Tel Aviv is the most popular destination for vegan travellers. It has been ranked #1 Best Destination for Vegan Travellers by the Daily Mail, beating other vegan-friendly destinations such as Berlin, Chennai and New York. It was also rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor.
Not only has Tel Aviv been a vegan travel hot spot for many years, but it is also booming with locals that do not eat meat. In 2015, 5% of the Israeli population considered themselves vegan and 13% considered themselves vegetarian. With this rate of growth in the vegan and vegetarian population, meat-free restaurants are a hit nowadays.
Here are the top vegan eateries:
1. Miss Kaplan
Miss Kaplan is one of the most popular vegan/vegetarian restaurants in Tel Aviv. Located in Sarona center, Miss Kaplan has been serving unique and colourful dishes to hungry visitors since December 2015.
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Friday and Saturday: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Address: 18 Kaplan St, Tel Aviv, Israel
Phone: 03–36979015
Website: Miss Kaplan
Important Information:
– Their dishes are expensive.
– All of their dishes are 100% plant-based.
– They offer several gluten-free options.
– It is required that you make a reservation in advance. You can call them at 03-6979015 to make a reservation.
– This restaurant is not wheelchair-accessible as there is a flight of stairs. Those in a wheelchair can be seated in their outdoor garden; however, you will have to let the restaurant know in advance.
Recommended Dishes:
– Smoked Carrot Sausage (Menu – Hot Line) 48
– Black Beans (Menu – Cold Line) 42
– Black Kale Salad (Menu – Cold Line) 38
– Asparagus (Menu – Hot Line) 56
– Kabocha Squash (Menu – Hot Line) 68
2. Anastasia
Anastasia is an innovative all-vegan restaurant in Tel Aviv that serves unique dishes from breakfast until dinner. Owned by vegan veteran Yiftach Bareket, Anastasia is usually busy at breakfast time. They also have a small store that sells vegan food.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 11:30 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Saturday: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Address: Frishman St 54, Tel Aviv, Israel
Phone: 03-5290095
Website: N/A
Recommended Dishes:
*Menu not available online!
3. Zakaim
Zakaim, rated by many as one of the best restaurants in Tel Aviv, offers very unique dishes with a Persian twist. Opened in 2013 by two sisters and one brother, this is a family-owned business where dishes are made with local and seasonal products.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 6:00 pm until last customer.
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 pm until last customer.
Address:
Phone: 03-6135060
Website: Zakaim
Important Information:
– They are on the expensive side.
– Their brunch menu is available Friday and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
– They offer gift cards.
Recommended Dishes:
– Caprese Ricotta (Menu eligible) 44
– Pie Sbzi (Brunch menu)
– Philadelphia sandwich and fresh vegetables (Menu eligible) 48
– Chips (Menu eligible) 36 – Add extra Matbucha 5
– Ftos (Menu eligible) 59
Hi Louise,
A culinary experience in Tel Aviv is definitely an amazing experience!
In addition to the three restaurants described above, there are several more to try as Tel Aviv is booming with veganism!
Buddha Burgers is a vegan eatery that serves a variety of different foods such as veggie burgers, veggie dogs, burritos, falafel, sandwiches and even dessert! They even have a self-serve salad bar. This place is very popular amongst vegan locals and travellers and is the idea spot if you want fast food; however, they do serve some nice raw and warm dishes as well. This place is also great for travelling with kids, as it provides a fun atmosphere that everyone can enjoy. In addition, they offer a buffet every Friday. Their address is: Yehuda ha-Levi St 21, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Nanuchka is another great restaurant in Tel Aviv! This restaurant if a fun place to go to, especially since the restaurant turns into a bar later at night. They are a Georgian-inspired vegan restaurant, stating on their menu, “Georgians believe that every meal begins with the right company and lots of drinks, the food comes second.” For a unique experience, this restaurant is the right place to be! Their address is: Lilienblum St 30, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Another great option would be Neroli Organic Juice Bar and Rawfood Diner. They serve drinks and dishes that are 100% vegan. Travellers have also been satisfied with the service. Neroli is also a store selling organic products. Their address is: 3, Lilienblum (at Neve-Tsedek area), Tel Aviv, Israel
We hope you found this helpful and let me know if you have any other questions!
Regards,
Bella M.
Hi!
We went as a family of five to Tel Aviv for a vegan experience last year and are considering go again. We tried out all of the restaurant you wrote above and they all delicious food! Our favourite dish altogether was the smoked carrot sausage at Miss Kaplan. It was delicious and filling!
We might be returning for two weeks in January and were wondering if there are any other restaurant reccomendaiton? We will definitely try these places again, though we want to go there for the amazing culinary experience! Any suggestions?
Thank you!