Restaurant

Holy, which turned kosher a year ago, has a great vibe, with tables outside in the warm Tel Aviv evening, and an attractive crowd of 30-somethings drinking excellent cocktails.

It is hard to say any unkind words about the food, ambiance, or kind staff at Schmearz, though the long line and the wait time for bagels at super busy times can be a minor annoyance. 

The Posili Parmesan pasta (NIS 74) was a show stopper. Squiggly pasta in a four-cheese sauce (goat’s cheese, mozzarella, tomme, and parmesan), topped with chopped pistachios.

Basson may be a chef, a folklorist, and a food archaeologist, but above all, he’s someone who reminded me that the best meals aren’t written down. They’re lived. 

The concept behind De Facto is simple yet ambitious, says owner Rom Sherman. 'We wanted to create a place where guests never have to choose between a great meal and a great night out.'

'We arrived later than planned and were ravenous. This has nothing to do with the conclusion we reached after our meal that Roots must be one of the best kosher restaurants in Israel.'

26.8, the wine bar of Chef Amos Hayun at the luxurious Canaan Hotel in Safed, has been named “Israel’s Best Wine Bar of 2025,” beating top contenders from Tel Aviv.

Hidden on Dixie Highway: Capas Burger. Food truck vibes, pretzel buns, onion jam that changes lives. Miami's best-kept burger secret. Follow the smell.

A man in his early twenties sustained burns covering 70% of his body in a protest by self-immolation against the demolition of his family's food court in Iran.

Situated right on Modi’in’s main drag Dam Hamaccabim, Shimmy’s offers a menu of smash burgers, corn dogs, fried chicken sandwiches, and really good pastrami.