A Summary of Pesach Restaurants all over Israel for 2022.

For the first time in two years, tourists will be allowed to come to Israel for Passover, which hopefully means that most of our favorite restaurants will be open for Pesach.  Two years ago we were in lockdown and last year many restaurants chose not to deal with the complication of being open for Pesach. This year will be different and with a full week of Chol Hamoed, I expect it to be a busy time for all restaurants in Israel. I have tried to provide as much accurate information as possible and will continue to update this list. However,  if you plan to go out of your way to a specific restaurant and want to be 100% sure, please double-check the information yourselves.  I also highly recommend making reservations in advance as it is likely to be an extremely busy Pesach for restaurants all over the country. If I have not specified a hechsher or whether they serve kitniyot, it means I have not found that information.

Jerusalem Area Pesach Restaurants

• Agrocafe (Kitniyot), Moshav Srigim, near Beit Shemesh – a cafe with amazing coffee and Pesach pastries.
• Arais Machne Yehuda – arais restaurant near Shuk Machane Yehuda.
• Arcaffe – dairy cafe in Mamilla Mall.
• Aka (Kitniyot) is a Turkish kebab restaurant near Shuk Machane Yehuda.
• Atza (Kitniyot) – sushi restaurant with branches in Beit Shemesh (Mehadrin), Mevaseret Zion, Romema (Mehadrin),Tzur Hadassah (Mehadrin), Maale Adumim & Pisgat Zeev.
• Ben Ami (Badatz Chatam Sofer, Non-Kitniyot) – cafe and patisserie on Emek Refaim.
• Berlin Burger (Non-Kitniyot) – burger restaurant in Mamilla Mall, burger buns made with potato flour.
• Biga (Non-Kitniyot) – small cafe in Mamilla Mall
• Black Iron (Non-Kitniyot) –  a steakhouse bar near Shuk Machane Yehuda, with a menu focused on Wagyu beef with a few grilled chicken, fish, and vegetable options. The Wagyu fillet was the best steak I have had all year.
• Bleecker Bakery, Beit Shemesh – a dairy chain cafe.
• Burger Market – burger restaurant on Agripas with some inside seating.
• Cafe Gan Sipur (Non-Kitniyot, Mehadrin) – a cafe in Gan Sacher in Jerusalem that includes a varied kid’s menu.
• Cafe La Giardino (Non-Kitniyot) – dairy Italian cafe in Katamon.
• Cafe Lyon (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) is a dairy cafe with a varied menu that includes breakfasts, sandwiches, toast, salads, pasta, grilled fish, and more.
• Cafe Rimon (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) – both the City Center and Mamilla branches.
• Caffit (Kitniyot) – a dairy cafe with branches in the Botanical Gardens, Emek Refaim and Shlomtzion Hamalka.
• Captain Burger (Kitniyot) – burger restaurant in the First Station complex.
• Efendi (Badatz Machpud, Kitniyot) is a meat Turkish restaurant near French Hill.
• Ezra Grill – traditional steakiah restaurant in Talpiot.
• Focaccia Moshava (Non-Kitniyot)– meat restaurants with lots of salads and bistro-style dishes.
• Fortuna – traditional grill restaurant near the shuk.
• GG Kubala (Kitniyot)- newly kosher street food restaurant by the MachneYuda group, near the shuk.
• Gracia Restaurant (Kitniyot), Mevasert Zion – Italian dairy restaurant, here is the full Pesach menu in Hebrew.
• Greg Cafe (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) – dairy cafe chain restaurant, with branches in Mamilla and Cinema City.
• Habibi (Kitniyot) – traditional Jerusalem meat grill fast-food restaurant near the Shuk.
• Hacnaanit (Kitniyot), Kfar Adumim – smoked meat food truck at the entrance of Kfar Adumim.
• Halaveat (Kitniyot) – new dairy restaurant inside Shuk Machne Yehuda.
• Hamesila (Non-Kitniyot) – Mediterranean dairy bistro in the First Station.
• Hamotzi (Kitniyot) –  North African restaurant by Chef Avi Levy near Shuk Machane Yehuda.

• Happy Fish (Non-Kitniyot), Mamilla – fish and dairy restaurant with a huge outside terrace.
• Humus Eliyahoo (Kitniyot) – branches in Bet Shemesh (Hatam Sopher), Hadar Mall Talpiot (Mehadrin), Malcha Mall (Mehadrin), Mishor Adumim (Mehadrin), Ramot Mall (Badatz Kehilot), Shuk Machane Yehuda (Mehadrin) and Yaffo City Center. Check out the Hummus Eliyahu English menu.
• Ima (Kitniyot), Kiryat Anavim – a traditional Middle Eastern restaurant serving grilled meat, kubbe, and stuffed vegetables.
• Imperial Red (Kitniyot) – a cocktail bar inside Cramim Hotel in Kiryat Anavim.
• Jacko’s Street (Non-Kitniyot) – open for lunch and dinner with a Pesach menu that includes many of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Jacko’s Son is closed.
• Josef Burger – burger restaurant from the owners of Hatzot on Agripas.
• Joy Grill House (Badatz Beit Yosef, Non-Kitniyot) is a family-friendly meat grill with a large outside area.
• Kazze (Tzohar, Kitniyot) is a gluten-free dairy restaurant on Bezalel, with a focus on pizza and pasta. The menu is the same as the rest of the year (Hebrew menu).
• Kedma Mamilla (Kitniyot) – meat grill restaurant opposite the Old City walls.
• Knaf (Kitniyot) – a meat knafe restaurant inside Shuk Machane Yehuda.
• Luciana (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) – Italian dairy restaurant in Mamilla Mall with outside seating.
• Machne Asada (Non-Kitniyot) – the street food restaurant of Black Iron with some wagyu beef dishes.
• Medita (Non-Kitniyot) – meat bistro on Derech Hevron.
• Meshek Ofaimme (Tzohar, Kitniyot) – the Israel museum branch of the popular farm-to-table cafe will open for eating in the restaurant and picnics in the museum grounds.
• Mitzle (Kitniyot) – a meat street food restaurant by Chef Avi Levy specializing in Turkish food, with lamb and veal shwarma served in Pesach laffa bread.
• 02 Upbeat Jerusalem Cuisine, Inbal Hotel (Non-Kitniyot) – a modern style restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere, check out a review here.
• OrienTop (Non-Kitniyot) – meat restaurant on the roof of the Orient Jerusalem Hotel.
• Oshi Oshi (Kitniyot) – sushi and Asian food with branches in Jerusalem (Badatz Beit Yosef) and Mevaseret Zion (Badatz Chatam Sofer).
• Palomino (Tzohar, Non-Kitniyot) is an Italian restaurant and lounge bar with inside and outside seating. The food and atmosphere are great, but for me, the service let down the experience.

• Papagaio (Non-Kitniyot) – Brazilian meat restaurant in Talpiot.
• Pasta Basta (Tzohar, Kitniyot) – pasta bar with branches in Shuk Machane Yehuda and Mevaseret Zion.
• Pompidou Bistro & Bar (Non-Kitniyot) – Italian Restaurant on Emek Refaim.
• Rooftop Restaurant, Mamilla Hotel (Non-Kitniyot) – open on Seder night with a Shabbat-friendly menu, for those who want a lighter and cheaper meal in a kosher hotel. During Chol Hamoed, Rooftop will only be open for dinner.
• Roza Gush Etzion (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot, No Shruya) is a family-friendly, low-priced meat restaurant with gluten-free bread.
• Ruben – burger and smoked meat restaurant with branches in Jerusalem (Badatz Machpud, Non-Kitniyot) & Bet Shemesh (Kitniyot).
• Ruhan (Tzohar, Kitniyot) – dairy cocktail bar and restaurant in the Brown JLM Hotel. I loved the food and ambiance.
• Segev Burgers – burger restaurant with branches in Talpiot and near the Shuk.
• Shapedoni (Badatz Beit Yosef, Kitniyot) is a meat grill bar on Yafo opposite the entrance to the closed shuk. Full English menu and online delivery.
• Sima (Kitniyot) -traditional grill restaurant on Agripas.
• Smoke Burger – a fast-food burger, chicken and sausage restaurant near the Shuk.
• Smokehouse Tzur David (Non-Kitniyot) – smoked meat restaurant inside Shuk Machane Yehuda.
• Sushi Rehavia (Kitniyot) – the Emek Refaim branch is open with sushi and noodles, the only thing missing is good wasabi.
• Thailandi (Mehadrin, Kitniyot) – meat stir-fry and rice dishes.
• The Eucalyptus (Tzohar, Kitniyot) – meat restaurant close to the Old City with a Biblical-themed menu.
• Tmol Shilshom  (Non-Kitniyot) – dairy cafe in the city center.
• Turkishuk (Mehadrin, Kitniyot) – Turkish street food in Shuk Machane Yehuda.
• Tzidkiyahu (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) – a traditional grilled meat restaurant in Talpiot.
• Waldorf Astoria Hotel – King’s Court dairy restaurant in the lobby and Palace Restaurant – fine dining meat restaurant.
• Yehudit (Kitniyot) – traditional steakiah near Shuk Machane Yehuda.

Modiin, Petach Tikva & Rishon LeZion Area Pesach Restaurants

• Alfredo (Mehadrin, Kitniyot), Petach Tikva – dairy Italian restaurant, eat-in, takeaway and delivery.
• Atza (Kitniyot) – sushi restaurant with branches in Petach Tikva (Mehadrin), Modiin and Shoham.
• Biga (Mehadrin, Kitniyot), Ariel – dairy chain cafe.
• Bleecker Bakery – a dairy chain cafe with branches in Petach Tikva, Modiin (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot), and Beer Yaakov. Bleecker Bakery Pesach Kitniyot Menu and Non-Kitniyot menu in Hebrew.
• Cafe Gan Sipur (Kitniyot), Ashdod –  a coffee shop that includes a varied kid’s menu.
• Cafe Lyon (Non-Kitniyot), Yavne – varied dairy menu which includes breakfasts, sandwiches, toasts, salads, pasta, and grilled fish. Free parking.
• Caffit (Kitniyot), Modiin – a dairy cafe chain famous for its large salads.
• Campania (Badatz Machpud, Kitniyot), Rishon LeZion – meat and fish Turkish style grill restaurant.
• Dabush (Tzohar),  Rishon LeZion – shwarma restaurant.
• Donis (Kitniyot),  Givat Shmuel – Greek dairy and fish restaurants.
• Eventos (Badatz Beit Yosef, Non-Kitniyot),  Rishon LeZion – South American steak restaurant which was previously El Gaucho.
• Fedrik, Modiin – meat restaurant in Yishpro center. The restaurant is newly kosher.
• Gaston (Kitniyot), Airport City – a steakhouse near the Airport which recently became kosher.
• Hasdera (Tzohar), Rehovot – a pub with a meat menu and stand-up comedy performances.
• Humus Eliyahoo  (Kitniyot) – branches in Beer Tuvia, Rishon LeZion (Mehadrin) and Shoham (Mehadrin).
• Japan Japan (Mehadrin, Kitniyot), Ariel – sushi and Asian.,
• Jem’s Petah Tikva (Kitniyot) – meat pub food.
• Kansai (Kitniyot), Petach Tikva – sushi, Asian salads,  order online.
• Kasbah (Kitniyot), Modiin – steakiah with stuffed vegetables, salads and other traditional food.
• LaLa Coffee & Bar, Rehovot – dairy and fish cafe.
• Landwer (Kitniyot) – dairy cafe chain with branches in Givat Shmuel, Rehovot Mall, and Azrieli Rishonim (Mehadrin).
• Luciana, (Badatz Beit Yosef, Non-Kitniyot), Modiin – dairy Italian restaurant.
• Manuel (Kitniyot), Petah Tikva – Italian dairy menu, including gluten-free pasta.
• Meet & Meat (Kitniyot), Modiin – smoked meat restaurant.
• Michalis Cafe (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot), Modiin – a lovely French-style dairy cafe in the Yishpru Industrial Area.

• Moses (Kitniyot), Petah Tikva – burger restaruant.
• Nagisa (Kitniyot), Rosh Haayin – sushi and Asian restaurant chain.
• Newshi (Kitniyot), Ness Ziona – sushi and stir fry noodle dishes.
• Nihon no-ba (Kitniyot), Petah Tikva – Moshe Segev’s Japanese bar with sushi and cooked Japanese meat and fish dishes.
• Nini Choo (Kitniyot), Petah Tikva – sushi and Asian dishes with non-kitniyot options.
• Ninesih Bar (Kitniyot), Petah Tikva – fish, meat, and drinks menu.
• Papa John’s (Kitniyot), Modiin – gluten-free pizza, mozzarella stick, and other side dishes.
• Pappardelle (Kitniyot), Rehovot – a dairy Italian restaurant in Park Hamada, Rehovot.
• Pasta Basta (Kitniyot) – pasta bar with branches in Ganei Tikva, Modiin and Rehovot.
• Rak Kacha (Kitniyot), Rishon Le Zion – meat sandwiches in Pesach laffa, meat and rice plates,  salads ad dips.
• River (Kitniyot) – Asian restaurant serving sushi, hot rice, and noodle dishes with branches in Rishon Le Zion and Yavne.
• Roza (Badatz Beit Yosef, Kitniyot), Modiin – family-friendly meat restaurant in Yishpru center- full Roza Passover menu in Hebrew.
• Ruben (Kitniyot), Petach Tivka – burger and smoked meat restaurant.
• Shipodey Tzipora (Kitniyot), Rishon Le Zion – traditional steakiah.
• Sima’s Kitchen  (Kitniyot), Petach Tivka – shwarma, grilled meat and home-cooked food. Order takeaway and delivery via Wolt.
• Sorento (Mehadrin Chatam Sofer & Badatz Beit Yosef, Kitniyot), Rishon Le Zion – Italian dairy restaurant with pasta, pizza, fish, and salads.
• Toro Grill, Rishon Le Zion – traditional Bucharian meat restaurant.

Tel Aviv Area Pesach Restaurants

• 2C (Kitniyot) – chef restaurant on the 49th floor of the Azrieli Round Tower.
• Agvania Pizza – pizza chain with branches in Ibn Gvirol, Brodetski, Dizengoff, and Shenkin. All Kitniyot except Brodetski which is Kitniyot free.
• Atza (Kitniyot) – sushi restaurant with branches on Ben Yehuda and in Holon.
• Avazi Hatikva (Kitniyot) –a traditional grilled meat restaurant in the Hativa neighborhood of Tel Aviv.
• Barbunya (Kitniyot) – fish restaurant on Rehov Ben Yehuda.
• Ben Ami (Kitniyot) – cafe on Rehov Nachmani.
• Biga (Kitniyot) – dairy cafe in Sarona complex.
• Bleecker Bakery, Ramat Gan – a dairy chain cafe.
• Bodega (Kitniyot) – American-style burger restaurant, with takeaway and delivery on Wolt.
• Cafe Cafe – dairy chain cafe with branches in Namal Tel Aviv (Badatz Machpud, Non-Kitniyot), Dizengoff (Kitniyot) and Azrieli Center (Kitniyot).
• Ca Phe Hanoi (Tzohar, Kitniyot) – Vietnamese restaurant off Kikar Rabin.
• Caspi (Kitniyot) – a hummus restaurant serving salads, shakshuka and more, located on Ben Yehuda.
• Chicken Station (Kitniyot) – rotisserie chicken restaurant with branches on Hashmonaim (outside Fashion Mall), Yigal Alon, Ramat Gan, Bnei Barak, and Herzliya Pituach. Full menu and online orders for takeaway and delivery.
• Chooka (Kitniyot) – sushi and wok restaurant with branches on Bograshov, Weizmann, and in Ramat Aviv Mall.
• Chuma (Kitniyot) – traditional Mizrachi food in Gan Hair.
• Coompaniya (Kitniyot) – home-style meat restaurant by the Bleecker Bakery, in MidTown. Check out the Pesach menus for Coompaniya MidTown in Hebrew.
• Dabush (Kitniyot) – schwarma restaurant on Ibn Gvirol.
• Darya Restaurant (Non-Kitniyot) – restaurant in the Hilton Tel Aviv by Chef Hillel Tavakuli serving a fusion of the Far East and Mediterranean food, more detailed review here.
• Dosa Bar (Tzohar, Kitniyot) – Indian street food restaurant on Ben Yehuda.
• Dr Shakshuka (Kitniyot) – shakshuka and grilled meat restaurant in the Yaffo Market.
• Dvora (Kitniyot) – Chef Eyal Shani’s new kosher restaurant off the lobby of the Debrah Brown Hotel on Ben Yehuda. Special dishes include roast beef and gravlax served on a large stone. I already tried it and really enjoyed the food and setting.

• El Dali Bar (Kitniyot)- Spanish-themed deli and bar with cold meats.
• Ewa Safi (Kitniyot) – a traditional Moroccan style restaurant in Neve Zedek, full Ewa Safi English Pesach menu.
• Fish & Chips Market (Kitniyot) – fish and chips in Carmel Market.
• Fish Market by Meatos (Kitniyot)– Greek-themed dairy fish restaurant.
• Fishkitchen (Kitniyot) – a new dairy fish restaurant by the owners of Meatkitchen, located in the old Deca restaurant in South Tel Aviv.
• Fleishman Deli (Kitniyot) – meat sandwich restaurant on Menahcm Begin, near Sarona.
• Frida Bar (Kitniyot), Givatayim – meat tapas and cocktail bar, – here is the full Frida Bar menu in Hebrew.
• Go Noodles (Kitniyot) – Asian noodles chain with branches in Azrieli Center, Ibn Gvirol, and Sderot Yehudit.
• Goshen (Kitniyot) – traditional steak restaurant in Nahalat Binyamin.
• Gorme Sabzi (Kitniyot) is a traditional Persian restaurant near Shuk Levinsky.
• Greg Cafe (Kitniyot) – dairy cafe chain restaurant, with branches on Dizengoff and Hashmonaim.
• Gringo (Kitniyot) – Peruvian grilled chicken restaurant in Nahalat Binyamin.
• Guetta (Kitniyot) – traditional Tripolitan restaurant in Ramat HaChayal.
• HaSuccah (Kitniyot)- coffee shop in Yaffo.
• HaShovach (Tzohar, Kitniyot)- a traditional Israeli meat grill restaurant.
• Humus Eliyahoo  (Kitniyot) – branches in Ayalon Mall, Ramat Gan (Mehadrin), Dizengoff Center (Mehadrin), Midtown,  Sarona Market, and Yaffo Flea Market (Mehadrin).
• Hungarian Blintzes (Kitniyot) – sweet and savory blintzes.
• Ilan’s (Tzohar, Kitniyot) – cafe on Rothschild.
• Ishtabach (Kitniyot) – Kurdish restaurant in Shuk HaCarmel.
• Itzko & Rafa (Kitniyot) – home-cooked meat food on Dizengoff.
• Japan Japan (Kitniyot) – sushi and a variety of other meat, fish and vegetarian Asian dishes including Thai, Japanese, and Chinese.
• Junam (Kitniyot) – meat street food restaurant inside Sarona Market.
• Just Beef (Kitniyot) – chef sandwiches in Azrieli Center.
• Kanki (Kitniyot) – sushi restaurant on Bograshov.
• Kansai (Kitniyot) – sushi restaurant on Yigal Alon.
• La Cucina (Tzohar, Kitniyot) – a dairy Italian restaurant in Ramat Gan.
• La Lasagna (Mehadrin, Kitniyot) – Italian dairy restaurant on Dizengoff.
• Landwer (Kitniyot) – dairy cafe chain with branches in Azrieli Center, Ramat Aviv Mall, Holon, Or Yehuda & Givat Shmuel.
• Lechem Basar (Kitniyot), Tel Aviv – grilled meat restaurant in Namal Tel Aviv.
• Lechem Basar (Badatz Machpud, Non-Kitniyot), Herzliya Pituach – grilled meat restaurant in the Herzliya Marina.
• Lorenz & Mintz (Non-Kitniyot) – a French dairy cafe in Neve Zedek with a focus on brunch dishes.
• Malka (Kitniyot) – Chef Eyal Shani’s original kosher restaurant, click here for my review and photos.
• Meatkitchen (Kitniyot) – a creative menu with interesting flavor combinations and good vegetarian and vegan options. I used to love this place but have been very disappointed with the service since it moved to the Namal.
• Meatos (Kitniyot) is a large steak restaurant in Tel Aviv.
• Meatos Street Food (Kitniyot) – street food restaurant with branches in Azrieli Mall and Rothschild.
• Memphis (Kitniyot) – small burger restaurant near the cinematheque.
• Mexicana (Kitniyot) – Mexican street food restaurant with branches in Sarona Market and Shuk Tzafon.
• Mifgash HaSteak (Kitniyot) – traditional grilled meat restaurant on Menachem Begin.
• Nina Bagel Bar (Kitniyot) – a cafe with a salad bar on Bograshov.
• Nini Hachi (Kitniyot) – sushi and Asian dishes with non-kitniyot options.
• Nuchi (Kitniyot) – sushi and Asian restaurant in Kikar HaMedina. Full Pesach menu and to order takeaway and delivery online.
• Nurman (Kitniyot) – schnitzel restaurant on Rehov HaShmonaim.
• Pankina (Kitniyot) – Italian dairy restaurant on Rehov Gordon.
• Papasan (Kitniyot), Givatayim – an Asian meat restaurant with Thai, Indian and other food.
• Paradiso Sarona Cafe (Kitniyot) – dairy cafe in the grounds of Sarona.
• Pasta Basta (Kitniyot) – pasta bar with branches in Ayalon Mall in Ramat Gan, Azrieli Center, Dizengoff,  Hashmonaim, and Shuk HaCarmel.
• Pita Basta (Kitniyot) – meat street food restaurant in Sarona Market with Pesach pita.
• Pita Dizengoff (Kitniyot) – meat street food restaurant on Dizengoff.
• Pita Montana (Kitniyot) – meat street food truck in the Namal Tel Aviv, order via Wolt.
• Pizza Garage (Kitniyot) – New York-style pizza restaurant on Rehov HaShmonaim.
• Pulkale (Kitniyot) – roasted chicken and schnitzel.
• Or Shpitz (Kitniyot) – bakery on Bograshov selling Pesach cakes and macarons.
• Oshi Oshi (Kitniyot) – sushi and Asian food with branches in Givatiyim (Mehadrin), Ramat Gan (Badatz Beit Yosef), Namal Tel Aviv (Badatz Beit Yosef), and Azrieli Center.
• Rachel Bashdera (Kitniyot) – dairy sandwich restaurant in Sarona Market.
• Red Meat (Kitniyot) – South American meat salads, sandwiches made with Pesach ciabatta rolls and tortilla rolls.
• Regina (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot, No Shruya) – meat restaurant in Hatachana complex with outdoor space.
• Rendez Vous (Kitniyot) – French dairy restaurant in Neve Zedek.
• River (Kitniyot) – Asian restaurant serving sushi, hot rice and noodle dishes with branches in Herzliya Pituach and Ramat Gan.
• Rotisserie Chicken Club (Kitniyot) – rotisserie chicken restaurant with branches in Sarona Market and Shuk Tzafon.
• Ruben (Kitniyot) – a burger and smoked meat restaurant with a branch in Elephant Junction in Northern Tel Aviv.
• Samarkand (Kitniyot) – traditional Bucharian cuisine. Branches in South Tel Aviv and Or Yehuda.
• Sender (Kitniyot) – traditional Ashkenazi food.
• Sefora (Kitniyot) – sushi bar inside 2C on the 49th floor of the Azrieli Round Tower. Open from 5 pm.
• Shpachtel (Kitniyot) – meat sandwich restaurant by Rachel Benalul in Sarona Market.
• Sulica (Kitniyot) – a deli with prepared food by Chef Avi Bitton with branches on Rehov Einstein and in Schuster Centre in Ramat Aviv.
• Sushi n Poke (Kitniyot) – Japanese sushi and Hawaiian poke bowls in Shuk Tzafon.
• Tadam by Shiran Matetyahu (Kitniyot) – a boutique dairy dessert shop in the Jaffa Flea Market by a graduate of the Israeli Bake-Off.
• Tandor (Kitniyot) – restaurant in Sarona Market with a menu focused on meat cooked in a tandoor. Delivery via Wolt.
• Tasting Room (Tzohar, Kitniyot) – wine tasting bar with a dairy menu in Sarona.
• Uno (Kitniyot) is an Italian dairy restaurant with a large outside area. Here is a full Hebrew menu, including salads, pasta, and fish.
• West Side, Royal Beach Tel Aviv (Kitniyot) – probably the best food and service in Tel Aviv.
• Yakimono (Non-Kitniyot) – Japanese restaurant in the Hilton Tel Aviv.
• Zota Pizza (Kitniyot) – pizza restaurant in Kochav Hatzafon area in North Tel Aviv.

Mercaz Pesach Restaurants

• Aresto Restaurant (Kitniyot), Caesaria Port – an Italian dairy restaurant in a beautiful setting, with good food, and a family-friendly menu that includes non-kitniyot options.
• Atza (Kitniyot) – sushi restaurant with branches in Hadera and Drorim Mall near Even Yehuda.
• Bagel Cafe (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot), Raanana – dairy cafe in Rananim Mall.
• Baronita (Kitniyot), Zichron Yaakov – meat restaurant off the midrochov.
• Beef Bar Steak House (Kitniyot), Netanya – steak restaurant with a variety of cuts.
• Bleecker Bakery – a dairy chain cafe with branches in Raanana, Kfar Saba, Netanya (Mehadrin), Ir Yamim.
• Boulangrie Zichron (Kitniyot), Zichron Yaakov – a small dairy cafe on the midrochov.
• BP Bistro (Kitniyot), Rupin Junction- American diner-style food, with something for all the family. The Netanya branch is closed but the Rupin branch is open.
• Casa Barone (Non-Kitniyot), Zichron Yaakov – a simple meat restaurant located in Beit Maimon hotel.
• Dudes Burger (Kitniyot), Netanya – burger restaurant with a variety of toppings.
• El Gaucho (Kitniyot), Netanya – traditional South American steakhouse overlooking the sea.
• Falafel Hapaamonim (Tzohar), Ramat HaSharon – falafel and shwarma restaurant.
• Greg Cafe (Badatz Beit Yosef, Non-Kitniyot), Raanana – dairy cafe chain restaurant.
• Hameyasdim16 (Kitniyot), Zichron Yaakov – meat taboon restaurant on the midrochov.  Full Pesach menu and takeaway and delivery online. The menu includes burgers in Pesach buns.
• Hanan Hagaban, Herut – dairy shop and cafe specializing in goat, sheep and cow cheese, near Netanya.
• Haroeh Bacafe (Non-Kitniyot), Kfar Haroeh – a dairy cafe with a lovely garden, located in a Moshav between Netanya and Caesaria.
• Haportugezi (Kitniyot), Bitan Aharon – Portuguese chicken and smoked meat restaurant near Netanya.

• Hayekev (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot), Netanya – dairy Italian restaurant overlooking the sea.
• Hazalbanim (Kitniyot) is a meat restaurant in Caesaria Port overlooking the water. The Pesach menu includes a wide variety of grilled meat and fish.

• Herbert Samuel, Ritz Carlton Herzliya (Non-Kitniyot), Herzliya Pituach – I have eaten there on Pesach before and the food was just as good as it always is.
• Jacob’s Farm (Kitniyot), Kfar Haroeh – cafe, cheese shop, and ice cream parlor in a rural setting. As well as cheese platters, the cafe serves salads, sandwiches, and picnics can also be ordered.
• Kazan (Kitniyot), Raanana – meat brasserie with non-kitniyot options.
• Landwer (Kitniyot) – dairy cafe chain with branches in Netanya (Mehadrin) & Kfar Saba.
• Mandarin (Kitniyot), Raanana – a dairy cafe in Park Raanana.
• Maree Sky Lounge (Kitniyot) Netanya – a lounge bar on the 15^th floor of the Vert Lagoon Hotel, serving meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes.
• Murphy’s Irish Pub – a kosher pub in Raanana.
• Nachman Smokehouse  (Kitniyot) – smoke meat and BBQ grill house on the midrochov in Zichron Yaakov.
• Nagisa (Kitniyot) – sushi and Asian restaurant with branches in Kfar Saba and Netanya.
• Noale (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot), Raanana – event venue which is open as a meat restaurant pop-up.
• Nori (Kitniyot), Netanya – sushi and Asian stir fry dishes.
• Oshi Oshi (Kitniyot) – sushi and Asian food with branches in Pardes Hana.
• Pasta Basta (Kitniyot), Netanya – a simple homemade pasta bar.
• Port Cafe (Kitniyot), Caesarea – a newly kosher dairy bistro in the Caesarea Harbour with Greek influences.
• Queen Lu (Kitniyot), Raanana – an Asian restaurant with a focus on Japanese and Thai food. The Pesach menu includes a number of Non-Kitniyot options.
• Ruben (Kitniyot) – burger and smoked meat restaurant with branches in Kfar Saba, Hadera, Zichron Yaakov, and on Sironit beach in Netanya.
• Segev Netanya (Kitniyot) – Chef Moshe Segev’s kosher meat restaurant.
• Shloshet Hakaztavim (Kitniyot), Netanya – a cross between a steak house and a traditional steakiah with unique dishes such as veal and turkey testicles, mutton fat, and goose hearts.
• Tishbi BBQ Garage (Kitniyot)- over Pesach, the Tishbi restaurant on the midrochov in Zichron Yaakov gets taken over by the Tishbi smoked meat truck.  I have eaten there in the past and the food was very good, with a very limited menu.
• Tishbi Winery (Kitniyot) – the dairy restaurant of the main Tishbi winery is located between Binyamina and Zichron Yaakov. I have eaten at the winery over Pesach, it gets very busy but they have a great Pesach menu. The photos below are from Pesach.

• Yada Yada (Kitniyot), Beit Yizhak  – dairy cafe and deli near Netanya, 

North Israel Pesach Restaurants

• 300 gram (Mehadrin, Kitniyot), Moshav Betzet, near Nahariya – family-friendly steak restaurant with a focus on quantity over quality, lots of outside seating.
• Atza (Kitniyot) – sushi and Asian fusion meat dishes with branches in Afula, Beit Shean, Kiryat Shmona, Nahariya and Rosh Pina (Mehadrin).
• Avi’s Restaurant (Mehadrin), Tiveria – grilled meat and fish, and other middle eastern dishes.
• Banahala (Kitniyot), Nahariya – a newly kosher restaurant in the heart of a Pecan orchard with garden seating. During the day the restaurant is dairy and at night there is a meat menu (using different kitchens).
• BP Bistro (Kitniyot), Haifa – American diner-style food, with something for all the family. The Mifratz Haifa branch is closed but the branch in Horev Center is open.
• Beef Behar (Kitniyot) – steak restaurant in Moshav Yaara in the Upper Galil, near Rosh Hanikra.
• Bleecker Bakery, Nof HaGalil  – a dairy chain cafe.
• Cafe Behoresh (Kitniyot), Kiryat Motzkin – a dairy cafe hidden inside the Animal Park in Kiryat Motzkin.
• Check In Burger – burger restaurant in the Upper Galilee Mall near Rosh Pina.
• El Rancho, Tiveria – South American style grilled meat restaurant.
• Forest (Kitniyot), Moshav Me’ona – Mediterranean meat bistro in the Upper Galilee.
• Gillis Steak House (Non-Kitniyot), Moshav Nov, Golan – one of my favorite restaurants in Israel which is open all of Chol Hamoed, full review here.

• Greg Kitchen (Kitniyot), Haifa – a dairy restaurant from the Greg Cafe chain.
• Haari 8 (Non-Kitniyot) – meat restaurant in Zfat.
• Habokrim (Kitniyot) – a steakhouse in Kibbutz Merom HaGolan on the Syrian border. Not to be confused with the non-kosher restaurants by the same name.
• Helena (Mehadrin, Kitniyot), Beit Shean – a bar and restaurant in a historic building with a modern menu focusing on meat dishes and a range of cocktails.
• Humus Eliyahoo  (Kitniyot) – branches in Hadera (Mehadrin), Jordan Valley Route 90 (Mehadrin), Tiveria (Mehadrin), and Tzemach Junction (Mehadrin).
• Inside Out Sushi Bar (Kitniyot), Haifa – sushi restaurant, here is the full Inside Out Pesach menu in Hebrew.
• Iskander (Mehadrin, Kitniyot) – meat and fish restaurant in Kibbutz Gadot in the Upper Galil, near Rosh Pina, north of the Kinneret. The menu includes non-kitniyot options.
• Landwer (Kitniyot) – dairy cafe chain with branches in Haifa (Nesher) & Kiryat Bialik.
• Lotte by Assaf Granit (Kitniyot), Tiberias – meat chef restaurant by the Machneyuda Group in the Galei Kinneret Hotel overlooking the Kinneret. The setting is stunning but when I ate there, the food and service were not up to the standard of the Machne group.
• Mama Chalsa (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot), Kiryat Shmona – grilled meat and salad restaurant.
• Mandarin (Kitniyot) cafe with branches in the Grand Canyon Mall, Haifa Azrieli Mall and CineMall in Haifa.
• Mendis (Badazt Zfat, Non-Kitniyot, No Shruya), Zfat –  meat restaurant and ready-prepared food for Shabbat and chagim.
• Misadag (Kitniyot), Haifa – fish restaurant with a traditional mezze of salads on the Bat Galim Promenade.
• Mizpe Hayamim Restaurant (Kitniyot) – a dairy farm-to-table restaurant inside the Mizpe Hayamim Hotel.
• Nagisa (Kitniyot), Afula – sushi and Asian restaurant chain.
• Oshi Oshi (Kitniyot) – sushi and Asian food with branches in Krayot, Hadera and Gan Hazafon.
• Pasta Basta (Kitniyot), Haifa – a simple homemade pasta chain.
• Roots (Kitniyot), Akko – meat restaurant by Chef Uri Arnold, in the Old City of Akko. The menu focuses on the Levantine kitchen, full review here.

• Ruben (Kitniyot) – burger and smoked meat restaurant with branches in Afula, Neve Sha’anan Haifa, Mercaz Carmel, Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Haim, Karmiel, Nahariya and Tiryat HaCarmel.
• Seudah Be Gan Eden (Non-Kitniyot), Zfat  – Italian dairy vegetarian restaurant in an old stone building.
• Samurayo (Kitniyot), Afula – sushi, and Asian meat menu with Thai soups and noodles.
• Tanduka (Kitniyot), Yokneam HaMoshava – meat restaurant in the lower Galil.

South Israel Pesach Restaurants

• Angelina (Kitniyot), Eilat – Italian dairy restaurant underneath the King Solomon Hotel.
• Ashkara (Kitniyot), Eilat – meat grill bar near the commercial center of Eilat.
• Atza (Kitniyot) – sushi restaurant with branches in Ashdod and Kiryat Malakhi.
• Bleecker Bakery – a dairy chain cafe with branches in Beer Sheva, Gedera, Ashdod (Mehadrin), and Kiryat Gat.
• Cafe Gan Sipur (Kitniyot), Ashdod  – a dairy cafe in the park that includes a varied kid’s menu.
• Dorada (Kitniyot), Ashdod – new fish restaurant and lounge bar near the Ashdod Marina.
• Hadromit (Kitniyot), Beer Sheva – a modern steak restaurant in Yishpru Center, Beer Sheva.
• HaLev HaRahav – grilled meat restaurant near the main mall in Eilat.
• Jasper 08 (Kitniyot), Eilat – a cocktail bar inside the Agamim Hotel.
• Landwer (Kitniyot), Ashdod – dairy cafe chain.
• Levona Grill (Kitniyot), Ashkelon – steak restaurant with a variety of skewers,  steaks and grilled fish.
• Luciana Ashdod – dairy Italian restaurant.
• Maili’s Fashion Cakes‎, Ashkelon – dairy cafe in Globus Center.
• Pasta Basta Beersheva (Kitniyot) is a simple homemade pasta chain.
• Ranch House – an American-style steak restaurant with branches in the Royal Beach Hotel in Eilat and the Nevo Isrotel Dead Sea Resort.
• Ratatouille (Kitniyot), Moshav Emunim – large dairy restaurant near Ashdod with many small private dining rooms and outdoor space.
• Ruben (Kitniyot) – burger and smoked meat restaurant with branches in Ashdod, & Beer Sheva.
• Space (Kitniyot), Moshav Emunim – the meat restaurant by the same owners as Ratatouille.
• Taam Haemek (Kitniyot), Ashkelon – grilled meat and fish restaurant overlooking the beach.
• Yotvata Inn (Kitniyot), Kibbutz Yotvata – the meat restaurant (Pundak Yotvata) located next to the famous dairy restaurant, on Road 90, approximately 40 minutes from Eilat.

Pesach Catering

• Avi Malka Events (Mehadrin) – delivery all over Israel.
• BaShishi (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot)  – collection in Ariel, delivery to Jerusalem,  Petah Tikva, and around Yehuda VeShomron, check the website for a full list. English menu is available here (scroll down).
• Catering Lavi (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) – collection points in Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Shmuel, Haifa, Pardes Hanna – Karkur, Netanya, Raanana, Kfar Saba, Givat Shmuel, Petah Tikva, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Lod, Modi’in, Jerusalem, Alon Shvut and Ramat Beit Shemesh.
• Denny’s Food (Rabbanut Hof Hasharon) – the former owner of The Deli on Nitza, now based in Moshav Udim near Netanya.
• Focaccia Moshava (Non-Kitniyot), Jerusalem – collection and delivery of ready-made meat and salads.
• Gita, Shoham – traditional Ashkenazi delicatessen.
• Goldy’s (Badatz Eida Charedit), Jerusalem –  traditional  Ashkenazi delicatessen, full Goldy’s Pesach menu in English.
• Hamirpesset (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) – delivery to Tel Aviv and Mercaz areas.
• Hazen Et Hakol (Badatz), Bnei Barak – deliver all over the country.
• Ibiza Bar is a catering company in Kiryat Ata in the Haifa area.
• Jerusalem Cuisine (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot, No Shruya, gluten-free) – Delivery throughout Israel, full menu online.
• Jerusalem Delights (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot, No Shruya) – American style catering with delivery throughout Israel, full menu online. Order by 10 April, minimum order NIS 350.
• Kinamon Catering (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) – delivery to Jerusalem Area, Gush Etzion, Modiin, Rehovot, Beit Shemesh. Online ordering in English.
• Ma’adanei Tzidkiyahu (Kitniyot) – one of the oldest and most famous delis in Shuk Machane Yehuda, with several branches and delivery in Jerusalem.
• Malka Grill (Badatz Machpud, Kitniyot) – full pesach menu online, free delivery to Jerusalem area for orders of NIS 400.
• Mama Catering (Badatz Machpud, Non-Kitniyot) – minimum 15 orders, order by 11 April, delivery throughout Israel.
• Marvad HaKasmim (Mehuderet, Non-Kitniyot), Jerusalem – delivery to all of Israel, order by 11 April.
• Migo Food Market (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot), Raanana – order by 6 April, collection only.
• Naomi Catering (Mehuderet, Non-Kitniyot, No Shruya) – great Pesach catering, personally recommended! Free pick up at central pick-up points in Jerusalem, Modiin, Raanana, Netanya. Delivery to Jerusalem area, Be’er Sheva, Mercaz & Sharon areas, full English menu for first days online. Order by 1 April, minimum order NIS 749.
• Nova Catering (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) full English menu and ordering online.
• Oh Mama, Tel Aviv – three branches in Tel Aviv and delivery to Tel Aviv, Givatayim and Ramat Gan.
• Pasha (Non-Kitniyot), Jerusalem – minimum order of 15 people, NIS 135 per person. Pesach delivery menu including salads, meat, fish, side dishes.
• Prohibition Pickle  (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) – traditional Ashkenazi food, full English menu, and order form. Order by 12 April.
• Scoop Catering (Mehadrin, Non-Kitniyot) option for non-shruya food,  full English Pesach menu. Delivery on Erev Chag to Jerusalem, Gush Etzion, Beit Shemesh, Raanana, Kfar Saba, Tel Mond, Herzliya, Modiin, Chashmonaim, Rechovot and Tzur Hadassah. Order by 9 April.
• Shabbos Bistro (Badatz Kehilot) – traditional Ashkenazi food.
• Shmulik Cohen Restaurant (Mehadrin) – traditional Ashkenazi food, full Hebrew Pesach menu.
• Taam HaChef  – delivery between Ashdod and Netanya.
• Tal Ohr Catering (Mehadrin) – American catering, based in Gush Etzion.

Wishing everyone חג פסח כשר ושמח.

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