Mamilla Rooftop Outdoor Lounge & Restaurant has arguably one of the best settings in Jerusalem, with panoramic views overlooking the Old City and attentive service. Though the space is open, the aura is one of a warm, intimate welcome.
It was on a chilly Thursday afternoon that a group of journalists met up with the restaurant’s head chef, Koby Bachar, to sample and enjoy some new additions to the menu. Bachar fuses Israeli cuisine with five other styles of cooking: Turkish, Asian, American, Italian and classic French, alongside influences from the Jewish kitchen. Every item receives special attention and showcases dishes unique to Mamilla in both taste and presentation.
Ensconced among heat lamps, we began with the intriguingly named capuccino, which consisted of a warm lentils salad, Turkish spinach, bok choy, lentils veloute and curry lime foam, which did not disappoint. The essence of the dish was complex, and the flavors blended together like Holy City magic. The house foccacia was a good way to scoop up every last bit from the plate.
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