Guidebook for Tel Aviv-Yafo
Food Scene
The PERFECT place for breakfast, that makes you feel on vacation even when you are a local. The food is delicious and has also tons of vegan options. Everything is homemade.
68 locals recommend
CafeXoho
73 J. L. Gordon StThe PERFECT place for breakfast, that makes you feel on vacation even when you are a local. The food is delicious and has also tons of vegan options. Everything is homemade.
One of my favorites for a weekend brunch or weeknight drink. Actually, this please is good any time of the week and day since it has great cocktails (try their Jasmine. Yes, even if its breakfast, you are on vacation), quality coffee and good food.
32 locals recommend
Herzl St 16
16 Herzl StreetOne of my favorites for a weekend brunch or weeknight drink. Actually, this please is good any time of the week and day since it has great cocktails (try their Jasmine. Yes, even if its breakfast, you are on vacation), quality coffee and good food.
A butcher shop that is also a restaurant in the middle of the Carmel Market. Fresh meat with a great atmosphere especially on a Friday lunch. Their kebab with the magic lemon spread is delicious.
60 locals recommend
M25
30 HaCarmel StA butcher shop that is also a restaurant in the middle of the Carmel Market. Fresh meat with a great atmosphere especially on a Friday lunch. Their kebab with the magic lemon spread is delicious.
Homemade with fresh ingredients only, this Italian ice cream is the perfect refresher. The owner is super nice and you can watch the preparation process, as the factory located in the back :-)
13 locals recommend
Arte Italian Ice Cream
11 Nahalat Binyamin StHomemade with fresh ingredients only, this Italian ice cream is the perfect refresher. The owner is super nice and you can watch the preparation process, as the factory located in the back :-)
THE juice bar of Tel Aviv. To act like a local grab a shake and sit on one of Ben Gurion's boulevard benches. Their home made natural popsicle are also amazing. And yes - it worth the queue .
116 locals recommend
Tamara
171 Dizengoff StTHE juice bar of Tel Aviv. To act like a local grab a shake and sit on one of Ben Gurion's boulevard benches. Their home made natural popsicle are also amazing. And yes - it worth the queue .
Otello is an amazing Italian soft ice cream. The variety of flavors together with the special cones and chocolate topping makes it impossible for me to cross without entering.
21 locals recommend
Otello
165 Dizengoff StOtello is an amazing Italian soft ice cream. The variety of flavors together with the special cones and chocolate topping makes it impossible for me to cross without entering.
For the fish and seafood lovers, this place has delicious food accompanied by great wine and cocktails. If the weather is nice try to sit outside.
132 locals recommend
Goocha
171 Dizengoff StFor the fish and seafood lovers, this place has delicious food accompanied by great wine and cocktails. If the weather is nice try to sit outside.
Wonderful blend between good vibe, good drinks and delicious unpretentious food (even though made by a famous chef). Make sure to arrive early or you need to wait in line for a while
239 locals recommend
Port Sa'id
5 Har Sinai StWonderful blend between good vibe, good drinks and delicious unpretentious food (even though made by a famous chef). Make sure to arrive early or you need to wait in line for a while
Handmade fresh pasta that you can custom made as you pick the pasta shape, sauce and toppings. Chill vibe and super-affordable prices
9 locals recommend
Pasta Basta
300 Dizengoff StHandmade fresh pasta that you can custom made as you pick the pasta shape, sauce and toppings. Chill vibe and super-affordable prices
Small and cheerful Greek tavern with delicious fresh fish dishes, mezzes and plenty of ouzo (and any other beverage you wish for). But the best part is the Levinsky District atmosphere and the music
43 locals recommend
Ouzeria
44 Matalon StSmall and cheerful Greek tavern with delicious fresh fish dishes, mezzes and plenty of ouzo (and any other beverage you wish for). But the best part is the Levinsky District atmosphere and the music
Probably the best Sushi in Tel Aviv. The little sister of Moon from Bugrashov st. Same delicious menu, less official, and with a fun outdoor garden.
18 locals recommend
Moon D-Light
30 Pinsker StProbably the best Sushi in Tel Aviv. The little sister of Moon from Bugrashov st. Same delicious menu, less official, and with a fun outdoor garden.
The best Humus in Jaffa! You might have to wait quite a while until you manage to get a seat, especially on weekends, but it is worth it
71 locals recommend
Abu Hassan
14 Shivtei Israel StThe best Humus in Jaffa! You might have to wait quite a while until you manage to get a seat, especially on weekends, but it is worth it
The name of the place is Shipudey Zika. Probably the least touristic recommendation in this list. It's an oriental Arab-'Shipudia' (which is a restaurant that has various meat skewers). The price (65-100 shekel) includes appetizers, Pita-bread and Humus, Fries and salad. Open late
Yefet St 160
160 Yefet StreetThe name of the place is Shipudey Zika. Probably the least touristic recommendation in this list. It's an oriental Arab-'Shipudia' (which is a restaurant that has various meat skewers). The price (65-100 shekel) includes appetizers, Pita-bread and Humus, Fries and salad. Open late
The neighborhood's meeting point , with great Cafe and food, gym, lectures and more. On Saturday you will find a lot of families with kids and during the week days - entrepreneurs working on their laptops. Great place with good vibes.
7 locals recommend
Beit Hanna - 3rd Place
75 Sderot Ben GurionThe neighborhood's meeting point , with great Cafe and food, gym, lectures and more. On Saturday you will find a lot of families with kids and during the week days - entrepreneurs working on their laptops. Great place with good vibes.
Great Thai food, in case you wish the have a different kind of oriental tastes :) Try to book in advance to make sure you get a table.
60 locals recommend
Nam - נאם
275 Dizengoff StGreat Thai food, in case you wish the have a different kind of oriental tastes :) Try to book in advance to make sure you get a table.
The best steak house in the city. I love the fillet, but everything you pick is delicious. Better to book in advance
37 locals recommend
Meat Bar
52 Sderot ChenThe best steak house in the city. I love the fillet, but everything you pick is delicious. Better to book in advance
Best vegan food in Tel Aviv, and great deserts. Vegan place, not only for vegans.
62 locals recommend
Anastasia
54 Frishman StBest vegan food in Tel Aviv, and great deserts. Vegan place, not only for vegans.
Street food. Served in Pita bread, with eggplant and egg. Mediterranean taste, one of the bests Sabih in the city.
80 locals recommend
Sabih Frishman
42 Frishman StStreet food. Served in Pita bread, with eggplant and egg. Mediterranean taste, one of the bests Sabih in the city.
On of the best Pizza in town, paid by weight. Perfect for lunch / dinner but also for an afternoon snack with a cold beer. Close on Saturdays.
7 locals recommend
ארציאלי
7 Malkhi Yisrael StOn of the best Pizza in town, paid by weight. Perfect for lunch / dinner but also for an afternoon snack with a cold beer. Close on Saturdays.
Sderot Ben Gurion 54
54 Sderot Ben GurionThe best coffee in town when it's a beautiful day outside
Drinks & Nightlife
A wine store with great collection (Israeli and international). On Friday they open few tables outside, which makes it a perfect place to share a bottle.
Giaconda
73 Frishman StA wine store with great collection (Israeli and international). On Friday they open few tables outside, which makes it a perfect place to share a bottle.
Super nice corner to have an afternoon drink. They have nice variety of wine, and also 1+1 on the food menu in the afternoon. Get beautiful crowd in the evenings.
27 locals recommend
Château Shuál
19 Malkhi Yisrael StSuper nice corner to have an afternoon drink. They have nice variety of wine, and also 1+1 on the food menu in the afternoon. Get beautiful crowd in the evenings.
Offers one of the most value-for-money happy hours, and therefore gets lots of young people on the weekend as of noon as well as on every week day. Nice atmosphere, very goof choice to start your evening.
34 locals recommend
Beer Garden
2 Harav Reines StOffers one of the most value-for-money happy hours, and therefore gets lots of young people on the weekend as of noon as well as on every week day. Nice atmosphere, very goof choice to start your evening.
Burger Bar 39
39 Ben Yehuda StTHE best cocktail bar in town. Small and intimate.
Essentials
Everything you need few steps from the apartment location. Open 24/7 excluding Friday evening / Saturday (re-open Saturday night).
17 locals recommend
Super Yuda
1 Yisha'ayahu StEverything you need few steps from the apartment location. Open 24/7 excluding Friday evening / Saturday (re-open Saturday night).
Super-Pharm
65 Pinkhas Rosen StDrugstore / pharmacy