Anna Italian Cafe
- Price $$$$
- 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 239 traveler reviews
My wife & I hosted a lunch for about 50 people to celebrate our son's bar mitzvah in Jerusalem. We arranged it from Canada based on suggestions from others but had never been there ourselves. We wanted our guests to enjoy a relaxed casual atmosphere with good food, and Anna Italian Café...
MoreMy wife & I hosted a lunch for about 50 people to celebrate our son's bar mitzvah in Jerusalem. We arranged it from Canada based on suggestions from others but had never been there ourselves. We wanted our guests to enjoy a relaxed casual atmosphere with good food, and Anna Italian Café really delivered. The entire experience was outstanding. We worked with Grace to set up our booking, and she did a great job of recommending a menu which would work with our guests' allergies. She also set us up in a private room which worked out perfectly. The cost was reasonable in relation to Israeli restaurant prices, which are high compared to North America. At the event itself, all of the staff were absolutely terrific. They were extremely friendly and helpful. We had agreed on a wide range of food, and every dish was delivered to a good standard. Our guests raved about how every time they thought a course was complete, out came something else delicious. They couldn't believe the quantity and consistently high calibre of food. Everyone loved it. Thank you so much to all of the staff at Anna. We would highly recommend the restaurant to others looking for a relaxed and pleasant experience for a large group.
LessWe first ate lunch there after visiting the museum downstairs. We loved the place and the food so much that was decided to eat dinner here the next day. The food never disappointed, it is excellent, very fresh products and also innovative. The place is beautiful and the service is really nice. You have...
MoreWe first ate lunch there after visiting the museum downstairs. We loved the place and the food so much that was decided to eat dinner here the next day. The food never disappointed, it is excellent, very fresh products and also innovative. The place is beautiful and the service is really nice. You have to go!
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Waitress convinced us to order a salad, telling us if we didn't we would miss the whole experience of Anna. Well she wasn't wrong-- almost 70 shekels for a standard bowl of butter lettuce (they call it gem lettuce) covered in cream (literally, bland and fatty) and a soft boiled egg= overrated and overpriced. The...
MoreWaitress convinced us to order a salad, telling us if we didn't we would miss the whole experience of Anna. Well she wasn't wrong-- almost 70 shekels for a standard bowl of butter lettuce (they call it gem lettuce) covered in cream (literally, bland and fatty) and a soft boiled egg= overrated and overpriced. The Arancini was tasty but the rest of the food was super standard. The location is gorgeous (although the bathrooms need to be cleaned more often) and the service was good...its a shame the food didn't meet the standard.
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