It’s time we stop calling them a side. Fries are not just a companion to schnitzel or a burger—often, they’re the main event. Whether you like them thin and crispy or thick and hearty, once a plate of golden potato sticks hits the table, hands reach instinctively.
Yes, they’re fried, salty and easy to blame for everything from weight gain to excess oil and sodium—but fries have a way of making the heart smile. Here are some of the tastiest fries around:
Mamilla French Fries
Next to shawarma: Hummus Imad
At this beloved hummus-shawarma spot in Nazareth, a glorious serving of thick, freshly deep-fried fries awaits. No apologies, just flavor. Perfect alongside a plate of hummus drizzled with olive oil.
Price: NIS 20
52 Tawfiq Ziad St., Nazareth
Old-school flavor: Olga skewers Simo & Dobi
To say the fries here are excellent might sound like an insult to the exceptional skewers, but credit where it’s due: this is the greasy, no-frills, old-school fries you remember—simple, nostalgic and delicious.
Price: NIS 28–36
1 Hatna’im St., Hadera
A touch of sea salt: Lunyo
This Galil Yam food truck serves one of the most talked-about chip baskets around. Thin, crunchy and always hot, the fries are topped with a dash of sea salt and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Take a bite and savor the moment.
Price: NIS 15–20
Galil Yam Food Truck Lot
Lethal addition: Vitrina
Vitrina may be known for one of Israel’s top burgers, but it’s the fries that have become legend—thanks to a “lethal” finishing touch: grated lemon zest sprinkled over the top. Wow. Try it at home.
Price: NIS 14
36 Ibn Gabirol St., Tel Aviv
Wild plate: Gita
Hidden in the menu of this new skewer joint is what some say is Tel Aviv’s best fries. It’s the same batch served at the acclaimed Para restaurant in Nahalat Binyamin, run by the same owners.
Price: NIS 18–28
39 Levinsky St., Tel Aviv
Winning bite: Mifgash Rambam
This standout shawarma spot serves a plate of fries that may look basic—but one bite tells the whole story. Pale gold, crispy and shattering outside, tender inside, perfectly salted. Everything you want in a plate of fries.
Price: NIS 28
3 Rambam St., Tel Aviv (near Carmel Market)
Late-night vibe: Peacock
Many will swear the best fries in Israel are found not at a restaurant—but at this bar. For years, the kitchen at iconic Peacock has served up golden, crunchy bar-food perfection, fitting seamlessly with the moody, after-dark energy.
Price: NIS 32
14 Marmorek St., Tel Aviv
Chef’s edition: Gila & Nancy
As with all things created by chef Eyal Shani, his fries are far from ordinary. Boldly proclaimed as “the best fries in the world,” they’re served as a mountain of delicate, thin strips with a divine aioli. Addictive.
Price: NIS 39
9 Jaffa Rd., Tel Aviv
Fried with flair: Hanan Margilan
These fries are the real deal—thick, rustic and crisp, like homemade but with the finesse of a seasoned matriarch who knows her way around a fryer. They pair well with every dish on the menu.
Price: NIS 25
15 Mesilat Yesharim St., Tel Aviv
Amsterdam-style: Goocha
You might not expect top-tier fries here, but Goocha surprises with standout fried potatoes served with dipping sauces that recall Dutch street food. You can sit down for a full plate—or go for the on-the-go cone: fish or calamari paired with fries to take away. We loved it.
Price: NIS 25
171 Dizengoff St. (corner of Ben Gurion), Tel Aviv
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Craving-inducing price: Tamir’s Schnitzel
The schnitzel may be the main draw here, but the fries are its soulmate—classic, simple, crispy and free of gimmicks. A down-to-earth dish that’s wonderfully satisfying, and the price will have you ordering another round.
Price: NIS 10
4 Tefutzot Yisrael St., Givatayim
Straight to the story: Mamilla French Fries
This hot, crispy Dutch-style cone of fries made from fresh potatoes is as Instagrammable as it is delicious. Generously seasoned, served piping hot in a giant cone with a range of sauces—though salt alone does the trick. Perfect for walk-and-snack moments, just like in Amsterdam.
Price: NIS 18–50
222 Jaffa Rd., Central Station, Jerusalem (plus two other city branches)
Simple but decadent: Gambrinus
An old-school restaurant with beer at heart and a love of fried potatoes. These simple fries get an indulgent twist: a topping of crumbled Bulgarian cheese (or served on the side or half the plate). Crunchy, cheesy, and perfect with the rest of the rich menu.
Price: NIS 40–50
Corner of Bnei Brit Blvd. and Menachem Begin, Ashdod
Loaded up: Holland Chips
If you crave a giant cone of Dutch-style fried goodness, this is your spot. Crinkle-cut, fresh, hot fries served with a wild variety of colorful toppings like cheese blends and pepper sauce.
Price: NIS 18–27
74 Rogozin St., Ashdod
Fries with heart: Saba Gebetto
These fries are more than a side to the house ciabatta sandwiches. Hand-fried with skill, they’re thick, perfectly oily, seasoned with a secret blend, crispy on the edges and soft at the center. True soul food.
Price: NIS 39
Rasko Center, 8 Hatikva St., Be'er Sheva
Seaside treat: Hamburger at Livyatan
Facing the Red Sea in Eilat, this beloved burger joint serves up fries that could make any “best of” list. Golden, crisp and perfectly paired with the burger, the fries feel like they were born on this beach. You’re on vacation—treat yourself.
Price: NIS 18
6 Derech Hayam, Eilat