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The Best Chef Restaurants in Jerusalem

The Best Chef Restaurants in Jerusalem

Let's talk about food for a moment. And while we're at it, why not treat ourselves to some high-quality, fine-dining chef restaurants in Jerusalem.
autor iconBy Sophia Avnilov , May 12, 2024

A few years ago, the culinary scene in Jerusalem had experienced a real renaissance. From that moment on, it has taken off so quickly that new high-end restaurants continually spring up like mushrooms after the rain.

So, with so many delicious options, how do you choose where to go? Who are the real extraordinary chefs that rule the city of Jerusalem? What do they have inside their pans and pots and on your plate? Here are Jerusalem's top chef restaurants that you cannot miss.

Bon Appetit!

The 02 Restaurant at Inbal Hotel

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The 02 Restaurant (of the Jerusalem group of Moshiko Gamlieli and Itamar Navon) is a fine chef-restaurant in the famous luxurious hotel Inbal. The city itself inspires both the style and the cuisine – from the fresh ingredients coming straight from the Mahane Yehuda Market to the custom of serving plentiful massive plates at the center of the table for the enjoyment of all patrons. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with meticulous, rich dishes and a unique aroma, which craft an unforgettable experience for the visitors. The vast menu includes skewers, fish and meat, local roasted vegetables, legumes, and spices. The menu was created by cooperating with the chefs Moshiko Gamlieli, Itamar Navon, and the hotel's chef – providing the ultimate Jerusalem dining experience. 

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The Modern Restaurant at the Israel Museum

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מסעדת מודרן במוזיאון ישראל היא אחת ממסעדות השף המובילות בירושלים הודות למיקום היוקרתי, האווירה יוצאת הדופן, והכי חשוב - מטבח שף כשר מהטובים בכל העיר. המנות במסעדת מודרן מבוססות על המטבח הירושלמי הקלאסי שצמח מחוץ לחומות העיר העתיקה, ועל טעמים חמים של געגוע לארצות רחוקות ולזמנים של פעם. 

שף המסעדה פירק והרכיב מחדש את המתכונים, ויצר מטבח ירושלמי מודרני עם טעמים מקומיים בהתאם לעונות השנה. אחד החידושים של מסעדת מודרן הוא טאפס ירושלמי – מנות פתיחה ירושלמיות אסליות. בין היתרונות הבולטים של המסעדה: נוף פסטורלי, מיקום יוצא דופן, חניה ענקית בחינם ליד מוזיאון ישראל, מטבח ירושלמי אותנטי ומוקפד, תפריטים מגוונים לכל קהלי היעד, וניסיון מקצועי של אלפי אירועים בסגנונות שונים. 

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Kinor Bakikar

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Kinor Bakikar is a chic chef restaurant at one of Jerusalem's most elegant corners – The Music Square. Chef Kobi Katani, who has worked in some of the most successful restaurants in Australia, brings a new and exciting meat menu to Jerusalem. Roast beef pizza, 6-hour Asado, salmon fish with a sunny-side-up fried egg, and even a traditional Jerusalem mix dish. Perfect for a relaxing night out with your family or an impressive business lunch. The prices are fair, the food is exciting, and the ambiance is classy. Recommendation: Take a Becherovka shot as your digestif, and you'll be all set.

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Veranda Restaurant at the David Citadel Hotel

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At the luxurious David Citadel Hotel, you’ll find the exclusive chef-restaurant Veranda with a rich menu of kosher meat meals of all kinds. Meats, fish, and fresh salads are all crafted from the best and freshest ingredients from the market. The restaurant's location is also extraordinary, facing the Old City walls and the Tower of David, near Alrov Mamilla Boulevard and the Western Wall. Chef Kfir Misnikov composed a perfect menu that combines the Mediterranean food scene with a meticulous and precise gourmet style. The meat dishes are prepared through thorough soaking, slow-cooking, smoking, and grilling, alongside a wide range of meticulous chef dishes. The highlight: large shared meat dishes that are fun to share with friends and family on special occasions, or just a pleasant and atmospheric dinner facing the Old City walls.

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Bein Hakshatot – Between the Arches

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Bein Hakshatot is an authentic gourmet restaurant crafted in an authentic Jerusalem style in an ancient 13th-century building. The whole place is inspired by the beautiful views of the Western Wall and the Old City, creating a remarkable antique style. The restaurant serves kosher dairy food, which is defined by exclusive local perks. The meals include business breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and dinners. You'll find Focaccias with homemade dips, freshly oven-baked pizza, pasta with beet butter and Bulgarian cheese, fish mix in Jerusalem style, and much more on the menu. Between the Archers creates a unique and unmatched experience. 

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