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Modern is a leading chef restaurant and event venue located in the Israel Museum. Modern offers a contemporary and creative Jerusalem cuisine well crafted by Chef Hamudi Bitoni, one of the leaders of the young Israeli culinary scene.
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At Modern Restaurant in the Jerusalem Israel Museum you will find a contemporary, creative Jerusalem cuisine with a personal touch of a brasserie style restaurant. The design of the restaurant, its location inside the Israel Museum, and the views of the Valley of the Cross add to the unique Jerusalem atmosphere of the place. The dishes at Modern are based on the cuisine of Jerusalem that has developed over the years outside the Old city walls. At Modern you will enjoy flavors from far away countries. The restaurant's chef has built a menu based on local flavors from selected ingredients, time of year to assure contemporary Jerusalem cuisine flavors.

The unique dining experience at Modern is a mix of varied menu, the rich selection of wines, the attentive, courteous and professional service.

 

Business lunch and other surprises at the Modern restaurant in the Israel Museum

  • A business lunch menu is served at noon Sunday-Thursday until 5:00 p.m. The business meals include a first and main course, at the price of the first course, starting at 88 ILS. 
  • Tuesday evenings - every Tuesday dinner includes special dishes and surprises from the chef until 21:00.
  • The menu at Modern is often changed and renewed according to the seasons and what is available in the market.

Once there it is recommended to ask about the daily special dish.

Events at Modern Restaurant

Celebrate your event at Modern Restaurant that can cater to  a variety of events, from small events such as birthdays to Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah events, and business events such as launches and company evenings. The restaurant is equipped with projector, screen and sound system,  as well as 12 varied event menus.

Group events: With the option of a visit at the Israel museum: from 10 to 150 people in the Olive Tree Terrace.

Private events: up to 350 guests in summer, and 250 guests in winter.

Business events: up to 350 guests in summer, up to 250 in winter.

Catering service at different locations around the Israel museum: up to 3,000 guests.

Private balcony: holds up to 150 guests

The restaurant is suitable for hosting up to 350 guests at a cocktail event. Those holding an event at the Israel museum will be able to host up to 1,500 guests.

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4.2
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  • Alexandr Orlov
    Alexandr Orlov
    April 15, 2023

    Small but good restaurant. Dining at the museum I was expecting something simple, the level of a normal cafeteria or a small diner, but I got quite a good and tasty experience here. My wife and I ordered Quinoa salad with...

  • Cheryl Lieberman
    Cheryl Lieberman
    August 8, 2024

    We met friends at the museum and decided to stay for lunch. Pleasantly surprised when seeing the menu. The business lunch offered a variety of starters and main choices. We shared the humus and the stuffed onions- both ve...

  • Dar Abramov
    Dar Abramov
    August 27, 2024

    Cheap food for a high price. Hamburger came so well done it was sad, Kebab was dry and tastless, the Kuskus and fish patties felt like they came out of a bag from the supermarket. The only dish that was decent was the sch...

  • Ryan C
    Ryan C
    October 24, 2019

    Food here was amazing. Came here between the Biblical museum and the israel museum. It is an excellent spot for a fancy lunch. Ordered the business lunch with the hot place and Jerusalem bread. The appetizers were enough....

  • gabe urbanowicz
    gabe urbanowicz
    March 23, 2019

    Fantastic food, to be sure. Service was a bit slow for how not too busy they were, but again, the food was fantastic, pleasantly plated and the staff was super friendly. Would love to go back again and try some other items.

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