Dining Experiences in Israel

Dining in Israel is one of the most popular choices in every tourist’s to-do list in addition to shopping in nightlife and entertainment in Israel. When it comes to culture in Israel, one can clearly trace the love for food and fresh produce, inherited by the native Israelis for generations. Israel has over 3,000 restaurants, bars, coffee-shops, and culinary institutions for diners to choose from.  Diners can delight themselves to the platters offered by the Israel restaurants, as they have broadened beyond the sumptuous Israeli cuisine to satiate their international patrons. This is in keeping with its rich diversity and cosmopolitan character that incorporates a varying landscape of ethnicities, cultural traditions, and hence not surprisingly, cuisines

Whether you are in the mood for Middle-Eastern and ethnic cuisine, fancy gourmet restaurants, or just good coffee, you can find what you are searching for wherever you may be. Israeli cuisine is legendary for their falafel and shwarma. They also have different choices of spreads such as hummus, tahina, eggplant, and Turkish salad.  For those who want to savor the culinary surprises in store for them in this wonderful country, there are numerous eatery places in Israel that serve delicacies from all over the world. From a romantic dining experience to a more family oriented eating environment, restaurants accommodate your needs.

Children are notoriously fastidious when it comes to eating. They are the biggest food critics yet. Locating a "child - friendly" restaurant in Israel can be a challeging task. No need to worry though. There are plenty pizzerias, ice cream parlors, and burger joints in almost every city imaginable in Israel. Many restaurants and cafes in Israel offer as part of their Children’s menu the basic dishes such as chicken nuggets, French fries, macaroni & cheese, hamburgers, hotdogs, omelets, and a selection of toasts plus spreads.

Children generally are not too keen on salad. Ordering a vegetable side dish to go along with your children’s meal is a subtle way of incorporating more vegetables in their diet. For instance, if you want to treat your child to a falafel and pita, you can show him a variety of assorted vegetables that he would like to have with his falafel. Malls in Israel also have simple, chain eateries and fast food eaters- including McDonalds and more that are child-friendly. Some beaches in Israel have wonderful child- friendly cafes and restaurants that are open year- round.

If you are looking for a romantic dining experience with your partner, Israel has a diversity of gourmet bistros to enhance your “date night”. Israel was a practical, egalitarian society, and good, healthful fresh food was all that was necessary to create a sturdy population. But people cannot live by falafel alone, and Israel has developed a group of truly fine, personal restaurants, many rooted in French tradition, but also exploring the cuisine traditions of Mediterranean cuisine. Israel is filled with interesting, affordable restaurants ranging from authentic ethnic and natural Mediterranean to kosher Indian or Mexican and gracefully inventive French. In order to be accessible to kosher diners, many Israeli restaurants offer vegetarian-only menus that are imaginative and affordable. The following is a selection of unusual choices for atmosphere, good food, and good value.

You can also look at upscale bars in Israel. Whether you are looking for a nice place to drink or to enjoy a grilled chicken sandwich, most bars offer a menu of drinks and dishes for you to choose from.  There are many bars combined with restaurants all over the country. Tel Aviv is popular for its nightlife and entertainment.  If you are both looking for something quiet and light, there are many cafי franchises in Israel that you are likely to spot. Whether you want a nice hot cup of coffee or a light meal, these cafes carry everything you need. Some include a salad bar and a “soup of the day” as well. If you want to treat yourselves out for a dessert, you can enjoy yourself with one of their pies, cakes and pastries. To beat the brutal summer heat, cool down with one of their iced soft beverages or milk shakes. Be sure to take out their special menus.