El Marsa Restaurant is located in the harbor of the port of Akko, in a building built by the Crusaders in 1210. Today the building combines the old and new, representing both the ancient and historic past alongside a peaceful and pleasant modern atmosphere. The large glass windows in the restaurant overlook the breathtaking view of Acre with boats, fishermen, and the beautiful walls of the Old City in sight. The restaurant offers its guests a varied menu of fish and seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes, from the daily lure of the nearby market, in the personal and creative interpretation of the young chef Alaa Musa.
Restaurant Tag: Gluten Free Options
Ruckendorfer
This is a smoking-free restaurant with comfortable and modern atmosphere. The menu consists of elegantly presented and served local foods with friendly staff and excelent service. Though the many is small, it is varied from meat and seafood options to vegetarian options. Ruckendorfer’s also offers a nice selection of wines and beers.
Slavonska kuća (Slavonian House)
This restaurant offers authentic, homemade traditional Croatian and Slavonian dishes to enjoy – the best special local cuisines, outstanding gourmet food, excellent specialties and distinct regional dishes at our restaurant. They especially take pride in fish specialties, but they also offer a variety of vegeterian and vegan dishes. For dessert they offer selection of fruit as well as various pastries. They operate at tradional premises in a Baroque city centre, ex-fortress (Tvrđa), with a tradional Slavonian interior which creates a very pleasant domestic atmosphere.
Shamli Grill-Bulgari
Chef Shamli received his culinary training in Sofia, Bulgaria, making it only suiting for him to open an authentic Bulgarian grill. His wonderful grill house is a community meeting spot for all Bulgarians in Haifa, situated amongst the small stalls and old shops of the neighbourhood. The smells of his famous meatballs and bean soup saturate the area. Shamli Grill Bulgari is considered the parliament of traditional cafeteria style restaurants, offering diners a taste of the past.
Ha’Misada Ha’Yehudit
In the heart of Bnei Brak, sits a strictly kosher restaurant called Ha’Misada Ha’Yehudit. The root of Israel Stern’s menu is Eastern European, or what some Jews may call, ‘The Old Country’. Traditional dishes such as matzoh balls and ‘regel krusha’, and the sounds of lively, klezmer music compliment the authentic Hasidic atmosphere.
Moshe Ve’Benav Nuts & seeds
Moshe opened his convenience store in the sixties, and since then, the place has evolved and expanded. Now, behind the storefront sits a small factory where you will find Moshe himself roasting fresh nuts. In addition to nuts, one can find a large variety of the sweetest dried fruits. This is a favourite store among the locals so if you are looking for something tasty to snack on Moshe Ve’Benav Nuts & Seeds is just the place for you.
Pereg Spices
It all started in 1906 with the Freij family, who fell in love with the culinary world. They particularly took a liking to exotic spices.The family began importing specialty ingredients from around the world already in their first few years of business. After arriving to Israel, the family changed their name to Pereg, meaning ‘poppy seed’, which became their famous brand name. Their shop on Levinsky street grew and prospered as the demand for these products in the market escalated. Nowadays at Tavlinei Pereg, customers can find just about any spice they are looking for, in just about any form!
Cafe B’Shuk
Cafe B’Shuk has a very interesting history. Once called Cafe Stern, it was a coffee shop that served the clientele of the market for many years. Ya’akov and his brother specially selected and ground the beans to create aromatic, unique blends of quality coffee. In 2011, Shiri Katzev, from Cafe Alkalai (located in North Tel Aviv), paid a visit to Cafe Stern, and fell in love with Ya’akov’s coffee. It was decided that she would take over the shop, so long as she preserved his special blend, which is freshly roasted every day!
California Market
California Market is one of the oldest places in the market. When the brothers were in their 40’s, they began selling a variety of nuts, snacks, and dried fruits. Since then, the market boasts about the many types of unique dried fruits available there, like banana, mango and papaya. The roasting is done on site, by hand, by only the most experienced in this art.
Ha’Kosem
The acclaimed Eric Rosenthal was nicknamed ‘The Magician’, being one of the top wizards of falafel in the land of Israel. Ha’Kosem set the hummus and falafel standards for the competition throughout Tel Aviv, from the level of cleanliness, to the meticulous service. The famous falafel bursts with fresh coriander, which enhances the flavors of this traditional dish. The hummus is homemade, and the pita bread is gourmet. Over the years, Rosenthal’s popular restaurant has made quite a name for itself, as everyone knows that ‘The Magician’ prepares the finest Israeli food, served in an exceptional manner. From shawarma, to sabich, to shakshuka, Ha’Kosem successfully fills the stomachs of hundreds of hungry diners every day!
