Cuisine of Netanya for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Netanya is a great destination to experience traditional Israeli cuisine. Today, the city offers restaurants of all kinds, but those representing regional cuisine are still among the most demanded by gourmets. Traditional cuisine restaurants are distinguished by the most attractive prices. They also attract foreign visitors with special kosher food traditions. According to local traditions, it is not customary to eat or serve meat and dairy products together. Visitors to traditional restaurants will never be served coffee with cream nor bread and butter, which is standard for many other countries.

According to local culinary traditions, it is customary to start a meal with light appetizers. The most popular and common one is "hummus" - mashed chickpeas which onions, garlic, and various seasonings. The dish is usually served with bread. in recent years, it has become known and popular in many foreign countries. Those who want to try a more original dish should order “Tahini” - mashed sesame seeds with tomatoes and onions. Sesame seeds make the condiment taste very spicy and rich, and yet it is very satisfying, so try to go easy on this appetizer before the main meal is served.

In the variety of main dishes, it is worth noting pastries represented by dozens of types of pies and buns. The most common pies are "Bourekas", which can be stuffed with potatoes, spinach or cheese. Such pastries are served in restaurants and cafes of any level. You can also buy them at city markets and small street stalls. In recent years, many stalls have opened in Netanya to sell inexpensive fast food. Among the variety of local fast food, many tourists prefer lamb shawarma. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Fans of fish dishes should definitely order sea bass in local restaurants, and if you visit upscale restaurants, you can try pickled tuna and other seafood specialties. In many Netanya restaurants, it is customary to cook fish dishes exclusively over an open fire. The choice of desserts is also huge - from traditional candied fruits and baklava to nut cookies and caramel pudding. In search of the best sweets, many guests of the city go to local markets.

Exquisite seafood is available for tasting in Jacko Restaurant. Its chefs are especially good at grilling shrimps and fish. Many interesting dishes are prepared here from mullet and other rare types of fish. Fish meals are often served with freshly baked focaccia and seasonal vegetables.

One of the most unusual restaurants in town is Uzi Hummus attracting visitors not only with a variety of dishes but also with affordable prices. It serves very simple dishes from regional products. Guests are always offered fresh hummus and other types of traditional snacks. Traditional pastries are baked in a wood-burning oven here. Many dishes are available for take-away.

Those who cannot imagine a meal without hearty meat dishes are welcome to Alabama Restaurant. Positioning itself as a steakhouse, it serves dishes prepared in the style of various cuisines of the world. The restaurant also offers traditional Israeli lamb dishes and original smoked meat, which has become a kind of house specialty. In spite of its immense popularity, the restaurant keeps prices at an affordable level.

One of the most atmospheric places in town is Marrakesh Restaurant representing Middle Eastern and Moroccan cuisines. The restaurant will delight its guests with authentic oriental-style decoration. It can be a great place to organize a festive or romantic dinner. Marrakesh is one of the few restaurants in the city where a huge selection of wines from around the world is available to visitors.

A broad selection of Israeli dishes is presented by Muscat Restaurant. It features a casual atmosphere and reasonable prices, being perfect for a family lunch or dinner. Here you can try dozens of snacks and fresh pastries baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. One of the main attractive features of the restaurant is a great selection of fish dishes, which are not expensive at all. In search of interesting regional delicacies, one should head to local markets famous for a huge selection of spices and sweets to every taste.