The Best Lunch Spots in Lev Ha’ir, Tel Aviv
Sandwiched between the city centre and Florentin in the south, Lev Ha’ir is one of Tel Aviv’s busiest neighbourhoods and home to many restaurants. Culture Trip has compiled a list of the best casual lunch spots in the area.
1. Vitrina
Restaurant, Israeli
2. Bana
Restaurant, Vegan
A relative newcomer to Tel Aviv’s culinary scene, this vegan restaurant just off Rothschild Boulevard has fast established itself as one of the best eateries in the city. With well-priced lunchtime deals, this is a great place for a sit-down meal, either in its charming garden or among its modern interiors. Offering beautifully presented seasonal plant-based dishes, Bana will delight even the meat lovers.
3. Delicatessen
Charcuterie, Deli, Restaurant, French, Israeli
This immaculately designed first-floor deli offers bread, cheeses, cold cuts, a medley of international produce and a selection of cooked dishes. It’s a great spot to grab some food on the go, and its upstairs terrace is perfect for a sit-down meal. To satisfy cravings for Jewish classics, go for the chopped liver or salmon bagel.
4. Hummus Eliyahu
Restaurant, Israeli, Middle Eastern
Israelis take hummus very seriously. This hummusiah has become a household name in Israel and has branches scattered across the country. With a branch on Levontin Street, near Rothschild Boulevard, Eliyahu is the place to go for a deliciously warm, filling bowl of hummus.
5. Miznon
Restaurant, Israeli, Fast Food
6. Bino
Restaurant, Israeli
For a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine in a casual environment, look no further than Bino. Conveniently located in the middle of Rothschild Boulevard, the venue serves up local favourites, from pita with shawarma to hummus and meat skewers, while vegetarians should opt for the shakshuka. The owner of this spot is the same man behind the successful Dr Shakshuka restaurant in Jaffa.
7. Taqueria
Restaurant, Mexican
Opposite the buzzing Abraham Hostel, Taqueria is popular with young Tel Avivians and tourists, who flock to the restaurant for its delicious margaritas and excellent Mexican food (good vegan options are also available). Portions are relatively small but reasonably priced, so we recommend sharing a variety of dishes, and don’t hold back on their homemade salsa sauces.
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