Eilat’s Dovila Serves Israel’s Most Expensive Schnitzel on Disposable Plates

In Eilat’s Paninat Eilat shopping center, the restaurant Dovila offers what appears to be the most expensive schnitzel in Israel, priced at 92 shekels. Despite the high cost, the schnitzel is served on disposable plastic plates with plastic cutlery, eaten outdoors without air conditioning. The dish consists of roughly 400 grams of chicken schnitzel, but the quality is reportedly poor, featuring pieces with cartilage and even small bones, a bland bread crumb coating, and a greasy taste lacking seasoning such as salt.

Alongside the schnitzel, customers receive low-quality fries and may choose from a variety of inexpensive side salads served in small disposable containers. The menu reveals other high-priced dishes, including chicken breast, Jerusalem mixed grill, kebab, and chicken sausages, all served on plates for 72 to 96 shekels, with cheaper sandwich versions available.

This pricing stands out especially given Eilat’s tax-free status and the minimal investment in ambiance or service at Dovila. The article contrasts Dovila’s offering with other well-regarded schnitzel dishes in Tel Aviv and Herzliya, which cost less and are served in proper dining settings. Despite the criticism, Dovila was reportedly full at 10 p.m. on the evening of the visit, highlighting a puzzling demand for such overpriced and low-quality food in the resort city.

The report raises questions about the justification for these prices and the broader issue of high food costs in Eilat, where some establishments charge premium prices simply because they can. It also references previous coverage of Israel’s most expensive falafel, also located in Eilat, and notes more reasonably priced upscale dining options in the city.

Summary: Dovila restaurant in Eilat charges 92 shekels for a large but low-quality schnitzel served on disposable plates with plastic cutlery, making it Israel’s priciest schnitzel despite minimal service or ambiance. The high prices contrast with other cities’ offerings and raise questions about food costs in the resort town.