I had a delicious haloumi salad here. Highly recommended. The place is in the heart of Ein Kerem. It’s quite a busy place.
Mala Bistro
- Price $$$$
Mala Bistro is situated in the enchanted, rural neighborhood of Ein Karem, in an ancient building which was the site of an amazing discovery in its walls of a golden treasure during the founding of the State of Israel.
The restaurant’s space has been renovated with a strong emphasis on preserving the authenticity of the building, safekeeping the essence of the original architecture. There is a main dining area and a bar level upstairs with a panoramic view of the pastoral Ein Karem neighborhood.
From Chef Eli Mizrahi’s kitchen you’ll get to dig into Jerusalem-style dishes, with an emphasis on local, high quality ingredients.
Mala Bistro hosts events of up to 25 people in an intimate setting with a rich, tasty menu.
Business lunch: Sunday-Thursday, 12:00-6:00pm
Read more about Ein Karem.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 185 traveler reviews“Best haloumi salad!”
“Insulting and humiliating attitude”
Five days in advance, I booked a table for 8 people and noted that the event is for my wife's and my daughter's birthday. Mr. Meyer promised me that they were experienced in such events and that everything would be fine. We arrived from Tel Aviv in two cars even though the weather was...
MoreFive days in advance, I booked a table for 8 people and noted that the event is for my wife's and my daughter's birthday. Mr. Meyer promised me that they were experienced in such events and that everything would be fine. We arrived from Tel Aviv in two cars even though the weather was very rainy and we hoped that we are going to spend a good time in a special atmosphere. We were led to the reserved table, and found ourselves in front of a narrow table in a dark and miserable niche that reminds a small and shoddy shop in a flea market. (The pictures attached say everything). I explained that this is not a place for a festive meal and that is disrespect for guests. An argument started between me and Mrs. Inbal, who owns the place, during which she declared that I am insane and all this in front of and my family and guests. We left the place disappointed and wet from the rain. In my experience, a place that does not respect the guests, does not serve decent and tasty meals either and should be avoided.
Less“Did the job”
This place falls in the Tripadvisor gap, above average or good. Three and a half stars. We had a nice meal, all was as expected. No complaints but nothing exciting. A safe choice.