Jerusalem

On the edge of its namesake market, this restaurant is considered one of the best in Jerusalem, possibly the country. — Fodor's

Despite being one of the city's best-known restaurants, Chakra still feigns anonymity: its name is nowhere in sight. — Fodor's

This restaurant, one of the best and most affordable in Jerusalem, can be found where the Via Dolorosa and Al Wad Road meet. — Frommer's

The Arabesque attracts both hotel guests and tourists looking for a quality dining experience. — Lonely Planet

In this elegantly clubby version of the 24-hour diner, you can enjoy a wide variety of breakfast options. — Fodor's

The appetizers are all tasty, but try the figs stuffed with chicken breast in a tamarind sauce, or the extraordinary stuffed mallow leaves (instead of the more conventional grape leaves). — Fodor's

Sink into one of Menza's retro-style banquettes or take a seat around a robust wooden table for a deliciously prepared meal in this lovely café between downtown and Machaneh Yehuda market. — Fodor's

Situated on a quaint courtyard, this romantic place, built entirely of stone, is evocative of the early 1900s. — DK Eyewitness

This café-restaurant combines great food with a magical, arty Jerusalem atmosphere and exhibits of contemporary and historic Israeli art. — DK Eyewitness

The name means "red" in Hebrew, referring to the 150 kinds of wine that decorate every wall in this large yet cozy restaurant. — Fodor's

There's an ambitious French menu dotted with elegant starters, and main courses of fish, poultry, and hefty steaks. — Frommer's

One of the city's best-loved eateries, Azura has been cooking up its Turkish-influenced comfort food since 1952. — Lonely Planet

Injecting a cosmopolitan air into East Jerusalem, Askadinya is an upscale Italian restaurant located inside an elegant 120-year-old home. — Lonely Planet

Jerusalemite Daniella Lerer combines her family's Sephardic culinary traditions with modern Israeli cooking techniques and personal favorites from two decades in the business. — Fodor's

The main courses are exquisitely presented and strong on intricate taste constructions, such as pan-seared sea fish fillets on roasted eggplant with za’atar (Arabic spices). — Frommer's

Somewhere between homey and ramshackle, this Jerusalem institution specialises in nourishing soups, which change daily. — Lonely Planet

The excellent dairy menu is made up of hefty herbed salads, sweet potato pancakes with sour cream, quiches, pastas, and crepes as well as dinner courses, such as pan-fried fish. — Frommer's