Around Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Restaurants
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1. Hans Sternbach Vineyards
$$$ | |Vintner Adam Sternbach and his father Adam make wines in the Ella Valley and serve tastings and thoughtful snacks on a grape-vine covered patio. Tables set out on barrels overloook rolling hills. You can also order a picnic basket to go, as long as you return the reusable containers. Gadi makes cured meats; the cheeses and bread come from local makers. On Fridays and Saturdays, the winery is open to the public, but calling ahead is recommended.
Farm 83, 9982500, Israel02-999–0162Known For
- Winery tours
- History lessons from its owner
- Beef stew
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Thurs. except for groups with prior arrangements, Baskets from 100 NIS; tastings 10 NIS or included with purchase of a bottle -
2. Limona
$$ | |Glass walls let the sun pour into this restaurant beside Hisham's Palace, providing a delightful setting for Palestinian basics done right. Middle Eastern mezze salads are delicious, grilled meats are expertly done, and you can try traditional dishes like Musakhan chicken cooked in sumac. The minty lemonade is a revelation after a hot day. On cooler days or in the evenings, there is a large patio with outdoor seating.
Hisham's Palace Rd., Israel02-231–2977Known For
- Grilled meats
- Mint lemonade
- Light-filled interior and patio seating
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3. Shams Al-Aseel
$ | |Tables face the rolling terraced hills of the West Bank, making this an unforgettable setting for a sunset meal. Try the musakhan chicken cooked in sumac or the maqluba rice pilaf served upside down; sip some local arak liquor or a Palestinian beer, and gaze at olive trees that have been growing here for centuries. You can also walk in the adjacent Makhrour Valley to picturesque nearby Battir. To get here, drive from Malha in Jerusalem toward Beit Jala. The site is in Area C, meaning it is accessible to both Palestinians and Israelis.
Al Makhrour Rd., Israel059-461–6011Known For
- Stunning views
- Chicken cooked in an underground oven
- Relaxed and inexpensive spot
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4. Abu Ghosh Restaurant
$$$ | |Jawdat Ibrahim won the Illinois state lottery in 1991 and plowed his winnings back into his village, creating a local restaurant as well as a scholarship fund for Arab and Jewish students. Jawdat was the driving force behind Israel's Guinness World Record for the largest plate of hummus, served on a satellite dish; taste the hummus for yourself, or try the bean soup or the juicy meat skewers served with freshly cut colorful salads. Take in stunning village views from large windows or outdoor seating on the balcony. A sweetshop on the first floor offers coffee, tea, and freshly made baklava and other treats, including the syrupy sweet cheese-based desert, knafe.
Hashalom 65, 9084500, Israel02-533–2019Known For
- Stuffed grape leaves
- Stunning views
- Homemade sweets
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5. Elvis Inn
$$ | |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, 9085000, Israel02-534–1275Known For
- Burgers
- Elvis impersonators
- Americana souvenir shop
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6. HaCanaanit Restaurant
$$$$ | |This modern kosher bistro serves burgers, grilled meats, and Mediterranean-inspired dishes in an airy, spacious indoor dining area, as well as at tables outside offering sweeping desert views. The taboun oven produces fresh bread as well as succulent roasted vegetables, and the wine list is extensive; there's also a good selection of locally inspired cocktails. Children can enjoy chicken schnitzel, or chicken hotdogs served with sliced veggies. The restaurant is also the base for Canaan Tours, which offers Jeep excursions, ATV treks, rappelling, and other activities.
Kfar Adumim, Rt. 1, Israel02-535–5351Known For
- Post-hike dinners
- Healthy children's menu
- Convenient roadside location
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Rate Includes: Closed on Fri. No lunch -
7. Kaparuchka
$$ | |A neighborhood spot, 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, 8903334, Israel08-860–6615Known For
- Dill-and-ricotta calzones
- Local lunch crowds
- Evening beers
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Rate Includes: Closed Fri and Sat. -
8. Last Chance
$$ | |On the main highway just outside Jericho, this restaurant run by an Israeli family specializes in meat dishes like chicken schnitzel and pastries filled with spicy ground beef. The large breakfast menu features shakshuka with tomato, spices, and egg; quick bites include potato-filled pastries, hummus, and salads. Try the meat-stuffed dates, drizzled in tahini and sweet date honey, accompanied by a glass of freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. Ask owner Vered Tayeb-Sinai to show you around the family's date orchards, just behind the restaurant. The restaurant also sells boxes of dates and runs a small guesthouse for overnight stays.
Rte. 1, Almog Junction, Israel050-352–5035Known For
- Meat-stuffed dates
- Local crowd
- Convenient highway location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Fri. evening and Sat. -
9. Naji Restaurant
$$$ | |People from near and far seek out this casual eatery for its excellent kebabs, made from ground beef and lamb, along with plenty of parsley. Opened in 1936, the family-owned restaurant also offers a large menu of grilled meats, salads, and desserts made in its nearby bakery. Vegetarians will enjoy stuffed peppers, onions, and eggplants. Large windows surround the tables in the circular dining room.
4 Mahmud Rashid, Israel02-533–6520Known For
- Sweeping views
- Quality service
- Local lunch crowd
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10. Peace Center Restaurant
$ | |Palestinian classics are the main draw at this tourist-friendly 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.
Manger Sq., Israel059-818–3849Known For
- Tour groups
- Chicken and onion baked in sumac sauce
- Fresh desserts
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11. Reshta
$$$ | |Chef J.J. Jalil returned from the United States to his mother's home village and trained in top Israeli kitchens before opening his own homage to Ein Rafah. Try the musakhan chicken, marinated in sumac for 24 hours, or the siniya (layers of bulgur and minced lamb served with house-fermented lemon). Bread is baked in a stone oven on-site, and vegetarians can order salads or vegetable stew. No alcohol is served, but you can bring your own.
Ein Rafah, Israel053-611–2763Known For
- BYOB
- Stone-oven-baked bread
- Vegetarian options
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12. Shanklish
$$ | |A modest, sweet, and genuine spot named for the dried, aged shanklish cheese that is grated over its salads, this is the ideal place to grab a light meal. Breakfast features bread baked over stones, eggs, salads, and a parade of dips; more substantial dishes include shishbarak dumplings, kebab wrapped in grape leaves, and musakhan chicken cooked in sumac.
Ein Rafah, Israel072-281–1738Known For
- Good brunch spot
- Lighter meals
- Stone-baked bread
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
13. Sultan
$$ | |Reached by the Jericho Cable Car, this restaurant is the only place to get a cup of coffee, fresh juice, or some lunch near the Qarantal monastery. Tables are scattered on terraces built into the mountainside, and the menu includes grilled meats, hummus, salads, and some Western foods like pasta. Sultan closes at 7 pm daily, except for Thursday and Friday, when it is open later.
Qarantal St., Israel02-232–1590Known For
- Great oasis views
- Lunch service
- Hummus
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14. Temptation
$$$ | |The closest restaurant to Tel Jericho (they share a parking lot), this touristy spot known locally as Abu Raed serves grilled meat and chicken as well as mezzes like hummus and vegetable salads. You can buy Dead Sea beauty products at the adjacent shop.
Ain as-Sultan St., Israel02-232–2614Known For
- Caters to tour groups
- Wide range of mezzes
- Slow service at busy times
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