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Food & Nightlife

Waterfront cafe at Port Yaffa
Bins of olives

Israeli cuisine is a fusion of various cultures, and Tel Aviv boasts some of the Mediterrean’s best restaurants. By simply strolling along the coast, people in Tel Aviv will find falafel stands, Yemenite eateries, Moroccan restaurants, cafes, souks, sushi bars, and much more. Numerous bars and clubs in the varied neighborhoods of Tel Aviv make for exciting nights out with friends.   


Recommendations

  • Agadir Burger Bar -- Burgers -- Tel Aviv Port
  • Batya -- Eastern European -- near Dizengoff Square
  • Boya -- Mediterranean -- Tel Aviv Port
  • Brew House International -- along Allenby Street & Southward
  • China Lee -- Chinese -- along Allenby Street & Southward
  • Cordelia -- French -- Jaffa
  • Gilly's -- Chicken/BBQ/Grill -- Tel Aviv Port
  • Giraffe Noodle Bar -- Asian/Pac Rim --near Ha-Bimah & Mann Auditorium
  • Goocha -- Seafood -- mear Dizengoff Square
  • Hungarian Blintzes -- Eastern European -- north by the Yarkon River
  • Maganda Restaurant -- Middle Eastern -- Yemenite Quarter & Carmel Market
  • Messa -- French -- near Ha-Bimah & Mann Auditorium
  • Nanutchka -- Russian -- along Allenby Street & Southward
  • Orca -- French -- along Allenby Street & Southward
  • Orna and Ella -- Vegetarian -- Sheinkin Street
  • Osteria da Fiorella -- Italian -- along Ben-Yehuda Street
  • Papagaio -- South American -- near Ha-Bimah & Mann Auditorium
  • Pasha -- Middle Eastern -- near Ha-Bimah & Mann Auditorium
  • Said el Abu Lafia and Sons Pita Bakery -- Bakery -- Jaffa
  • Shtsupak Fish Restaurant – Seafood -- north by the Yarkon River
  • Sima's -- Middle Eastern -- near Ha-Bimah & Mann Auditorium
  • Spaghettim – Italian -- along Allenby Street & Southward
  • Tandoori -- Indian – near Dizengoff Square
  • Thai House – Thai --  along Ben-Yehuda Street
  • Whitehall Steakhouse -- Steaks/Chops --  Ha-Yarkon Street
  • Yakimono -- Sushi/Japanese -- north by the Yarkon River
  • Yotvata in Town – Vegetarian -- Ha-Yarkon Street

 

  • Joey’s Bar – Allenby Street
  • Terminal -- Gordon and Ha-Yarkon Sts
  • Yoe'ezer Wine Bar -- Jaffa

  • Dix – LGBT – Dizengoff Square
  • Dome -- Hatzefira St
  • Move – Tel Aviv Port

 Student recommendations from Fall 2009. Let us know if this list should change! 


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Created by former NYU Tel Aviv students, the NYU Student-to-Student Guide: Tel Aviv is a mixture of anecdotes, tips, and online resources.

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