Enjoying The Many Food Choices in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is a known gastronomic paradise in fact many tourists who had multiple trips to the city list food as one of the top reasons why they love the city. There are countless Tel Aviv restaurants offering a different kind of experience from fast-food type dining, casual dining, to fine dining. You name it, Tel Aviv has it. Breaking through the local food scene means dining where locals love to eat. One of the best ways for you to get into local favorites is to ask for the best places to eat. If you are staying in Tel Aviv holiday rentals you have a distinct advantage – you get to know local folks, a lot of them. The thing is, if you know a lot of people in the city that would mean getting more tips where to eat and why. Do you want to maximize your trip in the city? Rent out a place of your own!

Okay so where you should eat while in Tel Aviv? The most exciting places to eat here is at cafe-restaurants. The food “genre” of these places is casual and more creative, reflecting the young energy of the city. If you are a sucker for informal meals then these are the places to go. Try the Mitbachon in Shuk HaCarmel, a 24-hour kitchenette known for great tasting food, affordable drinks, and a casual atmosphere that makes reading the paper on your table ideal and pleasurable. You can also try Cafe Noir, an intimate place to meet someone or to celebrate special occasions with friends without the hefty bill. Orna and Ella is also a good dining spot. It is located in the busy shopping street of Shenkin, a great place to just sit and relax, enjoy good food, and pass time in a lazy afternoon.

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Staying on a vacation apartment Tel Aviv gives you access to popular local dining spots. Are you into ethnic food? Then you can dine at Nanchutka (Lilienblum St.) and try the delicious Gruze food the restaurant is well known for. Many locals say everything in the menu here is good so try anything. You can also try the food at Dr. Shakshuka in the heart of Jaffa. This restaurant is known for serving delicious meals from Tripoli so this can be a good alternative to your usual lunch fair. There are also restaurants that serve an all-Yiddish menu like Cafe Kiton at Dizengoff St. This Cafe has been around for a long time and is a popular stop for locals. Mull Eden is also another Yiddish restaurant that you should not miss trying. It is located in Lilienblum Street. You have to keep in mind though that ethnic restaurants are not into classy decor. But these are great dining spots for trying great tasting, affordable meals.

If you are into fine dining you can try Rafael on Hayarkon St. (inside the Dan Panorama Hotel). This place serves world class food and service. Although a little bit pricy, it is money well spent. Having a romantic dinner here is perfect. You can then just walk down the street right after the wonderful meal back to your own vacation apartment Tel Aviv. It is a perfect night you can share with someone special.