1868

We celebrated a birthday here and enjoyed every aspect of our dinner. Sapir and Shani who are so friendly, provided excellent, professional service with great menu recommendations, Tzuriel the sommelier was informative and helpful and Yankele the chef//owner outdid himself—again… Highly recommend 1868 for special occasions and Zuta for innovative, delicious menu and cocktails

1868: High Prices, Low Standards It’s hard not to admire the performance of Restaurant 1868: turning what is supposed to be a high-end dining experience into an overpriced canteen takes a certain level of commitment. It all starts with the refusal of the tasting menu — which is simply a selection of dishes already on the menu. Refused, most likely because I was dining alone. Instead, I was advised to order multiple dishes… which is essentially the same thing, just without the coherence or elegance. The amuse-bouche, proudly presented as an “olive tree,” consists of two stuffed olives and two hazelnuts. Conceptual, perhaps. Or just extremely minimal. The soup — the only genuinely good part of the meal — arrives at the same time as the starters. Service timing straight out of a cafeteria, with the added bonus of a dirty spoon that had to be sent back. The reaction: a casual “oops, sorry.” Then come the sweetbreads: overcooked and excessively salty. I barely touch the plate. No one asks why. No one seems to care. Next, the lamb: fatty, with a presentation worthy of a school canteen. The vegetables are unremarkable and, once again, too salty. I end up eating only the crunchy salad. The rest is left untouched. Still, no one asks a single question. At this point, the lack of attention feels almost intentional. As for the wine, I had three glasses — good, but overpriced — chosen at random, since no one was able to explain the grape varieties. One gets the impression the topic isn’t exactly mastered, which is surprising for a place positioning itself at this level. The seating, by the way, is far from comfortable, which only adds to the overall experience. No dessert — out of clarity rather than fullness. Total bill: over 200 euros, for what amounts to one good soup, a bread basket charged 12 euros, three glasses of wine, and a decent coffee. And to complete the experience, when paying, I was asked if I would like to leave a tip. I simply said no. A memorable experience, strictly speaking — just not for the right reasons.

1868 is "the" best gourmet Kosher meat restaurant in Jerusalem. Food is made to the highest standards, every little detail in place and Service is excellent. We love this place and have been going there repeatedly saving it only for the best of occasions. Although it's pricey it's most certainly worth it.

Restaurant of high cuisine This restaurant is among “must to go” places in Jerusalem. 1. Location. Located on king David street in the very heart of the holy city 🌆 Very close to the Old town of JLM and all sacred places. 2. Exterior. Signboard and entrance do not attract and describe the beauty inside. 3. Peculiarities. The Restaurant is open from 18:00 till night and almost always full. Booking in advance is recommended. Very low chance to find a table “from the street”. 4. Interior. Very welcoming, cosy and nice. 2 zones: outside, yard zone; and indoor section. 5. Service. Client-oriented, professional. Chef 👨‍🍳 creates extremely delicious 😋 dishes, and waiters professionally present them, knowing what drinks 🥤 and wines 🍷 to advise. Compliment from chef is usually served. 6. Parking 🅿️. No particular place devoted for parking. To save nerves and time 🕰️ taxi 🚕 is recommended to get to the restaurant. 7. No devoted space for children.