Top ten brunch hotspots in Tel Aviv - Restaurants - Israel travel and tourism

Entrecote in the morning, shrimps on a bed of aubergine and fried eggs with seafood. Today's brunches are much more than just omelet and cottage cheese.

Friday mornings have been transformed into a brunch ritual. During the summer, when there is more of a desire to spend time outside and not everyone can go on holiday, the demand for these meals is on the rise. The restaurateurs for their part devote themselves to providing generous portions, including alcohol (preferably on a champagne basis). The amount of food is usually enough to last the whole day.

Be warned though, after this brunch, it will be hard to carry on without taking an afternoon nap.

Yo'ezer Wine Bar-spoil yourself

When: Saturday 11:00-16:00
Where: Yo'ezer Ish Ha'Bira 2, Kikar Ha'Shaon, Jaffa, Tel Aviv.
Tel: 03 683 9115

Taking care of the stomach: Starters and salads are placed in the center of the table; choose from a variety of main course options including entrecote with fried eggs in beef gravy, poached eggs with fresh mushroom truffles, eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce or the country breakfast with eggs, bacon and polenta. Finish with a hot drink and cakes.

Taking care of the head: Vodka, champagne, Mimosa or Bloody Mary.

The occasion: Romance.

The price of satisfaction: 95 NIS (includes cocktail).

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Yo'ezer Wine Bar

Tahel Tapas Bar & Restaurant

When: Friday-Saturday 11:30-15:00
Where: Nahalat Binyamin 30, Tel Aviv.
Tel: 03 516 8410

Taking care of the stomach: Spanish omelets called tortillas baked in the oven with a range of fillings: vegetables, cheeses and cold cuts. The meal also comes with a green salad, bread and butter, olives, jam, fresh juice and a hot drink.

Taking care of the head: Special cocktails such as Sangria Blanca, made from white wine, apple liquor, citrus fruits and lemon grass (16 NIS); champagne and apple juice (18 NIS); house date arak with red grapefruit juice, mint and soda (18 NIS ) and more...

The occasion: When you don't want to leave the night behind, you can continue it the next morning.

The price of satisfaction: 42-50 NIS.

See also: Tahel Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Adora - in favor of the right to choose

When: Saturday 09:00-13:00
Where: Ben Yehuda 226, Tel Aviv.
Tel: 03 605 0896

Taking care of the stomach: The brunch menu at Adora offers a range of choices, so that every individual can opt for his preferred size of meal, Start your day with a light breakfast or take on the "breakfast fit for a king" for those on a diet.

Among the smaller dishes, you'll find smoked tuna on potato confit (22 NIS), shrimps in olive oil and zatar on creamed eggplant (22 NIS). Another option is to choose from one of the brunch formulas, such as soft-boiled eggs, cream cheese, asparagus, smoked tuna and brioche (48 NIS). These meals are accompanied by a basket of pastries and condiments and hot and cold drinks.

Taking care of the head: See the restaurant's alcohol menu.

The price of satisfaction: It depends on the size of your stomach.

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Adora

Dita-as much as you can

When: Friday-Saturday: 08:00-14:00
Where: Rothschild 45, Tel Aviv.
Tel: 03 560 4222

Taking care of the stomach: A rich buffet includes eggs, a range of salads, cold cuts, a choice of cheeses, fish, two types of halva, three types of croissant, granola and yoghurt, house bread and condiments and hot and cold drinks.

Taking care of the head: Visit the restaurant's bar.

The occasion: A deep hole in the stomach caused by high blood alcohol level.

The price of satisfaction: 54 NIS.

Carmella

When: Sunday-Thursday 11:00-18:00; Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday 10:00-12:00.
Where: Ha'Tabor 46, corner of Rambam, Nahalat Binyanmin, Tel Aviv.
Tel: 03 516 1417

Taking care of the stomach: A basket of pastries and starters will be delivered to the center of the table, including a ceasar salad with salmon and dried fruit chutney and blue cheese. Among the choice of main courses you'll find a skillet of fried eggs and seafood or meat and onion and asparagus pastry with goat's cheese.

Taking care of the head: Carmelita shot (seasonal fruit drink with tequila) or tomato gazpacho and sorbet with olive oil and celery or vodka.

The occasion: Rest and relaxation.

The price of satisfaction: 89-120 NIS, depending on the main course (includes cocktail).

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Carmella

Nona-casual

When: Friday 11:00-13:00
Where: Ibn Gvirol 44, Tel Aviv.
Tel: 03 691 9779, 03 696 6365

Taking care of the stomach: A cute cafe, whose brunch menu includes boiled eggs with tomatoes and mint or with spinach and feta cheese that comes with a green salad, cheeses, bread and jam.

Taking care of the head: Mimosa; freshly squeezed apple juice and champagne.

The occasion: For when you don't feel like changing out of your pajamas.

The price of satisfaction: 54 NIS (includes cocktail).

Mary

When: Friday 07.30-13:00.
Where: Lilienblum 1, corner of Pines, Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv.
Tel: 03 510 0989

Taking care of the stomach: Classic breakfast including two eggs, house bread and pastries, mixed salad, butter, olives, cheeses, home-made grape jam, freshly squeezed juice and hot drink.

Taking care of the head: Mimosa cocktail.

The occasion: The last stop in a tour of Neve Tzedek.

The price of satisfaction: 40 NIS (includes cocktail).

Pacific Bistro and Sushi-oriental

When: Friday 12:30-16:00.
Where: Hayarkon 145, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Promenade, Tel Aviv.
Tel: 03 520 1114

Taking care of the stomach: A brunch for those who like to overeat; Asian-French style food, with an emphasis on healthy eating. The menu offers a huge starter buffet including a carpaccio bar, bread corner, soups, green salads, quinoa and lentils as well as chicken gyoza with vegetables and a combination of sushi. Main courses are a little heavier and include entrecote, lamb kebabs and steak. And that's not all..there is still dessert to come.

Taking care of the head: Choose from the restaurant's bar.

The price of satisfaction: 89 NIS.

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Pacific Bistro and Sushi

Le Brasserie

When: Friday 07:00-17:00; Saturday 07:00-13:00.
Where: Ibn Gvirol 70, Tel Aviv.
Tel: 03 696 7111

Taking care of the stomach: A choice of French-inspired dishes befitting a brasserie. You'll find eggs benedict and eggs and asparagus in filo pastry with hollandaise sauce among the dishes on the menu. All meals come with a basket of bread and a hot drink.

Taking care of the head: Cocktails such as Bloody Mary and Grapefruit Ouzo.

The price of satisfaction: 44-59 NIS, depending on the dish, (includes cocktail).

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Le Brasserie

OM-calming

When: Friday 09:00-13:00.
Where: Bnei Brit 4, Hod HaSharon.
Tel: 09 740 5853

Taking care of the stomach: Buffet including a wide range of salads and starters, among them quiches, different pastries, roast beef, salmon, noodle salad, ginger and tofu, green salads, home-made cheeses and jams. The buffet is accompanied by a choice of breads, pastries, two eggs and a hot and cold drink.

The occasion: Holiday from the city.

The price of satisfaction: 49 NIS.

Erez Stern (private chef)

When: Generally 10:30 but because we are talking about a private chef who hosts from his house, the starting time is flexible.

Taking care of the stomach: For an explosion of the tastebuds, this meal unifies several approaches-hot options include dishes such as potato gratin, roasted vegetable lasagna, quiche and eggs; cold options include a red salad with vinegar and capers, couscous salad and a choice of antipasti; breads and spreads options include chicken liver pate and jam and finally, for dessert, the sweet option, you will be offered Brioche bread pudding and melon and mint pancakes. In addition, a hot and cold drink. It is possible to order different dishes in advance according to preference.

Taking care of the head: Fruit punch.

The occasion: As soon as somebody invites us.

The price of satisfaction: 150-200 NIS per person.
Erez Stern (http://www.erez-stern.co.il)

City Mouse (mouse.co.il)