Last updated November 18th 2025

Tel Aviv’s food scene is buzzing in 2025, and there are some seriously good new spots popping up. From ramen bars that make you feel like you’re in Tokyo to bagel shops that taste straight outta NYC, there’s plenty to check out. We picked the best new restaurants you actually want to go to… no tourist traps, just awesome food and vibes.

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Schmearz 🥯

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Schmearz Bagels brings true New York–style bagels to Tel Aviv, with chewy, fresh-baked bagels served all day. Run by MasterChef winner Michal Epstein, the menu mixes classics with playful twists like salmon “pastrami,” fried pickles with cream cheese, and perfect avocado-poached-egg bagels. It gets busy fast, but the flavors and fun schmears make it worth it! Read More

Koko Neko 🍜

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Koko Neko is Tel Aviv’s go-to spot for cozy, authentic ramen, where the vibe feels like a tiny Tokyo nook dropped into the city. Run by Dudi Afriat and Japanese chef Misato Behar, the menu is tight and precise: three handmade- noodle ramens, gyoza, and airy Japanese soufflé pancakes. It’s small, usually busy, and first-come-first-served, but the warm atmosphere and carefully crafted bowls make the wait totally worth it. Read More

Vermuteria 🇪🇸

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Vermuteria brings the spirit of modern Spanish hospitality to Tel Aviv, with wide open doors onto Nahalat Binyamin’s pedestrian street and a cozy, sunlit vibe. Inspired by the founders’ travels through Spain, it’s the perfect spot for vermouth, small plates, and good company. Whether for a weekend lunch or an evening drink, it’s a place to relax and linger. Read More

SECRET TEL AVIV FOOD & DRINKS AWARDS 2026 – VOTING STILL OPEN…

We’re running a raffle with some great prizes – including breakfast for two at our favourite Cafe Xoho, brunch for two at the legendary Café 65 hotel buffet. To enter, just share your favourite Tel Aviv spots in our quick 2-minute survey; your votes help shape the 2026 Secret Tel Aviv Food & Drink Awards, so your picks really do count. 💛 The survey is available in English (backup), Hebrew (backup link), and Russian (backup link).