Nationwide
The best of Israel — nationwide lists (2026)
The picks that aren't tied to one city — the country's best wedding venues, kosher restaurants, hotels, beaches and wineries, chosen from everywhere in Israel.
Israel is small enough that the best of something is worth ranking nationally, not just city by city. These lists span the whole country, from the Galilee to Eilat, and say where each pick is and why it earns its place.
Food & Drink across Israel
All Food & DrinkThe 8 Best Wineries in Israel to Visit (2026)
The best wineries to visit in Israel in 2026 include Golan Heights Winery in Katzrin, Domaine du Castel and Flam in the Judean Hills, and Yatir in the…
Read the list Israel · RestaurantsThe 8 Best Restaurants in Israel (2026)
The best restaurants in Israel in 2026 include OCD and Mashya in Tel Aviv, Machneyuda in Jerusalem and Uri Buri in Akko. Israeli cooking has spent two…
Read the list Israel · Kosher DiningThe 8 Best Kosher Restaurants in Israel (2026)
The best kosher restaurants in Israel in 2026 include Machneyuda and The Eucalyptus in Jerusalem and Herbert Samuel in Herzliya. Israel is the one cou…
Read the listBeaches & Nature across Israel
All Beaches & NatureThe 8 Best National Parks in Israel (2026)
The best national parks in Israel in 2026 are Masada, Ein Gedi, Caesarea and the Hermon Stream (Banias) reserve. Israel has more than forty national p…
Read the list Israel · BeachesThe 8 Best Beaches in Israel (2026)
The best beaches in Israel in 2026 include Hilton Beach in Tel Aviv, Dor HaBonim on the northern coast, Achziv's lagoons and Coral Beach in Eilat. Isr…
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