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!
- 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 309 traveler reviews“A cozy and delicious dinner”
“Fabulous restaurant”
Food is amazing, portions very generous, ambience is great, staff very attentive. Expensive but worth it
“Ruined New Year's Dinner”
My girlfriend and I went to Darna for New Year's dinner. A big event which called for a good meal. Well that's not what we got. We ordered the Pailla which was good but for mains I ordered the artichoke and she ordered the meatballs. The meatballs were overspiced and not great in general....
MoreMy girlfriend and I went to Darna for New Year's dinner. A big event which called for a good meal. Well that's not what we got. We ordered the Pailla which was good but for mains I ordered the artichoke and she ordered the meatballs. The meatballs were overspiced and not great in general. My artichokes were FREEZING. Like wtf? Is their food frozen and reheated? We explained this to our waitress and she was visibily upset. So we said forget it. Payed for what we got (meatballs, appetizer, wine) and left. The manager was very nice about it but I think he could've done more for this uncomfortable situation. For that reason I don't recommend Darna which is sad because it's been Incredible in the past. I guess things change. Let's hope their New Year's resolution is to change back to the better.
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