Grilled entrecôte with a fresh salad at a country restaurant in the Golan Heights

A culinary guide to the north

Where to Eat Well in the North

A precise local guide to restaurants, cafés, pubs and wineries — by region, cuisine and atmosphere. From the Golan Heights, through the Galilee, to the Sea of Galilee.

94selected places 17cuisines & experiences 3regions in the north

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Zendegi - Vegan Food — Food in Had Nes in Had Nes Food in Had Nes 19
Had Nes

Zendegi - Vegan Food

Tasty, healthy vegan cooking made with fresh vegetables and quality ingredients.

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Al HaNahar, Kibbutz Kinneret — Pubs in Kinneret Pubs 11
Kinneret

Al HaNahar, Kibbutz Kinneret

A bar serving food and drink on the banks of the Jordan River, a restaurant by evening and a buzzing bar by night.

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HaGilbon Farm — a real food experience — Meat Restaurants in the Golan Heights Meat Restaurants 11
the Golan Heights

HaGilbon Farm — a real food experience

In the heart of the Golan, between pastures and vineyards — a quality grill restaurant, pasture to table.

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NeOmi's Cakes in Had Nes — Food in Had Nes in Had Nes Food in Had Nes 11
Had Nes

NeOmi's Cakes in Had Nes

Designer birthday cakes, sweet gift boxes, and decadent desserts made to order from the finest ingredients.

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Riko Coffee Cart at Knaf — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Moshav Knaf Cafés & Coffee Carts 11
Moshav Knaf

Riko Coffee Cart at Knaf

A coffee cart at Moshav Knaf serving good coffee and excellent food with a perfect breeze.

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Adini - Kitchen Boutique — Food in Had Nes in Had Nes Food in Had Nes 10
Had Nes

Adini - Kitchen Boutique

Sweet gift boxes, all kinds of desserts, decadent cakes, and savory platters made for any occasion.

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Bat Ya'ar Restaurant — Meat Restaurants in Bat Ya'ar Meat Restaurants 10
Bat Ya'ar

Bat Ya'ar Restaurant

Bat Ya'ar sits high in the Birya Forest — an authentic local eatery with a ranch atmosphere.

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HaBokrim Restaurant Merom Golan — Kosher Restaurants in Merom Golan Kosher Restaurants 10
Merom Golan

HaBokrim Restaurant Merom Golan

A kosher chef's restaurant in Merom Golan with an authentic cowboy atmosphere.

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Route 90 — Meat Restaurants in Mahanayim Junction Meat Restaurants 10
Mahanayim Junction

Route 90

Route 90 sits at the fuel-station complex at Mahanayim Junction.

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Thai Market in Moshav Ramot — Asian Restaurants in Moshav Ramot Asian Restaurants 10
Moshav Ramot

Thai Market in Moshav Ramot

A pop-up Thai food stall serving authentic dishes in Moshav Ramot.

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1910 - at Kibbutz Degania Alef — Italian Restaurants in Degania Italian Restaurants 9
Degania

1910 - at Kibbutz Degania Alef

1910 is an Italian-Mediterranean chef's restaurant set in the Hatzer HaRishonim complex at Kibbutz Degania Alef.

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Brauhaus HaGolan — Meat Restaurants in Katzrin Meat Restaurants 9
Katzrin

Brauhaus HaGolan

Brauhaus HaGolan sits inside the brewery in Katzrin.

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El HaGalil - Kibbutz Parod — Vegetarian Restaurants in Kibbutz Parod Vegetarian Restaurants 9
Kibbutz Parod

El HaGalil - Kibbutz Parod

A welcoming Druze vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Kibbutz Parod serving home-style dishes that change with the seasons.

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Har Odem Winery, Moshav Odem — Wineries in Odem Wineries 9
Odem

Har Odem Winery, Moshav Odem

A family winery in the Golan with a visitor centre, tastings and kosher, vegan wines.

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Rak Hummus Rak BaLayla, Katzrin — Pubs in Katzrin Pubs 9
Katzrin

Rak Hummus Rak BaLayla, Katzrin

A neighborhood bar in the Katzrin industrial zone with good music, cocktails and a cool atmosphere.

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Amyros - Café and Bakery — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Moshav Sha'al Cafés & Coffee Carts 8
Moshav Sha'al

Amyros - Café and Bakery

A small café and bakery at Moshav Sha'al serving fine coffee and a hearty menu.

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HaBikta BeRamot (The Cabin in Ramot) — Kosher Restaurants in Moshav Ramot Kosher Restaurants 8
Moshav Ramot

HaBikta BeRamot (The Cabin in Ramot)

A kosher meat restaurant in Moshav Ramot with interesting options for vegetarians and vegans too.

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HaPisga Restaurant Bnei Yehuda — Kosher Restaurants in Bnei Yehuda Kosher Restaurants 8
Bnei Yehuda

HaPisga Restaurant Bnei Yehuda

A kosher chef's restaurant in the Nof Golan mall, overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the Golan mountains.

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HaShef HaYoshev (The Seated Chef) Restaurant — Home-style Restaurants in Kela Alon Home-style Restaurants 8
Kela Alon

HaShef HaYoshev (The Seated Chef) Restaurant

An intimate kosher tasting-menu restaurant set in the family home in Kela Alon, where a single large table and the host's stories…

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Mayona at Kibbutz Amir — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Kibbutz Amir Cafés & Coffee Carts 8
Kibbutz Amir

Mayona at Kibbutz Amir

A café and confectionery at Kibbutz Amir, with pastries handmade by Maayan Tzur.

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Café Arthur at Kinneret Colony — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Kinneret Cafés & Coffee Carts 7
Kinneret

Café Arthur at Kinneret Colony

A charming coffee cart in the courtyard at Kinneret Colony with a lovely view of the Sea of Galilee.

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Café Nino at Ma'ale Gamla — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Ma'ale Gamla Cafés & Coffee Carts 7
Ma'ale Gamla

Café Nino at Ma'ale Gamla

A magical café at Moshav Ma'ale Gamla facing the Sea of Galilee.

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Dora Coffee Cart at Moshav Nov — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Moshav Nov Cafés & Coffee Carts 7
Moshav Nov

Dora Coffee Cart at Moshav Nov

A coffee cart at Moshav Nov serving fine coffee, fresh fare and stunning views with a warm, homey welcome.

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Marindo — Meat Restaurants in Ein Gev Meat Restaurants 7
Ein Gev

Marindo

Marindo, Ein Gev.

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Pensa Bar, Degania Bet — Pubs in Degania Bet Pubs 7
Degania Bet

Pensa Bar, Degania Bet

A fun spot in Degania Bet with good music, pizzas, chasers, beers and dancing.

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Shulka Bar Ginosar — Pubs in Ginosar Pubs 7
Ginosar

Shulka Bar Ginosar

A bar-restaurant on the shore of the Sea of Galilee with stunning views, good music and a pastoral atmosphere.

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Sumsum - Café at Kidmat Tzvi — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Kidmat Tzvi Cafés & Coffee Carts 7
Kidmat Tzvi

Sumsum - Café at Kidmat Tzvi

A café built inside a restored 1975 Israeli-made railway car at the entrance to Kidmat Tzvi, with a menu that changes weekly arou…

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Bel Ofri Farm — Vegetarian Restaurants in Kidmat Tzvi Vegetarian Restaurants 6
Kidmat Tzvi

Bel Ofri Farm

A countryside farm in Kidmat Tzvi serving a vegetarian meal centered on handmade cheeses, alongside tastings of its own estate wi…

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Gilis Meat Restaurant — Kosher Restaurants in Golan Heights Kosher Restaurants 6
Golan Heights

Gilis Meat Restaurant

A kosher meat restaurant in Moshav Nov, where the cattle are pasture-raised by the Gilis family.

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Gioia - in Rosh Pina — Italian Restaurants in Rosh Pina Italian Restaurants 6
Rosh Pina

Gioia - in Rosh Pina

Gioia is a kosher Italian restaurant located in the Shofina mall complex in Rosh Pina.

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HaMa'ashena in Had Nes — Food in Had Nes in Had Nes Food in Had Nes 6
Had Nes

HaMa'ashena in Had Nes

Quality meats smoked the traditional way, each cut treated to bring out its best smoky flavor.

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Jachnun Kriti — Food in Had Nes in Had Nes Food in Had Nes 6
Had Nes

Jachnun Kriti

A hands-on bakery turning out fresh-from-the-oven Yemenite pastries made from quality ingredients.

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Japanika, Tzemach Branch — Asian Restaurants in Kinneret Asian Restaurants 6
Kinneret

Japanika, Tzemach Branch

An Asian restaurant from the Japanika chain located in the Mul Kinneret complex in Tzemach.

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Kochan Coffee Cart at Korazim — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Korazim Cafés & Coffee Carts 6
Korazim

Kochan Coffee Cart at Korazim

A boutique coffee cart at Korazim with a lovely view of the Sea of Galilee and Mount Hermon.

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Liz - Home Cooking — Food in Had Nes in Had Nes Food in Had Nes 6
Had Nes

Liz - Home Cooking

Liz Dadon serves genuine home-cooked meals, with hearty meat dishes at lunch and a rich dairy spread in the evening.

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Moshavotz — Meat Restaurants in Ma'ale Gamla Meat Restaurants 6
Ma'ale Gamla

Moshavotz

Moshavotz — simply good food in Moshav Ramot.

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Moulin Pâtisserie at Givat Yoav — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Givat Yoav Cafés & Coffee Carts 6
Givat Yoav

Moulin Pâtisserie at Givat Yoav

A French café and pâtisserie overlooking the Sea of Galilee at the Isle Galy holiday village in Givat Yoav.

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Alva Bar, Afikim — Pubs in Afikim Pubs 5
Afikim

Alva Bar, Afikim

A lively local bar in Afikim popular with the young crowd of the Jordan Valley and the surrounding area.

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Amici Coffee Cart at Karkom — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Karkom Cafés & Coffee Carts 5
Karkom

Amici Coffee Cart at Karkom

A coffee cart at Karkom — a perfect spot for friends to meet over good food and a view.

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Café Moyiz — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Moshav Ramot Cafés & Coffee Carts 5
Moshav Ramot

Café Moyiz

A charming café in the Lul-Art complex at Moshav Ramot, with handmade pastries and sweeping views of the Sea of Galilee.

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Iskander — Kosher Restaurants in Gadot HaYarden Kosher Restaurants 5
Gadot HaYarden

Iskander

A kosher meat restaurant on the banks of the Jordan River, specializing in pot dishes and grilled meats.

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Pub HaGirit, Natur — Pubs in Natur Pubs 5
Natur

Pub HaGirit, Natur

A pub offering a selection of more than 50 beers along with locally produced Israeli wine.

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Rak Hummus Katzrin — Vegetarian Restaurants in Katzrin Vegetarian Restaurants 5
Katzrin

Rak Hummus Katzrin

A distinctive hummus joint in Katzrin serving handmade hummus dishes, interesting toppings and an unforgettable sabich.

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Ein Gev Fish Restaurant — Fish Restaurants in Ein Gev Fish Restaurants 4
Ein Gev

Ein Gev Fish Restaurant

A long-established fish restaurant set right on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.

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Ein Kfit - Coffee Cart at Natur — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Natur Cafés & Coffee Carts 4
Natur

Ein Kfit - Coffee Cart at Natur

A kosher coffee cart at Natur within the Mandarina Studio complex, serving fine coffee, quiches and sweets.

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Grineli - Boutique Dairy in Ortal — Boutique Dairies in Ortal Boutique Dairies 4
Ortal

Grineli - Boutique Dairy in Ortal

A charming little boutique dairy in Kibbutz Ortal offering a wide selection of handmade quality cheeses.

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Meatshos — Meat Restaurants in Katzrin Meat Restaurants 4
Katzrin

Meatshos

Meatshos.

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Rene - Rosh Pina — Vegetarian Restaurants in Rosh Pina Vegetarian Restaurants 4
Rosh Pina

Rene - Rosh Pina

A rustic vegetarian dairy restaurant in the center of Rosh Pina that turns into a lively pub and hangout in the evening.

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Shulchan HaOchel (The Dining Table) — Home-style Restaurants in Moshav Kanaf Home-style Restaurants 4
Moshav Kanaf

Shulchan HaOchel (The Dining Table)

A home-style kitchen in Moshav Kanaf serving fresh, seasonal dishes made to order from local ingredients.

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Mamma Mia — Italian Restaurants in Tiberias Italian Restaurants 3
Tiberias

Mamma Mia

Mamma Mia serves Italian food made from fresh ingredients on the Tiberias pedestrian mall.

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Mula Café - Coffee Cart at Tel Katzir — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Tel Katzir Cafés & Coffee Carts 3
Tel Katzir

Mula Café - Coffee Cart at Tel Katzir

Excellent coffee and a pleasant atmosphere with a stunning open view of the Sea of Galilee and the entire valley.

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Shipudei Rachamim Simcha VeBanav — Kosher Restaurants in Rosh Pina Kosher Restaurants 3
Rosh Pina

Shipudei Rachamim Simcha VeBanav

A Mizrahi grill house in Rosh Pina with abundant fresh salads and straight-from-the-fire meats.

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Brunch at the Natur Dairy — Cafés & Coffee Carts in Natur Cafés & Coffee Carts 2
Natur

Brunch at the Natur Dairy

Brunch in the dairy's garden at Natur, featuring the dairy's own cheeses alongside fine coffee and local wine.

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Invito Italian Food — Food in Had Nes in Had Nes Food in Had Nes 2
Had Nes

Invito Italian Food

Good Italian takeaway prepared from traditional recipes with fresh, organic ingredients and cheeses from Italy.

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Alber Winery — Rosh Pina — Wineries in Rosh Pina Wineries
Rosh Pina

Alber Winery — Rosh Pina

A visit here begins with a viewpoint over the Golan and Galilee mountains, taking in the vineyards, the olive grove, the orchard…

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Alfonso Dairy Catering in Katzrin — Catering & Prepared Food in Katzrin Catering & Prepared Food
Katzrin

Alfonso Dairy Catering in Katzrin

Kosher dairy catering in Katzrin for private events, group functions, fun days and trips, with an emphasis on freshness and quali…

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Deir Aziz - Dairy in Kanaf — Boutique Dairies in Moshav Kanaf Boutique Dairies
Moshav Kanaf

Deir Aziz - Dairy in Kanaf

A small boutique dairy in Moshav Kanaf producing goat cheeses from its own herd, with farm tours, tastings and workshops.

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Gelilto - Italian-style ice cream — Ice Cream Shops in Sde Nehemia Ice Cream Shops
Sde Nehemia

Gelilto - Italian-style ice cream

An Italian-style gelateria serving fine ice cream and sorbet made from local fruit in a charming kibbutz setting.

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HaAduma - in Moshav Ramot — Food Trucks in Moshav Ramot Food Trucks
Moshav Ramot

HaAduma - in Moshav Ramot

A food truck in Moshav Ramot specializing in fine meat sandwiches made with local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

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HaMachlaba HaYeshana (The Old Dairy) — Catering & Prepared Food in Givat Yoav Catering & Prepared Food
Givat Yoav

HaMachlaba HaYeshana (The Old Dairy)

A home of food, events and good flavors in Givat Yoav, serving home-style lunches and hosting boutique events with smokehouse mea…

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Hummus 90 — Vegan Restaurants in Ashdot Yaakov Vegan Restaurants
Ashdot Yaakov

Hummus 90

A fully vegan restaurant offering a rich and varied menu of hummus and homestyle dishes.

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Shiri Bistro — Home-style Restaurants in Rosh Pina Home-style Restaurants
Rosh Pina

Shiri Bistro

A French country bistro in historic Rosh Pina, run by a chef trained under a three-Michelin-star master and paired with sweeping…

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Tajine Hatzor HaGlilit — Catering & Prepared Food in Hatzor HaGlilit Catering & Prepared Food
Hatzor HaGlilit

Tajine Hatzor HaGlilit

Tasty, authentic home-style cooking from the best of Moroccan cuisine (kosher), offering prepared food for catering every Friday.

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Tali Indian Vegetarian Restaurant — Vegetarian Restaurants in Kiryat Shmona Vegetarian Restaurants
Kiryat Shmona

Tali Indian Vegetarian Restaurant

An authentic Indian vegetarian restaurant on the Kiryat Shmona-Dafna road serving varied, flavorful food.

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XO Meat Restaurant — Meat Restaurants in Majdal Shams Meat Restaurants
Majdal Shams

XO Meat Restaurant

XO is a modern meat restaurant in Majdal Shams, in the northern Golan Heights.

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Druze Restaurants
Majdal Shams

Bab Sharki

A Druze restaurant in Majdal Shams serving traditional village dishes.

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Cafés & Coffee Carts
Givat Yoav

Break Fast - Coffee Cart at Givat Yoav

A coffee cart set in the charming grounds of the old dairy at Givat Yoav, with homemade pastries and fresh juices.

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Food in Had Nes
Had Nes

CHICKEN BOX Grilled Chicken - Had Nes

A fully gluten-free spot for grilled chicken, sides, and cold drinks, for takeaway or dining in.

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Druze Restaurants
Majdal Shams

Ein al-Tina

Home-style Druze cooking served in the heart of Majdal Shams.

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Kosher Restaurants
Rosh Pina

Eretz Kna'an (Land of Canaan)

A kosher meat chef's restaurant in Rosh Pina serving Israeli-Galilean cuisine with fresh local ingredients.

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Druze Restaurants
Majdal Shams

Etzel Mona

A traditional cafe and restaurant in Majdal Shams, popular with locals.

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Kosher Restaurants
Safed

HaAri 8 Restaurant

A kosher meat chef's restaurant in the heart of old Safed.

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Druze Restaurants
Majdal Shams

Hawana Village

A rural Druze hospitality spot in Majdal Shams serving the village's traditional cuisine.

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Meat Restaurants
Safed

Luria Bistro Bar

Luria Bistro Bar is set in the Old City of Safed, on HaAri Street.

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Food Trucks
Golan Heights

Meat Truck - Smoked Meats

A mobile smoked-meat food truck roaming the Golan and its surroundings.

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Druze Restaurants
Majdal Shams

Nisan — Druze Food in Majdal Shams

A classic roadside stop for traditional Druze cooking on the way up to Mount Hermon.

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Food Trucks
Alumot Junction

Roytcho Food on Wheels at Alumot Junction

A kosher food truck at the Sonol gas station at Alumot Junction serving home-style schnitzel, handmade kebabs and more.

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Where to eat in each region

Each region in the north has its own character — the table sums up who each one suits and what kind of dining you’ll find there.

Fit by region
RegionSuitsKind of outingUseful noteplaces
the Golan HeightsFamilies and meat loversGrill houses, wineries and rustic pubsWide-open country — easy to reach by car and pair with a hike58
the GalileeCouples and travellersCafés, chef restaurants and local kitchensRosh Pina and Safed cluster many spots within walking distance17
the Sea of Galilee & valleysFamilies and lakeside holidaysFish restaurants and dining by the waterLovely in spring and autumn; in summer prefer shaded seating19

Frequently asked questions

Where should you eat in northern Israel with kids?

Grill houses, home-style restaurants and rural pubs with a yard or open space suit families well. Filter the guide by region and type to find a kid-friendly spot in the Golan, the Galilee or around the Sea of Galilee.

What’s open in the north on a rainy day?

Rainy days suit restaurants with indoor seating, wineries with tastings, boutique dairies and cafés. Many places in the guide are open in winter too — check the opening hours on each place’s page.

Are there kosher restaurants in the north?

Yes. The guide has a kosher-restaurants category as well as other places that are kosher, in the Golan and the Galilee. Each place’s page notes whether it is kosher.

Where can you eat by the Sea of Galilee?

Around the Sea of Galilee and the valleys there are fish restaurants and places with seating facing the water. Filter the guide to the “Kinneret” region to see all the options.