Jerusalem
This small local favourite with front patio seating does excellent wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas and house-made pastas. Because of its proximity to…
Must-see restaurants in Israel & the Palestinian Territories
Nazareth
A brightly lit sweets emporium that could be at home in Beirut or Cairo. It has a selection of mouth-watering baklava, superb kunafeh (a hot, thin, syrupy…
Jerusalem
The menu at this kosher chain's downtown location runs the gamut from yoghurt and ice cream to smoothies and shakes, plus crepes and waffles for good…
Jerusalem
Just the basics, in terms of decor and menu, but the falafel and hummus are considered the best in the neighbourhood. The name refers to the restaurant's…
Tel Aviv
This bustling French-style brasserie shines for its signature schnitzels and consistently excellent salads and pastas. It's worth paying extra for a bread…
East Jerusalem
Locals have been flocking to this efficiently run hummus and falafel place just outside Damascus Gate since it opened in 1952.
Golan Heights
Serves up some of the Golan's tastiest Arab pastries. Look for a red-and-white sign with Hebrew and Russian lettering.
Nazareth
Fruit, veggies, bread and even pita pizzas are on sale along the narrow, winding alleys of the Old City’s market.
Haifa
This hummus and falafel place is one of the most locally admired holes in the wall in Wadi Nisnas. Come hungry.
Golan Heights
Picnic supplies for a hike or Shabbat. Situated 100m east of Merkaz Eitan commercial centre.
Tel Aviv
The free self-service tshai nana (mint tea) is a nice touch, but Florentin regulars are drawn here solely on the strength of the hummus. Choose from fuul …
Tel Aviv
A veritable dream for vegans, Anastasia has it all – breakfasts, salads, soups, sandwiches and more. Set on the leafy corner of Frischmann and Reines Sts,…
Tel Aviv
Take a trip to Africa with this small, funky Ethiopian vegan restaurant. It may be situated in a rundown area of the city, but the food here is well worth…
Tel Aviv
Head to the south side of Rabin Sq for English-inspired fish and chips with an Israeli twist (of lemon). Yes, Joseph & Sons has fine cod and chips (the…
Tel Aviv
Modestly claiming to serve ‘the best hamburgers in the universe’, Susu & Sons does set the burger bar high. It's been an instant hit, so expect long…
Tel Aviv
The 'Don' is a cut above the rest of Tel Aviv's Italian restaurants. Located in the prestigious Jaffa Hotel, diners can sit in the restored 19th-century…
East Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Hotel serves food within a stone-walled cellar and, even better, in the courtyard under a pergola heavy with grapevines. It's a pleasant…
Haifa
Veal stroganoff, Cordon Bleu–style chicken medallions and mussels in Pernod form an eclectic menu that borrows from multiple Mediterranean cuisines…
Tel Aviv
Xoho is a cafe with more than a hint of an American accent. Run by Anglos and popular with English-speakers, it's close to the Dizengoff St scene cafe but…
Tel Aviv
Every neighbourhood should have its own Cafe Lucia. Known for its breads and pastries (the owners also operate the Lachmanina Bakery), its shady street…
West Bank
This is a classic sawdust-on-the-floor Nablusi eatery just a short walk from the main gate into the Old City. Staff speak little English but will happily…
Tel Aviv
A smallish gastro bar that packs a big punch, Hôtel de Ville opened in 2018 and has gained a reputation as one of the best new places to eat in TLV. Chef…
Tel Aviv
One of the most popular cheap eateries in the hip neighbourhood of Florentin, Casbah is run by the same people behind the equally cool Hoodna Bar, just…
Haifa
Hidden away behind busy HaNassi Ave, this chain cafe serves a hotchpotch of East-meets-West recipes – with varying success. Offerings range from pad ka…
Tel Aviv
Movieing feels like a quintessential Tel Aviv cafe. Packed with good-looking people, it has everything a local caff needs – fab breakfasts with poached…
Ramallah
Across the road from La Grotta, close to the Old City and down the hill from Al Manara, Boaz is a hole-in-the-wall kebab house with a few plastic tables…
Tel Aviv
A staple of north Tel Aviv, Fu is predominantly a sushi restaurant that also serves some of the best noodles in town. Right near the fashionable corner of…
Tel Aviv
A stylish restaurant on the corner of Nachmani and Yehuda HaLevi Sts, Bana has a vegan buffet serving seasonal dishes. With its ideal location and modern…
Ramallah
It's no longer the only place to get pizza in Ramallah, but it is easy to see how Pronto has survived since 1997 in a city where many restaurants barely…
Tel Aviv
Serving up one of the meatiest burgers in town, Fat Cow unashamedly caters for carnivores: the butcher’s knives displayed on the walls next to the heavy…
West Bank
Situated in the lobby of the Al Yasmeen Hotel, Zeit ou Zaatar is worth noting because of its excellent range of both Palestinian and Levantine dishes,…
Tel Aviv
Fantastic for kids, this branch of the Landwer chain, next to Gordon Swimming Pool and Tel Aviv Marina, has plenty of space for families to chill…
Tel Aviv
Run by the same company that own the popular Brasserie M&R, the Bakery is a smallish cafe with a similar French atmosphere. More than a regular coffee bar…
Jerusalem
Jerusalemites are fans of fast food, and they're always happy to join 'best snack in the city' debates. When they do, this place on pedestrianised Ben…
Tel Aviv
Onza taps into the buzz of the Jaffa flea market with its lively atmosphere of music, cocktails and gourmet food. Influenced by the Ottoman-era…
Israel
Named after one of the founders of the city of Petah Tikva, Shtampfer is located in the centre of town and attracts a lively multinational crowd, which…
Tel Aviv
Popular not just by name, this spot is also one of Tel Aviv's trendiest new cocktail bars, where DJs spin until late. Set on the ground floor of a new…
Tel Aviv
Popular with young Tel Avivians, Taqueria is a down-to-earth Mexican joint with very reasonably priced tacos and burritos, plus probably the best nachos…
Tel Aviv
This branch of the popular ice-cream chain offers some much-needed Italian ice cream on those hot and humid summer days. More than an ice-cream shop, it…
