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Chakra
Chakra attracts a buzzy crowd for its excellent Mediterranean menu and chic atmosphere. The interiors are spacious and sleek, while the alfresco patio affords leafy park views. The diverse menu features such flavorful dishes as lemon garlic cauliflower, artichoke and...
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Jacko’s Street
Contemporary and with an unusually innovative design—leafy overhangs star beside an open kitchen—Jacko’s Street is wildly popular. The buzzing restaurant is just steps from the Machne Yehuda market, where chef Zakai Huja shops daily, filling up on fresh produce for...
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Lina
Lina only serves hummus, and does it perfectly—with toppings. Diners customize their spread with everything from the traditional, chickpeas, to the unexpected, fuul: a purée of fava beans. Sample them all and you won’t regret it. Head to Abu Shukri,...
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Machneyuda
Brilliant plating and artistic presentation are the only things Machneyuda and sister restaurant Mona have in common. The former is fun-loving and boisterous, with good food to boot (although fantastic is a better descriptor). The cheeky cocktail menu—with quite a...
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Mona
Hidden within the Jerusalem Artists’ House, Machneyuda’s subdued older sister is as elegant as Machneyuda is audacious. The plates are beautifully presented, and the feel is more welcoming and homey than the raucous atmosphere at Machneyuda. The menu is refined...
Jerusalem

Once you’ve visited Jerusalem once, you’ll be mapping out your next trip based on where to eat, what to order and how to digest as quickly as possible. In Jerusalem, three meals a day is just not enough. It is worth noting which restaurants are kosher (meat cannot be eaten with dairy, pork and shellfish are off-limits, etc.), but unless you’re a very picky eater, adhering to Hebrew dietary regulations is easy.