Sumsumiya
סומסומיה
A modern Israeli-Mediterranean restaurant in the town center; its charcoal-grilled veal steak has excellent reviews, and vegetarian options are plentiful.
Located on Nahal Tziya Street in the town center, the restaurant reinterprets Israeli home cooking with fresh local vegetables and meats, and has outdoor seating. Reviews most often praise the charcoal-grilled veal steak and veal tenderloin, served with root vegetable mash. The restaurant also recommends corn porridge, shawarma and arayes (meat-stuffed pita), and serves local beer from the Arava region. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are well reviewed. Mid-to-upper price range, around NIS 120–180 per person. Not kosher; closed Monday and Tuesday. Weekends are busy, so book ahead or expect a long wait.
Opening hours
Wednesday to Sunday, from evening until about 22:00–22:30 (Saturday from noon); closed Monday and Tuesday
Nearby sights
- Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center
- Mount Gamal (Camel Lookout)
- Spice Route Quarter
- Alpaca Farm Mitzpe Ramon
- Makhtesh Ramon
- HaMinsara (The Carpentry)
- Ammonite Wall
- Ein Saharonim & Khan Saharonim