Great service, delicious food, nice ambiance. Did not encounter anything mentioned in the bad reviews. I would come back.
- Price $$$$
- Reservation Needed
- Mehadrin
- Accessibility
- Infant Friendly
- Ready-Made Food
The meaning of Authenticity
Darna restaurant is practically a dream come true. In Moroccan Arabic, the word darna means our home, and for those of you who enjoy spicy North African food, Darna is indeed anything a home ought to be. Located in the heart of Jerusalem in a beautiful 200-year-old building by Nahalat Shiva neighborhood, the restaurant offers an authentic kosher lemehadrin Moroccan cuisine. Since its opening, the restaurant staff has been committed to preserving the Moroccan culture of hospitality while focusing on culinary excellence. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will begin a journey in time, space and delicious tastes. You will immediately be drawn to the old craft of ancient tribes that conquered Morocco and had fallen for her culinary magic.
What’s on the Menu?
The recommended dishes at the restaurant include unique fish pastilla, a variety of couscous dishes with meat or vegetables, traditional tagine dishes and sweet Moroccan fruit desserts.
Private events
Darna restaurant accommodates private events of up to 200 guests during summer and 168 guests during winter. This is the perfect place for festive meals, milestone celebrations, hennas, weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs. Those interested in celebrating outside the restaurant can take advantage of Darna’s professional and experienced catering service anywhere in Israel.
The secret wine cellar
One of Darna’s most exciting treasures is its wine cellar. Hidden behind a secret door is a fairytale wine cellar packed with the best boutique wines from the finest kosher wineries in Israel. Right next to the cellar is a magical arched hall used as a wine-tasting room where guests are welcome to enjoy the restaurant’s best dishes accompanied by quality wine from Darna’s boutique collection.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 312 traveler reviews“Authentic atmosphere and food”
We came for dinner with a large group and were seated six per table. The tables had a lazy susan in the middle which meant you can taste all the dishes. Service was swift and efficient, the aromas divine. The first five courses were vegetarian and we loved them all. Great ambiance for talking...
MoreWe came for dinner with a large group and were seated six per table. The tables had a lazy susan in the middle which meant you can taste all the dishes. Service was swift and efficient, the aromas divine. The first five courses were vegetarian and we loved them all. Great ambiance for talking with the group and we left satisfied.
Less“Great service, delicious food,”
“A cozy and delicious dinner”
We really enjoyed eating in this restaurant. Both the service and the food was very good, The owner takes great pride in what he serves and how it is made. I highly recommend the lamb!