This was an amazing restaurant. Everything we ordered was brilliant. The bread too and the soup and salads. I liked the look of the chopped liver, it was served like foie gras and the taste was incredible. Even the tahina was different and amazing! Cannot wait to return. Jerusalem is unique! Thanks Sara Davidovich for taking us!
- Price $$$$
- See Kosher Chart
- Accessibility
- Chef Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- For Private Events
- Kosher
- Outside Seating Area
- Reservation Needed
A Historical Dining Experience with Incredible Views
Touro is a kosher chef restaurant in Jerusalem’s historical Mishkenot Shaananim neighborhood boasting a beautiful view of the Tower of David and the Old City walls.
Housed in a unique, historical building that was once home to another famous Jerusalem restaurant, Touro’s equally stunning indoor and outdoor dining spaces make it one of the most romantic restaurants in the city.. On the terrace, you can take in one of the best views in town, and the indoor dining space is warm and inviting while reflecting the ancient, yet modern character of Jerusalem.
The restaurant is named after Yehuda Touro (1775-1854), an American Jewish philanthropist who helped fund the establishment of the Mishkenot Shaananim neighborhood.
An Intriguing Culinary Experience
The menu is a vibrant fusion of Mediterranean cuisine and Asian flavors, featuring meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes made using chef Benny Ashkenazi’s unique culinary techniques and only the freshest ingredients.
Private Events
Touro Restaurant is a great option for events – they cater for up to 120 guests on the balcony or for 20 guests in a private room. It is a favorite among Jerusalem’s best event planners for bar/bat mitzvahs and other small-to-mid-sized events.
Benny Ashkenazi, Our Chef
Chef Benny Ashkenazi is notorious for unique techniques and culinary creations that interweave Mediterranean and Asian influences. His 16 years of experience as a chef in Israel also includes time at Tel Aviv restaurants Isadora, Francesca and Pepe.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 337 traveler reviewsNew
“Best chopped liver in history. Thank you Sara Davidovich for taking us there!”
“Excelent food, great service”
We celebrated my son's Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem and were looking for a good restaurant to invite our family for the celebration. After a lot of research I found Touro. For us it was the perfect combination of good food, great atmosphere and excellent service. Everyone loved this place! After eating at the rooftop...
MoreWe celebrated my son's Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem and were looking for a good restaurant to invite our family for the celebration. After a lot of research I found Touro. For us it was the perfect combination of good food, great atmosphere and excellent service. Everyone loved this place! After eating at the rooftop and Mahneyuda I am surprised Touro is not ranked at the top 10 restaurants in Jerusalem. Highly recommended.
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My husband and I had a wonderful meal at Touro. We didn't have a reservation, so we sat at the bar and what a treat that turned out to be. We got to watch the sous-chefs making all the gorgeous appetizers and desserts for patrons. It was like attending a dance concert--watching them move...
MoreMy husband and I had a wonderful meal at Touro. We didn't have a reservation, so we sat at the bar and what a treat that turned out to be. We got to watch the sous-chefs making all the gorgeous appetizers and desserts for patrons. It was like attending a dance concert--watching them move around each other, handling the food and plates. And the food! Oh my--one of the best meals we had while in Israel. Highly inventive with great combinations of flavors and beautifully presented. We liked so many of the appetizers that we made that our dinner and then had a dessert that wasn't even on the menu, but which one of the chefs suggested we try--malabi, (a lovely custard) served in a bowl of steaming dried ice. The staff was very attentive. An absolutely lovely dinner. It did take us a little while to figure out exactly where the restaurant was, as we walked. It's tucked behind a park overlooking the valley by the Jaffa gate, like a twinkling glass box high on the hill. Go, go, go if you have the chance.
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