Must-see restaurants in The Negev

  • Pastory

    Eilat

    Mamma mia! Who would have thought that an authentic Italian-style trattoria serving molto delizioso cuisine would be found in a North Beach back street?…

  • Fish Market

    Eilat

    Fresh fish from the Red Sea, the Mediterranean and Egypt's Nile Delta and beef from the Golan are the stars at this fish restaurant – some say it's Eilat…

  • Lasha Bakery

    Mitzpe Ramon

    Famed throughout the Negev Highlands for its scrumptious artisanal breads, made with full-grain wheat, rye and spelt and without preservatives, this…

  • Last Refuge

    Eilat

    Run aground in a 1970s time warp (fishing nets dangle from the ceiling, French chansons pine for Paris and garlic butter figures heavily on the menu),…

  • The Brewery

    Eilat

    Founded in 2015, this convivial microbrewery – Eilat's first – has quickly established itself among locals as a favourite spot for a drink and/or a meal…

  • HaLev HaRachav

    Eilat

    Many locals swear that this eatery serves the best falafel and shawarma in town. The all-Hebrew sign includes the number '1978' (the year HaLev HaRachav…

  • InnSense Bistro

    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…

  • Campania

    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…

  • Neot Semadar Inn

    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 …

  • Kornmehl Farm

    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…

  • HaKatze

    Mitzpe Ramon

    Locals rate this simple place highly. The menu is home-style, featuring homemade labneh (thick yoghurt flavoured with garlic and mint) and hummus, salads,…

  • Giraffe

    Eilat

    The Eilat branch of this popular, nine-restaurant chain of pan-Asian noodleries offers great options for vegetarians and vegans as well as children's…

  • Uga Chaga

    Eilat

    A long-time local favourite, this pleasant pocket cafe, filled with red couches and little white tables, serves French-style pastries and cakes,…

  • New Tourist Center

    Eilat

    Eilat's oldest commercial centre is home to reasonably priced eateries as well as Irish and other kinds of bars.

  • HeHavit

    Mitzpe Ramon

    'The Barrel' serves hefty portions of fresh salad (10 kinds), steak, burgers, schnitzel, sandwiches and pasta dishes in a pub-like atmosphere and is the…