Askadinya
اسكدنيا
A courtyard restaurant in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem, serving Palestinian dishes, Middle Eastern mezze, pizzas, and steaks.
Located on Shimon Hatzadik Street in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem (street numbers vary between 11 and 21 in different sources), this courtyard restaurant is popular with both tourists and locals. The menu features maqluba (upside-down rice), lamb mansaf, and Middle Eastern mezze, alongside pizza, burgers, and pasta. The newer menu leans towards a fusion style, so it is best to confirm daily availability upon arrival. The restaurant features stone walls and a small courtyard. Non-kosher. Open daily until late, including Saturdays, making it a convenient option when West Jerusalem establishments are closed. Average spend is around ILS 60–180. It has high recent ratings on Restaurant Guru; check the latest menu before dining.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 9:00–23:00 (sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- Garden Tomb
- Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
- Damascus Gate
- Via Dolorosa
- Church of Saint Anne & Pool of Bethesda
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Ben Yehuda Street
- Mount Scopus