Philadelphia — Restaurant in Jerusalem

A bit tricky to find but once you’re in the right place just let the owner take care of you! We simple asked him what he would recommend and let him do the rest. We started with a table full of dips, pickles, olives and pita bread. And then he brought us the mixed grill which included lamb, chicken and beef. It was really tasty and fresh. After he offered us coffee/tea with baklava.

Highly recommend and don’t be put off if you’re the only people there, we certainly weren’t!

We spend...

A good restaurant serving excellent Palestinian dishes. The owner and all staff are very friendly, and helps with the menu choices. The food proportions are generous. The food was excellent in taste. Was pleasantly surprised with the complimentary salads at the beginning and sweets at the end. I had a beer and my wife had a glass of red wine. The ambience is good. The restaurant entrance is a bit inside a small alley, and they do not accept cards (hence...

Order the tender lamb that is called "Roasted" but is more likely boiled. Hot vegetables are overcooked so stick to cold appetizers like tahini dip and beet salad. Tell him to toast the pita and put za'atar on it. Ask for extra lemon juice to use on everything because the spicing is pretty bland, probably for the tourist groups...