Other restaurants in Israel & The Palestinian Territories
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Bonkers Bagels
Sells fresh bagels and cream cheese for around 17NIS.
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Coffeemill
This independent coffeeshop, decorated with covers of the New Yorker, is a good place for cakes and a shot of caffeine.
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Ma’adan HaKikar
The cafeteria inside the City Hall serves up 28NIS lunch that includes a main dish and a couple of sides. A 28NIS lunch is pretty hard to beat in this part of town.
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Aldo
Once you’ve peeked through the window, it’s hard not to walk inside this delicious dessert shop. They serve Max Brenner chocolate and the best ice cream in the city.
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Tal Bagels
Tal slings some pretty good bagels (by Israel standards) plus standard Israeli breakfasts and shakshuka. It’s a nice space with lots of sunlight and big tables.
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Ronen at Azamra
There’s no official name for this little takeaway, so ask for Ronen, also known as Mr Lachuch, who flips Yemeni delicacies while dispensing Jewish lore to his customers.
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Keshet
Owners Gina and Ori can be found each morning serving up hot breakfasts to hungry tourists and locals alike. Pastas and salads appear later in the day. It’s kosher dairy.
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Kerem
This kosher cafe has sandwiches (49NIS) and salads (47NIS). It has a peaceful location in the middle of Ein Kerem village and you can sit and watch the comings and goings from the porch.
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Rimon
This kosher dairy restaurant is just one of many chic new eateries in the new Mamilla Mall. Homemade quiche, pastas and pizzas are popular and on Thursdays they have sushi specials. Soft jazz music sets the mood just right.
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Caravan
A step up from the hummus joints, Caravan offers a choice of tasty meats or kebabs stuffed in vine leaves. Desserts are also good and you can’t beat the views across the valley towards Jerusalem. It’s located halfway between the two churches.
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Zuni
Zuni offers a range of excellent quality Western dishes, such as roasted sea bass (93NIS), seafood risotto (89NIS) and mascarpone tortellini (64NIS) in a dimly lit, sophisticated setting. It’s open all night and tends to mop up some of the late night revellers from nearby Rivlin St.
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HaShomen Shwarma
At most shwarma joints the meat on the spit looks like it's been spinning since last Tuesday. Not so at HaShomen Shwarma, where the constant stream of customers ensures that the meat gets used quickly and is therefore very fresh. It’s reputedly the best shwarma in west Jerusalem.
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Aroma
Aroma’s Israeli breakfast (39NIS) is good fuel for a walking tour of the nearby Old City. The breakfast’s big enough for two people, while solo travellers can grab a cake or bourekas (sesame topped pastry). A bourekas punakim (18NIS) is stuffed with egg, cheese, tomato, pickles and tahina.
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Tree of Life Vegetarian Café
This hole-in-the-wall spot at HaMaginim Sq is the place for cheap, hugely tasty dishes that scream healthy eating. Try the energiser salad with teriyaki tofu or – if you draw the line at the soy bean – pizza, burgers and hearty soups are all on the menu. The service is delightful, the portions huge and the people-watching some of the best in the country.
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Christ Church Guesthouse Cafe
The cafe inside the Christ Church Guest House offers one of the best meal deals in town. For 35NIS you get an English-style buffet lunch with a main dish and various sides. Try to get there when the meal starts because they sometimes run out of food. Breakfast and dinner are also available but for dinner you’ll need to make a reservation by 1pm that day.
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Caffit
A lady on the bus recommended we check this place out and we’re glad we took her advice. Caffit is a fun and lively restaurant with a varied western style that includes salads, burgers and pastas, plus some tasty specialities, such as salmon with haloumi and mushrooms. If you’re flying solo, grab a seat at the bar and hang out with the friendly bartender, Tilan.
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Canaan Gallery Cafe
Duck into this gallery cafe to escape the busloads of day trippers who squash into the narrow alleyways of the Artists’ Quarter, and you’ll never want to leave. A haven with gorgeous views, soothing music and interesting art, it’s easy to see how the owners – artists Orna and Yair Moore – find their inspiration. Coffee and light meals such as quiches and sandwiches are served all day.
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La Boca
La Boca’s South American menu shakes things up in the German Colony. The young chef was a former backpacker who romped around South America for a year before returning home to open a restaurant (inspiration for the rest of us!). Try the excellent Peruvian soup or a Brazilian steak. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of a Templar building; look out for the hostess who waits at street level.
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HaMit Bahon
This is one of those secret eateries that tourists are not supposed to know about. Sorry Jerusalemites, we’re going to spill the beans on HaMit Bahon, quite possibly the best hummus joint in Jerusalem. Owner Assaf makes a creamy variety of the classic chickpea paste and it is damn good. The atmosphere is also lots of fun – once you see it you’ll understand the name, which means ‘the Kitchenette’.
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Mona
Mona is hidden inside the Old Bezalel Art School and usually missed by tourists, which is great if you’re looking for some truly local atmosphere. The regular crowd tends to be journalists, diplomats and other interesting people. Seafood and pastas are popular dinners, but you’ll need a reservation if you plan to come at night. The weekend breakfast, with eggs Benedict, muesli and shakshuka, is recommended.
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Kadosh
There are a lot of great cafes in Jerusalem and Kadosh is one of the best. The ambience is ‘French bistro’ and the wait staff and regular customers are all very engaging. Meals are made from scratch so you can be sure that the sandwiches, lasagne, quiche and baked goods are tasty and fresh. Ask about their specials; the salmon bruschetta (32NIS), stuffed mushrooms (34NIS) and ravioli aubergine with goat’s cheese (49NIS) are all excellent.
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T’mol Shilshom
This bohemian cafe has its own literary subculture and popular following. Regulars here tend to be poets, writers and journalists who come not only for the excellent soups and sandwiches but also to swap stories and listen to impromptu acoustic concerts. This is also a good place to ask the staff about cultural events in town. It can be a little tricky to find: go through the arch on Yoel Solomon St, turn left and look for the black and white sign.
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Chakra
This casual but classy dining experience whips up legendary seafood dishes cooked with Mediterranean spices. Less expensive pastas are also available and there are steaks too (but these are nothing special). Stick with the seafood; choose the aubergine and tahina side dish and you’ll have a wonderful gastronomic experience. It’s located under Cup o’ Joe, with the entrance in the back.
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