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4 Rabi Akiva St, 94582 Tel [phone] l Map 1 A3
Situated on a quaint courtyard, this romantic place, built entirely of stone, is evocative of the early 1900s. Specialities
include meat dishes, pasta, seafood, salads and, naturally, focaccia. Situated in the heart of West Jerusalem, two
blocks south of Ben Yehuda St and just off Hillel St.
HaShipudia

Focaccia Bar

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5 HaArmonim St, Mahane Yehuda, 94322 Tel [phone] l
In the heart of the Mahane Yehuda market, this good-value eatery serves a range of excellent local dishes, including
soups, stuffed vegetables, houmous and grilled meats. Situated just one block west of the main street of Jerusalem's
largest fruit and vegetable market. For dessert, try one of the nearby pastry shops.
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Nablus Rd, 97200 Tel [phone] l Map 1 C2
Situated in a 19th-century house just north of Damascus Gate, this is the restaurant of the Jerusalem Hotel. The
vaulted ceilings, shaded terrace and Oriental decor create a typically Arab atmosphere. The Palestinian cuisine is
carefully prepared. There are often live concerts of Arab music on Friday from 8pm.
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Housed in a century-old Jerusalem-style building, this café-bistro is known for its superb spicy chicken wings, made
with soy sauce and honey, its juicy steaks and, for vegetarians, the soy-and-honey tofu salad. Link has a generously
shaded terrace and a congenial atmosphere. It is situated just off King George St, across from Independence Park.
Mona

3 HaMaalot St, 94263 Tel [phone]

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Housed in the historic, stone-built home of the century-old Bezalel Art School, with its high ceilings and fanciful
crenellations, this café-restaurant combines great food with a magical, arty Jerusalem atmosphere and exhibits of
contemporary and historic Israeli art. The cuisine is international and includes salads, soups, antipasti and meat dishes.
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4 Nahalat Shiva St, 94240 Tel [phone] l Map 1 A3
On a tiny alleyway in the 19th-century Nahalat Yitzhak quarter, this pub-restaurant is popular with young and old
alike. Served in a warm and authentic Jerusalem atmosphere, the salads are huge, as are the steaks. The chicken
wings prepared with soy sauce, honey and ginger are delicious. Open only in the evening, from 7pm to 3am.
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1 HaSoreg St, 94145 Tel [phone] l Map 1 A3
Highlights at this elegant, Italian bar-restaurant include fish, hamburgers and various Mediterranean-style dishes.
The lunch specials are particularly good value. The venue becomes a dance bar on weekends. Situated around the
corner from where Shlomtzion Hamalka St joins Jaffa Road, just south of the Russian Compound.
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12 Emile Botta St, 94109 Tel [phone] l Map 1B4
Beautifully situated at the northern edge of Yemin Moshe, in an old stone building known as Beit HaKonfederatzia,
this small place is one of Jerusalem's oldest, and best, vegetarian restaurants. The decor is modern, with Armenian
ceramic highlights. Diners enjoy a superb panorama of the walls of the Old City and Mount Zion.
Village Green

12 Shmuel HaNagid St, 94592 Tel [phone]

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33 Jaffa St, 94221 Tel [phone] l Map 1 A3
In the low-rise,19th-century Nahalat Shiva quarter, this veteran vegetarian restaurant serves up everything from miso
soup and Greek salad to quiches, ratatouille, lasagna and tofu dishes. Culinary inspiration comes from Europe,
Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean Basin. Dessert options include fresh, healthy, home-made cakes.
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31 Jaffa St, 94221 Tel [phone] l Map 1 A3
On the 19th-century Feingold Courtyard, this restaurant and wine bar serves meat, fish, seafood and vegetable
dishes in the traditions of France and Belgium, with light Israeli touches. The daily specials are based on seasonal
products fresh from the market. Great selection of wines and beers. Good value business lunch specials.
Anashim

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73 Ein Karem St, Ein Karem, 95744 Tel [phone] l
In the pastoral neighbourhood of Ein Karem, on the far western edge of Jerusalem, this rustic, informal restaurant
has a great atmosphere and tasty international cuisine, including focaccia baked in a traditional oven. Specialities
include shrimps in a butter, wine and lemon sauce and chicken breast stuffed with goat's cheese.
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23 Nablus Rd, 97200 Tel [phone] l Map 1 C1
The elegant house restaurant of the legendary American Colony Hotel serves a fine selection of hearty, traditional
Arab dishes, some based on lamb, as well as European cuisine and, often, a few off-beat surprises. The wine cellar
is excellent and the Saturday lunch buffet is legendary. Turkish-style courtyard and lovely gardens.