A Foodie's Ultimate Guide to Tel Aviv, Israel

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  • Israel

  • Tel Aviv

  • City Travel

  • Food & Wine

  • Boutique Travel

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Curator’s statement

Tel Aviv is a magical city filled with beautiful people, incredible food and a rich culture. It is truly a melting pot of so many different cultures, people and places. Tel Aviv is the cool younger sibling to Jerusalem, much more laid-back and relaxed. One of the best ways to explore this Mediterranean hub is by visiting some of the world-renowned restaurants and connecting with the locals.

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Things to do in Tel Aviv

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Beaches: Pick a beach any beach…they are all stunning and connected by the city-long boardwalk. Spend a day walking from beach to beach, or grab an e-scooter and ride down the tayelet.

Shop local at the Carmel shuk (market) or the Jaffa flea market.

Get lost in art galleries GALORE: RawArt Gallery and SAGA gallery are great for up-and-coming artist exhibitions.

Habima Square: Home to a number of cultural institutions such as the Habima Theatre, the Culture Palace and the Helena Rubinstein Pavilion for Contemporary Art.

Take a graffiti walking tour of Florentine and explore how the graffiti reflects different aspects of Israeli culture and society.

Visit the wine bars: Tel Aviv is known for its food-and-wine scene. Some notable wine bars worth having a glass at are Hagefen Local Wine Garden and Cantina San Remo.

Have lunch at Sarona Market, the first largest enclosed culinary market in Israel.

Take a stroll through the beautiful and historic French neighborhood of Neve Tzedek to admire the architecture and stumble across some great coffee shops.

Places to eat & drink in Tel Aviv

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Coffee / breakfast

Salene Freitag: The best bagels and lox in Tel Aviv.

WayCup Coffee: The best capuccino from Dan the barista.

Bread & Co.: For the most delicious skillets, an awesome pastry or snacks before the beach. The Greek pan is my favorite egg skillet, but don't skip their pre-made dips.

Lunch

Pe Gadol / Big Mouth: For the most incredible sandwich creations in the heart of eclectic Florentine neighborhood. The Asado sandwich will not disappoint.

HaCarmel40 inside the famous Shuk Carmel: For the best seafood lunch. Get the fish sandwich!

Deli TLV: For all the makings of an epic Tel Aviv picnic. Don't miss their epic wine collection.

Dinner

A restaurant: The ultimate bougie dinner by a renowned chef in the center of Tel Aviv. The pillows are a must try.

Pastel: Chic restaurant next to Tel Aviv Museum for a life-changing meal. Every dish is better than the last.

Depi: French and Mediterranean fusion meal that will blow your mind.

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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Tel Aviv.