Foodelish Haifa has just what it takes to keep you well fed with yummy bites in every street corner, so how about sitting in a restaurant on Carmel mountain and having a good dinner?
Just like in any other way, Haifa delivers on the culinary front as well. A wide range of cuisines, spread all across the city’s neighborhoods, make for delicious, accessible and budget-friendly dinners in the Bay City. So what to eat and where? Check this out:
Douzan
Rated Haifa’s number one in local restaurant guides, Douzan restaurant fusion cuisine is mixing western and eastern influences to create truly unique dishes. The restaurant reflects the city’s multicultural nature, bringing coexistence into the kitchen.
The dishes range from meat and seafood, to a range of mouthwatering entrées and desserts. Located in a 1870’s Templar building inside the stunning German Colony, the restaurant’s design compliments the food, creating a romantic and intimate atmosphere.
Mina Tommei
Another Haifa establishment is the very much loved Asian restaurant Mina Tommei. Featuring a wide range of Asian kitchens, ranging from Thai and Japanese to Indian, Vietnamese and Korean, Mina Tommei is a long-standing Israeli establishment. The restaurant is headed by Chef Moshe Badishi, who has explored the Asian kitchens in various restaurants oversea, before opening his own place. Located at the beautiful Castra Center, Mina Tommei in a Haifa must for any lovers of good wining & dining.
Typical Mediterranean dish
Raffaello
Also located in the Castra Center is Haifa’s renowned Raffaello. Serving high quality salads, pizzas and pasta dishes, Raffaello is one of Haifa’s most loved restaurants. Its versatile menu caters for both meat eaters and vegetarians, making it a popular family lunch choice. Much recommended, enjoyment guaranteed!
Hanamal 24
Another fantastic dining restaurant and the city’s most well designed restaurant is Hanamal 24, located at the port, featuring top design, accompanied by an exquisite menu. People from all across the country head over to Haifa to wine and dine at Hanamal 24, with dishes primarily based on meat and seafood. A highly recommended restaurant, perfect for a romantic dinner for two.
Rola Levantine Kitchen
This is a fantastic restaurant that serves delicious Arabic cuisine with a contemporary twist. The ingredients are so fresh and the dishes are creative takes on traditional Middle Eastern classics, resulting in exceptional cuisine. Don’t miss out on their homemade knafe for desert.
Elkheir Druze Cuisine
If you enjoy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food but you’re looking for a new variation of it, this is where you want to come. This restaurant has a great atmosphere, fantastic food and hospitality, a great view, and the option to order half appetizers so you can try more dishes. Druze food is a bit different from Arabic cuisine and here you can experience authentic Druze dishes.
A restaurant in Haifa
Vanya Bistro
This artsy restaurant in Haifa’s downtown has great food, wine and a nice atmosphere. The menu here is unconventional and special, so don’t expect the typical restaurant fare. They have several unique meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. You will want to try everything and the dishes won’t disappoint!
Sinta Bar
For a true Haifa experience, you just have to make a booking and make your way down to Sinta Bar (127 Moria Street). The place is so popular and so packed with locals that you will never get to taste the burgers and steaks unless you make a booking, especially on weekends (+972-4-8341170).
Fattoush
To experience the city’s true multiculturalism, simply head down to Fattoush. Located inside a beautiful old stone building in the German colony, Fattoush is a meeting place for Jews and Arabs, students, thinkers and artists, to come together in a laid back backyard, overlooking the Baha’i Gardens.
Characterized by a unique atmosphere, olive trees, couches and cushions spread around, it’s a great place to familiarize yourself with basic dishes from the Arab cuisine. Humus, salads and traditional baked goods, and scrumptious breakfasts are the restaurant’s forte. Highly recommended!
Traditional sweet Kanafeh in Wadi Nisnas, Haifa
Maayan Habira
Other recommended places include The Beer Fountain (Maayan Habira), serving great Romanian and east European homemade food, and for lighter breakfasts and lunches try Cafe Louise, which is famous for its healthy meals and lovely, laid back atmosphere. Perfect for a holiday morning or a midday light lunch.
