Around Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Restaurants
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1. Afteem
$ | | Middle EasternJust off Manger Square, Afteem draws locals and tourists alike for its falafel, hummus, and chicken platters. Enjoy them sitting inside a stone...
Just off Manger Square, Afteem draws locals and tourists alike for its falafel, hummus, and chicken platters. Enjoy them sitting inside a stone cave or standing on the steps outside. Taybeh beer, local wine, and fresh fruit juices are available to wash it all down. The best part is that the prices are unbeatable.
Manger Sq., , West Bank, Palestine02-274–7940 -
2. Hans Sternbach Vineyards
$$ | | IsraeliIt's worth the drive here to sample the rustic and delicious creations by vintner Gadi Sternbach, who makes nearly everything on the menu, from...
It's worth the drive here to sample the rustic and delicious creations by vintner Gadi Sternbach, who makes nearly everything on the menu, from the bread to the ricotta and the outstanding cured beef, tuna, and salmon. The succulent beef stew and unforgettable glazed onions are cooked in a sauce that uses the winery's own red wines. Seating is in the dining room or on a terrace shaded by leafy trees and flowers. Sternbach is a former tour guide and can explain the biblical history of the surrounding hills and show you around the vineyards. Tours and tastings are offered hourly on Friday and Saturday, and can be arranged on weekdays if you call in advance.
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3. Hosh Jasmin
$$ | | Middle EasternFilmmaker Mazen Saadeh learned organic farming techniques in Oregon and returned to his native West Bank to cook what he grows on the rocky...
Filmmaker Mazen Saadeh learned organic farming techniques in Oregon and returned to his native West Bank to cook what he grows on the rocky terraces outside Bethlehem. Sit at a table, order rabbit cooked in a zarb, or underground oven, wash it down with freshly distilled arak liquor or red wine made on-site, and gaze at olive trees that have been growing here for centuries. To get here, go to the DCO checkpoint in Beit Jala and call Mazen for precise directions. The site is in Area C, meaning it is open to Israeli cars and taxis.
Al Makhrour, Beit Jala, West Bank, Palestine059-986–8914 -
4. Ka'bar
$ | | Middle EasternJust west of Bethlehem in Beit Jala, this fluorescent-lit hole-in-the-wall has perfected the art of grilled chicken—a good thing, since it's...
Just west of Bethlehem in Beit Jala, this fluorescent-lit hole-in-the-wall has perfected the art of grilled chicken—a good thing, since it's the only item on the menu. The birds are butterflied and charred on a six-foot-long grill outside. Half or whole chickens are served with colorful salads, creamy hummus, and an unforgettable light garlic sauce whipped with olive oil. Taxi drivers can take you here from Manger Square, and it's worth the trip.
Near Beit Jala Municipality Bldg., Beit Jala, West Bank, Palestine02-274–1419Restaurant Details
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5. Limonah
$$ | | Middle EasternSun-dappled tables under green palm leaves and passion-fruit plants provide a delightful setting for Palestinian basics done right on Jericho...
Sun-dappled tables under green palm leaves and passion-fruit plants provide a delightful setting for Palestinian basics done right on Jericho's main restaurant street. The minty lemonade is a revelation after a hot day. Middle Eastern mezze salads are delicious, as is the whole grilled fish drenched in a garlicky lemon sauce. For dessert, there's an attached ice-cream shop, or you can ask for sweets like baklava. Kids can escape to an on-site playground while parents enjoy beer or a water pipe. Look for the giant lemon outside the entrance.
1 Muntazahat St., Jericho, West Bank, Palestine02-231–2977 -
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6. Abu Ghosh Restaurant
$$ | | Middle EasternJawdat Ibrahim won the Illinois state lottery in 1991 and plowed his earnings back into his village, creating a local restaurant as well as...
Jawdat Ibrahim won the Illinois state lottery in 1991 and plowed his earnings back into his village, creating a local restaurant as well as a scholarship fund for Arab and Jewish students. In 2010, Jawdat was the driving force behind Israel's Guinness World Record for the largest plate of hummus, served on a satellite dish. Taste the hummus yourself at his restaurant, along with freshly cut salads, tasty bean soup, stuffed vine leaves, and juicy meat skewers.
Hashalom 65, Abu Gosh, Jerusalem, 9084500, Israel02-533–2019 -
7. Abu Omar Shaabi Restaurant
$$ | | Middle EasternSheets of golden baklava line the walls of this bakery, steps from Jericho's main square. The bourma , a sugary rope of angel-hair-like dough...
Sheets of golden baklava line the walls of this bakery, steps from Jericho's main square. The bourma, a sugary rope of angel-hair-like dough wrapped around whole pistachios, is the ideal complement to strong, black Arabic coffee. Locals flock to the attached restaurant for grilled chicken or lamb served with fresh salads and hummus.
Arrasheed St., Jericho, West Bank, Palestine02-232–3429 -
8. Baobar
$$ | | IsraeliThe café at the Ein Gedi Hotel is a great option in the area for fresh salads, pastas, and coffee after a hike at the nearby Ein Gedi Nature...
The café at the Ein Gedi Hotel is a great option in the area for fresh salads, pastas, and coffee after a hike at the nearby Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. Sit on the outdoor deck amid the baobob trees and landscaped gardens and enjoy the gorgeous views and the aromatic botanical gardens. The café is open for evening drinks as well as lunch and dinner, and there is live music on Friday evening and during holidays.
Ein Gedi Hotel, Rte. 90 , Ein Gedi, Southern District, 86980, Israel08-659–4220 -
9. Derech Hagefen
$$ | | Middle EasternJust outside Jerusalem, a leafy garden and a wood-burning stove make a rustic setting for delicious takes on new Israeli cooking. Try the Beit...
Just outside Jerusalem, a leafy garden and a wood-burning stove make a rustic setting for delicious takes on new Israeli cooking. Try the Beit Zayit salad with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus. Mullet kebabs are juicy skewers of grilled fish. More traditional eaters can find pizza and pasta. The wine list has a generous range of local and foreign bottles. The restaurant is kosher.
Derech Hagefen 1, Beit Zayit, Jerusalem, 9081500, Israel02-650–2044Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. and Jewish holidays. No dinner Fri. -
10. Elvis Inn
$$ | | DinerAt the edge of the gas station by Neve Ilan, this American-style diner has the largest collection of Elvis memorabilia this side of Graceland...
At the edge of the gas station by Neve Ilan, this American-style diner has the largest collection of Elvis memorabilia this side of Graceland, including 1,700 photos, two statues that tower outside, and three inside. Grab some classic American food like burgers and fries, or stay local and order hummus. Serious fans should come on the anniversary of his birth (January 8) or death (August 16), when Israel's aging Elvis impersonators come to get all shook up.
Rte. 4115, Neve Ilan, Jerusalem, 9085000, Israel02-534–1275Restaurant Details
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11. Kaparuchka
$ | | ItalianA neighborhood spot attached to a yoga studio, this unpretentious pizzeria makes everything from scratch. The simple Italian fare is lovingly...
A neighborhood spot attached to a yoga studio, this unpretentious pizzeria makes everything from scratch. The simple Italian fare is lovingly prepared by the owner-chefs, a young couple who made the trek back home from Tel Aviv. Grab a table in the outside patio and enjoy a ricotta-and-dill "Moldovan calzone" along with an Israeli beer.
Akhva 19, Arad, Southern District, 8903334, Israel08-860–6615Restaurant Details
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12. Majda
$$$ | | Middle EasternAn earnest Jewish-Arab couple makes fresh food straight from their garden in this picturesque spot a few miles west of Jerusalem. Yakub Barhum...
An earnest Jewish-Arab couple makes fresh food straight from their garden in this picturesque spot a few miles west of Jerusalem. Yakub Barhum built the outdoor deck and pergola overhead. Michal Baranc, the chef, dreamed up the menu. Dishes change regularly; sardine siniyeh features fresh cherry tomatoes with sardines served rustically on a tin plate. The fig salad is a celebration of the summer's juicy abundance, while fish cooked in grape leaves stays toothsome and aromatic. The knafeh dessert—usually goat cheese served hot and covered with semolina dough—gets a makeover here with poppy seed and a hint of lavender. It beautifully draws on both Jewish and Arab influences to become a uniquely new yet familiar concept. From Jerusalem, take Route 1 toward Tel Aviv and get off at Route 3975 toward Ein Rafah.
Off Rte. 3975, Ein Rafah, Jerusalem, Israel02-579–7108Restaurant Details
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13. Muza
$$ | | Middle EasternEvery inch of wall, ceiling, and bar real estate is plastered with the scarves of worldwide soccer teams at this beloved, more than 30-year...
Every inch of wall, ceiling, and bar real estate is plastered with the scarves of worldwide soccer teams at this beloved, more than 30-year-old roadside eatery on Route 31 at the entrance to Arad. Burgers are best here, served with spicy potato wedges and washed down with a large selection of Israeli and imported beers. Vegetarian dishes exist but are not as well executed. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, with cheery waitstaff and a big-screen TV always tuned to a soccer match.
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14. Peace Center Restaurant
$ | | Middle EasternPalestinian classics are the main draw at this eatery steps from the Church of the Nativity. Try the maqloubeh, a spiced and baked chicken...
Palestinian classics are the main draw at this eatery steps from the Church of the Nativity. Try the maqloubeh, a spiced and baked chicken leg served with a colorful pilaf of yellow rice and eggplant, cauliflower, and carrots. Another great option is musakhan, chicken and onion baked in sumac spice over flatbread. There are also a wide range of pasta dishes. Palestinian Taybeh beer is on tap, and you can end with local baklava pastry or tiramisu.
20 Manger Sq., , West Bank, Palestine02-276–6677 -
15. Singer Café
$ | | CaféReflecting the backgrounds of the Dutch-Palestinian couple that founded this coffee shop for the literati of Bethlehem, old Singer sewing machines...
Reflecting the backgrounds of the Dutch-Palestinian couple that founded this coffee shop for the literati of Bethlehem, old Singer sewing machines are the tables and portraits of Palestinian poet laureate Mahmoud Darwish dot the walls. Besides good coffee, you can enjoy fresh juice or lighter fare like sandwiches and salads. Keep an eye on the bulletin boards for upcoming book readings and local tours. The café is a 15-minute walk from the Church of the Nativity.
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16. Stars and Bucks
$ | | CaféCome to this Palestinian-owned chain for the freshly pressed orange and pomegranate juices or a potent cup of thick Arabic coffee. Take home...
Come to this Palestinian-owned chain for the freshly pressed orange and pomegranate juices or a potent cup of thick Arabic coffee. Take home a souvenir mug printed with a green circle that looks strikingly like one from a certain U.S. coffee behemoth.
Manger St., , West Bank, Palestine02-275–8787 -
17. Sultan
$$ | | Middle EasternReached by the Jericho Cable Car, this restaurant is the only cup of coffee (and the only place selling lunch) near the Qarantal monastery....
Reached by the Jericho Cable Car, this restaurant is the only cup of coffee (and the only place selling lunch) near the Qarantal monastery. Tables are scattered on terraces built into the mountainside. Try sipping a cup of coffee or a fresh fruit juice while taking in the views of the oasis below. The menu includes grilled meats, hummus, salads, and some Western foods like pasta. Sultan closes at 7 pm daily, except for Thursday and Friday, when it is open later.
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18. Temptation
$$ | | Middle EasternThe closest restaurant to Tel Jericho (they share a parking lot), this touristy spot serves standard versions of grilled meat and chicken,...
The closest restaurant to Tel Jericho (they share a parking lot), this touristy spot serves standard versions of grilled meat and chicken, Palestinian standards like hummus and salads, and a wide range of mezzes (Middle Eastern salads). Buffet lunches are a good value, though some customers note inattentive service and unclean facilities.
Ain as-Sultan St., Jericho, West Bank, Palestine02-232–2614 -
19. Tent Restaurant
$$ | | Middle EasternSlip into a bright red chair, order a water pipe, and wait for waiters in white shirts and black vests to bring out well-spiced grilled meats...
Slip into a bright red chair, order a water pipe, and wait for waiters in white shirts and black vests to bring out well-spiced grilled meats, hummus, and salads. This massive restaurant with wide windows is a great way to end a day of sightseeing; it's in Beit Sahour.
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20. Yad Hashmona Restaurant
$$$ | | EuropeanFinnish Christians built this moshav, a kind of cooperative farm, outside Jerusalem with pine beams imported from home, lending a Scandinavian...
Finnish Christians built this moshav, a kind of cooperative farm, outside Jerusalem with pine beams imported from home, lending a Scandinavian setting to the famously abundant Friday brunch of salads, cheeses, quiche, and fish (NIS 95 per person). The moshav is called Yad Hashmona, or "memorial to the eight," to atone for the Finnish government's turning over of eight Jewish fellow countrymen to the Nazis. Call ahead to reserve a space. At other times, this place is open for meals only by request. From Jerusalem, take Route 1 toward Tel Aviv, exit at Neve Ilan, and follow signs to Yad Hashmona.
Off Rte. 1, Yad Hashmona, Jerusalem, 9089500, Israel02-594–2004Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat.–Thurs. No dinner Fri.
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