Hellena Restaurant Caesarea Harbor

Restaurant · Hadera ·

Hellena Restaurant Caesarea Harbor

Restaurant · Hadera ·

Chef's creative Levantine dishes, local ingredients, great wine

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נמל, Caesarea, Israel Get directions

₪200+

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On a Road Trip Through Israel, Finding Flavors at Their Source

"A restaurant where the chef transforms foraged ingredients into feasts, paired with wines from nearby Margalit Winery."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/on-a-road-trip-through-israel-finding-flavors-at-their-source

Hellena Restaurant Caesarea Harbor

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Caesarea's Helena Restaurant Offers a Shore-Foraged Menu - AFAR

"Perched on a window-enclosed porch with giant rattan fans and uninterrupted Mediterranean views in Caesarea, this 15-year-old contemporary Levantine restaurant led by Israeli chef Amos Sion centers seafood around shore-foraged herbs and shrubs. Dishes spotlight regional plants such as sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum), ice lettuce (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum), sea arugula, and saltbush—used in preparations like fried saltbush leaves tossed into fish tartare, sea arugula over brown-buttered scallops, and a crunchy, oyster-flavored ice-lettuce Caesar with raw shrimp, brioche croutons, and hard‑boiled egg. A six-plate tasting menu of foraged flavors, introduced last winter and returning from December 20 through early spring, retails for $120 for two (including dessert) with à la carte options also available; reservations are recommended. Collaborating with forager Yatir Sade—who supplies up to eight different coastal plants and runs sea-foraging courses from Pardes Hanna—Sion experiments across seasons (using leaves, flowers, fruits, or seeds as they evolve) to create items such as a reimagined flattened shrimp carpaccio topped with spicy strawberries, halved cherries, red chili, and pine nuts, and mussels infused with sea-fennel flavors. The kitchen emphasizes sustainable foraging practices—harvesting only a small percentage of plants and avoiding roots—while celebrating a uniquely local sea-to-plate approach that few other Israeli restaurants devote an entire menu to. The experience pairs inventive, texturally arresting plates (notably perfectly cooked scallops and inventive shrimp preparations) with the sensory pull of dining beside the shoreline." - Sara Lieberman

https://www.afar.com/magazine/caesareas-helena-restaurant-offers-a-shore-foraged-menu

Hellena Restaurant Caesarea Harbor

Angelica L.

Google

Among the three restaurants we went to, we chose this one because it had the highest rating. Simply put, a disappointment. The young woman at the entrance was very kind, but the service from the waiters was terrible. They clearly didn’t feel like working and answered our questions with a bad attitude. We ordered: A focaccia — it was good, nothing special. A fish shawarma — this was the best dish of the night, but honestly, it was just a basic shawarma with no surprises. Shrimp in coconut and mango cream — plain and boring. And finally, pork ribs — the worst dish of the night. Bad flavor, undercooked, and just awful. I don’t recommend it and I wouldn’t go back. The view was nice, though.

Asher R.

Google

Beautiful inside, and the views are even better. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable, had great recommendations once we explained our needs. Food was delightful and delicious. The kind of experience you can expect from a top notch restaurant, using unique ingredients in a simple way and simple ingredients in a unique way. Perfect place for a romantic date night, combined with a walk around the national park. Beware of the shows at the stadium, check beforehand if there is one when you plan your visit and show up before the masses to find parking and avoid traffic.

Yochai G.

Google

I had an amazing dinner at Hellena in Cesarea old port. A true high end eating experience, end of table view to the sea that is hard to match. Everything was delicious, but the tuna steak and the purple squid starter stood out.

Ruth A.

Google

The best spot in caesaria. The view is unbeatable, service divine. Sabrina was lovely. The prices, however, are outrageous. We paid 368 shekels (before tip) for one main course, 2 glasses of wine, one first course and bread.

Ilay A.

Google

Large dishes, high quality, great atmosphere. Definitely good value for money in the Caesarea address, and it's not kosher which is a great plus. Take a look at the photos. The fish and the mussels were amazing. The steak didn't excite me, but it was good. Envoy!

Yoav G

Google

🙂 Fancy and gorgeous restaurants placed on the shore and offer high-quality dishes with great taste. However, the service was poor and it seem like the waiters slept during their shift so that, we needed to take care of ourselves for a few things. #Hellna FYI

john W.

Google

Excellent salad appetizers, with subtle, intriguing flavors; very good pork main; and a delicious dessert. The focaccia bread is outstanding. Noise level is moderate to energetic from the guests Friendly staff. We sat outside on the terrace in the early evening, and lost a few napkins to the breeze!

Pamela S.

Google

High price but great food. Mug you are willing to pay a high price for a good quality dinner in a place with amazing view and atmosphere, this is the place. The menu is pretty big. Recommend to order an entire and a main dish, cruise the entries are pretty small but good. The service is very good, and the view is amazing. We order a white wine that I deeply recommend. Great place for a special occasion or a nice evening in the amazing Caesarea.