Food is very good, only pate was too salty. Service is fast and area is very nice. However beware of cold - it’s pretty chilly inside and heaters do not save, plus waiters constantly open doors, which makes it even worse
- 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 325 traveler reviewsNew
“Good and fast”
“New Years Eve visit - excellent”
We visited Touro on New Year Eve and the visit is a very fond memory. Touro is a lovely place in West Jerusalem with a very nice view to the walls of the Old City, and the food was excellent. We had a great server who was very helpful and spoke excellent English....
MoreWe visited Touro on New Year Eve and the visit is a very fond memory. Touro is a lovely place in West Jerusalem with a very nice view to the walls of the Old City, and the food was excellent. We had a great server who was very helpful and spoke excellent English. The wine, the starter, main course and dessert all were fantastic. Neither me nor my friends keep kosher but Touro is a kosher place (meat place) but if you don’t know this you do not necessarily realise this. This was probably the best, most tender steak I had thus fare in Jeru! Highly recommended!
Less“Lovely setting and excellent meals!!!”
We went with another couple for dinner -- not so easy to find this place and no parking adjacent to it BUT the setting is lovely and we were delighted with our dinners. My wife and I shared two beef dishes (a steak and short ribs) -- both prepared really well. Not inexpensive but...
MoreWe went with another couple for dinner -- not so easy to find this place and no parking adjacent to it BUT the setting is lovely and we were delighted with our dinners. My wife and I shared two beef dishes (a steak and short ribs) -- both prepared really well. Not inexpensive but worth the cost and the trouble getting there.
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