The Tel Aviv Port boardwalk, home of Piano Piano. Photo: Meravh, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Piano Piano
A stylish Italian dairy restaurant at the Tel Aviv Port, with fresh pastas, pizzas and the much-praised truffle gnocchi. Sit outside on the boardwalk for a view of the sea. Note that it does not take reservations.
Fish Market
Despite the name, this veteran restaurant serves a wide non-dairy menu that includes both fish and meat cuts. Lively and social, it is a good choice for groups looking for variety in one place.
Mythos Grill Bar
A long-standing kosher grill near the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, serving skewers, steaks, kebabs and burgers. Reliable, relaxed and good value, it is an easy pick for a family or group dinner.
Sarona, Tel Aviv, home of the Whisky Bar & Museum. Photo: David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Whisky Bar & Museum
A stylish bar and restaurant in a restored Templer cellar in the Sarona complex, with more than 1,000 bottles of whisky on display and a cigar room. The kosher meat menu makes it a memorable evening out for adults.
Hanan Margilan
A veteran Bukharan restaurant serving the hearty dishes of Central Asian Jewish cooking: hand-pulled lagman noodles, dumplings, rice pilaf and kebabs. Unpretentious, generous and full of character.
Esther HaMalka
A popular kosher burger bar at the top of Rothschild Boulevard, with burgers, chicken wings and crispy chicken at fair prices. Casual and quick, it is a good kosher lunch while exploring Rothschild and Neve Tzedek.
Schmearz
A busy bagel café with creative bagels, spreads and smoked fish, and a cheerful diner feel. Expect a line at peak times. A fun, casual breakfast or lunch stop in Tel Aviv’s Old North.
Frishman Beach, Tel Aviv, facing Manara. Photo: דוד שי, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Manara
A fish restaurant facing Frishman Beach, cooking over the grill and a charcoal oven and serving raw dishes too. It’s a short walk from the seafront hotels, which makes it an easy kosher dinner after a day by the sea.
Rova Alef
A chef’s restaurant in a boutique hotel, focused on fresh fish and seafood-style dishes, with some pastas and a newer brunch menu. A stylish, grown-up choice for a dairy or fish meal in central Tel Aviv.
The Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv, home of Flame. Photo: Michaelmo19, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Flame
Israel’s first open-fire restaurant, in the Carlton Hotel overlooking the marina and the beach. Almost every dish is cooked over live flames, from steaks to vegetables, and the kosher wine list is excellent. Come for the sunset.
The Hilton Tel Aviv, home of Onami. Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Onami
The kosher branch of one of Israel’s pioneering Japanese restaurants, in the lobby of the Hilton Tel Aviv. A traditional menu of sushi, sashimi, delicate soups and skewers, with fish, vegetarian and vegan dishes and a good-value business lunch.
The Hilton Tel Aviv, home of Darya. Photo: Gellerj, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Darya
A refined meat restaurant on the lower level of the Hilton Tel Aviv, with a menu inspired by the Silk Road, the Far East and the Mediterranean. Polished hotel service and a sea-view terrace make it a lovely choice for a relaxed, special dinner.
Florentina
A kosher dairy restaurant in the trendy Florentin neighborhood of south Tel Aviv, serving pasta, pizza, fish and Israeli favorites. A great pick for a kosher lunch while exploring Florentin, Jaffa or the Carmel Market area.
Nini Hachi
A long-running local favorite in Tel Aviv’s Old North, close to the port, serving a large kosher menu of sushi and Japanese and Asian dishes. Relaxed, friendly and consistently one of the most highly rated kosher restaurants in the city.
Nahalat Binyamin Street, Tel Aviv, home of Goshen. Photo: Yair-haklai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Goshen
A veteran kosher steakhouse on lively Nahalat Binyamin Street that ages its own beef. The relaxed room, quality cuts and fair prices have made it a Tel Aviv institution for kosher meat lovers. Try the house-aged entrecôte.
Pankina
A popular kosher Italian restaurant with reasonable prices and a comfortable atmosphere that works well for families and groups. Pastas, pizzas and fish dishes make it an easy choice for a relaxed lunch or dinner in central Tel Aviv.
Dvora
Eyal Shani calls Dvora the “wild sister” of Malka. His second kosher restaurant in Tel Aviv sits off the lobby of the Debrah Brown Hotel, with a menu that changes daily and features several of his signature dishes. Great for a fun, energetic night out.
The Royal Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv, home of West Side. Photo: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. West Side
An elegant, modern restaurant at the Royal Beach hotel right on the Tel Aviv promenade. With an open sea-view balcony, it is one of the city’s best places for a kosher dinner at sunset, and a favorite for special occasions.
Malka
The first kosher restaurant from celebrated chef Eyal Shani, Malka brings his famously playful, produce-driven cooking to a kosher kitchen. Expect shareable plates, warm focaccia, roasted vegetables and the much-talked-about schnitzel, all served in a lively room that feels pure Tel Aviv.
Dr. Shakshuka
Eating at Dr. Shakshuka is like taking a step back in time with a fabulous plate of food. Ambiance Dr. Shakshuka is located in a little alley connecting a back street of the Jaffa Flea Market with one of the main roads. The setting is casual – guests can gather around long tables and eat […]
Meatos Restaurant
Meatos Just what it sounds like, Meatos delivers a sensational dining experience for meat lovers to enjoy. The service is pleasant, the quality outstanding, and the variety of options and flavors will have you running back to this culinary masterpiece for more. Ambiance Meatos was born as a vision of chef Kobi’s dream to combine […]
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