The restaurant is quite appealing with its "hole in the wall" charm. They offer soups and salads that are mainly vegetarian but can be made vegan upon request. We liked the laid back vibe that came with the restaurant
- Price $$$$
- See Menu
- 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 56 traveler reviewsNew
“Charming place! ”
“Cold Restaurant, Hot but Flavorless Soup”
What happened to this place? We went two years ago on a previous visit and LOVED it. Ordered three bowls of soup for two of us. This visit, we showed up. The front door was open on a cold February night. We closed it but it didn't make a difference--the restaurant had no heat, apparently. We got...
MoreWhat happened to this place? We went two years ago on a previous visit and LOVED it. Ordered three bowls of soup for two of us. This visit, we showed up. The front door was open on a cold February night. We closed it but it didn't make a difference--the restaurant had no heat, apparently. We got a plate with a little cold bread and butter, along with one napkin (!) Soup arrived--two completely different soups but they tasted identical: HOT. No other discerning flavor. We knew which was which due to the color. Maybe we hit this place on a VERY off night!!!
Less“Very nice soups in cool setting & atmosphere”
This is a very tiny restaurant located 2 mn from Jaffa Street. I like the tasty soups they serve, the laid-back, relax vibe of the place (the ground floor and terrace of an old building on a quiet street) and the friendliness of the staff. The crowd is a mix of students, young people...
MoreThis is a very tiny restaurant located 2 mn from Jaffa Street. I like the tasty soups they serve, the laid-back, relax vibe of the place (the ground floor and terrace of an old building on a quiet street) and the friendliness of the staff. The crowd is a mix of students, young people and people living around. Very good value. I recommend.
Less“Tasty, charming and good value!”
Best soup in Jerusalem, can't beat the atmosphere, and the staff is lovely. Popular with locals, which says it all. Not to miss!
“Good atmosphere, bad service and plates”
The atmosphere is nice and homey The soups and bread are not that great and were served with broken bowls When asked about it, the waitress said it's all like this