This is my first visit to Jerusalem Restaurant. I went for a very long walk and ended up here. It's a little off the beaten track, but it appears to be a diamond hidden amongst the side roads. I order the mezza meat plate which came with hummus, kofta, lamb, salad, and spicy potatoes. I skipped the spicy potatoes and opted for extra salad. I also asked if I could get a small ad on of shawarma for an added fee. I'm not going to lie. I am totally blown away by the service, quality of the food, and the overall flavour. This is probably one of the best, if not best dishes that I have been served at any price! The pricing for a lunch was quite good. Even with the loaded plate, it was 12.95 Euro. They had smaller plates and vegetarian plates for around 9.95 to 10.95 Euro. The extra shawarma was an additional 3 Euro - once again very fair. I walked by a lot of restaurants and they offered Gluten Free as well, but this place really stuck out and looked like a place that I really needed to give a go. The place is immaculately clean, the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly, and accommodating. 5 stars. read more

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Highly recommend! Such a great menu. Food was fresh. The environment fresh and original. A nice break from a Pub

Greedy rip off restaurant! Make sure you double check your receipt before leaving! Our bill was 53, we split it by two, both said we want to pay 30€ .. then one of us gets charged 40€ and we obviously only noticed when we were back home. read more

Another new eatery on Camden Street, a Lebanese restaurant called Jerusalem. We really are spoiled for choice in this area for places to eat out in. And Jerusalem is a BYOB, which we did. Always a bonus BYOB. Wine seems to taste better to me you bring it along... I'm not sure why. A couple of things I've started to notice when we go to Lebanese restaurants in Dublin: 1 the starter is usually better than the main course 2 the amount of bread provided with main courses never seems enough Here at Jerusalem is was no different. The starter I had was the lamb mince on bread, which was delicious, very tasty. The main course was just ok, I went for the Falafels with salad and naan. I asked for chili sauce with my main course and that was really good. Our table was beside a large noisy group, this also took away from our experience. They arrived after we were seated. There is not a lot the restaurant could do about it to be fair. Overall we left a little disappointed, the food is a little overpriced for what we got. We will be slow to go back as there is so much to offer in the area for food. read more

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Delicious food, beautiful live music, an attention to food allergies and impromptu food substitutes make this restaurant 5/5 stars. PS - we were cranky, weary, and demanding travelers. Even then our crankiness was met well. Thank you for your patience. read more

Four for dinner on a busy Saturday night. We arrived early doors for our 6.30 reservation and were shown to our table in an almost empty restaurant. Fear not, by the time we left two hours later the joint was leppin'. Service was friendly and efficient. I had hummus with bread and lamb starter which was superb. Naturally we all sampled each others starters - halloumi and baba ghanoush for the others - but I reckon I won that round. The others were good, though, it's just mine was best! For main I had a mixed grill which was tasty and plentiful with a side of spicy potatoes that were at least 1st cousin to french fries if not blood brothers. I wasn't complaining though. They were excellent. The BYOB policy is most welcome and easy on the pocket as well as allowing us to bring along our favourite wines. We brought four bottles for four people. To be sure, to be sure, like! Turned out our dining companions had Groupon vouchers so, with these and the BYOB booze it was a ridiculously inexpensive and really good meal. That said, they only took cash - maybe just for the night but be warned - and, oddly, we never got an actual bill at the end though of the night. We were just told the total amount. As it was so reasonable we didn't question it but it did seem a bit strange. Certainly for Dublin. Highly recommended, though, and we will return. read more

A restaurant that has a BYOB policy and no corkage and has managed to stay open for 3 years? They must be doing something right. Traditionally wine would be one of the things a restaurant makes money on, its hard to keep the lights on without it. So, what is Jerusalem doing so right? lots by the looks of the packed to the rafters room with loud happy punters as far as the eye can see. We wandered in on a busy Friday eve, got a table and duly ordered,we went for one of the combo menus so as to get a bit of everything. The starters arrived and were fine... there's only so much hummus and bread a guy can take. I held back a bit as I knew there was more to come and meat was promised, I like meat, Unfortunately the rest of the meal never arrived, after nearly an hour we asked what the story was (they were busy, it always felt like we were the next dish out and we didn't want to make a fuss) - lots of apologies and promises of a meal soon to come but we had lost our momentum at that stage and had somewhere else to be. So, that's it; a bit unfulfilling on every level, I'm sure when it all goes right the place is great but it didn't for us and I'm unlikely to return, in fairness mostly because the menu isn't entirely to my taste. read more

If you can't say something nice, don't sat anything at all..... I don't even know where to start, the wine was brought to us in an OPEN bottle. I am not a big fan of middle eastern cusuine so as a starter I ordered king prawn on philo pastry, I got tge lidl prawns on philo pastry! My boyfriend orderd fafa beans and he got some inedible paste with some bread. Very disappointing. On a brighter note the service is good. read more

Food tasted really really good! Me and my friends were there couple weeks ago at 9.30 pm so the restaurant was nearly closed at the moment. But owner and staffs were still super nice and patient to us. Happy to come back again soon! read more

Came here while on holiday from the States...when we first walked in we were met by Khaldoon, a lovely man who treated us with deep warmth. The food was fantastic, flavorful and healthy. Incredibly generous portions and they took great care to make sure we were comfortable and even gave us directions to some beautiful sites nearby. PS BYOB so be sure to bring some fancy wine with you. No cork charge. read more

We were visiting and liked the food so much that we ate here two nights in a row! Fantastic food and the staff were so professional and courteous. I had the prawns and kofta. So good! read more

Another middle eastern restaurant! Yay...Surprisingly enough, it's not my favourite cuisine, but I do like it once in a while and figure I'm a bit of a know-it-all when it comes to certain dishes, including hummus. Knowing that my dinner companion, who, by the way, brought me out, is a big hummus fan and that he would definitely get that to start, I decided on getting something else, which was the shakshuka (sp), which, in Israel, is quite a dish; fried eggs swimming in tomato sauce and lovely spices. This is what I was expecting, but it ended up being like tomato-y scrambled eggs. Tasty, but not wow. And the first batch of pita was quite stale. The hummus, by the way, was very nice and I moist. Loved it. I'm not a big olive fan but my companion said they were tinned and not so nice, so that ruined it a bit for him. You must, at this point of my review, think I'm crazy for giving four stars for a bit of 'meh' but let me just continue. The main course, the Makloubet, with chicken, rice, aubergine and apparently potato and cauliflower (though I didn't really taste those last two) was delicious. My friend had the Jerusalem lamb mezza and loved it. We swapped plates for a bit, but I wanted mine back. And this is what warrants the big stars. The dessert, well, I've never been a big fan of baklava but it's what I ordered anyway and my friend, boy is he ever smart, got adventurous and ordered the pancakes, Qatayef, and they were oh so delicious and sweet and tasty. Worth going back just for those and some coffee. I will go back. Service was great. The decor is nice, and unlike the time I was in Little J in Rathmines, we weren't made to feel like we needed to shovel our food and go. I'll be back! And I know exactly what I'm having next time. read more

Good food and portions, and good for kids! We tried falafel, hummus, halloumi and olive plate, and everyone was very full and satisfied.

We went here for dinner last night really looking forward to it having tried little Jerusalem in rathmines before and thought the food was very good. This experience was not the same standard unfortunately. Throughout the night we found it difficult to get the attention of wait staff. We asked for water two times before we finally got it. The staff were friendly just not very attentive. The interior of the restaurant is quite nice and it does feel like you are in the Middle East. It sets the atmosphere well. Now to the food. For starters we ordered the tiger prawns- nice but nothing special and the falafel which was pretty tasty! For mains everyone chose the Mashawi Mushakla- a selection of grilled chicken & lamb and Kofta skewer served with hummus, tabbouleh, sauce and Naan bread €15.99. This was the kind of food I was in the mood for-a few different choices of meat with dips and breads so you don't feel bad eating with your hands! Unfortunately I found some plastic in my lettuce but they offered me a new dish and gave me a complimentary dessert. I chose the pancakes which were delicious. It's byob and they charge €2 each for corkage. It means you can pick up a really good bottle of wine before you go and not have to pay the normal restaurants mark up. Overall good experience it was a real shame about the poor service. read more

By far some of the best service and food I've had in Dublin! Food was absolutely gorgeous. Staff was under pressure but was still amazing and ready to help with anything!! Was such a fantastic evening all around. Will go here again. read more

This a BYOB place (they charge 2euro recycling charge) and they also have a beer and wine menu. There were lots of things on the menu that I'd like to try. I went for the vegetarian mezza- baba ganoush, tabboleh, salad, falafel,hummous and flat bread - So good and great presentation. I also tried the stuffed vine leaves. I want to get them again and figure out how to recreate them. They had a nice "tang". My friend got the lamb kofta which came in flat burger like patties (I was expecting meatball type) - it was delicious with a light spicy/aromatic flavor. Staff were friendly and checked in at our table often without being "too much". You can have a gawk in the kitchen through the service hatch which is interesting. The chefs look real calm. The decor is nice and you feel comfortable. I'd like to go back and try their lunch deal menu. read more

Staff are so nice and friendly! Food is delicious, I had the vegetarian platter, falafel were a little cold. Bread is fresh and hot!

Had a terrible experience here. Arrived in after having a reservation made some weeks back. We were asked as we went in that they may need the table back in two hours which we said fine no problem. I got a bit worried when one of our main sides arrived before the starters. When the starters did come they were pretty average. The mains however were awful. I ordered a lamb dish but I may as well have just ordered from the vegetarian menu for all the meat that was in it. We ordered a side of fries for 5 euro, there was literally a dozen miserable chips in a bowel! The icing on the cake was the waiter coming over and telling us he needed the table back a good 40 minutes earlier than what we had been told when we arrived. We told him to give us ten minutes so we could finish our wine but he repeatedly came over asking us to finish up and leave. Have never been made to feel so unwelcome in any restaurant in my life. The best thing about the night was the wine and we brought that ourselves. read more

I had an excellent meal here recently. We did the maze platter, which, for the amount of food was a steal at €65. We received a very warm welcome and our BYOB wine was opened right away. The maze was 10 different dishes, each tastier than the last. The service was very friendly. I can't wait to stuff my face here again. read more

From start to finish the staff and the ambience is perfection. The food is authentic and delicious. No corkage for alcohol so you can actually save money on overpriced wine and enjoy the superb food. Loved it! read more

A must try! If you've been to Little Jerusalem in Rathmines you will certainly love this place too! I don't have too much experience with lebanese cuisine but all I can say is that I have craved arayess and hummus ever since I tried it, so much so that I attempted to make my own hummus..but let's not talk about that! I had no excuses not to visit Jerusalem, I mean it's right down the road from college! We had a party here a few weeks back and everyone was happy, there was something on the menu for everyone. It definitely met my expectations! Tip: If you do decide to come here order a few starters and share them! My personal favourites: Arayess - it's minced lamb on naan bread (it's sooo good!) Monsef - lamb and rice dish with a yummy yogurt sauce and pomegranate seeds (for the lamb lovers out there I'd definately go for this one) And last but not least, dessert! You can never be too full for dessert, right? Baklava is my go to but when I saw the owner, Basil bring out freshly baked little cakes I couldn't resist. They smelled amazing and the owner is a genius when it comes to food! So I had to sample his work. I'm not sure what they were even called... But it was a little cake with dates in it - so light and yummy. Great place, no doubt I'll be back again soon! read more

I have only every ordered takeaway from here through Deliveroo, so I've never been in Jerusalem. However, I have no complaints about the food. Everything tasted great and was really good value for money, I actually got two days dinner out of my order! I got very generous servings of hummus and baba ghanoush, both of which tasted amazing! For mains I had mansaf lahme, which is lamb cooked in yogurt and had pomegranate on top which really added to the dish. There was loads of flat bread thrown in as well :) read more

This corner site has undergone many transformations since it was Stein's travel agency in the 1980s. It's now a Lebanese/Middle Eastern restaurant. I was feeling peckish on the way home from the cinema this evening and I thought I'd give it a go. It's pleasantly decorated with mirrors, and art works that give it a Mediterranean ambience. Subdued lighting and Middle-Eastern music contribute. I was greeted warmly, shown to a table, and provided with a stoppered bottle of water and a glass. The bottle had a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon in it which was a nice touch and made the water refreshing. I was also given a small bowl of roasted seeds which I enjoyed dipping in to while I waited. There's quite an extensive menu of reasonably recognisable Mediterranean food. I chose Foul Madammas (which the server helped me to pronounce) to start with, a dish of cooked and half-mashed fava beans with oil and a few scattered herbs on top, served with some warm flat breads. There was a lot of it and it was quite filling. With many pulse dishes, I kind of feel that I've had enough half way through. This was no different, but I persevered! For my main course, I chose Mashawi Mushakla, comprising kofta, marinaded chicken and slices of spiced lamb together with some tabbouleh, hummus and some sauce. Again, this was served with some flat breads. This was a tasty plate of food with the tabbouleh (which was notably short of bulgur) providing a fresh sharpness to contrast with the warm spicy flavours of the meat. The koftas were especially good. The hummus was nicely lemony which I like. I accompanied the meal with a bottle of insipid beer (my choice - my fault). Full by now, I skipped dessert. To finish, I had Arabic coffee: thick and flavoured with cardamom. Service was very good. Pleasant, helpful and attentive. Jerusalem is not cheap but I feel it's quite good value. It would be a nice place for dinner with a partner or a group - and I'd say that sharing (especially starters) would enhance the experience. I liked it and I'd certainly go back. (Just before writing this I read that Jerusalem is owned by the same person who owns Little Jerusalem in Rathmines.) read more

Lovely place for a meal out. Really interesting, different menu, great opportunity to try Middle Eastern food done very well. Food was all delicious and tasty and fresh. Very busy night, and staff were a bit tied up, think they could have down with an extra pair of hands as the service was a bit slow. But they did their best and were very friendly! read more

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The food was good but the service was terrible. We were there on Christmas evening for which we had reservations. They had a limited menu (pre-fixed) that evening, various appetizers, 5 choices for the main course and various desserts. The mains were chicken kebab, lamb kebab, lamb stew, falafel and a vegetarian stew. It took them an hour to serve us the mains after the appetizers came. We also noticed the two tables who came after us were served before we were. When brought to the servers attention, she said "what can I do?" I have never been so disappointed! To top it off, the price of the pre-fixed dinner is 50% more than the prices of the food on any other day! I guess they figured, people didn't have other choices that night, might as well charge them more! read more

So I was late to a dinner (what else is new, awful ditherer that I am) for 7pm on Saturday for our friends' annual Christmas meal. I arrive at 7:30, very surprised that the table of 12 had only just ordered. I picked out a chicken shish type thing from the mouth-watering menu and forewent a starter, thinking this was a clever move. Oh god almighty no. I was fine when they had their starters, thinking, sure they need the table back by 9, they'll get us the food in hurry. Nope, it was 8:30 before anyone got their mains. As misfortune with orders happens to so often it would send Eeyore into a hanger-induced tailspin, hence I was the last one to get to eat. The. Very. Last. One. Staff checked in with me, but even though they were nice folks and also run off their feet, it could have been way more efficient. The food was absolutely divine once I finally ate, but this really made me frustrated. The large group who were due to have our table next at 9 were kept waiting for half an hour due to the delay. They finally were let in, but started swearing at us for not moving fast enough, as if it was our fault. The staff also took two friends' wine bottles that were half full without checking with us. I will be back when it is quieter. read more

I have been there few times and i like their food. I would say its could be the best arabic food comparing to other ones in Dublin. Here is a tip from me, if you want to experience a good food choices then try these starters: starting with Humos, motabal, arayes lahma, taboli and waraq anab. Then for the main corse, I would suggest shawarmi or mosaqa'a. After, if you still have time try their turkish coffee. Plus, make sure to ask them whether you want it sweet or medium. read more

Liked the food but desert was nt the best. very nice employees beautiful interior.

Absolute rubbish experience. We had 2 vouchers for a group of 4 & were told they'd need the table back by 9 which was no problem. So we ordered starters & mains & sides. Then they brought us 1 side which was supposed to come with the mains & we hadn't even had our starters yet. Starter was tasteless enough. Main was worse just a big bowl of sauce with a tiny bit of meat & about 10 chips. The bowl of chips was literally empty. Then to top off the bad experience they told us to get out very rudely at 8.20 because they had more customers. We were still drinking our wine as we'd been told we had the table to 9. Definitely won't be back. read more