Must-see restaurants in Nazareth

  • Abu Ashraf

    Nazareth

    This old-time coffeehouse is famous all over town for its katayef (sweet pancakes folded over goat’s cheese or cinnamon walnuts and then doused with…

  • AlReda

    Nazareth

    In a 200-year-old Ottoman-era mansion, this atmospheric restaurant – the songs of the legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum are on high rotation – serves…

  • Avra

    Nazareth

    'Avra' means 'good atmosphere' in Greek, and that's exactly what this cafe-restaurant has, along with delicious Greek and Palestinian dishes and a…

  • Tishreen

    Nazareth

    The wood-fired oven at this well-loved restaurant, adorned with antiques and wine bottles, turns out Arab- and Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as…

  • Rose Mary

    Nazareth

    This convivial bistro-cafe serves French and Italian dishes prepared with top-quality ingredients and fresh Galilean spices. The house speciality is…

  • Mahroum Sweets

    Nazareth

    A family tradition since 1890, this pastry shop, which moved to a new location in 2017, is one of the best places in Israel for baklava and other syrup…

  • Elmokhtar Sweets

    Nazareth

    A brightly lit sweets emporium that could be at home in Beirut or Cairo. It has a selection of mouth-watering baklava, superb kunafeh (a hot, thin, syrupy…

  • Souq

    Nazareth

    Fruit, veggies, bread and even pita pizzas are on sale along the narrow, winding alleys of the Old City’s market.

  • Mama Cafe

    Nazareth

    Decorated with colourful photos by local artists, this mellow cafe and cake shop serves sandwiches, fresh-squeezed juices and homemade baked goods,…

  • Al Taboun

    Nazareth

    The decor is unspeakably tacky, but the shawarma, hummus plate and veggie salad-and-starter spread are tops.