Jerusalem
Biblical cuisine isn't all unleavened bread, dates and nuts. Chef and owner Moshe Basson has used ancient Israeli cuisine as his starting point to create…
Must-see restaurants in Jerusalem
Jerusalem
This Parisian-style cafe with small tables lined up on German Colony's main thoroughfare has been popular with locals and the cosmopolitan set for the…
Jerusalem
Stop by Café Bezalel for a relaxing pick-me-up and a taste of local produce. Centrally located on a quiet side street, Bezalel offers strong coffee and…
Jerusalem
No fried nuggets and quarter pounders here, just fast food Israeli style. Choose your meat, including salmon as an option, or vegetable (courgette,…
East Jerusalem
Al Amin Bakery brings Jerusalem together to literally break bread. On any given day Palestinians, Israelis, Ethiopians, Filipinos and tourists of all…
East Jerusalem
Perch on an overhanging balcony table for a feast of Palestinian-style dishes, from fish kebabs and falafel to stuffed chicken, along with enough…
Jerusalem
Decorated with Bible quotes, this cafe near Jaffa Gate nurtures a cosy, collegiate atmosphere and is usually brimming with excitable residents of the…
Jerusalem
Aromatic and delicious dishes from Morocco – including plenty of tagine and couscous choices – are served in atmospheric surrounds at this long-standing…
Jerusalem
Not keen on bumping elbows with fellow diners in the Old City hummus restaurants? This sleek rooftop brasserie is a refined place to retreat. Meals (all…
Jerusalem
Bardak is famous in Jerusalem not just for its pizza and wide selection of beers, but also for its pizzas 'dedicated' to the city's various neighbourhoods…
Jerusalem
Cleanse your palate at this kosher cafe serving up nourishing veggie and vegan dishes like soups, quiches and DIY salads (from beetroot and leaves to more…
East Jerusalem
A cheaper, more rounded offering than the cheese-and-wine restaurant above it, Allegro is a charming cafe in the Notre Dame complex serving pizzas, hummus…
Jerusalem
A Middle Eastern grill and hummus restaurant that ticks all the boxes. As the name suggests, you'll see families galore crowding out this canteen-style…
East Jerusalem
It feels pricey if you've been snacking on street food all day, but the restaurant at the Ambassador is one of East Jerusalem's best places to eat. Puffy…
Jerusalem
The Yemenite Falafel Center is a small takeaway shop that serves up some of Jerusalem’s best along with a dollop of traditional Yemenite Jewish flavours,…
Jerusalem
Stylish and sophisticated Menza bustles day and night with customers ordering from its extended (non-kosher) menu that includes cornbeef sandwiches, beef…
Jerusalem
Mixing culinary influences with strict Jewish dietary laws isn't easy, but thanks to the chef-driven edgy ambition here kosher has never tasted so good…
Argento Empanadas at the Market
Jerusalem
When you've satisfied your falafel and hummus cravings, head to Argento for homemade Argentinian empanadas. Argento’s Argentinian-Israeli chef cooks up…
Jerusalem
Pepito's brings a taste of South American street food to Mahane Yehuda Market. An ode to Israelis with South American roots – and to the just…
Jerusalem
In the running for best Old City hummus and falafel joint, Lina's moreish hummus – usually glistening with olive oil – is among Jerusalem's best. There…
Jerusalem
Whole wheat, with raisins, braided, mini – all your challah needs are satisfied at this well-known bakery that also supplies upscale Jerusalem hotels…
Jerusalem
HaAgas 1 is the place to go for travellers seeking organic veggie, vegan and gluten-free twists on Middle Eastern favourites, like veggie kibbeh, a bulgur…
Jerusalem
Good for a date or a more casual meet-up, Yehoshua is one of Rehavia's most popular gathering places. The menu, a mishmash of Israeli-meets-American-diner…
East Jerusalem
Even if you're not staying at the American Colony Hotel, it's worth stopping by the Courtyard Restaurant for Middle Eastern dishes served on tiled tables…
Jerusalem
Part of the Jerusalem Press Club complex in the self-contained, red-roofed village of Mishkenot Sha'ananim, Touro has stunning views of the Old City's…
Jerusalem
For a treat, head to Kangaroo, a delightful Georgian restaurant nestled in a cosy side street. It's most certainly not kosher, offering signature Georgian…
Jerusalem
Grab a seat at one of the half dozen tables, probably filled with yeshiva students, to gorge on traditional ultra-Orthodox food like chulent (beans,…
Jerusalem
Whopping crêpes are crammed with fillings such as olive, tomato and various cheeses at this kosher crêperie. Dessert options are just as filling, with…
Jerusalem
Imbala is a Israeli and Palestinian cooperative that’s home to a vegan cafe, library and event space. Check out its Facebook page to see what music events…
Jerusalem
Grab one of the three sidewalk tables to enjoy some of the city's best falafel (gluten-free even) at this hole-in-the-wall spot on the southern edge of…
Jerusalem
Hip Cafe Bastet is a queer- and vegetarian-friendly cafe and restaurant. It's open on Shabbat and is equally loved for its sandwiches (the sweet potato…
Jerusalem
Relatively cavernous market space serving up traditional Lebanese cuisine, such as bulgur with minced beef and pine nuts or couscous with veggies and…
Jerusalem
Nagila is known for following mehadrin (very strict) kosher and for its market-driven salads and pastas served in a beautiful high-ceiling old stone house…
Jerusalem
Anchoring the southern end of the First Station complex's restaurant row, this imitator of the Old City original does a close approximation in terms of…
Jerusalem
The 80-something-year-old grandson of this venerable bakery's founder still churns out delicious challah (braided braid usually eaten on Shabbat and…
Jerusalem
This small local favourite with front patio seating does excellent wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas and house-made pastas. Because of its proximity to…
Jerusalem
The menu at this kosher chain's downtown location runs the gamut from yoghurt and ice cream to smoothies and shakes, plus crepes and waffles for good…
Jerusalem
Just the basics, in terms of decor and menu, but the falafel and hummus are considered the best in the neighbourhood. The name refers to the restaurant's…
East Jerusalem
Locals have been flocking to this efficiently run hummus and falafel place just outside Damascus Gate since it opened in 1952.
East Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Hotel serves food within a stone-walled cellar and, even better, in the courtyard under a pergola heavy with grapevines. It's a pleasant…
