We were a party of 6 and ordered the tasting menu. The food was fabulous and extremely well presented. It is a bit off of the beaten path in Jerusalem, but it is well worth seeking out this hidden gem for a delicious meal with excellent service.
Medita
- Price $$$$
- See Menu
- See Kosher Chart
- Accessibility
- Business Meals
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Infant Friendly
- Chef Restaurant
- Kosher
- Reservation Needed
When a Modern Bistro Restaurant Meets the Classic Mediterranean Cuisine
The story of the Medita restaurant begins at the cooperation between the Chef Moti Ochana and Moshe Cohen (also the owners of the beloved Hachatzer restaurant). Ochana who graduated the culinary institution of ‘Le Cordon Bleu’ is an expert in combining the qualities of the French culinary with the Israeli colorful Mediterranean scene.
The restaurant is designed with decorative and luxurious elements alongside classical Mediterranean features, such as the Taboon oven and the open kitchen. The restaurant is blending perfectly in the urban scene of Jerusalem. The Medita was designed by Gilaad Zaafrani – one of Israel’s most talented architecture & interior restaurant designers. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will feel his warm and elegant composition.
What’s on the Menu?
The Medita menu offers a rich variety of meat dishes such as the minute steak focaccia, seared tuna with green salad and soy caviar, whole sea bream served with arak liquor and dill, 250 gram hamburger served with fries and vegetables, and an especially recommended tasting menu.
After sunset, the Medita restaurant transforms into a bar and opens its doors for those of you who are looking to spend a nice night out. The restaurant offers an impressive alcohol menu with quality beverages from all around the world.
Private Events at the Medita
The Medita restaurant offers a private event venue that is able to accommodate groups of up to 110 guests for the celebration of various events: conferences, Brita or Brit Milah, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, team building days and events, birthdays and any other event that comes to mind. You can also use the Medita restaurant for an event of up to 180 guests.
Moti Ochana, Our Chef
Moti Ochana is an Israeli chef and restaurateur. Chef Moti Ochana graduated from the prestigious culinary institution, Le Cordon Bleu. Ochana has been active in the field of culinary for many years, and he is impressively knowledgeable about gastronomy. He has been working as a Chef in some of the best restaurants both in Israel and abroad. His resume includes the Chakra restaurant in Jerusalem and a list of gourmet restaurants in Australia.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 102 traveler reviews“Meaty Mediterranean Fare”
One of my favorite restaurants in Jerusalem, Medita satisfies on every visit. Good service, good food, and a pleasant environment -- even the music is relatively quiet (by Jerusalem standards). For a group of four, I recommend starting with the "foccaccia" -- actually a very tasty, overblown fresh-out-of-the-oven pita, the perfect foil for the...
MoreOne of my favorite restaurants in Jerusalem, Medita satisfies on every visit. Good service, good food, and a pleasant environment -- even the music is relatively quiet (by Jerusalem standards). For a group of four, I recommend starting with the "foccaccia" -- actually a very tasty, overblown fresh-out-of-the-oven pita, the perfect foil for the selection of dips that come with it. First course of polenta with bits of mushroom and smoked duck breast might have been better without the silan sauce mixed in (apparently the chef has a sweet tooth), but the smoked meat was an unusual, marvelous treat for a Jerusalemite. Even on a hot summer's night, the assado in a sweet sauce was irresistible. Here the sweetness perfectly balanced the well-cooked meat, and there was so much of it that my companion and I shared it happily -- after which we could barely look at the luscious--sounding dessert menu, much less order anything from it. Our veggie friend was delighted with her pasta main course, and her husband finished off every scrap of his duck-meat "burger" with relish (literally and otherwise), while all of us dug into the big portion of excellent chips (French fries) that accompanied it, along with delicious home-made ketchup. Medita is justifiably popular with locals, so advance reservations are advisable. Underground parking available, just get the ticket validated in the restaurant and be prepared to pay a little extra if you stay more than 2 hours.
Less“Wonderful food and service”
We were there with a large group of 37 travelers and the menu had been arranged by our tour. We started our with a very large selection of appetizers on the table that were frequently replenished. All were delicious and fresh. Most of us thought that this was the main course...
MoreWe were there with a large group of 37 travelers and the menu had been arranged by our tour. We started our with a very large selection of appetizers on the table that were frequently replenished. All were delicious and fresh. Most of us thought that this was the main course until they brought out more food! The meat and chicken were also delicious except most of us were too full from the appetizers/salads to really do the main courses justice. The service was excellent. Our water and wine glasses were never empty. Would definitely go here again when I am in Jerusalem again.
Less“Phenomenal tasting menu meal with fabulous service”
“Surprise delight”
A group of five of us went to Madita because it was close to where we were staying. What a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious - asada, both types of chicken and the kabobs. Each with an unusual, interesting flavor. The service was perfect - attentive, informative, friendly, non-intrusive. I highly recommend giving this...
MoreA group of five of us went to Madita because it was close to where we were staying. What a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious - asada, both types of chicken and the kabobs. Each with an unusual, interesting flavor. The service was perfect - attentive, informative, friendly, non-intrusive. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try.
Less“Great place for dinner”
we were a group of 9, we all took the tasting menu and it was great, waiters were very friendly, will come again