This guide has since been updated for 2011, click here to read more.

The list includes the main players in the annual vote for the best of Tel Aviv eateries held by Time Out (they list theirs in Hebrew, we’ve brought it to you in the Queen’s English).

Without further ado, let’s tuck in…

Restaurant of the Year 2010 – Herbert Samuel, Koifman 6 (Tel: 03-5166516). Seasonal and local produce crafted into delicious meals by the very talented chef Jonatan Roshfeld. Expensive.

Fanciest Restaurant of 2010 – Citit, Hichal HaTalmud 4, Neve Tzedek (Tel: 03-5107001). Rich in fresh ingredients like lamb, beef and fish, enhanced with local vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices. Kiss goodbye to around 400 shekels per person, minimum. Pic on the right.

Best New Restaurant 2010 – Ehad Ha’am Tapas, Ehad Ha’am 27 (Tel: 03-5666966). This new Tapas restaurant, again managed by Jonatan Roshfeld, has put existing Tapas bars in town to shame…

Bar with the Best Food 2010 – Messa, Ha’arba’ah 19 (Tel: 03-6856859). A creative menu backed by a very well-stocked and cool bar. Great design (see pic on the left), well worth spending some time here.

Best Italian Restaurant 2010 – Mel and Michelle, Ben Yehuda 155 (Tel: 03-5293232). A cute little corner in the heart and bustle of Tel Aviv. Nicely styled place, with a romantic feel.

Best Meat Restaurant 2010 – Yoezer Wine Bar, located in the picturesque alleys of Old Jaffa (Tel: 03-6839115), this place has plenty of character, and plenty of pricey food/wines.

Best Asian Restaurant 2010 – Beit Thailandi, Bograshov 8 (Tel: 03-5178568). This is your destination for authentic Thai food that hasn’t been watered down for Western palates.

Best Seafood Restaurant 2010 AND Best Restaurant by the Sea 2010 – Manta Ray, Alma Beach (Tel: 03-5174773). The restaurant with the killer location, that’s how we reviewed it last year. And it hasn’t changed. Great, cool place, great food, awesome view.

Best Tapas Restaurant 2010 – Tapeo, Ha’arba’ah 16 (Tel: 03-6240484). One of the original tapas bars in town, this place has a great range of those small, tasty dishes and a great atmosphere, even in mid-week.

Best Bistro 2010 – Brasserie, Ibn Gvirol 70 (Tel: 03-6967111). A classy joint with a menu that changes three times a day. Some say it has redefined the Tel Aviv culinary scene.

Best Kosher Restaurant 2010 – Liliot (or Lilit), Dafna 2 (Tel: 03-6965658). One of the few truly tasty kosher restaurants in Tel Aviv that has been around for years, this place has a large, varied menu and is also very nicely designed.

Best Ethnic Restaurant 2010 – Edna, Yermiyahu 52 (Tel: 03-6289000). After many years in Ramat HaSharon, they opened a branch in Tel Aviv this year. Great, unpretentious home cooking in a cosy atmosphere.

Best Health/Natural/Vegetarian Restaurant 2010 – 24 Rupee, Shocken 14 (Tel: 03-6818066). This cute Indian restaurant has some great, cheap curry dishes.

Best “Value for Money” Restaurant 2010 – Segev Express, HaBarzel 38 (Tel: 077-4142025). Fast, stylish food that won’t disappoint.

Best Restaurant Chain 2010 – Giraffe, Ibn Gvirol 49 (Tel: 03-6916303). The original branch is still the one to beat, with other branches throughout Tel Aviv and the rest of Israel. But if you come across one, know you’ll get a large-sized portion of Asian-fusion style food. Very tasty.

Best Sandwich Bar 2010 – Ruben, Yehuda HaLevi 112 (Tel: 077-4908050). A sandwich bar on a par with the best of Europe. Try those juicy cuts of beef or turkey placed intricately between slices of fresh brown bread. Delish.

Best Child-Friendly Restaurant 2010 – Moses, Rothschild 35 (Tel: 03-5664949). Good menu, plus loads of activities (and food!) for the kids, including stickers and drawing books.

Best Pizzeria 2010 – Tony Vespa, Rothschild 142 (Tel: 03-6858888). Rule breaker that sells pizza by weight, rather than by slice. Delish pizza that has taken Tel Aviv by storm.

Best Hamburger Bar 2010 – Agadir, HaTaarucha 3 (Tel: 03-5444045). The original hamburger joint in town that started 15 years ago, now has 6 branches. Delish hamburgers and a funky atmosphere.

Best Ice-Cream Bar 2010 – Anita, made up of three successful branches in Florentine and Neve Tzedek (Tel: 03-5170505 for the Shabazi branch in Neve Tzedek). Great, great ice-cream, especially buzzing on hot, summer days.

Best Hummus Bar 2010 – Ali Caravan/Abu Hassan, Shvatay Israel 14 (Tel: 03-6828355). The long legendary hummus joint, for hard core hummus addicts only (beginners might find it a bit “sloppy”).

Best Cafe 2010 – HaTachtit (The Basement), Lincoln 9 (Tel: 03-5618759). Open 24 hours, this place has fast become known for its vibe (usually great music), its food and its service. Not exactly on the regular tourist route, but worth a visit.

Restaurant with the Most Happening Vibe 2010 – Nanuchka, Lilenblum 30 (Tel: 03-5162254). Georgian cuisine, with plenty of good tunes and ambiance, at first glance it might not seem like the coolest place in town but it’s definitely one of the most popular, and is always fun to visit (check out the entrance in the pic on the left).

Best Restaurant for Taking a Date 2010 – Nana Bar, Ehad Ha’am 1 (Tel: 03-5161915). Stylish and cool bar but this is the place you should try if you’re looking for a quiet romantic corner with a loved one (or potential loved one!).

Best Wine Bar 2010 – HaBasta, HaShomer 4 (Tel: 03-5169234). Around for 3 years, this place has a huge wine menu, mainly focused on Italian and French wines. And yes, the food is great too.

Best Bar in Tel Aviv 2010 – Porter & Sons, Ha’arba’ah 14 (Tel: 03-6244355). With over 50 kinds of beer on tap (pic on the left) and 70 kinds of bottled beer, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better-stocked bar in the Middle East.

Best Bakery 2010 – Dalal Bakery, Shebazi 10 (Tel: 03-5109292). Great location (Neve Tzedek ‘hood) – try those tasty muffins and some of the finest bread in Tel Aviv. They also do a mighty fine breakfast.

Best Deli 2010 – Hinawi, Yeffet 180, Yafo (Tel: 03-5075618). Long run family business that has probably become the most popular deli in Tel Aviv.

Best Breakfast 2010 – Benedict, Ben Yehuda 117 (Tel: 03-5440345). Now three branches strong, Benedict has a storming 24-hour breakfast menu. We reviewed it here, and can’t wait to revisit!

Best Late Night Meal 2010 – Dixie, Yigal Allon 120 (Tel: 03-6966123). Long established as one of the best late night eateries for those in need of some late (early?) munchies. Renowned for burgers and wings.

Restaurant with the Best Bar 2010 – Social Club, Rothschild 45 (Tel: 03-5601114). A modern bistro owned by one of Israel’s main restaurateurs in the heart of Tel Aviv, with a bar that is always packed and always happening. Lots of cocktails and a great wine list.

If this doesn’t make you feel like visiting Tel Aviv, you’re quite obviously dead.

Well, yes it does, and here’s our little guide to the cafes and bars in Jerusalem that have wireless Internet, just so you’ll never have to go Internet “cold turkey” while on your visit to Jerusalem. Note that there are some areas of Jerusalem that are completely hooked up (and free to access), most notably in the center of the city around Ben Yehuda street, Nahalat Shiva, and Shlomzion Hamalka (and also including The Knesset, Israel’s parliament buildings, and other buildings belonging to national institutions), and not just to specific cafes and bars.

Those listed below provide FREE Internet, as far as we know. Be aware that most hotels in Jerusalem also have Internet access but most will require payment. And yes, if you know of any little gems to add to this list, please let us know!

Jerusalem cafes with Internet – the coffee shop chains

• Aroma, one of the most popular coffee shop chains in Israel:
  @ Pierre Koenig 24 (Hadar Mall, Talpiot)
  @ Hebrew University, Har HaTzofim (Goldshmidt building)
  @ Hillel HaZaken 18
  @ Malcha Mall
  @ King George 14
  @ Emek Rafaim (open 24/7)
  @ Yafo 40
  @ Yafo 224
• Coffee Shop, a chain of Jerusalem only cafes:
  @ Rachel Imenu 2
  @ Aza Street 40
  @ Hillel Street 24
  @ Emek Rafaim
• Cafe Hillel, another popular chain of coffee shops with branches throughout Israel:
  @ 54 Emek Rafaim
  @ 7 Avi Zohar (Beit HaKerem)
• Yellow, the one-stop shops you can find at most Paz petrol stations:
  @ Derekh Bet Lechem 11 (German Colony)
  @ Bet HaDfus, Givat Shaul
  @ King David 19 (just north of the King David hotel)
  @ Sderot Weizman (on the exit to Road 1 to Tel Aviv)

Jerusalem cafes, bars (and restaurants) with Internet

• Adom (Red) @ 31 Yafo Street (restaurant)
• Belinda @ 9 Diskin Street
• Ben Cafe @ 2 Ben Yehuda
• Blazer Cafe @ 5 Shmeul HaNagid
• Bolinat @ 6 Dorot Rishonim
• Burger King @ 10 Ben Yehuda
• Cafe Esti @ Yafo, Capital Studio Building 206
• Cafe Faza @ HaPalmach
• Cafe Nona @ 30 Aza Street
• Cafe Net @ 232 Yafo (New Central Bus Station)
• Cafe Paradiso @ 36 Keren HaYesod
• Caffit @ 35 Emek Rafaim
• Castel @ 32 Lechi (in the Regency Jerusalem hotel)
• Conus Ice-cream bar @ 24 Agripas Street
• Diaz @ 1 Shlomtzion HaMelka (restaurant)
• Elvis American Diner @ Neveh Ilan petrol station (restaurant)
• HaMishpacha (The Family) @ 12 Salomon Street (restaurant)
• Joy @ 24 Emek Rafaim (restaurant)
• La Cuisine @ 20 Aza Street (restaurant)
• Masaryk @ corner of Emek Refaim and Rehov Masaryk in the German Colony
• McDonalds @ 208 Yafo Street, @ 4 Shamay Street, and @ 44 Emek Rafaim
• Olive @ 36 Emek Rafaim (restaurant)
• Olive and Fish @ 2 Jabotinsky Street
• Parpar (Butterfly) @ Dania Square (restaurant)
• Pina BeShamai @ 8 Shamai Street (restaurant)
• Polly @ 1 Yehuda Street (restaurant)
• Rastobar @ 1 Ben Maymon (restaurant)
• Resto Cafe @ 20 Marcus Street (Jerusalem Theater)
• Rimon @ Ben Yehuda promenade
• Shwarma Moshiko @ 10 Ben Yehuda (restaurant)
• Spagettim @ 35 Hillel Street (restaurant)
• Tal Bagels @ 46 Emek Rafaim
• Tmol Shilshom @ 5 Salomon Street
• Village Green @ 33 Yafo Street (restaurant)

UPDATE: The list has been updated thanks to some great feedback from Jerusalemites HarryR and Rebecca.

So here’s our little guide to the cafes and bars in Tel Aviv that have wireless Internet, just so you’ll never have to go Internet “cold turkey” on your visit to Tel Aviv. If you’re not only looking for Wi-Fi, check out our guide to the best cafes in Tel Aviv.

Most listed below provide FREE Internet, though some require payment (where indicated). And yes, if you know of any little gems to add to this list, please let us know!

Tel Aviv cafes with Internet – the coffee shop chains

• Aroma, one of the most popular coffee shop chains in Israel:
  @ 88 Yigal Allon (corner of HaShlosha)
  @ 30 Sheinkin Street
  @ 9 HaMasger (Ampa House)
  @ Azrieli Mall, 2nd floor
  @ 132 Dizengoff
• Arcaffe, another of Israel’s leading coffee chains:
  @ Arenia, corner of Arba’ah Street
  @ HaBarzel 21
  @ Ramat Aviv Mall, 40 Einstein Street
  @ Azrieli Mall, 132 Begin Road
  @ 35 Bazel Street
  @ 31 Rothschild Street
  @ Mircaz Shuster Ramat Aviv, 7 Achimeir Street
• Coffee Bean, another of the cafe big boys in Tel Aviv:
  @ Mircaz Shuster Ramat Aviv, 19 Achimeir Street
  @ Ziv Towers, 24 Raul Wallenberg
  @ 75 Ibn Gvirol
  @ 57 Yehuda Maccabee
• Cafe Cafe, yet another leading light in the Israeli coffee shop biz:
  @ Azrieli Mall, 2nd floor
  @ Mekido Center, 8 Aharon Becker Street
  @ 38 Ibn Gvirol Street
  @ 1 Maserik Square
  @ 95 HaHashmoniam Road
  @ 9 Rothschild Street
  @ 27 Bograshov
  @ Yigal Allon, the corner of HaShlosha
  @ 61 Yehuda Maccabee
  @ 3 Nefcha (off Sheinkin Street)
  @ 247 Dizengoff Street
  @ 11 Openheimer
  @ 110 Ibn Gvirol Street
  @ 31 Tchernichovski Street
• Ilan’s, not quite as widespread as the others above:
  @ 14 Ehad Ha’am
  @ 91 Ibn Gvirol Street
  @ 20 Carlibach Street
  @ Kiryat Atidim, Tower 4
• Yellow, the one-stop shops you can find at most Paz petrol stations:
  @ HaKiryah, 148 Begin Road
  @ HaShalom, 13 Shalom Road
  @ HaTikva, 42 HaHagana Road
  @ Sderot Rokach (opposite the Luna Park)
  @ 35 Eilat Road
  @ 24 Sadia Gaon
  @ 46 Sderot Ben Zvi

Tel Aviv cafes, bars (and restaurants) with Internet

• Espressonet @ 22 Frishman Street (corner of Sirkin)
• X-Ray @ 31 Bograshov Street
• Olive @ 35 Bograshov Street
• Interfun @ 20 Allenby Road
• Manta Ray @ Alma Beach
• Ben Cafe @ 2 Ben Yehuda Street
• Internet Login @ 21 Ben Yehuda Street
• Arbeter Cafe @ 3 Shlomo HaMelech
• Lehem Erez @ 120 Ben Yehuda Street
• Ginzburg Cafe @ 55 Ehad Ha’am Street
• Tazza D’oro @ 6 Ehad Ha’am Street
• Evita @ 31 Yavne Street
• Gabriel @ 42 Montefiore Street
• Lenny’s @ Vital 7 (Florentin)
• Chocolate Boutique @ 15 Yad Harutzim
• GoalTime @ 24 HaTaaysim
• Messa @ 19 HaArb’ah Street (restaurant)
• MeatBar @ 52 Sderot Chen (restaurant)
• Little Prince @ 3 Simta Palonit (off King George Street)
• Brasserie @ 70 Ibn Gvirol
• Dominos Pizza @ 143 Ibn Gvirol
• Assuta Hospital (Coffee-to-go) @ 62 Jabotinsky Street (Payment required)
• Cafe Latte @ 34 Bazel Street
• MASH pub @ 275 Dizengoff Street
• Boya @ Namal Tel Aviv (restaurant)
• Henrietta @ 186 Arlozorov Street
• Beta Cafe @ 15 Brodetski Street
• Seatara @ Tel Baruch Beach, Sea and Sun (restaurant)
• University Tel Aviv @ Haim Levnon Street (various buildings and eateries, most of which require payment)
• Burger King @ Top Dan Center, 72 Pinhas Rosen

Coming real soon: Our guide to Jerusalem bars and cafes with Wireless Internet.

So if you ever have that bagel moment again, don’t let it slip, because Tal Bagels have the best bagels in town. Not bad coffee either, and definitely some of the finest yogurt in town.

Tal Bagels isn’t, admittedly, one of the cool, to-be-seen in places in Tel Aviv, it’s more of a lunchtime spot where the hungry gather. I’ve even had a breakfast or two there on my way to various places throughout Tel Aviv in the early morning rush hour. At that time the place isn’t steaming, the staff have time to explain everything to you and you can just watch the traffic flow (Ha! Flow?? In central Tel Aviv?!) past your window seat.

The bagel is, of course, the staple ingredient at Tal Bagels. You can buy just a bagel, without any fillings, if that’s what floats your boat: however, once you’ve seen their dairy display chocka with all sorts of delicious fillings, you won’t be going away with just a plain old bagel…then again, when I say plain, that does include their freshly baked onion AND sesame seed AND poppy seed AND cinnamon AND herb bagels…

Apparently, they have also recently just invested a fortune in a top-of-the-line yogurt machine, one that makes real yogurt, not the crap some of these supposed “yogurt shops” are selling. And I can tell you, the Tal Bagels yogurt might just knock your socks off. If it doesn’t, at least go away with the knowledge that you’ve eaten some real yogurt…

Tal Bagels also has branches in Jerusalem (the only kosher branch in Israel) and the Cinema City complex at the Glilot junction. Check out the menu for the Jerusalem branch here (in English), I should imagine the Tel Aviv branch is exactly the same. FYI, at Tal Bagels there is also a big range of light lunches and breakfasts, including a very tasty muesli.

What I like most about Tal Bagels: no pretensions and no smart-arse waitresses with an attitude. It’s relaxed, the food is good, coffee good and you’re pretty free to stop and take a seat or just take your order away with you. You can even call to order if you can’t make it over there.

Tal Bagels, Tel Aviv: Carlibach 41, 03-5610564
Tal Bagels, Cinema City: Glilot Junction, 03-6990718
Tal Bagels, Jerusalem: Emek Refaim 46, 02-5666666