Beyond Tel Aviv
In the old port of Caesarea. Go for the daily specials Amos changes frequently, as well as a chilled white wine with the view of the old harbour. Amos also happens to be my former boss and I still consider him and his wife, Debby, my mentors so make sure to introduce yourself to ensure the best experience.
Based in Kfar Monash which is about 20 minutes up north from Tel Aviv. Really bold flavours and combinations, no average dishes. The design is gorgeous too, with a vegetable garden leading up to this inside outside terrace.
Both for breakfast buffet and dinner.
Near Migdal in the North, this restaurant is run by a former Masterchef contestant. It serves Modern Arabic food.
In Acre/Akko and the Knafe from the Sweet Kingdom is by far the best Knafe I ever tasted.
The restaurant in Pardes Hana started off as a completely secret restaurant, open only on specific days and you had to be “in the know” to be able to eat there. Since this major success, they’ve moved to a bigger venue, with a gorgeous surrounding, a vegetable patch and the vibe and food stayed just the same. Super authentic Thai cuisine.
This hut in the lower part of Haifa is an institution. Walk in for a throw-back in time and for a good telling off by Bracha, the woman running the show. It’s just a sandwich bar, with a generous amount of pork (which is har to come by in Israel), and cheese, all toasted together. It’s simple, but it’s damn good.
A new bar/restaurant right in the middle of the market. All the produce is bought by the chefs in the morning and seasonality is key. You’’ll see a constantly changing menu and the flavours are always spot on.
Places I’d love to visit:
Pescado
this restaurant was nominated 24th best restaurant in the Middle East. But unlike all the rest that were easily picked from Tel Aviv, this one is in Ashdod- A very unpretentious non-touristy part of Israel.
Based in Gesher which is in the Golan Hights, it’s a tiny restaurant with an ever-changing menu. I’ve heard a lot of recommendations about it.
Little wine bar
Based in Karkur which is extremely close to where i’m from, I think this place is finally upping the level of wine bars up north.
I would absolutely LOVE to hear if they are worth the hype. Let me know if you’ve been and what you thought