I went there last night with some visiting relatives. It was only my second time there, and I wasn't disappointed. Good food and pretty good service; I think everyone enjoyed it. It's a bit dark and not so roomy, but I'll definitely go back.
Nocturno Café
- Price $$$$
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- Accessibility
- Events and Live Shows
- For Private Events
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Infant Friendly
- Kosher
- Outside Seating Area
- Phone Number
- Smoking Area
- Take Away
- Vegan Friendly
A Homey, Bohemian Vibe
For 21 years Nocturno has been the ultimate meeting place for local intellectuals, artists and academics, especially residents of the neighboring Nachlaot neighborhood and students and lecturers from the city’s best art schools. And of course, visitors are always welcome to take advantage of the homey atmosphere, delicious food, drinks and coffee.
Perfect Location
Location-wise, it doesn’t get much better than Nocturno’s situation at the top of Betzalel Street. It’s central, but removed from the tourist throngs of Ben Yehuda, Jaffa and Mahane Yehuda; right next to the Gerard Behar Center and is part of the “First Floor” complex that hosts some 20 design studios showing and selling unique jewelry, fashion, accessories, Judaica, ceramics and more.
Food for Thought
Nocturno’s menu is notably inclusive and fresh, with kosher dairy, vegetarian and vegan selections made only from the freshest ingredients brought daily from the nearby Mahane Yehuday Market.
The dishes are cooked to order, the juices are fresh-squeezed, the pickles, pastries and sauces are homemade, the jams are seasonal and so on. And don’t forget about the 12 varieties of delicious, aromatic coffee…
Some of the highlights include one of the best shakshukas in the city, vegan shawarma and burgers, delicious quiches and pasta dishes with a variety of homemade sauces.
Nocturne LIVE
While by day it’s a chill spot for coffee and stimulating conversation, when nighttime rolls around, Nocturno also becomes one of the coolest spots in the city for the alternative arts, including musical and dance performances, lectures, stand-up comedy, art exhibitions and more.
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TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 333 traveler reviews“delicious vegan food”
I ate dinner with my sister at the Nocturno restaurant. we had the vegan Shakshuka & the oriental pasta. both was really delicious and the size of the meal perfect. we didn't try but they also offer vegan desserts:-) the interior wasn't that special but the atmosphere really nice & the waiters friendly. would definitely come...
MoreI ate dinner with my sister at the Nocturno restaurant. we had the vegan Shakshuka & the oriental pasta. both was really delicious and the size of the meal perfect. we didn't try but they also offer vegan desserts:-) the interior wasn't that special but the atmosphere really nice & the waiters friendly. would definitely come back:-)
Less“Good Vegetarian Food”
Our last dinner in Israel was here with friends. It was up two pedestrian streets from our hotel, The Montefiore. It was a Saturday night after Shabbat but we didn’t have to wait too long for a table. I had a toasted croissant with cream cheese, Gouda cheese, tomatoes and onion. My friends shared...
MoreOur last dinner in Israel was here with friends. It was up two pedestrian streets from our hotel, The Montefiore. It was a Saturday night after Shabbat but we didn’t have to wait too long for a table. I had a toasted croissant with cream cheese, Gouda cheese, tomatoes and onion. My friends shared a sweet potato, spinach and broccoli quiche with cheese and vegetables and my sister had a salad of sautéed mushrooms in lettuce and mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and goat cheese with a vinaigrette dressing. We all tasted each other’s food and everything was very good. If it was the afternoon, it would have been nice to sit outside. I would come here again on my next visit to Jerusalem.
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