Where to Eat in Tel Aviv: Markets, Hummus & Food Guide

Tel Aviv is, simply, one of the world great eating cities — a sun-soaked, market-driven, around-the-clock food scene that fuses Middle Eastern, North African and Mediterranean traditions. Here is where to eat and how to taste the best of it.

The markets — start here

The heart of Tel Aviv food culture is its markets:

• Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) — the big one: produce, spices, bakeries and a growing strip of street-food stalls and bars. See the complete Carmel Market guide.
• Levinsky Market — the spice-and-deli district, now lined with superb small eateries.
• Sarona Market — a polished indoor food hall in a German Templar colony, best for all-weather visits and sit-down dining. See the Sarona Market guide.

A guided food tour (above) is the fastest way to eat the highlights with context — most weave through Carmel Market and Old Jaffa.

What to eat

• Hummus — taken seriously; go to a dedicated hummusiya for a warm, fresh bowl at lunch.
• Sabich & falafel — the great pita sandwiches, stuffed with salads and tahini.
• Shakshuka — the brunch staple, eggs poached in spiced tomato.
• Seafood & mezze — fresh fish and small plates, especially around the port and Jaffa.
• Bakeries & vegan — world-class baked goods, and one of the planet’s best vegan scenes. See the dedicated vegan & vegetarian Israel guide for plant-based restaurant picks across Tel Aviv and the country.
• Specialty coffee — Tel Aviv has an internationally acclaimed third-wave coffee scene alongside the ancient tradition of botz (unfiltered Turkish-style coffee). See the Tel Aviv specialty coffee guide for roasters, a neighbourhood café circuit and practical café culture tips.

Where to eat by neighbourhood

• Florentin — street food, hole-in-the-wall gems and late-night bites.
• Neve Tzedek — pretty lanes with cafés and upscale dining.
• Old Jaffa — hummus institutions, Abouelafia bakery, Abu Hassan and seafood at the ancient port. See the complete Jaffa travel guide.
• The port (Namal) — breezy waterfront dining.

Fine dining and Michelin-starred restaurants

Tel Aviv is also home to some of the most ambitious restaurants in the Middle East. OCD Tel Aviv and Pastel (in Sarona Market) both appear in La Liste 2026, and the 2025–2026 inaugural Michelin Guide Israel recognised the city’s dining scene internationally. See the complete Israel fine dining and Michelin Guide for top-table picks in both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, booking advice, and price guidance.

Plan your trip

Pair the food with the rest of Tel Aviv, and when the sun goes down see our Tel Aviv nightlife guide. Planning time in Jerusalem too? The Jerusalem food guide covers the Machane Yehuda restaurant scene, Old City hummus and Shabbat planning in the holy city. Sort the essentials — an eSIM, airport transfer and travel insurance — before you fly, and browse more tours and day trips.