Explore the Restaurant Scene in Tel Aviv, Israel’s Culinary Capital
Tel Aviv is home to some of the finest restaurants in the country. And while there may not be a unified definition of what Israeli cuisine actually is, it can be agreed that it’s one that takes the best from a variety of global food cultures.
Israeli cuisine is a mix of modern trends, the cooking traditions of Jewish immigrants and typical Middle Eastern cuisine. With a growing consciousness towards dietary choices and an emphasis on using the freshest ingredients the country has to offer, Tel Aviv’s culinary scene is worth exploring.
1. Port Said
Bar, Restaurant, Contemporary, Israeli
Established by Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani, Port Said has the vibe of a casual hipster block party. Shani’s menu is based on simple and delicious ingredients, creating dishes such as baked sweet potato, minute steak and string beans served directly on to brown paper tablecloths. Port Said has a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that attracts a young crowd every day of the week.
2. Taizu
Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Asian
After travelling through Southeast Asia studying its unique cuisine, Israeli chef Yuval Ben Neriah opened Taizu on Menachem Begin Road. Ben Neriah defines his restaurant’s cuisine as “AsiaTerranean”, and his menu includes elaborate dishes that combine Asian flavours and local ingredients, such as dumplings with shrimps and Jerusalem artichoke and steak seasoned with lemongrass and Vietnamese spices. The staff at the restaurant recommend ordering a variety of dishes to appreciate the well-crafted menu. Taizu also hosts a special Indian feast menu every Sunday evening.
4. Ha'achim
Restaurant, Steakhouse, Israeli
Brothers Assaf and Yotam Doktor opened this contemporary steakhouse in 2011. The restaurant’s casual dining atmosphere is reflected in the small dishes of fried vegetables and meat skewers, which are meant to be shared. Ha’achim is located in the heart of Tel Aviv on Ibn Gvirol Street and offers an excellent Friday brunch, which includes a buffet inspired by the dishes typical of the Mediterranean. The Doktor brothers also own the nearby experimental kitchen, Dok, and the recently opened Abei, which specialises in seafood.
5. Shila
Restaurant, Seafood
A high-end seafood restaurant, Shila is located on Ben Yehuda Street, a short walk from the beach. For the past 12 years, its founder and head chef Sharon Cohen has been creating light and fresh dishes from locally sourced meat and fish. Its most famous dish, the fish tartar wrapped in avocado is not to be missed, but also worthy of a mention are the fish carpaccio, and the selection of pan-seared seafood and vegetables. A seat at the bar allows patrons to watch the chefs at work in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
6. Vitrina
Restaurant, Israeli
7. Yom Tov Cafe
Cafe, Israeli, American
8. Mashya
Restaurant, Middle Eastern
A group of four young, food-savvy Israelis, The Sucré Group, set out to create a restaurant that best exemplified their culinary interpretation of Tel Aviv. The result is Mashya, a restaurant based on taking the best local ingredients and spices and implementing them within a fine-dining context. Mashya offers a lunch and dinner menu, but is most well-known for its breakfast. There is a good selection of main dishes, including frittatas and shakshuka, a rich buffet, classic cocktails like a mimosa or Aperol spritz, and hot beverages. Included in the extended evening menu are gourmet dishes such as roasted celery root with local cheese.
9. Abu Haasan
Restaurant, Middle Eastern
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