2 Best Restaurants in Kibbutz Ginosar, Lower Galilee

Located in the “holy triangle,” an area north of the Sea of Galilee considered to be one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world, Magdalena upgrades Galilee-style Arabic food into contemporary gourmet. Using mostly local ingredients, Magdelena’s menu includes Christian--Arab cuisine with influences of Lebanese and Mediterranean traditions. Fish gets the spotlight, but creative dishes of lamb, beef, and seasonal vegetables fill out the menu. The views of hillsides and the lake knock you out.

No fewer than 20 fresh salads of seasonal produce and traditional recipes arrive at your table in this large and efficient dining room. Catering to busloads of tourists, the dining room is surprisingly quiet, and small groups do not feel outnumbered. Fish is the star, but traditional favorites like grilled beef and lamb are also exceptional.