Restaurants in Jerusalem worth going out for.

The rhythm here is set by Friday afternoon, and everything I recommend works around it rather than against it.

I keep track of restaurants in Jerusalem and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Bezalel

Bezalel Great Terrace

Jerusalem • $$

cozy cafe & shakshuka spot

Mona

Mona Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$$

Chef-driven Italian dining

Burger Room JLM

Burger Room JLM

Jerusalem • $$

generous burgers & late-night eats

Pisgat Hafalafel

Pisgat Hafalafel

Jerusalem • $

casual vegetarian street food

Ishtabach

Ishtabach

Jerusalem • $$

Late-night meat pies

Casual culinary cafe bar

Casual culinary cafe bar Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

historic cave cafe & bar

Chakra

Chakra Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$$

Precise creative cooking

Ayesha

Ayesha

Jerusalem • $$

Market food & party energy

ג'קו סטריט - מסעדת שף כשרה

ג'קו סטריט - מסעדת שף כשרה Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

Lively kosher dining

Angelica

Angelica Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$$

Upscale kosher dining

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סלע - SELA

סלע - SELA

Jerusalem • $$

Kosher dairy & cocktails

סלון יווני ירושלים

סלון יווני ירושלים

Jerusalem • $$$

Greek taverna party

The Yemenite Falafel

The Yemenite Falafel

Jerusalem

Ultra-crispy falafel wraps

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Frequently asked questions

How are these restaurants in Jerusalem chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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