Menza

Good food, including vegan dishes. Very friendly staff. Excellent location, in Jerusalem's city center. Great atmosphere, with students from the nearby arts college, artists, long-time visitors to Israel, and locals.

This neighborhood eatery earns major points for being open every day of the week and serving a wide-ranging, delicious menu. Staff is welcoming and upbeat and the breakfasts, lunches and dinners all have kid-friendly alternatives. Among the options here are a downright delectable corned beef sandwich, an array of omelets, a host of fresh and healthy Mediterranean salads, and a surprising variety of seafood dishes. This is not your typical Jerusalem fare.

We were skeptical about going here after reading some reviews, but we had a truly five star evening. The burger and the fries were absolutely excellent. Good enough that we brought one home for our daughter. Fish kabobs were very good, but of course have a limit on how good they can be. We asked for an old fashioned, and the bartender made a really excellent one, using very good whiskey and with one big ice cube, just the way it's supposed to be. (I drank most of it before I remembered to take a picture, below) We will absolutely return here.

The attention to details is on point; they take you from presentation to taste to enjoyment. If food could make you fall in love, it would be served at Menza. However, kosherish is the most you can hope for. Each bite massages your taste buds and hunger into a satisfied experience. Satiation is complete at Menza.

Excellent food! The lentil salad is surprisingly good. We were there for lunch and each ordered off of the “business lunch” menu. Great price and incredibly large portions. We tried to go back on a Saturday, when most things are closed, but couldn’t be seated. Reservations are needed for Saturday -all day. Possibly for other busy times too but I can’t really say. Certainly try this place when you’re here.

The food is delicious and the service is excellent. The compassion from the owner understanding a situation that I find myself during these difficult times is beyond my gratitude. I highly recommend this amazing restaurant. 5 stars is not enough for me to post. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lovely bar-ish restaurant that is open during Shabbat. Love the ambience and the staff were really nice. The food was fine. The ingredients in the starter (which was a special for the day) didn’t really pair that well. The fish kebab was pretty decent, and plus point for the fish being really tender and soft. However, the taste could be better. The casserole was the most tasty of all the dishes we tried! Loved the cabbage and the potatoes which added a really nice contrast to the whole dish.

We had brunch here which they serve during the weekend. We ordered two versions of eggs Benedict which were just ok. The chef’s breakfast was a bit too lemony which didn’t blend well with the hollandais and bacon. The outdoor seating is quite nice. Hopefully their lunch and dinner menu is better.