Must-see restaurants in Haifa

  • Ein El Wadi

    Haifa

    Dishes at this exemplary family restaurant are as authentic as its ancient stone arches. After a warm welcome, settle in for Lebanese and Palestinian…

  • Ma’ayan HaBira

    Haifa

    Founded as a butcher’s shop, a carnivorous theme endures in Ma’ayan HaBira’s menu of Eastern European soul food. Lined with old photos and Bavarian beer…

  • Gal’s Bakery

    Haifa

    Loyal to traditional recipes from around Europe, Gal’s Bakery serves up poppyseed babka, cremeschnitte (custard slice), chausson aux pommes (apple pastry)…

  • Douzan

    Haifa

    Part Lebanese restaurant, part French-inspired coffee den with a hippie ethos, this eatery in the German Colony is original and genuinely friendly…

  • El Kheir

    Haifa

    This Druze-run family restaurant has kindly service and a broad selection of Lebanese and Syrian dishes: fried sea bream, paprika-dusted kebabs with…

  • Felafel HaZkenim

    Haifa

    Queues out the door lead the way to the best falafel in Haifa, served with a smile in unfussy surrounds. With the first bite of pita wrapped around hot,…

  • HaMis’ada Shel Ima

    Haifa

    Stepping into this unpretentious eatery is like a quick trip to Addis Ababa, raucous soundtrack included. The satisfyingly spicy Ethiopian dishes are…

  • Shtroudl

    Haifa

    Shtroudl combines the sweet-toothed savvy of Germany and the Middle East, dishing up desserts in surrounds reminiscent of an eccentric aunt's summer house…

  • Abd Al Hadi

    Haifa

    Tempting Middle Eastern pastries are piled high in the windows of this bakery, including kunafeh (wedges of vermicelli-topped cheese cake) and numerous…

  • Felafel Michelle

    Haifa

    This hummus and falafel place is one of the most locally admired holes in the wall in Wadi Nisnas. Come hungry.

  • Faces

    Haifa

    Veal stroganoff, Cordon Bleu–style chicken medallions and mussels in Pernod form an eclectic menu that borrows from multiple Mediterranean cuisines…

  • Mandarin

    Haifa

    Hidden away behind busy HaNassi Ave, this chain cafe serves a hotchpotch of East-meets-West recipes – with varying success. Offerings range from pad ka…

  • Al Diyar

    Haifa

    This large, family-focused restaurant is a hit with Haifa's Arab community. It serves a familiar range of Middle Eastern classics – huge spreads of…

  • Souq

    Haifa

    The best place in Haifa for fresh fruit and veggies, along with picnic goodies like sweets, hummus and pastries.