. Packed with good-looking people, it has everything a local caff needs – fab breakfasts with poached…
Tel Aviv
A staple of north Tel Aviv, Fu is predominantly a sushi restaurant that also serves some of the best noodles in town. Right near the fashionable corner of…
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A stylish restaurant on the corner of Nachmani and Yehuda HaLevi Sts, Bana has a vegan buffet serving seasonal dishes. With its ideal location and modern…
Tel Aviv
Serving up one of the meatiest burgers in town, Fat Cow unashamedly caters for carnivores: the butcher’s knives displayed on the walls next to the heavy…
Tel Aviv
Fantastic for kids, this branch of the Landwer chain, next to Gordon Swimming Pool and Tel Aviv Marina, has plenty of space for families to chill…
Tel Aviv
Run by the same company that own the popular Brasserie M&R, the Bakery is a smallish cafe with a similar French atmosphere. More than a regular coffee bar…
Tel Aviv
Onza taps into the buzz of the Jaffa flea market with its lively atmosphere of music, cocktails and gourmet food. Influenced by the Ottoman-era…
Tel Aviv
Popular not just by name, this spot is also one of Tel Aviv's trendiest new cocktail bars, where DJs spin until late. Set on the ground floor of a new…
Tel Aviv
Popular with young Tel Avivians, Taqueria is a down-to-earth Mexican joint with very reasonably priced tacos and burritos, plus probably the best nachos…
Tel Aviv
This branch of the popular ice-cream chain offers some much-needed Italian ice cream on those hot and humid summer days. More than an ice-cream shop, it…
Tel Aviv
A popular boutique ice-cream parlour, Vaniglia has branches in Sarona, the Old Railway Station and Ibn Gabirol St. But our favourite is this one with a…
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It’s impossible to miss this large restaurant on the corner of Dizengoff St and Nordau Blvd with its antique furniture outside. The menu is standard…
Tel Aviv
Robustly flavoured pan-Asian dishes including dumplings, noodles and sushi rolls are served at this bustling branch of the popular local chain. The food…
Tel Aviv
Locals swear by the burgers here, which feature beef or vegetarian patties of varying sizes sizzled up with choose-your-own toppings. It's the perfect…
Tel Aviv
Jaffa’s first bakery was established in 1880 and, four generations down the line, the Abu Elafia family is busier than ever. The main attractions are its…
Tel Aviv
Fresh ingredients and filling portions make this tiny stall slinging sabich – an Iraqi-derived snack consisting of fried aubergine, boiled egg, cabbage,…
Tel Aviv
Aside from the classic meaty hamburgers with all the trimmings, this branch of the popular burger chain also has schnitzel and vegan mushroom burgers…
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Equal parts restaurant, late-night bar, club and art space, the port's most popular venue serves a mix of mezze, seafood, pasta and Israeli-style brunches…
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The seafront branch of the famous family-run Arabic bakery from Jaffa consists of a long glass counter with pastries such as huge sambusas filled with…
