Machneyuda
מחניודה
A lively market-side chef's restaurant helmed by renowned chef Assaf Granit, consistently ranked among the top dining spots in Jerusalem.
Located at 10 Beit Ya'akov Street, right next to the Mahane Yehuda Market, this restaurant is helmed by celebrity chef Assaf Granit. The menu changes with market availability, with frequently praised dishes including the creamy polenta and chamshuka. The foil-unrolling "ceremony" when desserts are served is also famous. The atmosphere is loud and party-like, making it unsuitable for a quiet date. Recent reviews are mixed, with some diners complaining about high prices and small portions. Non-kosher. Average spend is around USD 80–120 (including alcohol). Reservations are mandatory, though bar seating may be available for walk-ins on the day. Closed on Friday afternoons, reopening after sunset on Saturdays.
Opening hours
Closed Friday afternoons, reopening approximately 1 hour after Shabbat ends on Saturdays; other times subject to the booking system
Nearby sights
- Mahane Yehuda Market
- Ben Yehuda Street
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Knesset
- Bible Lands Museum
- Monastery of the Holy Cross
- Israel Museum
- L. A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art