Italian restaurant atop the Anna Ticho Museum. The food was delicious, from the starters through the entrees and including desserts. Service was great as well. The gnocchi starter and lemon pie dessert are must-haves!
Anna Italian Cafe
- Price $$$$
- See Menu
- See Kosher Chart
- 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 142 traveler reviews“Excellent Italian food at charming locale”
“very good”
We visited Anna Italian Cafe, which is actually a resturant, for a festive occasion. The food was delicious: I took a fish dish, my partners went for pasta dishes. We were very happy. I recommend.
“Fantastic”
I have been in Jerusalem for 2 months and eating in restaurants every day. By far the best I have tried so far. Thanks for the great experience.
“Outstanding lunch”
We visited for lunch and sat out on the balcony. It was very peaceful with views of the garden below. Lunch was outstanding - delicious fresh ingredients, amazing flavours, friendly and attentive service. It felt authentically Italian despite the central Jerusalem location. Will definitely visit again.
“Little gem in Jerusalem ”
We went there today for lunch and ordered from the business menu. The food was very good and a bit different than what one usually gets with this kind of menu. We both ordered fish for our main course which was cooked to perfection. The service is very professional and friendly and the atmosphere...
MoreWe went there today for lunch and ordered from the business menu. The food was very good and a bit different than what one usually gets with this kind of menu. We both ordered fish for our main course which was cooked to perfection. The service is very professional and friendly and the atmosphere is nice as is the location. It may not be cheap, but I felt we got our money's worth. We will surely go there again.
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