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Scala Restaurant vs The Eucalyptus
Both establishments are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Scala - Chef kitchen & bar scores marginally better than The Eucalyptus. Scala - Chef kitchen & bar comes in at #8 in Jerusalem with recommendations from 4 sources like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness 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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The Eucalyptus
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
14 Hativat Yerushalayim, Jerusalem, Israel
From $0 /night
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)."
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Frommer's
"Moshe Basson, who grew up on the southern edge of Jerusalem, has a stockpile of traditional family recipes and knows the wild herbs and plants that grow around the city like the back of his hand."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Moshe Basson has used ancient Israeli cuisine as his starting point to create an innovative menu with whimsical names like the Queen of Sheba feast, biblical couscous King Solomon–style."
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