Restaurants

A new Ontopo study reveals that Israelis choose restaurants based on atmosphere rather than cuisine, favoring digital bookings, spontaneity, and peer recommendations over AI or influencers.

Discover Israel's latest culinary hotspots, from Tel Aviv's trendiest new cafes and Bukharan eateries to artisan patisseries in Ashdod and gourmet spots across the country.

Fast-food giant KFC is replacing PepsiCo with Coca-Cola as its U.S. beverage supplier after 40 years, aiming to revitalize sales and attract customers back from competitors.

Discover Israel's best new hummus spots, from innovative Galilee joints to Tel Aviv's trendiest plates and desert gems in Mitzpe Ramon, redefining a beloved classic.

Tel Aviv's veteran Ze Sushi restaurant group has filed for a stay of proceedings with 19 million shekels in debt, while its two locations and delivery services continue operating as usual.

Discover the best new autumn and winter brunch menus across Israel, from Jaffa courtyards to Tel Aviv hotspots and Netanya bakeries offering creative seasonal dishes.

Chef Moshik Roth has opened the first branch of his new hot dog brand, FRANKCO, at the Menora Mivtahim Arena in Tel Aviv after a year and a half of culinary development.

Green Lantern fund is acquiring a 30%-35% stake in the Kiso restaurant group for 350-370 million NIS, replacing a planned IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Kosher hamburger chain Mi Ma Mo invests 8 million shekels to expand to 12 branches across Israel by early 2027, adding new locations in Haifa, Jerusalem, and other cities.

Discover the latest culinary hotspots in Israel, from a new birria taqueria in Tel Aviv's Carmel Market to trendy wine bars in Herzliya and Bukharian eateries.

Discover the latest culinary updates in Israel, from Pronto Bar's new Saturday brunch and Ramora Mio's gluten-free menu to HaMashena turning kosher and G27 reopening in Ramat Gan.

Discover Israel's trendiest restaurants of the month, featuring Tel Aviv's top new party dining spot, Bnei Brak's kosher kebab joint, and hot culinary openings nationwide.

McDonald's is deploying artificial intelligence tools to determine menu pricing across U.S. locations, sparking debate over price gaps between neighboring branches and growing regulatory scrutiny.

A Village Inn franchise in Florida filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $500,000 in debt, citing hurricane impacts, declining sales, and rising costs.

A review of Lobby 34, a new cozy gastro-bar on Nachlat Binyamin Street in Tel Aviv, highlighting its New York vibe, shareable plates, and standout sea bass bruschetta.

Tel Aviv's beloved Night Pizza expands to Shenkin Street with a charming new bistro concept, offering creative pizzas, fresh seafood, and vibrant neighborhood dining.

The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival combines world-class cinema with a vibrant culinary journey, offering everything from artisan morning bakeries and local street food to fine wine bars and exclusive film screenings.

Renowned chef Aviv Moshe is set to open his new Mediterranean seafood restaurant, "Zevulun," facing the water in Herzliya Pituah this October.

American fried chicken chain Yardbird filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $25 million in debt, closing several locations while keeping remaining restaurants open during restructuring.

KFC's future in Israel is under scrutiny amid reports of potential operational cutbacks, though the company insists its existing branches continue to operate normally.

The Mishloha delivery app is transforming its monthly promotion into a weekly "FreeDay" every Thursday, offering full delivery fee cashback amid fierce market competition.

A Guardian investigation reveals an existential crisis for Britain's fish and chips industry, driven by soaring costs, fishing quota cuts, and regulatory pressures.

Chef Tal Rashevsky went from a turbulent past of drug trafficking and rehabilitation to becoming a dominant, controversial figure in Tel Aviv's restaurant scene.

Bravo! Italian Kitchen closed its Knoxville branch following its parent company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, revealing over $50 million in liabilities and unpaid debts.

Explore Israel's newest culinary hotspots, from artisan sourdough bakeries in Haifa and Tel Aviv's wild ice cream shops to innovative bistros and upcoming foodie openings.

The Tex-Mex chain Rapidos, part of the BBB Group, opened its first Eilat branch with a 1 million NIS investment, expanding its nationwide footprint to 7 locations.

Chef Assaf Granit was spotted at Ruthie Broudo's Herzl 16, sparking rumors of a reconciliation after a bitter fallout over staff poaching during the pandemic.

As Rosh Hashanah 2026 approaches, Israeli kitchens balance rich traditional heritage like chraime and gefilte fish with a growing reliance on ready-made holiday feasts.

JONZ offers a great deal, Pop & Pop launches new dishes, Coca-Cola brings back the Diner project, OBI announces a new menu, Berta offers aperitivo and Friday lunches, Nono Mimi launches a vegan menu, Dinings celebrates Sundays, Sarona Market hosts fruit desserts from Ashdod, Tomer Tal meets Raanan Nosel, and Rib West in Haifa changes direction. All the tasty news of the week.

Avi Biton takes first place with the new Club Marine in Herzliya, Haim Cohen revives a legendary Tel Aviv address, and Asaf Granit manages to create a line even for pita. From the burger everyone is praising to a cafe in Ashkelon that is all over Instagram — these are the 20 most talked-about restaurants, bars, and cafes of the month.

Three wine bars in the Sharon area and one in Kiryat Ono, new New York-style pizzerias, a cafe with a large menu of matcha drinks, additional skewer restaurants, the taco trend continues to expand, as does the 'dine and party' restaurant trend. Many new places opened this week, here is everything you need to know.

Chef Omer Miller, who left Israel with his family, revealed the dramatic change he underwent and explains why he refuses to pay for these meals: "I prefer to collect experiences"

The southern city is experiencing an impressive awakening, and recently a variety of current and trendy restaurants have opened there: a wine bar, a cafe and tattoo studio, a Neapolitan pizzeria, a Japanese cafe with a decadent brunch menu, a fish restaurant and an Italian restaurant, a 24/7 cafe with a huge matcha menu, and in short - everything that makes the periphery much closer to the center...

For the first time, it is possible to order dishes from the Taizu restaurant to your home, and we have already checked how they survive the journey. Also: a madeleine and matcha pop-up in Tel Aviv, an event entirely about fermentation at the Talpiot market, and a new farmers' market in Pardes Hanna.

The issue of tipping in US restaurants has become a major topic of debate. With digital tipping options reaching 18–22%, more establishments are moving toward a "no-tip" model, incorporating service costs directly into menu prices.

The Jerusalem group that took over the location of Topolopompo continues to expand and is opening Zoti, a grandiose restaurant with an investment of millions in the space where Herbert Samuel once operated. Zoti continues the group's 'dine and party' concept, with a DJ playing every evening, a Mediterranean menu, and pricing that can be defined as absurd.

Imagine a meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant where the final bill is merely a suggestion. You decide what you can afford to pay, and the staff accepts it without question. This model is gaining traction in luxury dining establishments worldwide, and the results are surprising even the owners.

In an era where culinary trends change like the seasons, there are places where time has stood still - in the good sense of the word. The veteran workers' restaurants are institutions of culture, memory, and food cooked with a lot of emotion. From the comeback of "Monka" in Jaffa, through the hands of Ziva in the Shapira neighborhood, to the tradition of "Rahmo" in Jerusalem: we went in search of...

After years of standing abandoned, the colorful arches on the descent to HaSharon Beach in Herzliya have received a new lease on life. In the morning, sandwiches and pastries await, while in the evening, there is pizza, smashburgers, wine, and music at sunset. The prices are not low and the service is still in the trial phase, but the location does much of the work.

For the last two weeks, everyone has been talking about 'De Pita', the new shawarma place from the Machneyuda group in Jerusalem. But does it manage to put up a real fight against the famous doner from the Mahane Yehuda market, which is only 100 meters away and has had lines for 6 years in a row? We went to check and returned surprised.

A team of leading chefs and culinary experts selected eight European cities with exceptional food scenes for Travel + Leisure, providing recommendations for restaurants and markets.

What was missing in Jerusalem is exactly what we found in Mola Botani and Mola Aquarium, twin cafe-restaurants that are jumping on the buffet trend and offering worthy (and kosher) breakfasts and lunches in the busy leisure complexes in the capital. What do they eat there and is it worth the pricing?

Renowned chef Eyal Shani opens up about a personal tragedy, the 'quiet' boycott of Israeli restaurants abroad, and why he still refuses to watch himself on television.

When it opened back in 1999, Zuzubara brought a real breakthrough to the country and saw huge lines for many months. After the chain was sold in 2024, the buyers decided to refresh the ranks, and now the chain is getting a facelift, including innovations that haven't been thought of yet in pan-Asian chains in Israel.

The veteran chef provided an honest glimpse into his busy world and explained why he finds it difficult to watch himself on the Keshet 12 screen, while revealing the truth behind the complex relationships between the show's judges over the years.

Matcha drinks, New York-style pizza, crazy grilled toast, self-service, and the coolest branding you've ever seen. We found all these and more at the new Coffee Club, which opened in the reviving Afridar Square in Ashkelon and offers round-the-clock service.

Israel's restaurant index shows an increase in diners arriving in Haifa and the Galilee. Alongside high demand and the desire to recover, business owners reiterate the need for grants and assistance to survive.

Everyone is talking about Nomi, but nothing prepared us for what we found at the restaurant in Kfar Monash on a mid-summer Wednesday afternoon. A huge selection of pastries, sandwiches, salads, spreads, desserts, and special dishes, excellent service, a relaxed atmosphere, and everything is running flawlessly.

Lobster roll and oysters in Haifa, kubaneh and chard blintzes in the Galilee, an elaborate buffet near Rehovot, and a Jerusalem Friday brunch that starts with challah and ends with a torshi toast. We have collected 11 new and renewed brunches across the country, including some kosher options and others that don't require waiting for the weekend.

To mark 20 years of operation, the Mexicana group is expanding its presence in Israel and opening branches in Rishon LeZion, Kfar Saba, and Netanya. The move includes a kosher branch at the Azrieli Rishonim mall, a designed food truck, and a flight promotion to Mexico.