Israeli restaurants in Israel & The Palestinian Territories
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El-Reda
The weekend papers love to rave about this restaurant in a restored 120-year-old Arab mansion, and for once it's justified. The views of the basilica (stunning from the rooftop terrace), the food (friendly owner Daher Zeidani makes only what he likes and that's traditional Nazareth dishes with a Mediterranean twist) and the atmosphere (occasional live music and poetry) make this one of the better restaurants in the north of Israel.
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Torrance Restaurant
If you're not staying at the Scots Hotel then a meal at the Torrance Restaurant - preferably on the verandah to take in the spectacular views - should be on the list. The menu changes daily and the dishes are filled with fresh Galilee produce such as the ubiquitous St Peter's fish, herbs from the kitchen garden and local cheeses. The impressive cellar has a selection of boutique Galilee wines.
The food is pretty good, but it's the setting, in the original Scots Hospital building, and the chance to have a sticky beak around the rest of the property that is the real attraction.
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Haksa
Enjoy delicious home-style grill dishes such as meatballs with aubergine and couscous at this friendly restaurant in the industrial zone. There are no real vegetarian options but the owner will happily bring out salad, hummus and oven-hot pita if you ask. The library in the next room has every Marxist/feminist/anti-globalisation handbook there is translated into Hebrew, but also some English magazines that can be read on the couches out the back.
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Galei Gil
Predictable promenade restaurants such as Galei Gil make an absolute killing with their overpriced fish and meat grills, but there's nothing unpleasant about a table by the water and a taste of the Sea of Galilee speciality - St Peter's fish. It's a bony little fish but has a mild white flesh that even fish-haters seem to like, and is served grilled or fried with a pile of chips and salad.
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Abu Shanab
Succulent lamb chops and traditionally butchered shish kebab are said to turn vegetarians around, but there's plenty of meatless mezze. The kofta (mincemeat and spices grilled on a skewer) is not overly seasoned (nothing to hide!). Moustachioed brothers (hence the name) give special attention to out-of-towners.
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HaHavit
Located next to the visitors centre, the inviting HaHavit (Barrel) serves up huge portions of fresh salad, soups, sandwiches and pasta dishes. On Tuesday nights, young soldiers leave their Uzis in the corner and dance up a storm. By the way, it's not the well-stocked bar making you drunk; those views are for real.
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Pinati
The old photos of loyal customers that cover the walls are a testament to the longevity of this popular hummus joint. Even today it’s something of a magnet for customers young and old, and almost impossible to get inside during the lunchtime rush.
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