Talbiye
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If you're looking for a spot that feels like a quiet local retreat in Jerusalem, Talbiye on Chopin Street is just that. Nestled beneath the Jerusalem Theater in the peaceful Talbiye neighborhood, it has a cozy, intimate vibe with warm lighting and comfortable seating that invites you to slow down and savor the moment. The staff are genuinely friendly and attentive, making you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The menu smartly blends French brasserie classics with Israeli touches—think fresh shrimp, sea fish, and that standout polenta dish—which locals appreciate for their quality and straightforward flavors. Portions are just right, and prices feel fair for what you get, making it a natural choice for a relaxed dinner with friends or a low-key date night. The calm atmosphere and connection to the neighborhood keep locals coming back, especially on quieter weekday evenings when you can really soak it all in. Reservations help avoid waits, but the place maintains a down-to-earth feel that’s all about good food and genuine hospitality.
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If you're looking for a spot that feels like a quiet local retreat in Jerusalem, Talbiye on Chopin Street is just that. Nestled beneath the Jerusalem Theater in the peaceful Talbiye neighborhood, it has a cozy, intimate vibe with warm lighting and comfortable seating that invites you to slow down and savor the moment. The staff are genuinely friendly and attentive, making you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The menu smartly blends French brasserie classics with Israeli touches—think fresh shrimp, sea fish, and that standout polenta dish—which locals appreciate for their quality and straightforward flavors. Portions are just right, and prices feel fair for what you get, making it a natural choice for a relaxed dinner with friends or a low-key date night. The calm atmosphere and connection to the neighborhood keep locals coming back, especially on quieter weekday evenings when you can really soak it all in. Reservations help avoid waits, but the place maintains a down-to-earth feel that’s all about good food and genuine hospitality.
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What a perfect place. A real gem in Jerusalem, in a quiet and pastoral neighborhood. Service above and beyond expectations. The food is simply delicious. Pleasant music. Highly recommended place.
TL;DR Great food in a small but very nice place It's located on the street level of the Jerusalem theater. It took us some time to find it since the google maps announced we were there when we stood on the theater plaza which is the restaurant roof. The place is small with just a few tables but it offers a nice warm space to dine in, not crowded or noisy so you can enjoy the excellent food that is served there. We got a table of 8 for a late lunch and took all you can eat/drink when they just get several firsts and mains out of the menu and you can order more of what you like. We liked them all. The food was really good there, the wine was also good and with good company it turned out to be a perfect event. We got Appetizers: - Polenta - Green salad - Za'atar coated calamari - Asparagus - Tomatoes in garlic - Shrimps - Pate en croute - Some mushroom dish Mains: - Beef cuts - Risotto - Sous vide chicken breast - Some other but I don't remember Desserts: - Lemon cake - Almond cake - Ice cream Everything was really good. I especially liked - Pate en croute - Beef cuts - Lemon cake Price was really good for the food we got. Parking is hard to find on the surrounding streets - we had to park a few min walk that is less present in the Jerusalem winter even with the hot sangria we got on the way out.
A nice place, not big. Delicious food and kind service. We ordered Jerusalem artichoke, shrimp, and sea fish. All the dishes were very tasty, especially the shrimp and the sea fish.
Definitely the finest location in all of Jerusalem. Smooth Jazz accompanies the finest French cuisine and superb staff. Don’t get me started on the Polenta. Perfect for a romantic date night.
Trendy Jerusalem restaurant that mix treditional European cooking with Israeli spices and flavours. The menu is compact and has several interesting starters as well as meat and plenty of fish dishes for mains. We enjoyed the food, especially the beef stew and pork ribs. We also liked the mussels and the caesar salad with shrimps. The only dish we didn't think was great was the calamari with zatar. The service was helpful and friendly and the atmosphere was very enjoyable on a Friday afternoon.