Netanya kosher restaurant

Views, however important, are secondary to the food, so we went along to try it out and see if it lived up to the established reputation of its partner and forerunner.

Don’t go if you aren’t a carnivore, as meat in all its incarnations is what Portuguese is all about, and smoked meat in particular.

The popular Vietnamese restaurant in Netanya, Viet Taam, has recently expanded. Proprietor Rabbi Jean-Pierre Fettman said he will be involved in Israeli-Vietnamese diplomacy.

Apparently Chacho in Libyan means “grandfather.” It’s run by two brothers, Victor and Meron and they are the grandsons of the original founder.

It’s also a chain of great meat restaurants – 14 at the last count – where meat dishes are interspersed with a very good choice of vegan options.

Depending on what you choose, a meal with a soft drink or a beer will cost somewhere between NIS 75 and NIS 85. All in all, a very good value for your hard-earned shekel.

The decor of Maree is striking, with an open kitchen surrounded on all sides by the diners, who can follow the progress of their meal being prepared.

Having enjoyed the hospitality of the Marrakesh several years ago, we were looking forward to renewing our acquaintance with the Moroccan restaurant on Netanya’s promenade.