Looking for the best kosher restaurants in Jerusalem? These are my personal recommendations, based on meals I’ve eaten and places I return to with friends, family, and visitors. From steaks and Asian dishes to rooftop dining overlooking the Old City, each offers something different. I’ve also included Motza, just outside Jerusalem, for those happy to travel a little further.

If you want recommendations from around Israel, here is my list of  Top 10 Kosher Restaurants in Israel. Check out my guide to Street Food in the Jerusalem Shuk for cheaper options.

My Recommended Kosher Restaurants in Jerusalem

• Jacko’s Street

It will come as no surprise to anyone who knows me personally or follows this blog that Jacko’s Street is one of my favorite restaurants in Israel (not just kosher ones) and will always be on my list of recommendations. It is my go-to place for taking out-of-town guests, and even those who don’t eat kosher are impressed by the creativity of the menu and energetic atmosphere in the restaurant – it epitomizes the expression “fun-dining”. After 9 pm, the music is lively, so if that is not what you are looking for, you can either go early or find somewhere else—more photos and details of my recommended dishes are here.

Jacko’s Street, 74 Agripas Street, 02 581 7178 

• Janjariya 

Janjariya is the meat restaurant at the Ramban Hotel, owned by the Machneyuda Group. The menu changes daily, but some dishes reappear regularly. I recommend freshly baked bread with olive oil and honey dip. Here is a reel with details of more dishes. 

Janjariya, Ramban Hotel, 20 Ramban Street, 02 633 9999 

• Black Iron

Black Iron is a steakhouse bar with a menu focused on Wagyu beef and a few grilled chicken, fish, and vegetable options. The steaks, especially the fillet, entrecote, and rump steak, were juicy and flavorful. I would like to see more vegetable side dishes and a wider variety of sauces to accompany the steaks. Still, it’s my favorite steakhouse in Jerusalem (maybe even in Israel). More info here.

Black Iron, 80 Agripas Street, 053 611 2106 

• Super Hamizrach

Super Hamizrach is an Asian restaurant on Derech Bet Lechem in Baka, part of the Jacko’s Group. The restaurant serves sushi, bao buns, stir-fry, and other Asian meat dishes. I tried about half of the dishes on the menu, and everything was delicious. The service was attentive. More info here.

Super Hamizrach, 34 Derech Bet Lechem, 02 581 7178

• Azia 19

Azia 19 is a Japanese restaurant in Rehavia, Jerusalem, owned by Station 9. The menu features a selection of interesting sushi, Izakaya, and Kushiyaki (Japanese charcoal-grilled) dishes. Most dishes are small and designed for sharing. The Prime Rib is available by weight, either with or without the bone, and usually starts at 650 grams. It is well-aged and full of flavor; I highly recommend it. More info here.

Azia 19, 19 Azza Street, 02 587 7722

• 1868

1868 offers an exciting, diverse menu that blends European charm with Jerusalem’s history. It is a perfect location for visitors looking for a meal in an authentic Jerusalem setting. You can also order from Zuta‘s extensive cocktail menu at the back of the restaurant.

1868, 10 King David Street, 02 622 2312 

• Rooftop, Mamilla Hotel

For the ultimate “Jerusalem” setting, Rooftop Restaurant on top of the Mamilla Hotel is a must.  The view over the Old City is incomparable, and the menu is always fresh and interesting, with mostly Mediterranean dishes with a Middle Eastern influence. I cannot resist the Entrecote, as it is one of my favorites in Jerusalem, but the Goose Breast and Catch of the Day are also great. The service is hit-and-miss, but the view and food quality make it worthwhile.

Rooftop, Mamilla Hotel, 02 548 2230 

• Maleo

Maleo is a meat restaurant from the team behind Jacko’s Street, on the ground floor of the Wohl Rose Garden complex, below Rosie. The menu combines Asian influences with meat and fish dishes, ranging from sushi and chicken gyoza to a sando burger and beef fillet. On my visit, we shared chicken gyoza, garden salad, foie gras on toast with tiny fries, a sando burger, and beef fillet with seared lettuce and roasted potatoes. A bottle of Dalton Elkosh Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 paired perfectly, and we finished with baklava and pistachio ice cream.

Maleo, Wohl Rose Garden, Jerusalem, 073 331 9579

• Motza

Motza is a meat-and-fish restaurant in Motza, from the team behind Tzidkiyahu in Talpiot, with indoor and outdoor seating. On a return visit, the focaccia with dips and oyster mushrooms from the Josper were just as good as the first time. I loved the amberjack sashimi served on a stick of bread, and we also shared beef tartare with bone marrow and hand-chopped grilled chicken livers with caramelized onion and tahini. The sirloin pizza, topped with mustard aioli, parsley pesto and chili jam, offers something a little different alongside the more traditional steaks. We finished with chocolate mousse and almond ice cream.

Motza, Motza

• Palomino

Palomino is an Italian dairy-and-fish restaurant on King George Street, just off Independence Park, with a lively but comfortable atmosphere. The pistachio rigatoni is one of my favorite dishes, and it’s even great on Wolt! On my latest dinner visit, the lightly seared tuna steak was particularly good, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The Friday brunch offers a buffet alongside a choice of main courses. Read my full Palomino review, covering dinner and Friday brunch.

Palomino, 41 King George Street, Jerusalem

• Hatzot

This popular steakiah (meat grill) has a separate takeaway window and street-side tables. The extensive takeaway menu includes their famous Jerusalem mixed grill and my favorite, succulent pargit, with their secret spice mix. If you are extra hungry or don’t want bread, they also offer a selection of salads and main courses in takeaway containers.

Hatzot, 121 Agripas Street, 073-7584204 

• Salon Yevani

The restaurant is at The First Station in Jerusalem, but it feels like an authentic Greek taverna. The menu includes traditional Greek dairy and fish dishes such as crispy halloumi, whipped feta, Greek salad, and more. The vibe is great, and by the end of the night, the whole restaurant was waving napkins and dancing along to live Greek music. If you don’t like loud music, go for an early dinner or sit outside. More info here.

Salon Yevani, The First Station, 4 David Remez Street 

• Andalucia

The Spanish-themed tapas and cocktail bar is beautifully decorated inside and is located in Kikar Hamusica, which has a large outdoor space. The square’s central stage often hosts live concerts at night, with details on the website. Andalucia has an impressive cocktail menu and an exciting bar food menu.

Andalucia, Kikar Hamusica, 12 Ma’avar Beit HaKnesset, 02 626 6306 

Other Kosher Restaurants in Jerusalem Worth Knowing About

• 02 Restaurant is a meat restaurant in the Inbal Jerusalem Hotel. I love the starters but am less keen on the meat main courses.
• Angelica is a high-end meat restaurant.
• Bar 22 is a cocktail bar, hidden behind a secret door off the lounge in the Inbal Jerusalem Hotel. The food menu offers Mediterranean-inspired meat, fish, and vegetable dishes alongside international options.
• Beit Ha’am (The People’s House) is a cafe serving breakfast and an impressive array of fresh pastries. The evening menu features freshly baked pizza, homemade pasta, salads, and fish dishes. The owners of Cafe Yehoshua from Rehavia and Pizzeria Flora run the restaurant, and the food is just as delicious.
• David 16 is a beautifully designed restaurant off King David Street, overlooking the picturesque courtyard of The North African Jewish Heritage Center in Jerusalem.  The large restaurant features an outdoor smoking area and a small cigar room at the back. The food is good, but I didn’t find it super creative. Perfect for those who want a more traditional meal.
• Nucha Rooftop is a meat restaurant on the roof of the new Hotel Nucha. The bar is managed by the chefs from Angelica, together with Peacock Bar.
• Nura is a meat restaurant in Kiryat Anavim by Chef Shmulik Ben Hamo and the Derech HaGefen/Harim Group.

• Pitmaster (Mehadrin) is a banquet-style smoked meat dinner and show. It includes seven meat dishes and side dishes, prepared and carved in front of diners, with explanations for each.
• Steakiya is a grilled meat/ shipudia / steakiya restaurant from the Machneyuda Group on Beit Yaakov Street.  The menu includes skewers such as pargit, kebab, hearts, picanha, butcher’s cut, and Denver cut; Prime rib, tomahawk, and picanha steaks; arais; siska cigars; lachmajun; bone marrow; and more. It is open for lunch and dinner.

• The Grill Room is a New York steakhouse in the King David Jerusalem Hotel by the Imperial Group, known for its cocktails.
• Zahara is a meat restaurant inside the Nucha Hotel in Jerusalem, the little sister to Angelica.

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