TRAVELLERS’ NEEDS - Jerusalem and the Holy Land - page 264

Choosing a Restaurant
The restaurants listed here have been selected for their
good food, atmosphere and location within the Jerusalem
area. The symbols cover some of the factors which may
influence your choice (see back cover flap for key). For
Jerusalem map references, see the Street Finder on pages
156-9; for restaurants further afield see back endpaper.

PRICE CATEGORIES
Prices are based on a three-course
meal for one including coffee, tax
and service.
\ Under $15
\\ $15-$30
\\\ $30-$60
\\\\ Over $60

THE MUSLIM QUARTER Q THE MUSLIM QUARTER THE MUSLIM QUARTER

Abu Shukri ¤ 7 Δ , © \
63 El-Wad St, cnr Via Dolorosa, 97500 Tel [phone] l Map 4D2
This small, simple restaurant, on the main street leading from Damascus Gate into the Muslim Quarter, is renowned
for its plates of houmous, topped with whole chickpeas and freshly chopped parsley. It also serves up tahini, freshly
baked bread and lots of other dishes. Excellent quality and very reasonable prices.
Quarter Café

7 Δ , © ˚ \\
Tiferet Yisrael St, 97500 Tel [phone] l Map 4D4
Known more for its view of the Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives than for its cuisine, this dairy place serves
café fare and light snacks. The food is not particularly exciting, but this café is a good stopping-off point in the
Jewish Quarter as it is situated just up the hill from the Western Wall.

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Big Apple 7 Δ , © ˚ \
13 Dorot Rishonim St, 94625 Tel [phone] l Map 1 A3
In the pedestrian zone just off Ben Yehuda St, this pizzeria serves New York-style thin-crust pizzas and is especially
popular with Orthodox Jewish teenagers from New York who are in Jerusalem to take intensive religious studies
courses. The restaurant is open until late and also offers a takeaway service.
Burgers Bar

7 Δ , ˚ \

20 Emeq Refaim St, German Colony, 93105 Tel [phone] l
Acclaimed by many Jerusalem old-timers as having the city's best hamburgers, this popular place also serves up
other types of reasonably priced meat dishes. It is situated about 1 km (half a mile) south of the King David Hotel
in the atmospheric German Colony, in the heart of a strip of popular cafés and restaurants.
Pinati ¤ 7 Δ , © ˚ \
13 King George St, 94229 Tel [phone] l Map 1 A3
Situated at the spot where Ben Hillel St meets King George St at an oblique angle (hence the name, which means
“on the corner”), this popular eatery has long been regarded by many local connoisseurs as the source of the city's
most delicious houmous - creamy, delicately seasoned, never too heavy.
Rahmo

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5 Eshkol St, Mahane Yehuda, 94322 Tel [phone] l

A Jerusalem institution, Rahmo serves Israeli and Aleppo-style cuisine as well as authentic Jerusalem houmous
prepared according to a secret recipe from the owner's mother. Situated on one of the tiny pedestrianized
alleyways in the colourful Mahane Yehuda market, which is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.
Agas ve-Tapuach ba-Kikar 7 Δ , © ˚ \\
6 Safra Square, 94141 Tel [phone] l Map 1 B3
Known in Italian as Pera e Mela in Piazza (The Pear and the Apple on the Square), this venerable Italian restaurant
has been serving home-style Italian cuisine, made with recipes from the owner's grandparents, since 1978. Dishes
come from both northern and southern Italy and include antipasti, foccacia, bruschetta and, of course, pasta.
Barood 7 f Δ , © ˚ \\
31 Jaffa St, 94221 Tel [phone] l Map 1 A3
Just off Jaffa St on Feingold Courtyard, this laid-back, stone-built place is known for its Spanioli (Sepharadi) cuisine,
as well as its juicy steaks and heavenly chocolate soufflé. The bar is decorated with a surprising collection of bottle
openers and offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages. Hosts art exhibits and live concerts of mellow music.

Key to Symbols see back cover flap