Jerusalem

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

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

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

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

A vaulted tunnel sets you down in a corner of Morocco, complete with imported tiles, inlaid chairs, and a delightful outdoor garden. — Fodor's

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

With friendly management and freshly made food, this is the preeminent kosher choice in the Old City. — Frommer's

So popular that it can be almost impossible to get inside during the lunchtime rush. — Lonely Planet