Roots רותס

While walking through the Old City of Akko, we walked into Roots to make a reservation. We discovered that no one would be allowed in after 16:00, as the restaurant had been reserved for a large party. If you plan to eat there, reservations are very important. We asked for and received a printed menu, as well as extra plates for sharing our meals. We chose several items, none of which was like anything we had ever tasted before. Everything was absolutely delicious. Note, however, that because the restaurant is kosher, anything that seems like it contains a milk product actually contains milk substitutes, which we never eat on principle, the principle being that they don't' taste anywhere near as good as the genuine item. Their stuffed vegetables were so good that they have ruined us for stuffed vegetables anywhere else! We simply couldn't believe how good the food was. The chef was classically trained, in Israel. Different items are prepared by three different cooks, all excellent. We were served ice-cold tap water. There is a sink in the restaurant, but the toilets are at the other end of the courtyard.