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Eucalyptus

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14 Hativat Yerushalayim St, Jerusalem
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- Price $$$$
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- Non-kosher
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Sun-Thu: 18:00-23:00, Sat: 45 min after Shabbat until 23:00

Located in the city’s artist colony (Hutzot Hayotzer), a 2-3 minute walk from Jaffa Gate, is a very memorable and unique restaurant. The Eucalyptus restaurant, run by Chef Moshe Basson, serves modern interpretations of biblical cuisine. Basson’s passion for biblical culture drove him to research recipes that had been neglected and nearly forgotten for centuries, and then to go on to re-invent them.

Every dish has its origins in biblical scenes such as Jacob and Esau’s lentil stew and all the spices and herbs used are grown in the surrounding hills of Jerusalem and Judea. The seven species feature heavily as well as other traditional ingredients.

The Eucalyptus is set in an ancient stone building with a huge scenic balcony, where one can enjoy the crimson sunset as it hits the walls of the Old City every evening. The combination of cuisine, passion and location make this restaurant a special place to experience Jerusalem’s heritage.

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Based on 2021 traveler reviews

“A couples night out”

Reviewed on July 7, 2020By F2917VUbennTel Aviv, Israel

Myself and my partner had an incredible time at the eucalyptus last night. The food, goes without saying, was incredible as well as the service. The restaurant has a really unique ambiance partly due to its location as well as the character of the food. The meal on the one hand felt very genuine...

Myself and my partner had an incredible time at the eucalyptus last night. The food, goes without saying, was incredible as well as the service. The restaurant has a really unique ambiance partly due to its location as well as the character of the food. The meal on the one hand felt very genuine and Israeli but at the same time very modern and exciting We are looking forward to our next visit

“Great food and service”

Reviewed on July 6, 2020By sharonah629Jerusalem, Israel

Great atmosphere, we each got one of the steak dishes and they were delicious. They followed all of the Ministry of Health regulations.

“Lovely place and delicious food”

Reviewed on June 16, 2020By Sightseer155221

All very good and perfect, service , food, atmosphere. Maybe a little pricey and small portions, but worth it. Possibly it is worth trying their tasting menu, with several courses.

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