A really magical Jerusalem evening in the courtyard location of the gourmet restaurant. It was accompanied by the sounds of the expert pianist. We couldn't have wished for a better 'Jerusalem' experience for our visiting family and for ourselves.The food, the location,the ambience---- just perfect!
Kinor Bakikar
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“Music meets culinary excellence”
Tucked away in Nahalt Shiva’s newly renovated Kikar Hamuzika complex, Kinor Bakikar is one of the city’s best new restaurants, boasting a unique atmosphere where music meets culinary excellence.
The menu
Kinor Bakikar features a culinary lineup that seamlessly combines classic European and modern cuisine with local inspirations and ingredients.
For the carnivore with a refined taste, there’s a dream selection of rack of lamb on stir-fried mangold, chickpeas and Persian lemon, duck breast with date honey and pears, roast beef with shallots and Portobello mushrooms and beef au jus sauce and slow-cooked beef shortribs with chimichurri sauce, onions and grilled peppers.
While meat is certainly the star of the joint, vegetarians and fish-lovers won’t go home hungry with dishes to choose from like a fillet of grilled sea bream, fork-mashed potatoes, spinach and grilled peppers, a grilled vegetable medley, vegetable tempura with tartar sauce and freshly made pappardelle pasta with artichoke confit, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil and lemon.
Alongside the main menu, Kinor Bakikar also has a rich selection of desserts, full bar and extensive wine list.
Dining and events at Kinor Bakikar
Knor Bakikar features both indoor and outdoor spaces with a max capacity of 220 seated guests. The main dining room is elegant with a mix of luxurious custom chairs and sofas and a long bar stocked with the world’s leading spirit brands, local and imported wine and beer and the famous Margnane Italian coffee.
The outdoor seating area can seat 100 and is flanked by the Kikar Hamuzika performance stage that hosts live music on a daily basis and a fountain that create a charming atmosphere.
The restaurant also employs a friendly dedicated staff to help you organize events of all shapes and sizes, from birthdays and anniversaries to bar mitzvahs and everything in between.
Kobi Katani, Our Chef
Chef Kobi Katani draws on a wealth of culinary experience, including a decade as head chef of the successful Chez Olivier and Bath and Middle Brighton restaurants in Melbourne, Australia and 2 years at the helm of the venerable Musa Bahar in the Jerusalem Hills.
He guides Kinor Bakikar with his vision of creating a quality meat restaurant that provides an excellent culinary experience at a great value.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 25 traveler reviewsNew
“Good food; great service”
We visited Kinor Bakikar, after our tour of the Hebrew Music Museum right around the corner. This was a perfect choice among a number of restaurants in the area. We took advantage of the business lunch--main course, beverage, and dessert or appetizer all for NIS 110. A few of the main...
MoreWe visited Kinor Bakikar, after our tour of the Hebrew Music Museum right around the corner. This was a perfect choice among a number of restaurants in the area. We took advantage of the business lunch--main course, beverage, and dessert or appetizer all for NIS 110. A few of the main courses required an additional fee, like the entrecote which I ordered. It was a huge serving, cooked to perfection, with delicious crispy fries. I had started with the pate for an appetizer, and it was rich and delicious. My husband started with the outstanding duck breast salad, followed by the chicken steak and fries--again a huge portion--yummy and cooked perfectly. The service was quite good, and we appreciated the cleanliness and the linen tablecloth. We will most definitely be back.
Less“Splendid!”
Got there by chance... walking in beautiful Jerusalem heard music and saw light through an alley and found this cozy plaza, the Music Plaza, Kikar HaMusica in Hebrew... there are 4 different Restaurants, we sat in the Kinor Bakikar restaurant, (the violin at the plaza) and had the most splendid meal...
MoreGot there by chance... walking in beautiful Jerusalem heard music and saw light through an alley and found this cozy plaza, the Music Plaza, Kikar HaMusica in Hebrew... there are 4 different Restaurants, we sat in the Kinor Bakikar restaurant, (the violin at the plaza) and had the most splendid meal in days... Steak Dinner is a must in Jerusalem but to have it in an open Plaza, listening to music with a beautiful ambiance and view and of course great food... we ordered a lot, 10 people who had different dishes to try everything and everyone left totally satisfied after a great night with great food and wine, if you come to Jerusalem come to Kinor Bakikar!
Less“Golden Jerusalem evening”
“My new number one restaurant in Jerusalem”
I'm gonna keep this review brief, this has quickly moved to the top of my list for fine dinning in Jerusalem. If you like to eat, and you like to have a good time, go there! Why? Firstly, the location is magical. The live Jazz enhances the evening exponentially. The service was first-rate and the...
MoreI'm gonna keep this review brief, this has quickly moved to the top of my list for fine dinning in Jerusalem. If you like to eat, and you like to have a good time, go there! Why? Firstly, the location is magical. The live Jazz enhances the evening exponentially. The service was first-rate and the design is elegant and tasteful. We were thrilled with each course and we left the place just amazed at how much fun we had.
Less“A Fine Food Surprise”
One of the places that impressed me while visiting Jerusalem in January. The decor and seating arrangements were very comfortable. The restaurant looks into a square where are restaurants are too. I have eaten the best pasta dish I have even eaten. Usually do not choose pasta but glad I...
MoreOne of the places that impressed me while visiting Jerusalem in January. The decor and seating arrangements were very comfortable. The restaurant looks into a square where are restaurants are too. I have eaten the best pasta dish I have even eaten. Usually do not choose pasta but glad I did this time.
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