Venya Bistro — Restaurant in Haifa

Homey yet upscaled Israeli food in a cozy atmosphere in Haifa’s most vibrant neighborhood - a real keeper! This is the kind of restaurant you can go to every night and know that the food will be excellent without fail.

Some of the standout dishes were the cauliflower tabbouleh, the crab gnocchi and the basque cheesecake with homemade strawberry jam. The one fault with the cheesecake is that a basque is meant to be exceedingly creamy, while this one was slightly too firm. But it was still a delicious dessert and I’d have it again!

In short, a lovely neighborhood bistro with great service and reliable food. I’d recommend booking in advance as it’s a...

Probably one of the top restaurants in Haifa in terms of food... Ingredients are fresh and the menu is fantastic. Suffice to say, the food is very flavorful and delicious... The staff is very friendly and service is prompt. Portion sizes are on the small side, which is not an issue per se as you can just get another plate or two of a different item... About the biggest downside is the price, which in combination with the portion sizes is on the high end... Which is probably the only reason keeping me from eating here on a weekly or biweekly basis (instead I eat here once every couple of months). You need to eat here at...

Venya is a great restaurant, highly recommend. Prices are on the higher side, but mostly worth it. Maybe the prime rib can be skipped, at 500g minimum order it was over 300 nis and I've had better prime rib. The neuki dish came way too salty, so those are reasons why I'm giving 4 stars. But the other dishes were great, and the appetizers (in photos) were absolutely delicious, loved the salad and the raw fish plates (don't know if it was seviche or something else) . They do change their menu daily, so you'll have to experiment on your own :) In terms of desserts, the honey cake is not...