Experts' Choice Award Tmol Shilshom Cafe
What the experts agree on
This beloved literary haunt in a restored 1870s house draws bohemian crowds for its exceptional vegetarian fare—salads, pastas, and fish—paired with books and laid-back atmosphere perfect for lingering.
Fodor's "Long been a popular spot for folks who enjoy lingering over a novel. No meat is served, but choose from a tempting selection of salads, pastas, and fish dishes." Full review
Lonely Planet "This old-school bohemian haunt has been attracting a literary-minded crowd for 20 years." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Hidden at the end of a Nahalat Shiva courtyard in a private house built in the 1870s is this mellow café-restaurant- bookshop."
National Geographic "Bookstore café named after the classic novel by Nobel prize laureate S.Y. Agnon; regularly scheduled author readings; lively crowd of students, intellectuals, and journalists." Full review
Frommer's "A Jerusalem institution, thick with atmosphere, this is one of the best vegetarian choices in town" Full review
