Between the coastline of Bat Yam and Herzliya, the green courtyard of HaOgen, Rishon LeZion, Givatayim and Ness Ziona, brunches have long since moved beyond omelets and coffee. These are the places offering recommended and worthwhile brunches that are a great way to start the day in the center of the country
There’s something very convenient about brunch. It can start early with coffee and pastries, continue with Italian plates, or open right by the sea with a cold drink in hand. This list was compiled from places working with Ontopo, with emphasis on demand, availability, atmosphere and active breakfast or brunch menus. There’s no ranking here, but rather an editorial selection of places that are great for starting the day, stretching into the afternoon and letting the table do its work.
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And in practice, what’s worth knowing
| Number | Restaurant name | Style or Cuisine | Area |
| 1 | Villa Mara Bat Yam | Mediterranean, fish and seafood | Bat Yam |
| 2 | BOTTE | Italian, wine and brunch | Giv’atayim |
| 3 | Radio Glil Yam | Bar restaurant, breakfast and lunch | Herzliya |
| 4 | Casa Bella | Bistro, cocktails | Herzliya |
| 5 | Fratelli | Italian Mediterranean | Netanya |
| 6 | Luciana Rishon LeZion | Kosher Italian | Rishon LeZion |
| 7 | Jaja | Neapolitan pizzas and bar | Rishon LeZion |
| 8 | Grazia | Local bistro | Kibbutz HaOgen |
| 9 | קפה שבע | Chef café, Mediterranean | Mazkeret Batya |
| 10 | Cafe LaLush Ness Ziona | Modern brasserie | Ness Ziona |
1. Villa Mara Bat Yam
Villa Mara’s terrace sits on the Bat Yam coastline and delivers one of the most pleasant combinations for brunch: a salty breeze, strong sea light and a table that opens slowly. The design draws inspiration from the European Riviera, with the feel of a small vacation in Greece or Italy, without leaving the center.
In the morning hours the place naturally transitions to the pace of a relaxed afternoon. Order coffee or a drink, share plates from the Mediterranean kitchen, let the waves work in the background and understand why brunch by the sea always feels like a good idea. It’s a spot that suits couples, friends, or anyone who wants to start the day with food, fresh air and a view.
What to check on the menu: Pear Benedict on brioche with smoked salmon, Caprese salad with halloumi and seasonal fruit, Bavarian breakfast with veal sausages and potatoes.
📍 Address: Ben Gurion 134, Bat Yam
2. BOTTE
If you feel like waking up to a small Italian brunch in Givatayim, BOTTE is exactly the place to head to. The spot, also known as an intimate wine bar in the evening hours, switches pace in the morning and serves a lighter experience, with full tables, pleasant music and a neighborhood atmosphere with style.
The brunch here leans on Italian flavors, plates suitable for sharing and drinks that make you want to stay for another round. It’s not a heavy or overly formal brunch, but a meal that starts with coffee, continues to good food, and can end with an Aperol Spritz or a cold glass of white wine.
What to check on the menu: Arrabbiata soft eggs, grilled cheese cacio e pepe from sourdough bread, classic lemon cremeux dessert.
📍 Address: Katznelson 57, Givatayim
3. Radio Glil Yam
Radio Glil Yam is the kind of place that knows how to start in the morning and shift gears throughout the day. On one hand there’s a neighborhood and relaxed feel here, on the other hand the vibe of a lively bar restaurant, with movement, coffee, food and drinks arriving at the right time.
In the morning the place suits those looking to start the day without pressure. Sit facing the green area of Glil Yam, order something to eat, let the pace build, and from there you can easily continue into the afternoon. It’s a brunch that suits friends, families and anyone who likes places with good, effortless energy.
What to check on the menu: Frittata with spinach and Jerusalem bagel, cheese and jam platter, decadent toast with cheeses and caramelized onion.
📍 Address: HaRav Ovadia Yosef 16, Herzliya, Glil Yam neighborhood.
4. Casa Bella
Casa Bella in Herzliya offers brunch throughout the week and takes it in an Italian, light and elegant direction. The restaurant sits at the marina, facing the boats and sea, with an atmosphere that feels like a small vacation stop in the middle of the day.
The menu leans on diverse Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, classic and refreshing cocktails and wines that naturally integrate into the meal. It’s a place that suits a late morning opening by the water, continuing into the afternoon with Italian plates, and staying casual enough to order another glass and let the breeze do its thing.
What to check on the menu: Beet salad with goat cheese in fresh sauce, fish carpaccio and Tuscan shakshuka.
📍 Address: HaShunit 2, Herzliya
5. Fratelli
At Fratelli in Netanya the morning gets an Italian touch, with bakery, coffee, doughs, pastas and pizzas that bring the table into the atmosphere of a small vacation. The VICINO brunch pop-up adds another layer of elegant morning to the place, the kind that starts with a pastry and can continue to a full meal.
The experience here is built around an open table, warm aromas from the kitchen and the feel of Mediterranean Italy. It’s a place that suits a family brunch, a gathering of friends or anyone who wants to start the day with happy food, wine or a small aperitivo on the side.
What to check on the menu: Handmade rustico burekas filled with spinach and gorgonzola, smoked tuna carpaccio with fresh cherry tomatoes, soft and airy carbonara shakshuka.
📍 Address: Sdrot Gibborei Yisrael 17, Netanya
6. Luciana Rishon LeZion
Luciana in Rishon LeZion brings the kosher Italian side to brunch: dairy, warm, family-friendly and elegant. The design and atmosphere immediately put you in a European mood, with a table that opens slowly and food that suits both a late morning and an early afternoon.
Brunch is served Sunday through Friday between 11:00 and 16:00, making it an especially convenient option for those not rushing to start the day. There are handmade pastas, fresh fish and kosher Italian dishes here, with a pleasant pace that suits a date, a family meal or a midweek gathering.
What to check on the menu: Starter of fish and avocado tartare or mains such as Florentine Benedict and Italian bread with whipped ricotta.
📍 Address: Lehi 2, Rishon LeZion
7. Jaja
At Jaja in Rishon LeZion brunch takes on a young, urban and happy character. It’s a place that starts the morning with coffee and pastries, continues with Neapolitan pizzas from the tabun, and brings the energy of a resto bar to the table already in the early hours.
Brunch is served Monday through Friday between 09:00 and 12:30, and it suits those who want something a bit different from the classic morning. Not just eggs and salad, but a table with good dough, fresh sauces, music and an atmosphere that loosens up very quickly.
What to check on the menu: Manouri cheese pastry with herbs, French forest sandwich with forest mushrooms and parmesan, croissant dough cube with poached egg.
📍 Address: Rothschild 86, Rishon LeZion
8. Grazia
Far from the urban bustle, in the heart of Kibbutz HaOgen, Grazia offers a rural, green and relaxed morning. There’s a blooming courtyard here, a homey atmosphere and a kitchen that feels connected to the place where it’s located. Sit down, order coffee, and let the quiet of Emek Hefer open the day.
The breakfast menu is served during the week, and on Friday starts earlier. It’s a place that suits those looking for a less urban and more relaxed brunch, with fresh food, a pleasant table and an atmosphere that feels like a small break from routine.
What to check on the menu: Berry sandwich with artichoke cream, Yassou Grazia – spinach and cheese pastry in a Greek atmosphere, classic yeast cake.
📍 Address: Kibbutz HaOgen
9. קפה שבע
קפה שבע in Mazkeret Batya is a place that suits exactly a slow morning. The moshava around provides the scenery, and the restaurant brings to the table dairy, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, with the pleasant feel of a café that has a bit more depth.
It’s a brunch that suits those who want to leave the city but stay close. Good coffee, breakfast plates, a quiet atmosphere and a table you can stay at even after you’ve finished eating. No unnecessary noise, no pressure, just a morning that progresses at the right pace.
What to check on the menu: The brunch menu, Italian dishes, Mediterranean plates, morning coffee.
What to check on the menu: Jerusalem bagel with toppings, rice salad with wild rice, red rice, seasonal fruit and more, and avocado bruschetta.
📍 Address: Sdrot Menachem Begin 16, Mazkeret Batya
10. Cafe LaLush Ness Ziona
Cafe LaLush in Ness Ziona brings to brunch the character of a modern brasserie: accessible, elegant, full of movement and with the feel of a place that knows how to host throughout the day. In the morning the aromas of coffee, butter and pastries rise, and later the tables fill with longer meals.
The morning here starts at 08:00 and continues during the week until 12:30, before the place transitions to business and afternoon hours. It’s a good place for a meeting, a family meal or a relaxed midweek brunch, with parking at the complex and an organized atmosphere that doesn’t give up on warmth.
What to check on the menu: Galilean breakfast, cheesy shakshuka and feta toast bagel served with pesto aioli
📍 Address: Moshe Lerer 1, Ness Ziona
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