We went to this restaurant 7 adults, and we pre ordered a table cuisines, in this part the service was good they refill everything we needed, but the level of the food was mediocre, nothing special... and for 100 NIS per person...
- Price $$$$
- Accessibility
- Business Meals
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kosher
- Take Away
Just Like Mom Used to Make
Ima is a family-owned restaurant in the Nahlaot neighborhood that’s been a Jerusalem favorite for over 30 years. Though she’s trained a talented kitchen staff, Miriam Binyamin, the original Mom, is still known to cook at the restaurant even today preparing her signature simple, but tasty Mediterranean and Middle Eastern classics.
What’s on the menu?
At Ima, you’ll find all your Mediterranean and Middle Eastern favorites, including kubeh soup (meat or vegetarian), stuffed vegetables, salads and main courses like the fish of the day, Middle Eastern meatballs, chicken skewers, schnitzel, Jerusalem mix grill and much more.
Lunch is a popular hour at Ima thanks to the generous business lunch deal, but don’t be shy about stopping by for dinner with friends or even a date and pairing your meal with a nice bottle of wine from the restaurant’s choice collection. Ima can also host private events and offers a variety of special menus to suit any occasion.
Additional Information
Ima is certified kosher under the supervision of the Jerusalem Rabbinate.
Photos: Courtesy of Ima and Mushkie Haskelevich
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 221 traveler reviews“Delicious food in a confused atmosphere ”
A group of 6 of us ate here late night, and the wait staff were friendly if a bit confused. I didn’t get what I ordered, but what I did get was delicious. I was given a taste of a Cabernet to try, said it was good and I would like a glass, then...
MoreA group of 6 of us ate here late night, and the wait staff were friendly if a bit confused. I didn’t get what I ordered, but what I did get was delicious. I was given a taste of a Cabernet to try, said it was good and I would like a glass, then was brought a glass of a different wine, which was also good so I kept that one. Then a glass of the first wine was delivered, and subsequently taken away. Another diner was brought something she didn’t order, asked them to take it away, and bring the correct order which they did. We had stuffed grape leaves, hummus with delicious bread, stuffed beets, hamusta with kuba, mixed grill, and beet kuba, all the food was delicious, our servers pleasant if a bit perplexed, and the space quite cozy.
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“DELICIOUS!!!”
A Friend recommended this restaurant and the first thing he told us was: “it’s really like eating at your mothers house... only better”! And he was short... this restaurant has many options and varieties to Satisfy everyone! Specially if you are traveling for a while and miss your home food! Hummus and the bread,...
MoreA Friend recommended this restaurant and the first thing he told us was: “it’s really like eating at your mothers house... only better”! And he was short... this restaurant has many options and varieties to Satisfy everyone! Specially if you are traveling for a while and miss your home food! Hummus and the bread, all of the stuffed veggies, the kebabs, the SOUPS!! and chicken, and meat, and.....,and..., etc... well as much people can go, the better so you can taste everything because the portions they serve are good for sharing!
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