Excellent restaurant, located in a beautiful refurbished old stone house. Great Italian food. Must visit if you are in Jerusalem
Anna Italian Cafe
- Price $$$$
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- Accessibility
- Chef Restaurant
- For Private Events
- Free Wi-Fi
- Infant Friendly
- Kosher
- Outside Seating Area
- Phone Number
- Reservation Needed
- Smoking Area
- Vegan Friendly
A Magical Location and Unique Atmosphere
Located in a quiet corner of downtown Jerusalem, Anna is a simple concept restaurant that has quickly become a darling among Jerusalem’s kosher foodies since opening in 2016. Locals and travelers alike have fallen in love with the modern Italian cuisine, fresh ingredients and the magical vibe of the restaurant and Anna Ticho House property.
Uncompromising quality
A mainstay of Jerusalem’s dining scene, Anna Chef Nimrod Norman is not a man known for compromising, a quality you’ll appreciate once you experience the atmosphere and taste the food.
For Norman, all the ingredients must be fresh, the dishes executed to perfection and the service courteous and polite. He takes great care in maintaining the spirit of classic Italian dishes while also adapting them for the Israeli palate with creative Mediterranean-inspired twists that produce an unforgettable culinary encounter.
His “Gnocchi Anna” — with freshly-made, soft-as-clouds gnocchi, creme fraiche, roasted tomatoes and asparagus — has become a signature main dish and the first bite of the key lime pie is a transformative experience.
Events at Anna
Intimate, picturesque, magical, authentic — if you’re looking for these qualities in a venue, then you can’t pass up the chance to celebrate a special occasion at Anna. From the arched ceilings and romantic lighting inside to the patio seating and gorgeous courtyard outside, the venue simply oozes charm.
And the hospitable management and staff are more than happy to help you organize a special event menu with an eclectic selection of food, wine and alcohol.
The restaurant itself holds up to 70 guests, with a terrace that can host 50 and an intimate private room for up to 18. Meanwhile, the courtyard has a max capacity of 250.
Nimrod Norman, Our Chef
Known to his friends as Nimi, Chef Nimrod Norman has an uncompromising dedication to quality and freshness and believes that no more than 60 seconds should pass from the time your dish leaves his pan to the time it arrives at your table.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 123 traveler reviewsNew
“Best restaurant in Jerusalem”
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“Not just the best kosher restaurant I've ever eaten at, it's one of the best Italian restaurants period.”
Awesome from salad, to apps to entrees to dessert. A bit hard to find using google maps as its in an office building off the street a bit. Beautiful patio. Really excellent food.
“Not for everyone”
I thought it would be nice to visit this place for a relaxed drink and light meal after work with a friend. We sat on the bar and chatted. It was not nice. The food is great, but I felt unwelcome. Definitely a great place for families and couples on dates, not so much...
MoreI thought it would be nice to visit this place for a relaxed drink and light meal after work with a friend. We sat on the bar and chatted. It was not nice. The food is great, but I felt unwelcome. Definitely a great place for families and couples on dates, not so much for a quiet evening with a friend over a glass of cava. Even though the place was practically empty and we were sitting by the bar, staff was pushy about us ordering more, we felt uncomfortable.
Less“Be sure to make a reservation in advance”
Be sure to make a reservation in advance because Anna is always busy all hours of the day and night. The menu is dairy with lots of choices for everyone and every age. The service is outstanding, both friendly and professional. Try getting a table on the porch.
“Great place to eat & enjoy the atmosp”
In the center of Jerusalem, inside the garden & above the Anna Ticho house museum there is a new restaurant, I highly recommend to visit. The area is interesting, the restaurant is a neat designed place, the food is absolutely delicious, from the bread, the first tasty dishes and the amazing fish & pasta we...
MoreIn the center of Jerusalem, inside the garden & above the Anna Ticho house museum there is a new restaurant, I highly recommend to visit. The area is interesting, the restaurant is a neat designed place, the food is absolutely delicious, from the bread, the first tasty dishes and the amazing fish & pasta we had. The service is also very professional & courteous. The place has 2 porches that can be closed for events. We set on one of them, and although it is a very hot summer day, we wanted to sit at the balcony and it felt great! On top of all those good qualities, the place is a social business for youth at risk. With such a high quality of food & service it's really heart warming! And last- it's also kosher. Highly recommended!!!
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