Jerusalem District, Israel Food Guide: 10 Middle Eastern food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Jerusalem

April 10, 2020 Timmy Ribble

Best Middle Eastern restaurants nearby. Discover the best Middle Eastern food in Jerusalem. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Middle Eastern restaurants near you.. Religious pilgrims have been traveling to Jerusalem for centuries, yet you don’t have to share their zeal in order to appreciate this city’s profound cultural and historical significance. Plan on seeing the major sights, but also leave plenty of time to walk through the streets and simply immerse yourself in the daily life of such an ancient and revered place.
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10. Chakra

41 King George St., Jerusalem Israel Mediterranean, European, Middle Eastern, Israeli Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +972 2-625-2733 http://www.chakrarest.com/
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4 based on 1049 reviews

Chakra

Chakra - Jerusalem Chef restaurant, owned by the Chef, Eran Peretz. The place to enjoy rich cuisine, meticulous service and luxurious atmosphere of Jerusalem.

Reviewed By 15PeterK

First impressions weren’t good with restaurant being mostly empty however, it was relatively early.Menu did not look that exciting to be honest and lack of local food was a bit disappointing. However, first impressions were wrong and food was well cooked, tasty and service was extremely good.

9. Nagila Vegan Restaurant

Street Messiah Baruchof 5 Near Mahane Yeuda market, Jerusalem Israel Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, International, Israeli Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +972 2-622-3331 http://www.nagila.co.il/
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4 based on 284 reviews

Nagila Vegan Restaurant

"Nagila" Restaurant in Jerusalem is a Mehadrin Kosher vegan restaurant, known in specialty salads, pasta and household dishes. Menu with an emphasis on fresh, quality ingredients directly from to the Mahane Yehuda market. There are also a variety of speci

Reviewed By HBMarkowski

Very nice restaurant with an excellent menu, many nice dishes! Good drinks but service could be improved, also a bit to expensive.

8. Jahnun Bar

28 Hillel, Jerusalem 9458128 Israel Fast Food, Middle Eastern, Israeli Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating [email protected] +972 2-566-1919 http://www.jbar.co.il
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5 based on 196 reviews

Jahnun Bar

Vegetarian, locaal israeli yemenite fast food restaurant, since 2002. Also a point in maybe yehida market 30 heegoz st.

Reviewed By Airsucker

Great place for lunch. The Memu Lawach is fantastic. The wrap is sweet and the fillings are fresh made as you watch. The show is also part of the charm. And the music.

7. Azura

The Iraqui Market 4, Ha-Eshkol Machane Yehuda, Jerusalem 9432204 Israel Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +972 2-623-5204 http://www.facebook.com/pages/%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A7-%D7%9E%D7%97%D7%A0%D7%94-%D7%99%D7%94%D7%95%D7%93%D7%94-%D7%9E%D7%A1%D7%A2%D7%93%D7%AA-%D7%A2%D7%96%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%94/246605802020055
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4 based on 868 reviews

Azura

Reviewed By IlanAbra10

Interesting very tasty unique Iraqi dishes served quickly and efficiently.Very fresh - towards end of day the munu becomes smaller (dishes are finished).The area around is a very authentic Iraqi market, with people playing Shesh Besh (Backgammon).

6. Machneyuda

10 Beit Ya'akov Located in the Lamahane Market, Jerusalem 9432316 Israel Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli, Fusion Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +972 2-533-3442 http://www.machneyuda.co.il
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4 based on 2083 reviews

Machneyuda

Reviewed By StellaHobo

Plan your meal to come hungry and have the tasting menu. Fun place with amazing cuisine and wonderful service. We sat at bar which I recommend and wish we were hungrier so pace yourself. Fish Meat dishes and dessert. Can be loud and entertaining

5. Atalya

Ein Kerem 9a, Jerusalem 95744 Israel Italian, French, Mediterranean, Israeli, Middle Eastern Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Private Dining, Television, Table Service [email protected] +972 52-475-5167 http://www.atalya.co.il
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5 based on 110 reviews

Atalya

Must book in advance! Atalya Ein Mor was born and raised in the picturesque village of Ein Kerem. Following her work in renowned restaurants and years of preparing food from a simple need to create, she decided to combine exquisite food, breathtaking view

Reviewed By TBO8

Dining with Atalya is an unforgettable experience that you will want to share with your friends and family because words cannot do her hospitality justice. I was lucky enough to be invited to a dinner hosted by Atalya at her lovely home for a close friend and the meal was easily one of the best I have ever had. However, to comment just on the food alone would be a disservice to Atalya, as the experience encompasses far more than just a meal. Beginning with cocktails and a sunset view from her roof, Atalya was a cultural ambassador for Ein Kerem, describing the historical, cultural, and culinary significance of her beloved home town. And this unique joy and attention to detail carried over into the meal, a multi-course feast that fully displayed all the region has to offer. From ceviche to spinach in phyllo to fresh fish and lamb chops with tzatziki, during each small course Atalya told us charming stories about her quests throughout Ein Kerem, Mahane Yehuda, the Old City, and Mea Shearim to find the best local ingredients and rediscover the traditional ways of turning these ingredients into the iconic dishes for which the region is now famous. Even the local wines, paired expertly with each course, were accompanied by tales of similar artisans and their crafts. And of course the meal concluded with some phenomenal desserts with local influences. In short, if you dine at Atalya's you will definitely have a great meal, but you will also come away with a deeper appreciation of the city, the region, and its food and a fantastic memory of an experience that will not soon be forgotten.WOW! you made me excited do much! It's so great to hear you describing your experience hear. Thank you for noticing all the little details and remembering it. And thanks a lot for your will to share it with me and with the readers.I'll be more than happy to host you again- maybe this time for a workshop so you'll be able to cook some of the things back home (but then it comes with out the stories, lol )Best Atalya

4. Pergamon Restaurant

7 Heleni ha-Malka, Jerusalem 94221 Israel Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +972 50-684-3988 http://www.pergamonjlm.com/
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4 based on 270 reviews

Pergamon Restaurant

Pergamon restaurant serves a vegetarian, Mediterranean style cuisine along with a fine selection of Gin & Tonic and unique cocktails using fresh herbs that grow in our patio

Reviewed By bomobile

Delightful place on side street off Jaffa Street. We ate outside.There was a great atmosphere . The food was delicious.It is a vegetarian restaurant The service was good, pleasant and friendly. We were given advice about the available choices. We thought it was good value and really enjoyed the experience. I would advise booking. Our hotel did this for usThank you for visiting us, and thanks for this review! Glad you enjoyed our place!

3. Deja Bu

1 Menashe Ben Yisra'el, Jerusalem 9459400 Israel International, Mediterranean, Israeli, Bar, Diner, Middle Eastern Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +972 2-624-0002 http://www.dejabu.co.il
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5 based on 156 reviews

Deja Bu

The Deja Bu is a Jerusalemite restaurant bar. the central location and the special people create a pleasant pastoral atmosphere. Whether you want a cold beer or a great cocktail with a snack or whether you want a modern-local dinner in the heart of the ci

Reviewed By Stoevregn

Had a wonderful meal here. The waiter was very friendly and helped us work around several allergies. We enjoyed a light, modern atmosphere after a day visiting ancient religious sites in Old Jerusalem.

2. Chefchaouen Jerusalem

Rehov Hillel 19, Jerusalem Israel Moroccan, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli, Arabic Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly [email protected] +972 74-769-1312 http://www.chefchaouenjrs.com/
Chefchaouen Jerusalem

The Chefchaouen restaurant is an excellent dining place in the center of Jerusalem. Its menu includes a selection of contemporary dishes in the street food style that is currently taking the city by storm. In Chefchaouen you’ll get easy-going and lied-bac

Reviewed By Zurich71

We booked a table for lunch at Sukkot. This was the result of favorable Trip Advisor evaluations. Two of us had, what the waitress called Stroganoff, although on the menu it said beef head. It had nothing to do with the well-known Stroganoff. Four very little pieces of meat floated in a red spicy sauce and some chickpeas. The taste wasn't bad but it played the role of a main course and it just didn't fulfill its role. We left hungry. The burger, both the regular and children's portions were fair in size. The Malabi was tasty on a coconut sauce basis but again a very modest dish. We paid 64 shekels for each of the so-called Stroganoffs. The cheque for four: 2 burgers and 2 Stroganoffs plus the sweets and drinks came up to exorbitant 365 shekel. For example, the kid's burger was charged 42 shekels. One Malabi: 24 shekel. 300 ml of Weihenstephan beer: 32 shekels.Hi, I'm very sorry to hear that you had bad experience at our restaurant,The hed beef dish is a special so it it's not on the menu however I understand that one of our staff told you it is strogonoff meat and I think it was a language barrier that miss lead you again I'm sorry and I really hope to have you hear again for a better experience, like you can see most of our costumers leave hear very happy and return. One more thing the weihenstephan 330ml is 28 and the 500 ml it cost 32.Thank you for the feedback I can assure you that we will learn from it and do everything we can to satisfy all of our future costumers.

What to do and see in Jerusalem, Israel: The Best Places and Tips

1. Ziryab Restaurant

Main Street 2nd Floor Up Of Baladna Ice Cream, Ramallah Palestinian Territories Middle Eastern, Arabic Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discove +970 2 295 9093 http://ar-ar.facebook.com/ziryab.restaurant
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4 based on 102 reviews

Ziryab Restaurant

ZIRYAB: the name came from Andalusian musician his name Ziryab, who added the fifth instrumental string to the lute. He was famous for contributing to the scent and fashion industry. He also participated in the enrichment of the cultural movement in Andal

Reviewed By Filoulou

I have been wanting to give Ziryab a try for a while, but when we finally had a chance to visit our meal was mostly disappointing.The food is overpriced for Ramallah, even for touristy/western catering places. You can get a much better meal for much less elsewhere. Also, the service was very lacking. It took ages just to get a menu and our drinks... and one of the dishes we ordered never arrived at all!The dishes we tried were good, but nothing exceptional. The fukhara was very bland and lacked some seasoning. Out of the dishes we tried, the Fattoush Salad, was very good and was a generous portion. Other dishes left us unimpressed.I would probably not visit again, just over food at over priced prices and there are some better places to eat in Ramallah.Hello Mr Filoulou, We are sorry about the the bad experience you had in ziryab And about the dish that did not arrive to the table thank you for reviewing . We always make sure to give a high quality of food , drinks and service as mentioned in TripAdvisor as a high rated place in ramallah. I would like to know what time did u come. and we as ziryab management we would like to invite you to ziryab to try our dishes again. Thank you for telling your true experience and review us in tripadvisor your review will be taken under consideration accept our apologize.

Jerusalem Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Jerusalem

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