A Kosher Guide to Tel Aviv

Situated on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv is a bustling, cultural city celebrated for its delicious food, vibrant nightlife and stunning beaches. Here’s our kosher guide to Tel Aviv, including some of the best hotels, bars and restaurants for a memorable trip.

Tel Aviv: What to do 

There’s no better way to experience a city then by foot, strolling through the little streets and down the tree lined boulevards, taking in the architecture and stumbling across independent boutiques and coffee shops. To delve deeper into Tel Aviv’s rich history and architecture, consider taking a tour with Eager Tourist; a hyperlocal concierge in Tel Aviv offering exclusive expert-guided experiences, tours and workshops spanning art, culinary, architecture and nightlife. An expertise mostly unreachable to travelers, Eager Tourist connects travelers with the heart of the city’s creative core on curated experiences led by local experts that make the most of your travels, all from a deep cultural perspective.

 

For another unique experience, Milk & Honey Distillery, Israel’s first whisky distillery, in south Tel Aviv offers guided kosher tours and tastings, and tailor made events. Dedicated to practicing genuine, artisanal processes and passionate about creating high-quality beverages, the M&H Distillery team creates young single malt spirit, gins and herbal liqueurs in its Tel Aviv based distillery, which make the perfect souvenirs to take home. 

 

Where to stay

Ideal for families, Carlton Tel Aviv is located amongst Tel Aviv’s culture and shopping hub, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Experience utmost comfort and sophistication whilst staying in any of the sophisticated and fully equipped rooms and suites, all including a private balcony with views stretching out either across the Mediterranean Sea or cityscape. The rooftop boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sun beds and a fully stocked bar; the perfect setting for a tranquil and relaxing afternoon. 

 

For those looking for more of a home-away-from-home feel, The Levee is a new and much-needed hospitality option in Tel Aviv that offers eight, spacious and stylish apartments in a restored Eclectic architecture-style villa, rentable for short-term stays. The Levee features an on-site concierge, turndown service, and other elements of a hotel but with the feel and space of a private home. Centrally located in Neve Tzedek neighborhood, The Levee is a short stroll to Tel Aviv’s finest boutiques and restaurants and beaches.

 

The Plum Guide, which recently launched in Tel Aviv offers tried and tested apartments, also available for short-term rental. With each apartment undergoing rigorous assessment by The Plum Guide’s ‘home critics’, The Plum Guide promises to deliver only the best vacation rentals for a truly authentic, local experience. 

 

Where to eat & drink

Start the day right, and head down RendezVous restaurant for a delicious shakshuka breakfast. Located in the heart of Neve Tzedek, RendezVous offers an amalgamation of Israeli, Italian and French-style dishes, all made with fresh, high quality, local ingredients. Situated on the beachfront, Esperanto Bar (only open in the summer months) offers summer bites and delicious cocktails; the perfect spot to watch the sunset. 

 

Israeli Chef Meir Adoni runs the famed, fine dining kosher restaurants Lumina and Blue Sky at Carlton Tel Aviv. Lumina, which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, combines a fresh brasserie-bistro feel with innovative Jewish cuisine, a fun open kitchen and floor to ceiling windows that let you practically feel the sea breeze. Blue Sky is located on the 15th floor, with a sumptuous kosher menu of fish and vegetarian dishes set against the backdrop of Tel Aviv’s skyline.

 

Nomi is the latest venture by acclaimed Israeli chef Yoram Nitzan, previously head chef of the well-known Mul Yam and Bindella restaurants. Influenced by cooking techniques hailing from kitchens across the globe, nomi brings an innovative take to fine kosher dining with Nitzan presenting dishes bursting with the aromatic flavors indigenous of Israeli cuisine. 

 

And last but by no means least, restaurant DECA suggests a fish-oriented, Israeli menu, decorated with colors and aromas of the Middle East. Besides the obvious choices of fresh fish, DECA also offers a divine selection of vegetarian dishes; try the handmade pine nut and almond gnocchi.