Restaurants in Jerusalem: The Best Restaurants in the City of Gold

If you are looking for the best restaurants in Jerusalem that you can visit on your next visit, this is the right place to get all the information you need. If you want to enjoy fine dining at its best, you will need some help finding the top restaurants in Jerusalem.

Not only are there a lot of different options to choose from but you will also need to know which restaurants in Jerusalem are open on Shabbat if you are going to navigate easily through the City of Gold.

  
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Jerusalem Culinary

While Jerusalem is mostly known for catering to different religions equally, the same can be said of its approach to dining. There are many restaurants in Jerusalem from all over the world, which means no matter what type of food you are looking for, you will find what you need right here in Jerusalem!

Top Restaurants in Jerusalem

The following are some of the best restaurants in Jerusalem that you should visit:

Rahmo (Highly Recommended)

After you have done your shopping in the local market, when you need a place to relax and grab some food, Rahmo is the place to go.

Culinary Type – Middle Eastern; Kosher

Address - Mahane Yehuda Market, Ha-Eshkol St 5, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 9 am to 6 pm

Contact – +972 2-623-4595

Satya

This is a new restaurant that combines local Israeli cuisine with the best European dishes. Great place for a romantic dinner in the heart of the city.

Culinary Type – Local and European; Kosher

Address - Keren HaYesod St 36, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 6 pm to 12 am

Contact – +972 2-650-6808

Jacko Street (Highly Recommended)

If you want the very best of local cuisine, Jacko Street will give you the ultimate taste of what Israeli food is all about.

Culinary Type – Israeli, vegetarian; Kosher

Address - Agripas St 74, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 6 pm to 12 am

Contact – +972 2-581-7178

Touro (Highly Recommended)

At Touro, you get to enjoy some of the best views in the city while treating yourself to divine beef dishes seasoned with delicious Mediterranean spices that will make your mouth water. A great place to enjoy a Jerusalem grill from some of the top chefs in the city.

Culinary Type – Mediterranean; Kosher

Address - Sh.A. Nakhon St 2, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 6 pm to 12 am

Contact – +972 2-570-2189

Tzitkiyaho

Called "Home of the endless meal" this is a very popular Israeli steak house that is well known for serving big portions of some of the best-tasting food in the city. It is normally regarded as a steakhouse but is much more than just that.

Culinary Type – Middle Eastern, Non-Kosher

Address - Yad Harutsim St 21, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 12 pm to 11 pm

Contact – +972 2-673-3379

Khan

If you love fine wine, the Khan Restaurant is one of the must-visit restaurants in Jerusalem. It combines great fish dishes, an awesome cocktail bar, and a very wide wine selection.

Culinary Type – Middle Eastern and Local Israeli; Kosher

Address - Rehov Emek Refaim 3 Orient Hotel Jerusalem, Jerusalem 9310402 Israel

Opening Hours – 6 pm to 12 am

Contact – +972 2-569-9090

Piccolino

How do Italian food, great music, and a relaxed atmosphere sound to you? If you think this is the recipe for a perfect night out then this Italian- Jerusalem café is the perfect place for you.

Culinary Type – Italian; Kosher

Address - Yo'el Moshe Salomon St 12, Jerusalem, 9463312, Israel

Opening Hours – 10 am to 10 pm

Contact – +972 2-624-4186

Angelica (Highly Recommended)

Inspired by a highly talented and vibrant artist, Angelica restaurant stays true to its roots by providing a unique artistic backdrop for you to enjoy your food.

Culinary Type - European, Israeli; Kosher

Address - George Washington St 4, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 5 pm to 10 pm

Contact – +972 2-623-0056

Recommended Cafes and Pizzerias in Jerusalem

Besides the posh restaurants found throughout Jerusalem, you can also find some great food and a relaxing atmosphere at the following cafes and pizzerias:

Nadi Cafe

Located in one of the prime downtown locations in the city, Nadi café is the very definition of simple but awesome-tasting food at its very best, complimented by amazing staff.

Culinary Type – Israeli café; Kosher

Address - Hillel St 39, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 7 am to 10 pm

Contact – +972 2-625-1737

Kadosh Cafe Patisserie (Highly Recommended)

Famous throughout Jerusalem as a wonderful bakery, Kadosh Café Patisserie is the best Jerusalem pizza spot to visit if you have a sweet tooth.

Culinary Type – International dishes; Non-Kosher

Address - Queen Shlomziyon St 6, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 7 am to 11 pm

Contact – +972 2-625-4210

Tmol Shilshom (Highly Recommended)

This is one of the most beautiful cafés you will have the pleasure of visiting and luckily it has fine dining to back up its wonderful atmosphere.

Culinary Type - Mediterranean, Middle Eastern; Kosher

Address - Yo'el Moshe Salomon St 5, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 9 am to 11 pm

Contact – +972 2-623-2758

Cafe Yehoshua

When you wake up early in the morning in Jerusalem looking for a great place to have a hearty breakfast, Café Yehoshua is the place to go!

Culinary Type – Israeli bar and café; Non-Kosher

Address - Azza St 17, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 8 am to 12 am

Contact – +972 2-563-2898

Cafe Bezalel

Café Bezalel has quickly gained a reputation of being one of the places in Jerusalem where you are guaranteed to get a great cup of coffee served by an awesome staff.

Culinary Type – Café; Non-Kosher

Address - Betsal'el St 8, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 7 am to 8 pm

Contact – +972 2-590-6457

Restaurants in Jerusalem Old City

Jerusalem’s Old City is well known for its religious and historically significant sites but you can also grab some great food at any of the following places:

Luchana Mamila (Highly Recommended)

You will be surprised when you come across this authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of the Old City. It is a must-visit spot on your next trip to Jerusalem.

Culinary Type – Italian; Kosher

Address - Mamilla Rd 8, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 10 am to 11 pm

Contact – +972 2-502-1000

Mozzarella

This is a great restaurant where you can conveniently order some great food online and have it delivered to your address anywhere in Jerusalem.

Culinary Type – N/A

Address - Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel, 61000

Opening Hours – N/A

Contact – +972 2-628-2299

Hummus Lina

This is a family-owned business with over 60 years of experience in the Old City. Its specialty is the hand-ground hummus for which the restaurant is named.

Culinary Type – Israeli; Kosher

Address – Next to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Opening Hours – 8 am to 4 pm

Contact – +972 2-627-7230

The Quarter Cafe

This is a great place to stop by with some friends and enjoy a nice lunch while touring the heart of the Old City.

Culinary Type – Israeli; Kosher

Address – 11 Tiferet Israel Street Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 9 am to 5 pm

Contact – +972 2-628-7770

Keshet Ha Hurva Restaurant

This is another gem in the Old City with a great selection of Arab dishes for you to enjoy. It is also located in one of the nicest places in the Jewish Quarter.

Culinary Type - Israeli, Middle Eastern; Kosher

Address - 2 Tif'eret Israel Old City, Jerusalem 9752268 Israel

Opening Hours – 9 am to 5 pm

Contact – +972 2-626-5908

Restaurants in Jerusalem Open on Shabbat

When in Jerusalem, you will find that many businesses do not open on Shabbat, so this is something you will need to consider when looking for a place to eat.

Machneyuda

Great place to visit if you want to enjoy a lively dining experience. However, to be safe it’s better to call and make a reservation beforehand.

Culinary Type - Mediterranean, Middle Eastern; Non-Kosher

Address - Beit Ya'akov St 10, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 12:30 pm to 12 am (closes at lunch)

Contact – +972 2+533+3442

Restaurant Dolphin Yam

This is one of the places in Old Jerusalem that is well known for top-notch services and great-tasting food that is conveniently open on Shabbat.

Culinary Type - Seafood, Mediterranean, Israeli; Non-kosher

Address - Shim'on Ben Shatakh St 9, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – N/A

Contact – +972 2-623-2272

Adom

If you have a craving for seafood and great-tasting meat dishes, Adom is the one place where you are guaranteed satisfaction.

Culinary Type - Mediterranean, European, Israeli; Non-Kosher

Address - David Remez St 4, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 12:30 pm to 12 am

Contact – +972 2-624-6242

Chakra

Thanks to the awesome skills of Chef Eran Peretz, Chakra always has something fresh and exciting to delight its guests.

Culinary Type - Mediterranean, European, Middle Eastern, Israeli; Non-Kosher

Address - King George St 41, Jerusalem, 9426116, Israel

Opening Hours – 6 pm 12 am

Contact – +972 2-625-2733

Mona

With a fireplace and a live tree growing right inside the restaurant, Mona provides a very unique atmosphere for you to enjoy your dining experience.

Culinary Type - Mediterranean, European, Israeli, Vegetarian; Non-Kosher

Address - Shmu'el ha-Nagid St 12, Jerusalem, Israel

Opening Hours – 6:30 pm to 11 pm

Contact – +972 2-622-2283

 
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Summary

If any of these great restaurants sound like the perfect place to get a taste of the special cuisines that have put the Middle East on the map, make a reservation at any Isrotel hotels in Jerusalem.