Machneyuda

Restaurant · Nakhalat Akhim

Machneyuda

Restaurant · Nakhalat Akhim

Beit Ya'akov St 10, Jerusalem, Israel

Highlights

This bustling spot in Jerusalem serves vibrant dishes and boasts an open kitchen, but be prepared for a lively, nightclub-like atmosphere.

Beit Ya'akov St 10, Jerusalem, Israel Get directions

machneyuda.co.il

@machneyuda

₪200+ · Menu

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@afar

"Discover Modern Israeli Cuisine If you are looking for a quiet meal, this is not the place for you. But if you want mouth-watering, inventive food with attentive service and authentic Israeli hospitality, Machneyuda hitsthe spot. Situated in the iconic Jerusalem shuk , or marketplace, the restaurant is the brainchild of three acclaimed chefs: Yossi Elad, Assaf Granite, and Uri Navon. The kitchen showcases locally sourced ingredients prepared with modern creativity and classic techniques. The lively dining room is focused on creativity. For the restaurant's signature dessert presentation, tables are covered with aluminum foil and covered with a dizzying variety of cakes, fruits, ice creams, and sweets."

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@cntraveler

"I recommend Machneyuda, a restaurant in Jerusalem. I think it's beautiful because it's a melting pot of the country. There's Arabs and Israelis and there's music there, and people are dancing on the tables and the food is amazing. It's a bite of what it means to be living in Israel."

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@michelinguide

"Machneyuda is one of the seven restaurants run by chef Yossi Elad, acclaimed for its vibrant Israeli cuisine." - Kenneth Goh

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Iris Kanter

Google

The food gave both me and my partner stomach pain and nausea...something in the food was not right ! Also, I would have expected a more prestigious atmosphere inside for such high prices, it feels like eating at your mom's kitchen (and not in a good way). On top of all that, the toilets were unclean. I really wanted to experience Asaf's restaurant but sincerely I wouldn't recommend going there.

S. B.

Google

Simply way too loud. It’s like eating tasty food in what looks like a restaurant but sounds like a nightclub. Had to wear earplugs while eating. I honestly just wanted to eat as quickly as possible and leave. Food wasn’t bad, and service was reasonably friendly, but overall the experience definitely wasn’t worth the price. I also had a stomach ache afterwards and wonder if the raw fish was handled properly…

Google

The place is packed and had a wonderful atmosphere. The hostess was kind and even accommodated us about 15 minutes earlier than our reservation. Food: Starters were great, really both delecisous and well presented. So highly recommend them as all we ordered was good. Sadly this doesn't follow through to the main courses which were a mess. Fish was extremely salted to a point that all you could taste was saltiness and not the fish. Spicy pasta was oily and greasy. The flavour was heavily overshadowed by oil taste. The brisket was the only main course which was nice. And probably worth a taste. Drinks: Cocktails and the G&T were simply bad. Even when asking to use higher tier of Gin the end result was not great. Service: The service was bad not because the waiters weren't helpful, but simply due to the fact there were like only 3 of them for a whole 2 floors. Which causes long wait times, missed orders and various mischiefs. To their credits the waiters tried their best. I guess we just expected a bit better from what supposed to be the best food in town.

Jacob C

Google

This restaurants is suppose to be the best restaurant to visit in Jerusalem. We did a reservation weeks before. When we got the the place they wanted to give us seats at the bar. We ask for a table as the reservations was made and they gave us the worst table on the restaurant. All the way to the back with no view and really tight. Since it was late we had no other option and we stay. Food was not good. The host was not nice. The service inside was better. These kind of restaurants if they want to survive for long time they should take care of their customers.

Yasmin Newman

Google

We came with great expectations and ordered a table about a month ago. Overall the service was professional and welcoming, the atmosphere was live and happy, the products were fresh and wel taken care of, BUT not very tasty and fulfilling for the sole and stomach. Also very noisy to the point that it was impossible to say a word without shouting it for several times. We set at the upper floor and the tables were almost one above each other so it was uncomfortable. we almost shared our table with the one behind us. I expected more than this.

Kuba Jedliński

Google

Delicious! Yes, it is a bit pricey, but it is good value for money at the same time (for 3 courses for two people we paid ca. 550 ILS, and we didn't pick the most expensive stuff, we didn't drink alcohol). I tried chicken livers, offal stew, and calamari. My wife a bit less orthodox ;P (mushroom risotto, green salad with dressing, home made bread and tarte). Every single one was fantastic, was worth eating and served in a colourful way. We were seated at a bar, and the girl serving us was exactly as attentive as we wanted. Despite we didn't order any cocktails, we saw her making real magic. Also the open kitchen is a show worth watching. We would recommend upfront reservation, especially in the evening. Fully deserved five stars.

Kris T

Google

It is a but controversial place. Food and service are good, you get to see the open style kitchen so no secrets how meals are prepared. At the same time place is kind of small, everything is squeezed and kind of rushed with very basic interior. Few cocktails make everything better. Prices are high but as well as the quality.

Ohad Irus

Google

Great experience, great products and great tastes! We had the tasting menu on the counter for group of 5. The staff is really nice and professional. The value for money is really good. They maintain a high level service and quality for few years now. The atmosphere is really good and you should expect loud music and dancing during the evening service :)