Lower Galilee
An informal restaurant featuring a 'Circassian meal' that includes halozh (pastry filled with Circassian cheese and deep-fried in olive oil) and mataza …
Must-see restaurants in Israel & the Palestinian Territories
Jerusalem
Good for a date or a more casual meet-up, Yehoshua is one of Rehavia's most popular gathering places. The menu, a mishmash of Israeli-meets-American-diner…
Tel Aviv
Those craving blueberry pancakes, bacon and eggs, shakshuka or eggs Benedict at five in the afternoon – or, for that matter, in the morning – need go no…
Tel Aviv
The food at this flamboyant place is relegated to secondary importance – here, it's all about the vibe. Sitting at the bar and watching the chefs and…
Upper Galilee & Golan
This restaurant – whose staff hails from the Arab village of Rama – specialises in veggie and vegan versions of Levantine culinary classics, including…
Tel Aviv
It's stylish, casual and at the beach – the perfect Tel Avivian triumvirate. On the slope directly above Alma Beach, this is the summer breakfast and…
Tel Aviv
Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for in Tel Aviv, but this place goes that extra mile when it comes to making them happy. One of only two…
Tel Aviv
If you’re looking for huge bowls of Vietnamese food, then Vong is for you. Located on Rothschild Blvd, opposite Independence Hall, it’s now an institution…
Tel Aviv
A lively bastion of meaty Mediterranean delights, Ochel (simply meaning 'food' in Hebrew) epitomises the concept of locally sourced cuisine. The…
East Jerusalem
Even if you're not staying at the American Colony Hotel, it's worth stopping by the Courtyard Restaurant for Middle Eastern dishes served on tiled tables…
Tel Aviv
Bamboo-laden walls, ceilings, art and furnishings whisk diners from Tel Aviv's concrete frenzy to a Southeast Asian beach hut scene. Home to the first and…
Jerusalem
Part of the Jerusalem Press Club complex in the self-contained, red-roofed village of Mishkenot Sha'ananim, Touro has stunning views of the Old City's…
Tel Aviv
Only a castanet click or two away from the beach, Sharo Cohen's Spanish-inspired seafood restaurant offers an array of vividly coloured and robustly…
Jerusalem
For a treat, head to Kangaroo, a delightful Georgian restaurant nestled in a cosy side street. It's most certainly not kosher, offering signature Georgian…
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…
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…
Ramallah
Renowned on both sides of the Green Line, Rukap’s is to Ramallah what kunafeh (warm, syrupy cheese pastry) is to Nablus. Choose between a small cone …
Mitzpe Ramon
InnSense's bright, good-value restaurant serves Mediterranean-inflected dishes. The menu is seasonal but mains range from pasta to chicken liver, and…
Eilat
Just 300m north of the Taba border crossing, this outdoor eatery has great sea views to accompany the delicious, Mediterranean-inspired food. The homemade…
Tel Aviv
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…
Upper Galilee & Golan
Opened in 2016, this Indian restaurant, decorated with embroideries from Rajasthan, is 100% vegetarian. Its lip-smacking signature dish, the Thali Platter…
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)…
Jerusalem
Grab a seat at one of the half dozen tables, probably filled with yeshiva students, to gorge on traditional ultra-Orthodox food like chulent (beans,…
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…
Jerusalem
Whopping crêpes are crammed with fillings such as olive, tomato and various cheeses at this kosher crêperie. Dessert options are just as filling, with…
Jerusalem
Imbala is a Israeli and Palestinian cooperative that’s home to a vegan cafe, library and event space. Check out its Facebook page to see what music events…
Jerusalem
Grab one of the three sidewalk tables to enjoy some of the city's best falafel (gluten-free even) at this hole-in-the-wall spot on the southern edge of…
The Negev
Run by vegetarian Kibbutz Neot Semadar, this all-organic place, with a lush rear garden, serves kibbutz-made goat's-milk cheese, ice cream and labneh …
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…
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…
Nazareth
This convivial bistro-cafe serves French and Italian dishes prepared with top-quality ingredients and fresh Galilean spices. The house speciality is…
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…
Jerusalem
Hip Cafe Bastet is a queer- and vegetarian-friendly cafe and restaurant. It's open on Shabbat and is equally loved for its sandwiches (the sweet potato…
North Coast
Slick Italian restaurant serving a classy array of aperitivi and Mediterranean-style tapas alongside the usual favourites: beef carpaccio, ricotta-stuffed…
Jerusalem
Relatively cavernous market space serving up traditional Lebanese cuisine, such as bulgur with minced beef and pine nuts or couscous with veggies and…
Jericho
On a corner overlooking Jericho’s main square, Al Essawe’s lovely 2nd-floor terrace is an excellent place to watch the world go by. The owner speaks…
The Negev
Kornmehl Farm has a 60-goat diary and a train carriage–shaped shack where you can admire the desert landscape while dining on a cheese platter, goat’s…
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,…
