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Scala Restaurant vs Machneyuda
Both Scala - Chef kitchen & bar and Machneyuda are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Machneyuda is the choice of most reviewers compared to Scala - Chef kitchen & bar. Machneyuda ranks #1 in Jerusalem with accolades from 5 sources including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Scala Restaurant
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's
7 King David Street, Jerusalem 94101, Israel
From $11 /night
Concierge
"At Scala, Yerushalmi serves kosher (i.e., dairy-free) versions of the pan-Mediterranean cuisine he mastered at Catit, such as beef short-rib casserole with chestnut tortellini."
Fodor's
"Dark wood, atmospheric lighting, and jazzy background music enhance the sophisticated feel of this restaurant in the David Citadel Hotel."
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DK Eyewitness
"Mouthwatering original recipes are served in an informal yet elegant setting at the Scala."
Frommer'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)."
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Machneyuda
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
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10 Beit Ya'akov St., Jerusalem 94323, Israel
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"On the edge of its namesake market, this restaurant is considered one of the best in Jerusalem, possibly the country."
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Frommer's
"Named for the way locals pronounce Machane Yehuda Market (and with a decor that purposefully looks like a market warehouse), this is the hottest upscale restaurant in Jerusalem."
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Gayot
"Starters include sashimi, pan-fried calamari and shrimp with white wine, garlic and "all kinds of stuff." Lamb osso buco, filet mignon and seafood risotto are among the main courses."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A trio of chefs has turned the local dining scene on its head at this fabulous restaurant near the market."
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Afar Magazine
"Inspired by the produce at the nearby Machane Yehuda Market, the menu and the atmosphere at Machneyuda reflect a lively dialogue between haute cuisine and home cooking."
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