Just get in and have a seat. They have delicious and cheap soups (about 30 shekels) which come with bread, butter and pesto. They also have delicious shakshuka (which I had) and hummus. The place also hosts small music events or private lectures.
- Price $$$$
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outside Seating Area
- Vegan Friendly
- Infant Friendly
- Take Away
Fine Casuale Food with a homely touch and an authentic Jerusalem atmosphere
Hamarakia has been one of Jerusalem’s most beloved “food institutions” for over 16 years now. The restaurant is located on a side street, in a quiet corner at the city center, and it is known for its unique atmosphere and delicious soups. The restaurant is eclectically designed and soup is served in colorful bowls. Hamarakia feels like a living room where you can enjoy fine food, meet all sorts of people, watch intimate live shows, and dive into that Jerusalem mood.
At the Hamarakia, the food has 3 main features: it needs to be fresh, it needs to be of the highest quality, and the taste has to be absolutely divine. All dishes are cooked on the spot, served hot and made of the freshest raw ingredients. The service is great and the staff is professional. The food is served in a homely spirit, and the prices are affordable for everyone.
So what’s on the menu? The soup menu changes daily. If you’re lucky, try the bean soup, leek soup, tomato soup, and lentil soup. There is also an extremely good homemade hummus, a Jerusalem shakshuka, labane (strained yogurt) with eggplant, a variety of salads, and a French crepe as a sumptuous dessert. You can also find an impressive alcohol menu with draught beer, arak, whiskey, vodka, ciders, mulled wine and cava.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 72 traveler reviews“Inexpensive and delicious (if you like soup)”
Have visited several times and have brought more and more friends with me. First found this place in Fodor’s Travel Guide for Israel. Food: There aren’t that many things on the menu. A few salads, hummus, and labaneh. The main reason to come is the soups. They switch out the soups everyday. The soups themselves...
MoreHave visited several times and have brought more and more friends with me. First found this place in Fodor’s Travel Guide for Israel. Food: There aren’t that many things on the menu. A few salads, hummus, and labaneh. The main reason to come is the soups. They switch out the soups everyday. The soups themselves are large. Most of the soups are smooth and less dense instead of thick, but still filling. Try the crepe dessert if you like crepes. Atmosphere: Really chill and hip. Great place to study as well because of the cool vibes and the staff are so nice.
Less“chilled out place ”
“So cute ”
I’ve been here several times and always a hit. Super chill atmosphere and open piano for anyone to entertain. I’ve taken several people here with me and they have always returned without me. Delicious soup and fresh salad. A little hard to locate the first time.