The 5 Best Restaurants in Akko (2026)

Updated September 2026 · 5 picks

The best restaurants in Akko in 2026 are Uri Buri, one of Israel's finest seafood kitchens, El Marsa in the fishing harbour, and Doniana on the sea wall — with Hummus Said for lunch in the souk. Akko eats from the sea, and the best tables sit on the walls of the old city with the Mediterranean on one side. Here are 5.

1. Uri Buri — Old City, by the lighthouse

One of Israel's great seafood restaurants, in an Ottoman house on the sea wall.

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Uri Buri is the restaurant of chef Uri Jeremias, a white-bearded legend of Israeli cooking, in an Ottoman-era house at the southern tip of the old city beside the lighthouse.

The kitchen treats fish with a light, playful hand — raw preparations, delicate sauces, unusual pairings — and the tasting menu of many small courses is the way to experience it, alongside a long list of Israeli wines.

It is the best meal in the north for many people and reason enough to come to Akko.

Good to know: Order the tasting menu and let the kitchen choose — it is how the restaurant is meant to be eaten.

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2. El Marsa — Old City, fishing harbour

Galilean Arab cooking with the day's catch, right on the working port.

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El Marsa sits in the fishing harbour itself and is Akko's second celebrated seafood restaurant, cooking fresh fish and seafood with a modern take on Arab Galilean cuisine.

Expect dishes built on local spices, taboon-baked breads and whatever came in on the boats that morning, served on a terrace looking over the port.

It is lively and slightly less formal than Uri Buri, and just as worth booking.

Good to know: Ask what came in that morning — the specials follow the catch.

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3. Doniana — Old City, on the sea wall

The most scenic dining room in Akko, facing the ancient walls across the water.

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Doniana is perched over the sea on the old city's edge, looking back across the water at the ramparts, and it is probably the most romantic setting in Akko.

The menu is grilled fish and meat done straightforwardly well, with salads and meze to start. The view is the headline, and the cooking holds up.

Come for sunset, when the walls turn gold.

Good to know: Book for sunset and ask for a table on the terrace edge.

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4. Hummus Said — Old City, in the souk

The hummus Israelis drive to Akko for — a lunchtime institution.

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Hummus Said is a small, busy hummusiya in the market, and it is regularly named among the best in Israel — smooth, warm hummus served with ful, raw onion, pickles and fresh pita.

There is no menu to speak of and no lingering. Tables turn over constantly, and the queue moves fast.

It is the essential cheap lunch in Akko, and it runs out in the afternoon.

Good to know: Go before midday — it closes when the day's hummus is gone.

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5. Abu Christo — Old City, on the harbour edge

Greek-style seafood on the harbour, with a view across the bay to Haifa.

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Abu Christo is a long-running Greek-style seafood restaurant on the edge of the harbour, with a terrace over the water and a view across Haifa Bay to Mount Carmel.

The menu is simple grilled fish, calamari and shrimp with salads — nothing complicated, which suits the setting.

It is a relaxed lunch spot on a sunny day rather than a special-occasion dinner.

Good to know: Take a terrace table at lunch — the bay view is best in daylight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Akko famous for food-wise?

Fresh fish and seafood from the fishing harbour, and hummus — Akko's is considered among the best in Israel. The city also has a strong tradition of Arab Galilean cooking.

Do I need to book Uri Buri?

Yes, especially at weekends and in summer. It is a destination restaurant that people drive to from all over the country, and walk-in tables are rare in the evening.

Are Akko restaurants open on Shabbat?

Most old-city restaurants are open on Friday and Saturday, since many are Arab-owned or non-kosher. That makes Akko a good choice for a Saturday lunch in the north.

Are Akko restaurants kosher?

The old-city seafood restaurants are generally not kosher, since they serve shellfish. For kosher meals, the new city outside the walls has certified options.

When should I eat Hummus Said?

In the morning or at lunch. It opens early and closes once the day's hummus is sold, which is usually by mid-afternoon.

1. Uri Buri — Old City, by the lighthouse

2. El Marsa — Old City, fishing harbour

3. Doniana — Old City, on the sea wall

4. Hummus Said — Old City, in the souk

5. Abu Christo — Old City, on the harbour edge

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