8 Best Tel Aviv Restaurants

8 Best Tel Aviv Restaurants

Travellers who visit Tel Aviv are surprised with the variety of cuisines found in the city. Its thriving culinary scene is one of its best features, and there are a dizzying number of restaurant options that it can be daunting to choose where you will eat in the short amount of time that you will be there.

To make it easy for you, here is a list of Tel Aviv’s 8 best restaurants:

Kitchen Market

Gourmet Israeli cuisine has never looked this good. Artisanal chef Yossi Shitrit has blended creativity and market-to-table dishes, serving the best contemporary Israeli food in Tel Aviv Port’s indoor market. At Kitchen Market, enjoy your meal with amazing views of the sea.

Port Sa’id

Celebrity chef Eyal Shani has perfectly encapsulated Tel Aviv in this mid-priced restaurant with a delicious take on middle-eastern cuisine. The ingredients are all locally-sourced and it changes daily.

Aria

Serving contemporary seasonal cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere, this restaurant run by Chef Guy Gamzo features an ever-evolving Mediterranean menu with Syrian, Italian, Egyptian and Spanish influences.

Claro

Claro’s big, open kitchen exudes a warm and welcoming vibe. This farm-to-table restaurant serves seasonal ingredients from the best local produce. Located in a huge, 1,100 square meter space in historic Templar Building, some of its best dishes include Spicy Octopus Spaghettini, Seared Fillet of Mediterranean Fish and Jerusalem artichoke and Feta Cheese Tortellini.

HaSalon

Only open a couple of nights a week, Michelin-starred Chef Eyal Shani of HaSalon serves a selection of fresh ingredients that changes day-to-day. However, the chef keeps some favorite dishes on the menu. All available ingredients are prominently displayed, and you can watch world-class chefs turn these into excellent fare.

Pastel

If you’re looking for classic French and Italian cuisine, then this modern restaurant located beside the Tel Aviv Art Museum should be on your list. The beautifully-plated dishes are reasonably-priced.

Taizu

This upmarket Asian fusion restaurant, or “Asiaterranean” as it is called, has consistently served delicious dishes with unique ingredients and spices such as curry and saffron.

Popina

Highly creative chef Uriel Kimchi serves outstanding food with great attention to detail. With a unique menu and reasonable prices, this restaurant divides its menu according to five cooking techniques: cured, steamed, baked, roasted and slow-cooked.

Travellers looking for flights to Israel can mix and match itineraries based on the purpose of the trip. No matter what the reason is, it is always a great idea to dine in any of these fine Tel Aviv restaurants.