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Everywhere in the world, people go crazy for pizza – and Israelis are no exception. With summertime seeming like the ideal time to go for pizza, as the kids are on vacation and you're looking for something fun to eat with the family, we've put together a compilation of our five absolute favorite Israeli pizzerias, north to south / By Sharon Ben-David In search of the perfect slice: 5 Israeli pizzerias you need to know about

La Tigre I Photo: Afik Gabay

La Tigre, Tel Aviv La Tigre is one of the best pizzerias in Israel. The name is a reference to the speckled edges of authentic Neapolitan pizza, and indeed, one after the other, perfect Neapolitan style pizzas are pulled out of the huge blazing oven, each one a divine combination of softness and crispness - from classic Margheritas to wonderful original creations such as the artichoke pizza with Kalamata olives, or the pistachio and mortadella pizza, all made according to the rules of the APN, the Association of Neapolitan Pizzaiolos of which La Tigre is a member. The pizzas are served uncut with a pair of scissors, to retain dough volume after it comes out of the oven. A spicy honey dip, not at all traditional but insanely delicious, provides assistance in the delicious task of finishing off the crusts. A truly superior pizza experience. latigre.co.il

NeoPolitan, Haifa NeoPolitan I Photo: Amit Elkayam

In recent years, Haifa has been securing its status as a contender for the title of culinary capital of Israel, in large part due to NeoPolitan, a humble little pizzeria nestled among graffitied cafés and bars, that word of mouth has made famous – indeed, foodies flock over here from everywhere in the country. But despite all the acclaim and success (NeoPolitan was named one of the best pizzerias on the Asian continent by international publication “50 Top Pizza”), pizzaiolo

Oren Avni isn’t one to rest on his laurels; a self-taught pizzaiolo, he is on a ceaseless quest to achieving the perfect sourdough pizza, always finding new recipes and perfecting his technique. The menu includes the classic Margherita, as well as exciting twists like yellow cherry tomato Margherita, pizza with scamorza cheese, and more. Whichever pizza you choose here, one thing’s certain – every bite will take you straight to pizza paradise. @neopolitan_pizzeria

36 ATMOSPHERE AUGUST 2025