Welcome to Sarwa Street Kitchen

“ Had a dinner organized for myself and colleagues who were away from home and in Jerusalem at Christmas time in 2021. great meal, excellent service and much appreciated by we who were all far far from our respective homes. Sorry for the late review :) ”

“ Sarwa is a family-owned business since 1962. The food was delicious, well-portioned, and the owner constantly wanted to add more to my plate. If you're an American, this is a great place to eat as the owner speaks fluent English and has lived in the US for years. It's just a 3 minute walk from some of the nearby hotels. ”

“ Amazing owner, amazing food and amazing atmosphere. We had a lunch today (soup and maqluba that went with hummus, pita, salad and sauce): big portions, pleasant chat with the owner, cozy interior and affordable prices. ”

“ Delicious food and phenomenal service. I was recommended this place by local friends during my time and was not disappointed. The food and drinks are amazing, and the service even better. The owner is a kind and gracious man who makes every customer feel at home in this restaurant. The restaurant has Palestinian food as well as foreign, my friends and I visited many times during our stay in Jerusalem. ”

“ Great owner, tasty food. It was cozy and atmospheric place, will return. Owner speak fluent english:) ”

“ We went on Christmas it was very nice good local food the orange juice and noodles was very good pizza O my god so good I really recommend good price ”

“ Ok, so for the first time I come to Israel on a bucket list trip. We came on a ten day tour with a group of 40 and really really enjoyed it. The sights were amazing seeing places I had read about all my life. Breakfast and supper was included every day but it was cafeteria style food. Plentiful, but for my Louisiana palate just left a lot to be desired. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t bad food, just different. So on the last day of our stay, before we left the city to go to the airport, we had a few hours. We didn’t want to go very far away because traffic is so uncertain and we wanted to be sure to back at the hotel for our ride. I searched for restaurant or cafe and found this Sarwa Street Cafe. It is in a safe area within walking distance so thought to give it a try. The menu is varied and they have fresh local dishes. But I just wanted something that tasted like home so I opted for the cheeseburger and fries. Wife got the chicken schnitzel and fries w salad. Coke for her and Coke Zero for me. And ICE!! :) The food was hot, fresh and TASTY. There was a nice sauce on the burger kinda like In and Out sauce. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. The owner, Mo, went out of his way to make us footweary travelers at home. Quiet jazz played in the background and he was very attentive to get us whatever we needed. It’s a small place, probably 10 tables or so, and they serve alcohol. The street corner is a three way junction with no stop signs or yields. It is very interesting just watching the traffic! Mo explained his father had a travel agency in the building in the 1940’s and it is very cozy with a beautiful stone floor. He let us read a travel book his dad wrote and told us about his family. Turns out he has spent some time living in Los Angeles so he understands kinda what US travelers need as well as the local folks. I know this is a lengthy review but I figure it might be helpful for those traveling like us find a nice place to eat. We had great food, a nice restful afternoon lunch, learned more about the local culture and even made a new friend! Thank you, Mo, and blessings to you and your family. ”

“ I discovered this restaurant on a recent trip to Jerusalem. Great find! The food was delicious. The ambiance is delightful. The chef/owner is very welcoming and speaks perfect English. The menu is not huge but there is something for everyone - in fact I had trouble deciding what to order. Prices are reasonable. Credit cards are not accepted so bring cash. Highly recommended and I can't wait to return. ”