Eating and drinking in Israel is a culinary experience unto itself, as the country is known for its diverse food scene and restaurants, combining both traditional recipes and local ingredients in modern and inventive ways. From street food like crispy falafel, flavorful shawarma and the always contested “best hummus” to fine dining, Israel has some of the world’s most renowned dishes, chefs and restaurants. The population of Israel is diverse and many have brought flavors from their home countries creating a unique fusion-style of food across the country including Russian, Polish, Moroccan, Iraqui and Yemenite flavors, and much more. Eating and drinking in Israel is also influenced by availability and local ingredients, highlighting fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and fish, and gaining popularity for ingredients such as dates, olives, and spices. Tel Aviv has also gained global recognition for its influence and progressive in vegan and plant-based eating, attracting international tourists from around the world.
Food & Drink in Israel
Food & Drink in Israel
Pavo Brewery, Zichron Yaakov
The Pavo Brewery in Zichron Yaakov is one of Israel's leading micro-breweries. Founded in 2010, Pavo was one of a number of new micro-breweries to open in Israel in what has been a surge of openings over the past few years. Set on the outskirts of the quaint town of Zichron Yaakov, in a beautiful location on the edge of Mount Carmel, Pavo opens its doors to visitors who are welcomed to tour the brewery and taste the beers, and of course, enjoy them in its beer garden, bar, or restaurant! Read MoreAbu Gosh
The town of Abu Gosh, just outside Jerusalem in the Jerusalem Hills is the unrivaled hummus capital of Israel, and some would say, the world. An Arab-Israeli village, Abu Gosh is famed across Israel for its fifteen amazing hummus restaurants, with Israelis traveling from far and wide to eat. As well as its food, Abu Gosh is famous for the Abu Gosh Music Festival, a vocal music festival which takes place twice a year and attracts some impressive performers. Read More
Food tourism in Israel
A far cry from the days when Israeli's lived by falafal and hummus, growing only the synonymous Jaffa Orange, Israel has, over the past decade, grown into one of the world's cuisine frontrunners. And it is only logical for it to be here. With a population which has immigrated to the country from around the world, relatively recently, authentic generational recipes cross paths with the fusion cuisine Israel is now famous for. Read More
