Food and cuisine

Taste Israel’s amazing food, from local markets and Falafel stands, to award-winning international restaurants.
Falafel, hummus and pita in Israel

Israel is no doubt a foodies’ paradise, as its combination of cultures has brought over a huge selection of dishes at the highest level from all around the world. This endless variety of high-quality food is one of the best ways to get fascinating cultural experiences, while at the same time enjoying some mouth-watering cuisine.

From the more common Hummus, Falafel, and Shakshuka, to lesser-known Persian, Hungarian, and Iraqi dishes, the selection is endless. In addition, fine dining enthusiasts will be glad to know that you can also find some of the best international restaurants in the world here, with highly considered Fusion and vegan cuisine, alongside popular Thai, Indian, and French dining places, to name a few.

With countless options to experience the incredible cuisine of Israel, like local markets, high-end restaurants, and everything in between, some visitors might feel a bit lost while looking for the best food in Israel. On this page, you can see the best guides for food and cuisine in Israel, with all of the local recommendations, for your best experience in this culinary paradise.

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Israeli markets

Best markets in Israel

Ask anyone in Israel where to really get a feel for a city, and they’ll probably point you toward the local market. Not the polished, tourist-heavy ones — though we love a walk through Mahane Yehuda or Carmel — but the neighborhood markets where people do their actual shopping, grab lunch, argue over produce prices, and catch up on gossip between the parsley and the pickles.

Vineyard in Y'iron, Israel

Vineyards in Israel

Hamantaschen – the secrets behind the ultimate Purim cookies!

Why are they specifically associated with Purim? What are the best recipes? All the secrets behind the Purim cookies!

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Sachlav

The city of Jerusalem, Israel

Things to do in Jerusalem

Our beloved Jerusalem, a city steeped in religious and historical significance, offers breathtaking views and an atmosphere of sanctity that is unmatched anywhere else in the world.

An outdoors cooking class

Cooking classes in Israel

Israeli knowledge quiz

A Quiz Through History, Culture, and Nature

Israeli beer in Jaffa

Israel beer: best Israeli beers and breweries

Makom Yafe Lecafe

Cool cafes in Israel

Israel is a wonderful place for coffee lovers. You can find everything here: local coffee carts overlooking the open green scenery, as well as cafés whose quality rivals that of fine-dining restaurants. Israeli waiters are welcoming, and the cafés with terraces benefit from pleasant, pampering sunshine—offered to tourists even during winter.

Bedouins in Israel

Bedouins in Israel

Israeli Hummus and salads

Israeli food bucket list: 24 must-try dishes

A salad

Vegan food in Israel

Azrieli Mall, Israel

Tel Aviv indoor activities

A supermarket in Israel

Supermarkets in Israel

Your guide to grocery stores in Israel covers top supermarkets, local market comparisons, and shopping hours. tips for budget-friendly shopping, finding quality produce, and the best time to shop.

Spice shop, Tel Aviv

Spices from Israel

Falafel in Israel

Falafel in Israel

A sailboat in Haifa, Israel

Sailing trips in Israel

Tel Aviv skyline, Israel

13 unique things to do in Tel Aviv

Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem, Israel

Israeli olive oil

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Best Tel Aviv international restaurants

A couple kissing

Israel for couples: most romantic trips

Tipping box

How to tip in Israel

Tel Aviv city lights, Israel

Tel Aviv vs Jerusalem

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Sabich in Israel

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