- 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 333 traveler reviews
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.
LessWe celebrated our sons Bar Mitzvah lay week at the Kotel followed by lunch for us and our family at Touro. It was really lovely in every way. It is not something that you would just pass... You either know it is there or you don't. The service and hospitality led...
MoreWe celebrated our sons Bar Mitzvah lay week at the Kotel followed by lunch for us and our family at Touro. It was really lovely in every way. It is not something that you would just pass... You either know it is there or you don't. The service and hospitality led by the lovely manageress Liat was wonderful. The food was outstanding and plentiful, in particular the beef short rib dish called Shpondra... Amazing! The halva mousse dessert was great also. We found the meal very fairly priced and were delighted with our choice for a special lunch and all our guests loved it. Also worth noting that the food was not salty which we found a problem in most other restaurants we went to. Thanks Touro you made our day even more special and we hope to come back some time. Marc & Melissa Pressinger
LessStaying at inbal hotel & wanted a nearby restaurant. Ate 3 starter plates. All very good. Potato/leek plate contained 3 fried balls in a light schmer/spread of dip that was so good. My husband had the meat salad that had very fresh veggies w/ very small tidbits of beef. Delicious light dressing on the...
MoreStaying at inbal hotel & wanted a nearby restaurant. Ate 3 starter plates. All very good. Potato/leek plate contained 3 fried balls in a light schmer/spread of dip that was so good. My husband had the meat salad that had very fresh veggies w/ very small tidbits of beef. Delicious light dressing on the salad. I ordered the lamb starter which was a nicely spiced ground lamb stuffed into a pita that was quartered. I shared 2 of the four pita quarters with my husband So, 1.5 potatoe leek balls & 2 lamb pitas was a perfect dinner. I could walk away & not feel miserably full
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