Restaurants in Tel Aviv

Gourmet food, meat, seafood, hummus and Kosher food – You name it, Tel Aviv’s culinary scene has it. Bon Appetit!

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Dining in Tel Aviv always a delight. The fresh ingredients, seasonal produce, local spices and Mediterranean flavor have already put Israeli cuisine on the map. Now there are some renowned and on the rise Israeli chefs on the flourishing culinary scene who are bringing exciting twists to the already delicious classics.

Dining by Tel Aviv beach

Their mix of tradition, creativity and natural style has brought Israeli dining to a world class level. From rich vegetarian and vegan options to kosher gourmet, meats, seafood, and hummus, there is plenty of versatility to satisfy every palette and lifestyle.

Great urban atmosphere – Coffee Shop in Tel Aviv

Blue Sky

Located on the roof of the Carlton Hotel, appraised chef Meir Adoni brings you the best of kosher cuisine with another amazing panorama view of the coast on one side and the city on the other. The menu at this luxurious restaurant is dairy and fish based.

Loveat

This chain of organic coffee houses serves generous portions of delicious salads, hearty sandwiches, pasta dishes, sweets, and healthy juices. Here you will find plenty of vegetarian choices, but if you do go for the chicken options you can rest assured that it will be hormone free and good for you. The menu is carefully designed and the atmosphere is casual and pleasant.

Typical Israeli dish – Eating Shaksuka in Jaffa

Abu Hasan

Israelis are ritualistic about their hummus. Abu Hasan, the traditional family owned Hummusia in Jaffa, has been serving what the locals seem to unanimously regard as the best Hummus for 40 years. Every weekend lines form and locals withstand long waits for this special bowl of Hummus. Once seated, the vibe inside is hurried and noisy, but authentic.  The only way to understand why so many people would go through all this effort for a Hummus dish is to experience it for oneself. Get there early because they close when the Hummus finishes.

Dalida

This is a romantic spot in south Tel Aviv with amazing cocktails, delicious food, superb hospitality, a trendy crowd and fusion style menu and playlist.  Come for a candlelit dinner or for late night drinks. Make sure to check out their early-bird happy hour for one of the best deals in town.

Ala Rampa

Located in the gritty industrial and artist filled area of Kiryat Hamelacha, this restaurant-café-bar naturally attracts an artsy crowd. The place is vegetarian but you will not miss meat at all from these dishes, which are fresh, exciting, colorful and rich in flavor.

Drinking by Tel Aviv port

Yom Tov Café

This hipster cafe next to the Carmel market has a groovy vibe and delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients from the market. It is named after the street its on called Yom Tov, which means good day in Hebrew, and the cafe does indeed have great energy.

HaMitbachon

When you need a hot meal after a long day of traveling in Tel Aviv, HaMitbachon, which means ‘the kitchenette’ in Hebrew, will be there for you. It is located right by the Carmel Market and it is open till 2 AM. Here you can expect homemade cooking such as hearty stews, couscous, and meatballs as well as salads. Their portions are so generous we guarantee you will not stay hungry.

Bellboy

This is a speakeasy style bar and restaurant in the boutique Berdichevsky hotel. Bellboy specializes in artisanal high quality specialty cocktails. They also have a gourmet menu that is largely seafood based with a few meat and salad options. The style here is dark, fancy and sophisticated with a throwback to the jazz era.

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