Experts' Choice Award Barood
What the experts agree on
Chef Daniella Lerer's Sephardic-Israeli fusion shines in this casual stone courtyard spot near Jaffa Street. Expect juicy steaks and that legendary chocolate soufflé, plus it's a rare open option for Shabbat meals.
“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
Frommer's "Barood is a great choice for a Friday night or Saturday afternoon meal, when few West Jerusalem restaurants are open." Full review
Lonely Planet "The name belies the dazzling (non-kosher) Sephardic cooking." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Just off Jaffa St on Feingold Courtyard, this laid-back, stone-built place is known for its Spanioli (Sepharadi) cuisine, as well as its juicy steaks and heavenly chocolate soufflé."
National Geographic "Cozy bar-restaurant with Jerusalem home-style Sephardic (aromatic Jewish cuisine originating in Spain and Portugal) cooking." Full review
