Hummus Ben Sira
A small, busy hummus and falafel spot just off the downtown triangle, popular with young locals and visitors alike. Simple, fresh and inexpensive, it is one of the best quick kosher lunches in the city center.
The courtyard entrance to Tmol Shilshom. Photo: Pinhas stern, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Tmol Shilshom
A much-loved bookstore café tucked into a courtyard in Nachalat Shiva, famous with writers and readers. A relaxed dairy menu, warm soups in winter and an excellent breakfast. A real Jerusalem experience.
Azia 19
A newer kosher Japanese spot in the Rehavia area, serving sushi alongside small izakaya-style dishes. A good change of pace when you want something lighter after days of Israeli food.
Music Square, Jerusalem, home of Kinor Bakikar. Photo: Djampa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Kinor Bakikar
An elegant chef’s restaurant on Music Square with a focus on meat, plus fish, seasonal salads and fresh-baked breads. The terrace overlooks the square’s nightly live performances.
Music Square, Jerusalem, home of Nahman. Photo: Jiří Bubeníček, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Nahman
A Mediterranean-Italian dairy restaurant on Music Square, with pastas, pizzas, generous breakfasts and plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Book a table outside and enjoy the live music on the square.
Music Square at night, home of Andalucia. Photo: שלמה רודד, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons. Andalucia
A kosher tapas and cocktail bar in a historic stone building on Music Square. Spanish-style small plates of fish, meat and vegetables are meant for sharing, so order several. A lively choice for an evening out.
Mahane Yehuda market, where Crave is located. Photo: י קוקי המנוח, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Crave
Gourmet street food at the edge of the shuk, inspired by American comfort food: tacos, sliders, duck fries and creative sandwiches. Proof that kosher can be playful. Great for a quick, fun lunch.
Azura, Mahane Yehuda market. Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Azura
A Mahane Yehuda institution since 1952, cooking Turkish, Kurdish and Iraqi Jewish home food in pots that simmer from early morning. Order the kubbeh soup and the stuffed eggplant. Lunch only, and it closes when the food runs out.
Agrippas Street, Jerusalem, home of Hatzot. Photo: מקף־עברי, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Hatzot
The restaurant where the famous “Jerusalem mixed grill” (me’orav Yerushalmi) was born in 1970. A classic, friendly grill near the shuk with skewers and a spread of salads on the table, plus a private room for groups and Bar Mitzvah celebrations.
Mahane Yehuda market, beside Black Iron. Photo: י קוקי המנוח, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Black Iron
A steakhouse by the Mahane Yehuda market for serious meat lovers, known for Wagyu and aged Golan beef. A newer chef has refreshed the menu while keeping the quality that made its name.
The Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem, home of 02. Photo: DGW, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. 02 at the Inbal
A seasonal kosher bistro in the Inbal Hotel, next to Liberty Bell Park. After dinner, look for Bar 22, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar hidden behind a secret door off the lounge.
The King David Hotel, Jerusalem, home of The Grill Room. Photo: upyernoz from Haverford, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The Grill Room
A New York-style kosher steakhouse inside the historic King David Hotel, known for quality cuts and good cocktails. A classic, comfortable setting that works beautifully for a celebration dinner.
The King David Hotel, Jerusalem, home of La Régence. Photo: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. La Régence
The flagship fine-dining restaurant of the legendary King David Hotel and one of the oldest kosher hotel restaurants in Israel. Refined French-inspired cuisine, polished service and an excellent wine list make it a classic choice for a special occasion.
Zhenzheria
The kosher meat restaurant of the Machneyuda Group, the team behind some of Israel’s most famous restaurants, inside the boutique Ramban Hotel in Rehavia. Bold, creative cooking that blends Jerusalem flavors with the rest of the world. Café Ramban, the hotel’s dairy restaurant, is perfect for breakfast.
Mahane Yehuda market, at the edge of which Jacko's Street sits. Photo: Julien Menichini from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Jacko’s Street
A lively chef’s restaurant at the edge of the Mahane Yehuda market, built around seasonal ingredients from the shuk and an open kitchen. The menu gives a modern twist to traditional Kurdish and Jerusalem dishes. Reservations are a must.
The Mamilla Hotel, Jerusalem, home of Happy Fish. Photo: Djampa - User:Djampa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Happy Fish
A Mediterranean fish restaurant on the terrace of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the bustling Mamilla Avenue just outside Jaffa Gate. Fresh fish, a cheerful atmosphere and a central location make it one of the most popular kosher restaurants in Jerusalem.
Super HaMizrach
An Asian restaurant in Jerusalem’s Baka neighborhood from the team behind Jacko’s Street. Fun, flavorful and casual, it has become one of the most popular kosher bookings in the city for anyone craving something different.
Piccolino
An elegant kosher Italian restaurant in a historic stone building on Music Square in the Nachalat Shiva quarter. Known for its pastas, pizzas, fish and gluten-free options, plus live music on many evenings. A Jerusalem favorite.
Mahane Yehuda market (the Shuk), Jerusalem. Photo: -jkb-, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Famous “Shuk” Market
The “shuk” has transformed from Jerusalem’s veggie market to a hot-spot of gourmet food, bars, and shopping. The shuk is well known all throughout Israel. It contains within its assorted narrow passageways 250 vendors all beckoning at you to buy their precious merchandise. This merchandise includes everything from juices believed to enhance your concentration, to diamonds […]
1868 Restaurant
1868 Restaurant 1868 was the year that the first stones were laid outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, establishing the modern capital. The building where the 1868 chef restaurant is found was one of the first to be built outside the Old City walls. Ambiance 1868 is located on King David Street, […]
Sheyan Asian Fusion
Tourists looking for a classy night out on the town should direct their attention to Sheyan. Everything from the elegant ambiance to the exotic menu will leave you feeling pampered, your taste buds engaged, your bellies satisfied. Especially if you have a special occasion to celebrate, a visit to Sheyan is a must for this […]
Original Rachmo Hummos
Eating hummus at Rachmo is like taking a step back into the history of Jerusalem. Ambiance Rachmo is located a few meters from the hustle and bustle of the Mahane Yehuda market in an oddly-shaped corner building that is a little rough around the edges. Rachmo’s homey feeling is enhanced by old cooking utensils and […]
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